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Design Pairings to Inspire Your 2025 Home Project
The new year often brings feelings of hopefulness and excitement to accomplish new goals and to-do’s, however, you may find yourself feeling a bit fatigued after a busy holiday season. If you have any home
Twelve Days of Kitchens
Ready or not, Christmas is right around the corner, and truthfully, we’ve been playing Christmas music in the showroom for weeks now. Inspired by the Twelve Days of Christmas, we have created our very own
Defining Cabinet Terminology
Between overlays, door syles, edge profiles, and finishes, there’s a lot more to cabinetry than you might think! For those that have never ordered custom cabinetry before, it may come as a surprise at how
A Guide to Corner Cabinet Solutions
You know that dark place that will have you on your knees and begging for a better solution? Yes, we are talking about the dreaded blind corner cabinet. If you have a typical blind corner
How to Communicate Your Design Style to Your Interior Designer
If you’re getting ready to work with an interior designer, that likely means you are about to embark on a significant project- how exciting! The concept of creating a space that reflects your personal style
Mudroom Ideas to Keep Your Family Organized
It’s that time of year where families transition from summer to back to school, which often means switching up the routines that have been followed for the last few months. Occasionally this disruption can cause
Inspiring Ideas for Your Bathroom Design
If you’re thinking your bathroom needs a refresh, you’re in the right spot. Whether we are talking about a large primary bathroom or a simple guest bathroom, your space deserves to be designed with intentionality.
The Custom Cabinetry Process: What to Expect
For those wondering about custom cabinetry, the first question is usually, “So how does this work?” We figured we lay it out for anyone wanting to know more about the process, as it definitely is
Unique Cabinet Ideas to Spice Up Your Design
Do you think of cabinetry simply as containers that hold your stuff? While the main function of cabinetry is to do just that, there is an opportunity to elevate your cabinetry to be the main
Bringing a Dream Home to Life: A Virtual Tour
When you think of a dream home, you might envision walking into an open house and seeing that by a stroke of luck, every detail is somehow exactly perfect, and you wouldn’t change a thing.
KBIS 2024: Our Trip to Las Vegas
KBIS, or the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, is the largest kitchen and bath show in North America, held at the end of February in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year, our entire Gravel Lane Design
Trending in Kitchen Design: Stained Cabinetry
Being in the custom kitchen industry, we have a front row seat to what’s trending in terms of kitchen design. Just as 90s fashion made its comeback, we’re seeing a similar shift happen for kitchen
5 Pantry Ideas for a Custom Kitchen
When designing a custom kitchen, there are lots of decisions to be made regarding layout, colors, and materials. One part of a kitchen design that shouldn’t be overlooked is the pantry. A kitchen pantry is
A Tour of Our Showroom
With 2023 coming to a close, we’re already gearing up for all that is to come in 2024. We have several projects on the books already and gratefully anticipate more to come. One of the
How To Prepare Your Home for Guests
With the holidays rapidly approaching, tis the season for traveling and get-togethers. Catching up with long-distance friends and family is one of the great joys of this time of year. If you are the one
The Color Comeback
Just as the trees are filling with color as autumn takes over, we are seeing a similar trend happening with home interiors. Color has been sneaking its way back into interiors in subtle ways over
Interior Design Myths
From Pinterest to Instagram along with home design shows on television, there is quite a bit of interior design content at our fingertips. As with a lot of social media, we often only see the
Styling White Cabinets 3 Ways
Some argue they are overdone while others say they are timeless, but either way, we don’t think white kitchen cabinets are going away any time soon. White cabinets continue to be popular for kitchens as
Why You Should Hire an Interior Designer
It is finally time to build your dream home or renovate your existing space, so you inevitably ask the question: Do I need to hire a designer? Even if you are really confident in your
5 Ways to Warm Up Your Kitchen
School is out, temperatures are warm, and the long-anticipated summer season is finally upon us! There is something so joyous about packing away the cold weather sweaters and breaking out the suntan lotion. If you’re
3 Reasons to Remodel Your Bathroom
If you were asked to reflect on your favorite parts of your home, the bathroom might not be at the top of your list. Although bathrooms are essential to every home, they are often overlooked.
Combating Decision Fatigue and Commitment Anxiety
It’s no secret that home remodeling normally isn’t a super quick process, especially when you’re talking about completely redoing a kitchen or perhaps even a whole home. One of the reasons why the design process
Planning for the Next Season
Today marks the first day of Spring- the season of renewal and new life. As the natural world starts to revive and greenery begins to grow, there is a sense of newness in the air.
Designer-Picked Cabinet & Countertop Pairings
Gearing up for a kitchen or bathroom remodel and need a little design help? We get it. When it comes to home remodels, it’s easy to tell what we don’t like, but when it comes
5 Things in This Custom Kitchen That Just Make Sense
We throw the phrase “custom kitchen” around a lot here at Gravel Lane, but what is it that makes a kitchen custom? Essentially, a custom kitchen is designed with our custom cabinetry line and is
Preparing a Project Wishlist
During the holiday season, an anniversary, or a birthday, have you ever found yourself not knowing how to answer the question, “What do you want?” We’ve all been there, trying to come up with a
Hosting For The Holidays
From mid-November to the beginning of January, there’s one thing that consumes our calendars year after year: holiday parties. Whether it’s Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s, you’ll likely be a part of the celebrations in
5 Rooms to Renovate That Aren’t Your Kitchen or Bathroom
If you find yourself scrolling through our Instagram, Facebook, or Pinterest page, it’d be easy to see that a majority of the home design projects we work on are kitchens and bathrooms. There’s a few
Tips for Styling Open Shelves Like A Pro
Open shelving – we’ve seen it in living rooms, kitchens, and even bathrooms. We love the openness and the opportunity to style, but how does one create perfectly styled shelves that don’t end up looking
6 Kitchen Storage Solutions
When designing a kitchen, both style and functionality must be considered. Having a beautiful kitchen doesn’t mean much if it doesn’t work in the way that you need it to. Similarly, if your kitchen is
A Balanced Blend of Warm and Airy
Deciding to remodel your home can be both exciting and intimidating, especially when you throw kiddos in the mix! This house was already home to a lovely couple with one child and another was on
What We Do at Gravel Lane Design
Right on the corner of South Main Street and Eureka Avenue, you will find our Gravel Lane Design showroom. Peeking through the large windows, you will get a glimpse of our showroom kitchen and island
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