If you’re looking to add a splash of color and interest to your Connecticut kitchen, take a look at the area just above your countertops. The backsplash in your kitchen is a feature that allows you to express much individual creativity for relatively little expense. Homeowners are opting for materials ranging from granite and glass to stainless steel and copper to highlight and protect their kitchen walls. The most popular choice for a kitchen backsplash—largely because of the diversity it affords—remains tile.

Families today are rediscovering the age-old habit of eating together. That's just part of what has made the kitchen the heart of the home. Along with that—an increasing awareness about what we eat—more families are actually preparing meals together.  Of course, having the ideal space for that is important, so here’s a look at 5 design features for families that cook together.

Kitchen renovations are great ways to increase the value of your home. For residents in New Haven, remodeling can also secure greater functionality for your conventional kitchens. Whether it’s new designs, appliances, or entire make-overs, kitchen remodels must be able to meet your needs within time and budget. Before undertaking a kitchen remodel or any remodeling projects, you must determine overall costs and value. Most kitchen remodels in Connecticut range between $15,000 to well over $100,000. This depends on your overall design scheme, along with time, labor, materials, and other essential factors. While the national averages for kitchen remodels were nearly $20,000, those figures have slightly increased in the last few years.