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Designing a Modern Master Bath

Updating your master bath is something about which we all dream. When you’re trying to turn your master bath renovations into a reality, let’s take a look at some of the more current trends that we see in bathroom design.

Batroom remodels in Denver by The Kitchen Showcase — Customize the cabinetry in your master bath to infuse personal style and function.

Creative tile patterns and colors

Trends come and go, but your personal style will last forever. Whenever you design a room in a home, you want your personality to come through. Instead of the traditional white bathrooms, we’re seeing a lot more color and patterns being mixed in with the white sinks and tubs.
Creative tilework can infuse some much-needed personality into the sterile bathrooms of the past. You can go wild with geometric patterns and colors, or you can stick to more traditional watercolors like blues and greens.
By being creative with your tile work, even if it’s just a border or a small area around the sink, tub, or shower, the patterns that you choose will be uniquely your own and won’t be duplicated in any other bathroom – unless, of course, your jealous neighbor copies your idea. If they do, just take it as a compliment. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all.

Custom cabinets in your bathroom for an ultra-modern appeal

We know it’s not always possible to remodel your bathroom from top to bottom. If you can only afford to do a few things, we recommend getting new cabinetry that is both fashionable and functional. Updating your cabinetry is the simplest, and most productive way of giving your bathroom a little tune-up, and you can get them custom made so that you can infuse a bit of your personality, as well as create storage space and counter space to fit all of your bathroom needs.

Custom Bathroom Design in Colorado — Get creative with tile and patterns to create a unique and personal master bathroom.

Just like we see smart stations in the kitchen for all of your electronics, you’ll also want smart stations in your bathroom for your curling irons, blow dryers, shaving equipment, straightening irons, electric toothbrushes, and maybe a linen closet. The more you can get clutter off of the counters, the more open and spacious your bathroom will feel. Customize your cabinetry to eliminate clutter.

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Whether you’re doing a top-to-bottom renovation or just updating a few pieces of your bathroom, The Kitchen Showcase designers are here to help you choose the perfect cabinetry and design a bathroom with personality and style.

How to Upgrade and Modernize Your Kitchen?

The kitchen is so much more than the place you do your cooking. Today, the kitchen is a multi-functional hub in the home. It’s what connects everything. Connectivity is one of the key trends in modern kitchen design. Here are a few ways to upgrade and modernize your kitchen.

Technology in the kitchen

Design trends are all about efficiency and simplicity. Technology is making a huge splash in kitchen design. The internet of things is taking over your kitchen, allowing homeowners to communicate with their devices and appliances. Knowing when you’re running low on groceries so you can stop at the store before heading home is a great time saver. Similarly, adding sensors to faucets and lights will automatically save water and energy. The smart, technologically advanced kitchen is one of the biggest trends in kitchen design.

Clean lines, simple design

When it comes to kitchen color trends, white is still number one. For a little contrast, grays are also a big favorite. Keeping a clean simple color palette will allow you to play a little with a few accent pieces or splashes of color.

Shelves and drawers

Many modern kitchens are getting rid of the top cabinets and putting in drawers instead of bottom cabinets. Drawers are much more convenient and easy to access than cabinets. Removing top cabinets and putting in shelves will make the kitchen feel more open and bright. However, the main reason that the cabinets are changing is that of efficiency. Design your cabinets, drawers, and shelving to suit your storage needs. You should always balance function and fashion.

Rustic and natural elements

Be careful not to upgrade and modernize your kitchen to the point where it loses its warmth and charm. Keep the farmhouse feel with rustic elements made from natural materials. Keep wood beams exposed, add a wood wall or backsplash, or use a rustic barn door on your pantry, or instead of traditional cabinets doors.
The Kitchen Showcase has over 40 rooms set up with the latest kitchen trends and design ideas. Get inspiration for your kitchen remodel. Visit our kitchen showroom in Denver.

Lighting Your Kitchen Cabinets

Traditional Kitchen remodel in Denver - The Kitchen Showcase — Traditional Kitchen remodel by Mike Hall

Our kitchens are getting smarter and smarter – or rather, kitchen design experts are getting smarter. Our designers are always on the prowl for the latest great kitchen design trends, and the one trend that we try to incorporate into every design is cabinet lighting.

Kitchen cabinetry and countertops in Denver — Lighting will brighten your kitchen and make it more safe and functional for cooking.

