Granite vs. Quartz Countertops for Florida Kitchens
How granite and quartz compare on heat, stains, maintenance and Florida sun, and which suits your kitchen.
Two-Tone Kitchen Cabinets: How to Choose Colors That Last
The two-tone cabinet combinations that last, how to balance the colors and why Florida light changes how they look.
Shaker vs. Flat-Panel vs. Raised-Panel Cabinet Doors
How Shaker, flat-panel and raised-panel cabinet doors compare on looks, cleaning and aging, and which fits each type of Orlando home.
Kitchen Island Size Guide: Clearance, Seating and Storage
The aisle and seating clearances designers use to size a kitchen island, with a worked example and storage ideas.
Kitchen Layout Ideas for Florida Homes: L-Shape, U-Shape, Galley and Island
How the four main kitchen layouts work in Central Florida homes, the spacing rules designers use and where the pantry fits.
Built-In Cabinets and TV Wall Ideas That Add Storage
TV walls, home office walls, mudroom benches, niches and laundry cabinets, with the wiring, ventilation and lighting decisions to make before building.
Bathroom Vanity Size Guide: Widths, Heights and Custom Options
The standard widths, depths and heights of bathroom vanities, how to measure your bathroom, and when a vanity built to measure is the better fit.
Custom Closet Ideas and What Affects the Cost
Walk-in, reach-in and kids’ closet ideas that start from what you own, plus the factors that decide what a custom closet costs in Orlando.
Custom Pantry Cabinet Ideas: Pull-Outs, Tall Cabinets and Walk-Ins
Pull-outs, tall cabinets and walk-in pantries compared, with a simple way to decide what goes where and how to find pantry space in a small kitchen.
What Happens at a Free 3D Kitchen Design Visit (and Why the Samples Come to You)
From the first conversation to installation, here is what happens when MJC designs your kitchen in 3D and brings the samples to your home.