Baking in the Wolf Convection Steam Oven

Did you ever think you could steam an apple pie? Well, think again... It's possible with Wolf's new Convection Steam Oven! Thanks to our friends at Clarke, our super excited client learned how valuable this new appliance will be in her beautiful new kitchen. This steam oven isn't just for veggies. You can roast a chicken, bake a loaf of bread (or a pie!), reheat leftovers, refresh snacks to their original state. The possibilities are pretty limitless! AND... what a healthy way to cook! We didn't even need to put an egg wash on this pie... and look at the finished product! Amazing!

Decorative Hardware Wine Bottle Stoppers

Homemade Gifts for the Holidays

As I was reading my Rachael Ray magazine this weekend, I came across this great gift idea for the holidays - or anytime for that matter!

To Make: Using an 1/8-inch drill bit, make a hole in the center of a wine cork. (Use one from a bottle of white -- it won't be stained by the wine!) Coat the underside of the knob with hot glue and twist it snugly into the hole. Be careful not to let the hardware poke out at the bottom, so your cork stays intact.

The next time you give your host/hostess a bottle of wine, include a one-of-a-kind bottle stopper, too! We have a HUGE selection of decorative hardware here at Details. Even a special "YardSale" of discontinued pieces that would be perfect for this gift idea!! Stop by our showroom to check it out!

Hand Made Glass Hardware

We are really excited to introduce a new line of hand made glass decorative hardware. Check out some of this artisans work...

This is just a very small sampling of the product line. Stop by and check out our new display boards today! If you mention this blog, you can save 15% off of your next order!

What to Expect with Painted Cabinetry

When we break down our kitchen projects by finish, painted maple is definitely on the top of the list. It is a picture perfect classic New England look. This look, however, comes with a slight “caution” flag. Real painted cabinetry is just that... REAL wood.  It expands and contracts with the weather/humidity level in your home. With that said, you can expect to see some cracks in the paint from time to time – especially in the winter when the heat is on. That tends to dry everything out, including your cabinetry!

Check out this Q&A from This Old House for their thoughts/comments on the topic. Click here for article.

This photograph gives an example of what you can expect to see from time to time. This crack is on the extreme side. Most of the cracking you will see, if any, will be much less noticable.

A New Kitchen Faucet Could Help Save a Life!

We have teamed up with Grohe and registered to be an official “Hope Flows” showroom.

What does that mean???

Together, Details and GROHE are proud to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) — where a minimum of 85 cents of every dollar goes toward funding the most advanced and promising breast cancer research across the globe.

We encourage you to tap into a great feeling by participating in our HopeFlows initiative:

When you buy a Ladylux3 Café Kitchen Faucet or Ladylux3 Plus Kitchen Faucet, $25 from your purchase sponsors 30 minutes of hope in the form of vital BCRF research. In addition, purchases of the pink Rainshower Icon hand shower will sponsor an additional $10. GROHE’s goal is to raise $250,000 — enough to fund a breast cancer research project for one year. So, if you have a new kitchen faucet on your “to buy” list… please consider these two options.

Click here to learn more about The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF).