kitchen design

Why the First Showroom Appointment is So Important

Why the First Showroom Appointment is So Important

Life has quickly changed into being more digital-based than ever, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is great to have the ability to interact with our customers through emails, FaceTime, and more, it’s still so important to have at least one face-to-face meeting (or should we say mask to mask meeting? ;)) Of course everyone’s situation is different and if you do not feel comfortable leaving your home, please do not feel obligated to come to our showroom. However, if you are willing and able to visit our showroom, this can be very beneficial to the design process and here’s why.

What Your Cabinet Door Style Preference Says About Your Design Taste

What Your Cabinet Door Style Preference Says About Your Design Taste

There are many pieces to the puzzle that is kitchen design, one of those pieces being cabinet door style. Although this piece may seem like a minor detail, this choice lays the foundation of what the style of your kitchen will be. If you are in the beginning stages of renovating your kitchen, it’s important to know what style you are going for and what style of door will help you achieve your vision. Follow along as we discuss three types of door styles and what your preference means for your kitchen design taste!

Which Type of Wood is Best for Your Cabinets?

Which Type of Wood is Best for Your Cabinets?

Maple, Cherry, Oak, oh my! When renovating your kitchen, you may become overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make, one of those being the type of wood to use for your kitchen cabinets. Don’t fret, we’re here to help make that decision a little easier! Below are the top five types of wood we recommend for cabinets and some important details to know about each type of wood.

Our Favorite White Paints for Cabinetry

Our Favorite White Paints for Cabinetry

With so many different variations of white to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to choose one when you are going through a kitchen renovation. Many of our customers suffer from “decision overload” during the selection process, so we wanted to make this process a little easier! Listed below are the important things to keep in mind during the decision process as well as six of our favorite tried & true white paint colors.

What’s New at Apuzzo Kitchens

What’s New at Apuzzo Kitchens

One of our favorites moments at the showroom is when a new box of samples arrives! We love getting to see, touch & feel the new countertops, knobs, and samples to inspire future kitchen designs (hence the #MoodBoardMondays you see every month if you follow our social media). This past month, we received 13 new quartz samples from Cambria Surfaces and we wanted to highlight a few of our favorites!

Is My Kitchen Big Enough for an Island?

Is My Kitchen Big Enough for an Island?

One of the most popular requests on our client’s dream kitchen checklist is a kitchen island. Kitchen islands are a great addition to many kitchens, but it’s important to remember that there are certain requirements that your kitchen needs in order to properly fit an island into the design. If you are considering adding a kitchen island, below are the requirements to fit an island in your kitchen.

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Kitchen Designer

Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Kitchen Designer

Whether you are updating your home for resale, renovating an older home, or ready to finally have the kitchen of your dreams, a kitchen designer can help you get the results you’re looking for. Let’s face it, kitchen renovations are expensive, and you should make sure you are spending your money wisely. If you are about to start a kitchen renovation and are considering hiring a kitchen designer, here are the top 5 reasons you should follow through with it.

Why Stove Hoods are a Must-Have in Your Kitchen Design

Why Stove Hoods are a Must-Have in Your Kitchen Design

Stove hoods, especially custom stove hoods, can create an anchor for your kitchen and be a bold design piece in your kitchen design. We personally think that the hood above your range is a great place to go bold with some personality or tie in a design feature from another part of the room. As amazing as kitchen hoods are for the design of your kitchen, they’re also a very important functional component. Kitchen hoods are not always required by code, however, if you want your kitchen to be as functional and safe as possible, we strongly encourage you to include it in your kitchen design.

Top 4 Benefits of a Kitchen Island

Top 4 Benefits of a Kitchen Island

Who doesn’t love an island getaway? No, we’re not talking about taking a vacation to the Bahamas, we’re talking about adding an island to your kitchen! Kitchen islands are great for many reasons, which we will discuss below. However, if you have a small kitchen footprint, we do not recommend trying to force an island into your design. Many kitchens can be functional without the addition of an island, in fact, sometimes when you try to force an island to fit in your space it can create a less functional and clunky space. On the other hand, if you do have the space, we highly recommend adding an island to your kitchen. Not only will it add functionality, but it can be a place for friends and family to gather and create beautiful memories for years to come.

