Oct 31, 2016 10:30:00 AM
We’ve all seen varied forms of organization in kitchens. Sometimes they have that feel where everything has a place, and it’s put together perfectly. Others feel like a disorganized mess of “put it wherever you can find a place” thinking.
Topics: Kitchen Organization, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Layout, Kitchen Storage
Sep 6, 2016 3:30:00 PM
If you’re about to embark on a kitchen remodeling project, it will help you to know how to measure your kitchen or other space to prepare for the remodel. Your designer will do final measurements, but you can move the job (or process of getting a quote) along quickly by providing initial measurements, which your designer will use to create your new space.
Topics: Custom Kitchen, Kitchen Layout, Measuring for Cabinets, Kitchen Remodeling, Kitchen Remodel Tips
Aug 24, 2016 6:00:00 PM
Clutter seems to have a way of creeping up on you and before you know it, things can quickly spiral out of control. For some reason there always seems to be one junk drawer or area of the kitchen that the clutter collects. The following tips will help you eliminate the clutter so you can enjoy your beautiful new custom kitchen.
Topics: Kitchen Storage, Kitchen Organization, Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchens, Organized Pantry, Kitchen Layout
Aug 5, 2016 3:00:00 PM
While many people will say clean as you go, some homeowners who love to cook just don’t work that way. For many homeowners when they are done cooking in the kitchen there is one huge mess. No matter your cooking style there are some kitchen design tips that can help keep your kitchen looking clean and organized.
Topics: Kitchen Design Tips, Kitchen Layout, Kitchen Storage, Custom Kitchen
Jul 27, 2016 3:30:00 PM
Our kitchens are the center of our day to day living. With kitchens being more open to other spaces and outdoor living areas they have become a place where we socialize and gather. It makes sense to want to feel comfortable in a room that so much activity revolves around. There are a range of things you can do make your kitchen a more comfortable and accessible for everyone.
Topics: Kitchen Design, Chicagoland Kitchen, Universal Design, Kitchen Layout, Kitchen Design Tips, Kitchen Accessibility
May 11, 2016 4:00:00 PM
There are variety of activities and things that happen in the kitchen. Many of which require the use of a kitchen faucet. Every kitchen needs at least one.
Most people understand the importance of getting the right kitchen layout and storage options, but they often don’t consider how the faucet will impact the overall function of the kitchen.
Topics: Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Layout, Kitchen Faucet
Mar 2, 2016 4:35:00 PM
Many times when we write about a new custom kitchen remodel we don’t always differentiate between new construction and remodeling an existing kitchen, and how the experience might be different depending on which one you are doing.
The following are key differences between new construction and remodeling, and what you should know about both.
Topics: Custom Kitchen, Chicagoland Kitchen Remodel, Kitchen Layout, New Construction
Feb 25, 2016 3:30:00 PM
A kitchen layout that we don’t see as often anymore is the G-shaped kitchen layout. Even though it is not as common in kitchens today it is still worth looking at and considering for your Illinois kitchen. It has extra storage and countertop space. It also can give you additional seating.
Many kitchen designers describe the G-shaped kitchen layout as and extension of the U-shaped kitchen. This layout is just the U-shaped kitchen with a peninsula or partial fourth wall of additional kitchen cabinets. It is ideal for the homeowner who is looking for more countertop space and storage but lacks enough room to have an island. Keep in mind a G-shaped kitchen does not have to be a square.
Topics: Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Design Tips, Kitchen Layout, G-Shaped Kitchen
Jan 28, 2016 4:30:00 PM
Probably the most popular and common kitchen layout these days is the L-shaped kitchen. It is ideal for entertaining and works well for multiple cooks in the kitchen. In most homes people want to keep the kitchen open, but also maximize the space they have. It is often seen with some variation of an island in the center of the kitchen. However, it will also work well if the kitchen is a separate room. It is one of the more flexible kitchen layouts with a variety of different variations.
Topics: Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Kitchen Design Tips, Kitchen Layout, L-Shaped Kitchen
