Karen Swanson of New England Design Works joined me this week to talk about curated kitchens. She describes her design process, what to look for in cabinets and appliances, thoughts on countertops and tips for renovating your kitchen in 2022.About our guestKaren Swanson is the Owner and lead designer at New England Design Works, an interiors firm specializing in kitchen and bath design. Her work has been featured in various publications including the cover of Boston Home Magazine. She was the recipient of first place in the NKBA's kitchen design contest for medium kitchen as well as one of 53 regional winners amongst more than 1600 entrants for the Subzero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest.www.ne-dw.com*****************************************************Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven has its first sponsor! Thank you to the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards for supporting this episode. NCARB’s Analysis of Practice study is your opportunity to shape the future of architecture.Participate in this industry-wide survey to share your experiences and insights from working in architecture, engineering, or construction.Your feedback will help guide changes to what being a licensed architect looks like, and impact how architects collaborate with other professionals in the future.Whether you’re an architect or you work with architects, NCARB wants to hear from you. Make sure your voice is heard!Contribute to the Analysis of Practice study today. Sign up at ncarb.org/AOP.Thanks so much for being with us this week.  Please see the episode enhancement for this and other episodes at talkinghomerenovations.comDo you have feedback you would like to share?  Would you like to be a guest on the podcast?  Email me at thehousemaven@talkinghomerenovations.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friendsDon’t forget to subscribe to the show and get automatic updates every Wednesday morning with the latest episode of Talking Home Renovations with the House Maven.  Click here to get the episode enhancements sent directly to your inbox every week.Reviews and ratings help my show gain traction and credibility.  Please leave a review here- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-home-renovations-with-the-house-maven/id1481716218Visit Talkinghomerenovations.com for episode enhancements, containing photos and more information about the episodes as well as transcripts.  There you can leave a voice message through speak pipe that could be included in a future episode.Follow me on instagram: @talkinghomerenovationsJoin me on Facebook: Talking Home RenovationsFollow me on Twitter: @talkinghomerenoJoin me on TikTok: @The House MavenTalking Home Renovations with the House Maven is part of Gabl Media, the largest, most engaged AEC network on the planet.  Visit www.Gablmedia.com for great content. Sign up for the weekly newsletter- I send out the episode enhancements every Wednesday morning,   sign up hereThanks to Ray Bernoff, the editor of the show. www.RayBernoff.comMusic at the...