You're not alone—I've noticed the same thing with matte black. It looks amazing at first, but the wear shows up fast in busy kitchens. Brushed nickel ...

That really resonates. When I replaced my own roof a few years back, I went down the rabbit hole researching metal, recycled shingles, even clay tiles...

That’s a good point—air quality is one of those things you don’t really notice until it gets better. I remember after we did spray foam in our attic, ...