Every kitchen needs great lighting

As much fun as it is to hang out in the kitchen, you are there to get something done. You are dealing with sharp knives, hot pans, and boiling water. Lighting is important to create the right mood, but it is also important for you to be able to clearly see what you are doing.
Hanging kitchen cabinetry can create a lot of shadows and dark corners that can be dangerous in a busy working environment, especially if you like to have a lot of cooks in the kitchen. For families who like to cook together, everyone needs a workspace with great lighting.

Under-cabinet lighting eliminates shadows and blind spots

Overhead lighting is easy when it comes to lighting your kitchen island, but for the counter space underneath your cabinets, the latest in cabinet accessories is under-cabinet lighting. It’s the perfect solution to getting rid of those annoying shadows caused by your cabinets when all you have is ceiling lights.

Brighten up the inside of your cabinets

Kitchen cabinetry lighting in Denver — Under-cabinet lighting is key in a functional kitchen design.

In-cabinet lighting is also making its way into our kitchen cabinet designs. Instead of keeping a flashlight in that messy kitchen drawer, add in-cabinet lighting to eliminate having to fumble around to find what you’re looking for in the back of a cabinet.
Being able to light up individual areas in the kitchen instead of one solid overhead lighting fixture will also make your kitchen feel more lively and bright, as you can play with the texture and the color of the lights to create the mood that you want. Having the option to only turn on a few lights in the area you are working will also help you save on energy.

Custom kitchen cabinets and lighting design in Denver

For the latest in kitchen design trends, stop by The Kitchen Showcase in Denver and talk to one of our designers. You can also get inspired by our large showroom with every kitchen design trend available, from ready-made cabinetry and countertops to custom-made. We can turn your kitchen dreams into your kitchen reality.
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The Kitchen Island Has Many Styles and Functions

If you’re fortunate enough to have enough space, the kitchen island can be both decorative and functional. There are several styles of kitchen islands. To find the perfect kitchen island, talk to a designer about what style will work in your kitchen, and also, what functions you need the kitchen island to fulfill.

Right style of kitchen island

When you’re choosing a kitchen island you need to think about the style that will fit your kitchen, but you also need to be realistic about what the island needs to be able to do. Whether you’re just looking for more counter space or you want it to be fully loaded with all the amenities, a kitchen counter can be both a statement piece and a tool to make your kitchen flow more smoothly.

Kitchen islands for small spaces

If you have a small kitchen you may not want a kitchen island to take up space. However, every kitchen needs more storage and counter space. A kitchen island doesn’t have to be stationary. You can customize a kitchen island that is movable and can be tucked away when not in use. For a stationary kitchen island, have it custom made to perfectly fit the space available.

Kitchen Island Table — Kitchen island table is a great way to combine a dining area with more counter space.

Kitchen islands as dinner tables

Instead of a separate dining area in the kitchen, make your kitchen island both a countertop and a dining table. For a kitchen that needs more counter space, but you don’t need the extra storage space that an island can provide, the kitchen island table is a perfect choice.

Kitchen islands that adds storage space

Let’s face it, somehow we always end up with so much stuff in the kitchen. There are gadgets for just about everything, and we want them all. A kitchen island can add much-needed storage space. You can have built-in cabinets, drawers, shelves, and hanging hooks. The more you customize your kitchen island, the more functional it will be and will have custom storage space that is uniquely designed for your kitchen.

Choosing kitchen islan — Fully functional kitchen island with plenty of storage, counter space, and a sink.

Kitchen islands with all the bells and whistles

Take full advantage of your kitchen island by adding all the bells and whistles. Every inch of space below the countertops is utilized for storage. The countertops expand beyond the area of the island to allow for stools, that way people can sit more comfortably around the kitchen island. The extra counter space that a kitchen island provides is super useful, but adding a kitchen sink and a conveniently located garbage or compost will make your kitchen a chefs dream kitchen. If you have the room, make your kitchen island fully functional.
The Kitchen Showcase in Denver has over 40+ complete showrooms to inspire your next kitchen, bath, or home remodel. By specializing in the best brands per price range, we offer greater quality and value than any kitchen and bath company in Colorado. You get much, much more for your investment.

Building an Outdoor Playground for the Sewell Child Development Center in Denver

Part of our mission statement at The Kitchen Showcase is to give back to our Denver community. Our community has helped us succeed, and we want to pay it back. At the start of 2018, we pledged to help four Denver non-profits fulfill their missions by the end of the year. The first non-profit we chose to support was Sewell Child Development Center.