Tips for Surviving a Kitchen Renovation

Tips for Surviving a Kitchen Renovation

Don’t let the home renovation shows on TV fool you, kitchen remodels are not all rainbows and sunshine. The truth is, kitchen renovations are noisy, inconvenient, and time-consuming, but there’s a reason homeowners everywhere continue to put themselves through it - after the dust clears and the contractors are finally out of your space, your new functional and beautiful kitchen makes the madness all worth it. If you are in the midst of a kitchen renovation and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, don’t give up hope yet! We promise that this too shall pass, and in the end, you’ll be so happy you did it. Follow these three tips to help keep your sanity and survive your kitchen renovation like a pro.

Top Five Organizers You Should Incorporate into Your New Kitchen

Top Five Organizers You Should Incorporate into Your New Kitchen

Do you ever feel like you spend more time in your kitchen looking for utensils, ingredients, etc. than actually cooking? We understand your pain, and we are here to help! We wish that organization was as simple as snap your fingers and it’s done, but it takes a lot of planning and thought to reach organizational bliss. Fortunately, there are accessories that can be incorporated into your kitchen design to help keep things as organized as possible. Listed below are our top five favorite organizers for kitchens.

Three Ways to Utilize Your Kitchen Space for Your Pets

Three Ways to Utilize Your Kitchen Space for Your Pets

We know that your pets are your family and it’s important for them to also be comfortable in your new kitchen. If you feel like your kitchen has wasted space in some areas, you may be able to use that space for pet-related storage. Your four-legged friends as well as your two-legged friends will love these three convenient and adorable additions to your kitchen design.

Stock, Semi-Custom, and Custom Cabinetry: Which Works For My Project?

Stock, Semi-Custom, and Custom Cabinetry: Which Works For My Project?

Your project is well on its way. You are moving things along and everything is going at a steady pace. Suddenly, you have to make a big decision. What type of cabinetry should I use? There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right cabinetry for your project, and some cabinets that work for one project will not work for others. So how do you know which cabinet type is right for you? Every type of cabinet varies in the quality level, cost, retail selling price, delivery schedules, and reliability factors. Depending on your needs and preferences, stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinetry may be right for you. Apuzzo Kitchens is happy to offer all three types of cabinets to help customers will all project budgets & timelines.

How to Create a Functional Workflow in Your Kitchen

How to Create a Functional Workflow in Your Kitchen

It’s not just important for design to be aesthetically-pleasing, in fact, the most important parts of design are the things you can’t see. Those who have worked in a non-functional kitchen can attest to this: storage is one of the most important aspects to consider when designing or renovating a kitchen. Having beautiful cabinets, countertops, and fixtures are all well and great, but if there’s no functionality in your kitchen, you will hate even the most gorgeous space. So how do you organize your space to create the best workflow? There are a few rules to follow when creating a beautiful and functional space that can adapt to your ever-changing life.

The Five Kitchen Design Trends to Watch Out For

The Five Kitchen Design Trends to Watch Out For

Design trends are constantly changing and updating, especially in the kitchen. We love to see people be bold, unique, and daring with their kitchen design and bring in new elements that have never been seen before. Many design trends come and go in the blink of an eye, but sometimes, there’s those certain ones that can redefine what you thought you knew about kitchen design. These five kitchen design trends have stood the test of time and don’t seem to be going away anytime soon.

The Differences Between Framed versus Full Access Cabinetry and Why it Matters

The Differences Between Framed versus Full Access Cabinetry and Why it Matters

If you’re not in the cabinetry/woodworking industry, you probably haven’t given much thought to how cabinets are made. There’s a lot of thought, time, and effort that goes into the cabinetry creation process and there’s a lot of decisions that must be made. The two main types of cabinetry are full access and framed. There are many differences between these types of cabinets that are very technical, but the most important one is the existence of a frame.

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