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Thinking smart isn’t about budgeting or looking for the best deal; it’s about designing a kitchen that has a purpose. Every detail and every element should be there for a specific reason. Here’s how to think smart when you are designing a new kitchen.

Smart kitchen design

Simplicity, efficiency, and technology are the cornerstones of smart kitchen designs. The purpose of the kitchen has expanded over the years, and so has the design. As the modern kitchen has evolved from being hidden to being the focal point of the home, the design has become more sophisticated and simplistic. By keeping the design simple, you are opening up more possibilities for your kitchen. You are not just designing for a great cooking experience; you are designing for a great social experience.

Technology

Modern kitchen design will take advantage of all the technological advances from energy efficiency to functionality. Besides your major appliances, think about incorporating your own technical needs, like being able to recharge your phone, or listen to music. Lighting is also integrating technology to make every feature more efficient.

Smart storage

Perhaps the most significant area for smart kitchen design is the storage. Cabinets, drawers, and shelves should be customized to fit your kitchen and your specific needs. Custom cabinetry will allow you to take advantage of every inch, so you don’t waste space, as well as keeping your kitchen organized.
The design of your drawers should include dividers and smart functions that make it easier to store and organize your kitchen, thus making it easier to find everything. A disorganized kitchen will only lead to frustration. Smart storage will make your kitchen feel good.
To talk to a kitchen design expert, stop by our kitchen showroom in Centennial, Colorado.

For a charming organic kitchen, natural wood cabinets are a classic choice. However, there’s something you need to know about your wooden cabinet – they are going to change with age. Like any other living breathing thing, wood will go through changes over time. Here’s how you can expect your wood cabinets to change, and how you can help you cabinets age well.

How wood changes over time

Embracing the change

Some people will find the aging process beautiful. Each little change will add character and history. Allowing your wood cabinets to age naturally can give them a naturally rustic charm. The wood will eventually settle on a color, often one that is deeper and richer than the original color.

Aging evenly

You may love the look of aged wood cabinets, but if the cabinets aren’t aging equally, they can start to look like they don’t match. That can create a jagged effect in the kitchen. Help your cabinets age evenly by protecting them from elements like heat, sun, and moisture. In the kitchen, this means ensuring that you don’t allow the climate to fluctuate too much, despite cooking. Shield cabinets from direct sunlight so that some cabinets don’t age quicker than others.

Preventative measures to keep your wood cabinets young

If you’re looking to help keep your wood cabinets young, there are ways to protect the wood from aging too quickly. The finish on your cabinets will protect them from the elements, keeping them the original color and tone. Staining your wood cabinets can also help solidify the look that you want. Painting the cabinets is another way to prevent them from changing over time.
Check out the latest styles in kitchen cabinets at The Kitchen Showcase near Denver.

Taking on a kitchen remodel is a big job. There’s so much more to a kitchen than just the appliances and a few countertops. The kitchen is a multi-purpose room, so you need to think about all the functions that should be included in your new kitchen design. Then there are all the styles and materials to consider. As we said, it’s a big job. Fortunately, there’s one place you can go to get all of your questions answered, as well as gain inspiration for a kitchen remodel –The Kitchen Showcase in Denver.

Visiting a kitchen showroom

The benefits of visiting a kitchen showroom are numerous. What you see in magazines and Pinterest may not be what it looks like in real life. Plus, it’s hard to get a real sense of a product or material when you are staring at a screen. The layout of the kitchen has also evolved from the classic kitchen work triangle to a fully customized kitchen to meet all of your personal needs.

Kitchen layouts

When you design your kitchen, you need to think beyond the classic kitchen work triangle where there are three stations to consider – the fridge, the stove, and the sink. That was fine back in the day when the kitchen was for cooking only, but these days the kitchen is used for so many other things. Being the heart of the home will naturally draw people in, so you need to design a kitchen that is inviting, warm, and designed with purpose.
Visiting a showroom allows you to physically see all the different kitchen layouts that include many zones and stations to allow for multiple activities. See how you can design your kitchen to fit your lifestyle, as well as include smart functions and storage to make the kitchen feel open, relaxed, and functional. The right layout will ensure proper flow and energy in the kitchen, making it more comfortable.

Materials

There are many materials that will look almost identical in photos. Visiting a kitchen showroom allows you to see, feel and understand the difference in all materials like natural stone, quartz, and marble countertops. Check out the various styles of cabinets and storage spaces so that you can narrow down your own personal style. See how two products work together before you buy, making sure that every detail is precisely what you want.

Details

There are big functional decisions you have to make when you remodel a kitchen, but it’s the details that make a kitchen feel personal. Visiting a kitchen showroom gives you a chance to check out all the design details that can make a kitchen pop. Check out all the latest hardware for your cabinets, as well as lighting options to add ambiance and energy to your kitchen design.
The Kitchen Showcase is located in Centennial, Colorado and features over 40+ complete rooms to give you inspiration for your kitchen remodel.

We’ve sprung into spring, which means it’s time for that annual cleaning. There are probably many places in your home that need a little love and attention, but there’s one room that needs to be organized more than others. Organizing your kitchen can revitalize your entire home.

Organizing your kitchen

The kitchen is the most used room in the home and the room that is the most multi-functional. Because the kitchen serves so many purposes, there is a tendency to gather too much stuff. Before we know it, every drawer is a “messy drawer,” and your cabinets are filling up with things that are never used.

Get rid of repeat gadgets and tools

There are some things in the kitchen that require more than one, like plates and utensils. However, when we replace kitchen gadgets or get new devices that make old ones obsolete, we don’t throw out the old, we start to double up on things. We place great sentimental value on kitchen gadgets, but do you need five vegetable peelers?

Easier with a Knife

Infomercials are incredibly effective. If you don’t believe us, take a look in your kitchen and tell us how many task-specific gadgets you have lying around. That garlic chopper may have seemed incredibly simple and effective on TV, but in real life, it becomes a nuisance. Most gadgets that promise to be more effective in the kitchen only create a bigger mess and more stuff to clean.
The truth is, there are few gadgets out there that help you chop, slice, and dice better than a sharp kitchen knife. Do not be afraid to get rid of all of these gadgets and free up some much-needed space in drawers and cabinets.

Repurposing old kitchen stuff

Before we picked out grown-up china and silverware, we tended to fill our cabinets with mismatched plates, bowls, cups, and glasses. These are the ones that have followed us since our dorm room days. We know that chipped coffee cup from your favorite diner has sentimental value, but does it really need to take up space in your cabinets.

Parts Missing

That gadget you have, or jar, or container that feels like it has life left, but is missing an essential part – like a lid – should be taken out of the rotation. They certainly shouldn’t be taking up precious space in your kitchen.
Just like cracked or mismatched items in your cabinets, find new purposes for things that are no longer whole or useful in the kitchen. Use containers without lids as storage space in your kid’s room for crayons or toys. Use old coffee mugs as pen holders in the office. You don’t have to throw them out, but you do need to consider if they have another purpose outside of their original use. If not, then get rid of it. If it can be recycled, then be sure to recycle.

Designate space for each item

By creating a designated space for all items in your kitchen you are more likely to keep it organized. When everything has a place, your kitchen will feel calmer, and the energy will be more positive. You will be much happier working in your kitchen if it is organized.

New Kitchen

A freshly organized kitchen will give it new life and make it feel like you just got a brand new kitchen. Organizing your kitchen is a good first step to a full kitchen remodel. Once you weed out all the old and useless items you get a better sense of the full potential of your kitchen.
The Kitchen Showcase is located near Denver, Colorado and features over 40 plus rooms with the latest trends in interior design.