When you think of everything new in kitchen cabinetry, most of it is related to doors and drawers. Whether it is how they open, how they are made, or even the overall design and look. Kitchen cabinet doors and drawers today have much more functionality and there are a wider variety of styles and finishes. There is so much more than the standard swing-out door or pullout drawer. Exploring your options and learning what is out there will make for a perfect Chicagoland custom kitchen.

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.

When choosing a new kitchen cabinet the two things that come to mind typically are color and style. While both of those are extremely important in the overall look of the kitchen, many homeowners fail to consider all their kitchen cabinet finish options. Do you want a matte or glossy finish? Or have you considered a glazed, antiqued, or distressed look?   There is so much more than choosing just the color and door style of a cabinet. The finish you choose for your custom cabinets can give a completely different look and outcome.

With the elimination of the dining room in many home floor plans today many homeowners are exploring their different custom kitchen eat-in possibilities. With so many new layouts and floor plans that are open to the rest of the home, homeowners can choose from a different variety of eat-in options. While some may prefer the traditional table many others are looking for different and unique options that friends and family can enjoy.

The advantage of choosing Brakur Custom Cabinetry for your Chicagoland kitchen is you are not limited to your different eat-in kitchen options. You can customize your layout and kitchen needs to fit the lifestyle of your family and those living in the home. Having a place to gather and eat will give you extra seating, room to entertain, a place to congregate, and can be an everyday retreat where you can enjoy one another’s company. The right seating option will help make your kitchen the heart of the home.

When most people come in to meet with their kitchen designer they have a pretty good idea of what they want. They usually know their kitchen style and what type of finish they would like. They also have some pretty good ideas of what they want their kitchen to look like. The challenge is making sure your kitchen designer understands exactly what you want.

No matter the size of the bathroom it is easy for our bathrooms to become cluttered with poor design and no place to put things. Getting the right bathroom layout and including some custom bathroom storage options can solve many of those storage dilemmas.

The biggest key to bathroom organization is keeping things of the countertops and floors, but easily accessible. It is no secret having a place for everything will make the biggest difference of all. Keep in mind bathroom storage doesn’t have to be boring. It can add to the overall look and style of the bathroom. We thought we would share a few of our favorite stylish bathroom storage ideas.

At Brakur Custom Cabinetry we are excited to announce some new custom cabinet options for 2016. We are always looking at ways to meet our customer’s needs and stay ahead of the current trends. These new custom cabinet options will give you more flexibility in design, storage, and give your kitchen an updated contemporary look.

Choosing the right kitchen layout for your home and lifestyle is the key to making the kitchen the heart of the home. While space and size will limit you to certain layouts it is important to take a closer look at your different kitchen layout options.

Home organization seems to be the biggest dilemma. It is no different when it comes to the bathroom and kitchen. They are two of the most used rooms in the house. Sometimes it is just the little things we do in our kitchen and bath design that can have the biggest impact on how we function. It can take us from chaos to a more efficient and enjoyable home life.

At the top of the list of anticipated popular remodeling projects for 2016 is a bathroom remodel for the second year in a row according to Angie’s List. They anticipate 2016 being the biggest year yet for bathrooms. So if you are considering a Chicagoland custom bathroom remodel this next year you will want to find out what new trends to look for, those trends that will be staying, and those that will slowly be going away.