The Big Easy Kitchens Blog
Practical guidance on remodeling a kitchen in Greater New Orleans, written by the people who do the work. Layouts, cabinets, worktops, materials and what our climate does to all of them.
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The guide most New Orleans homeowners read first, because it answers the question everybody asks before anything else.
Kitchen Remodeling Costs in New Orleans: What to Expect
What actually moves the number on a New Orleans kitchen, from whether the plumbing stays put to how much of the cabinetry is built rather than bought.
Kitchen Layout Ideas for Your Space
Galley, L-shape, U-shape and island layouts, and which of them a fixed New Orleans footprint will actually accept.
Flood and Humidity Resistant Materials
The materials that survive a Gulf Coast summer and the ones that quietly fail, which is the most local decision in any remodel here.
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Recent Guides From Our Team
Written from the jobs we run across Greater New Orleans rather than from a keyword list. Every one answers a question a homeowner actually asked us.
Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodeling: Sustainable Materials and Practices in New Orleans, LA
If you’re planning on remodeling your kitchen, why not consider making it more eco-friendly? Not only will this
7 Ideas for a Modern and Functional Kitchen Space in New Orleans, LA
The kitchen is the heart of the home, and a functional space can make all the difference when
Planning And Prioritizing Expenses For A Kitchen Remodel in New Orleans, LA
Kitchen remodelscan be exciting but also overwhelming, especially when it comes to budgeting and prioritizing expenses. However, with
How to Maximize Your Kitchen Storage Space in New Orleans, LA
Are your kitchen cupboards overflowing? Do you wish you had more storage to help keep the peace in
How to Create a Functional and Stylish Kitchen Island in New Orleans, LA
Creating the perfect kitchen island is a great way to update and transform a dated or lackluster kitchen
How to Choose the Right Cabinet Hardware Made Easy in New Orleans, LA
Learn how to choose the right cabinet hardware with our guide on types, materials, finishes, and key considerations
How to Maintain and Care for Your Kitchen Cabinets: A Guide in New Orleans, LA
Discover how to maintain and care for your kitchen cabinets with our comprehensive guide, featuring cleaning tips, refinishing
A Guide to Choosing the Best Flooring for Your Kitchen in New Orleans, LA
You cook in your kitchen, you eat in your kitchen, you talk in your kitchen, and you likely
How to Choose the Perfect Lighting for Your Kitchen in New Orleans, LA
Lighting plays an important role in any room, especially when it comes to kitchens. It sets the mood
The Latest Kitchen Trends You Need to Know in New Orleans, LA
Are you looking to update your kitchen? You’re not alone! Whether you’re a master chef or just learning
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What We Write About
Every guide on this New Orleans blog falls into one of these. Each links to the service page behind it.
Layout and design
Work triangles, islands, and reconciling a plan with a footprint that will not move.
Cabinets
Custom against stock, door styles, refacing, refinishing and what fails first.
Countertops
Stone, quartz, laminate and timber, and the maintenance each one carries.
Materials and humidity
What a Gulf Coast summer does to a kitchen, and what survives it.
Lighting and colour
The two cheapest changes available to a dated room, and how far they go.
Cost and timelines
What moves the number, what moves the schedule, and how to plan around both.
Written from the work
Why We Write These
Most kitchen advice online is written for a drier climate and a newer house. Ours is written from jobs in Greater New Orleans and the parishes around it.
Local conditions, not general advice
Humidity, slab construction and older footprints change what works here. A guide written elsewhere will not tell you that a door hung in January can bind by August.
Answers to real questions
Every post starts from something a homeowner asked us at an estimate. That is why they read like answers rather than like brochures.
No pressure to hire us
Plenty of these guides will tell you the smaller job is the right one. We would rather you made a good decision than a large one.
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The Services Behind the Guides
Every topic on this New Orleans blog has a service page behind it. These are the ones readers go to next.
Kitchen Design
Where the layout is settled before anything is ordered.
Kitchen Cabinets
Installation, repair, refacing and custom builds.
Countertop Remodel
Stone, quartz and timber, or a resurface of what you have.
Cabinet Refinishing
The route when the boxes are sound and the finish is tired.
Small Kitchen Remodeling
Making a tight footprint hold considerably more.
Service Areas
Every city we cover across the region.
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