Sewell Child Development Center

Recently, our team was able to help Sewell make improvements to their outdoor playground facility. Regardless of ability and learning style, Sewell Child Development Center provides individualized support geared towards each child. Sewell has been running inclusive programs for kids ages 0 to 5 years old since the 1990s. At Sewell, all kids belong, all kids are accepted, and all kids learn and grow together.

Building an outdoor playground facility

Playing is one of the best ways for any kid to learn, so we showed up with tools and materials to help make improvements to the outdoor playground facility. The first goal was to give the kids a playground that was exciting and would spark play and imagination. We added a big boat and a row of tires. Next, we painted it with bright, bold colors that are fun to look at but will also help kids that are visually impaired be able to maneuver about the playground. Take a look at this great video of our service day.

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Giving back to the community — The Kitchen Showcase and The Lion Project build a playground for Sewell Child Development Center in Denver.

We are fortunate to be able to give back to our community. A special thanks to The Lion Project for helping non-profits get the resources they need, putting a spotlight on their stories, and making our community a better place. If you want to join The Lion Project and The Kitchen Showcase on our next service day, call The Kitchen Showcase. All of our customers and their families are welcome. After all, it is because of you that we are able to give back to our community. Thank you!
The Kitchen Showcase is one of the largest design showrooms in Denver. Stop by for inspiration for your next home or business remodeling project. You can also contact us if you want to give back to the community and join us for our next service day.

TKS Has The Best Countertops and Cabinets for Your Renovation

Designing your dream kitchen in Colorado

Usually, the most important room of the house is the kitchen, so why not finally get the kitchen you have always envisioned with the help of The Kitchen Showcase. For over three decades we have been helping Denver homeowners build the kitchen of their dreams. We have the best countertops and cabinets for your new renovation; we have a vast number of options for every budget. You can rest assured that when you purchase our products you are getting a high-quality item, that will embellish your home for many many years to come.

When it comes to home renovations, sometimes it’s hard to envision the end result, for that reason we have our Centennial Showroom. You can come and see first hand how a particular item will look once it has been installed. You will be able to appreciate better each of the options we carry and make an educated decision that will add value and charm to your Denver home. We offer nearly 40 room displays, where you can see, touch and experience all the different options we have available for your remodeling project. Our designers will guide you through the rooms and work with you as a team, making sure you choose the best option for your kitchen based on your preferences and needs. Our staff will not only guide you through the process of selecting the right materials, but they will also deliver and install your products with care, making sure that your remodeling project concludes successfully with no delays.
At The Kitchen Showcase, we always try to exceed our customer’s expectations by delivering the best customer service possible. To achieve our goal, we have gathered the best kitchen and bath designers, and they are more than willing to help you create the kitchen & bathroom of your dreams. We invite you to stop by our new and beautiful Kitchen and Bathroom Design Showroom, located in Centennial, Colorado. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment. Also, you can send us your questions through our website, and we will answer.

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Design a Bathroom With the Right Purpose and Functionality

When you remodel your home you have to make smart choices. To make each room live up to its full potential, you have to design with purpose and function in mind. At The Kitchen Showcase, we’ve helped countless homeowners, builders, and designers make smart choices. Here are some ideas for designing a bathroom with function and purpose.

Functional bathroom design — One function of your bathroom can be to create a space for relaxing.

Making smart design choices

A bathroom may seem simple to design at first, but there are a lot of ways that you can be smart about your design choices. Making smart design choices is about choosing things that appeal to your style, but that each item has a purpose and serves a function in the overall design.

Design with purpose

A bathroom has a very simple purpose and a function. You need to make sure that your bathroom is first and foremost a place where you shower, go to the bathroom and get yourself ready for the day. However, the bathroom doesn’t only have to function as a practical space to get ready. A bathroom can also be a sanctuary and a quiet space where you relax and unwind.

Statement Piece Bathtub

A big beautiful freestanding tub in your bathroom can both be a statement piece, but it will also serve an important function: wellness! If you have the space in your bathroom, adding wellness elements may seem like a luxury. However, with stressful busy lives, we all need a place to unwind and take care of our mental health and wellbeing. If your bathroom doesn’t have the room for a bathtub, don’t try to cram it in there. You need to respect the space you have and make the most of it.

Smart storage

To make the most of your bathroom, think about smart storage spaces. There are so many things that go into the bathroom, and there may be more than one person. Every person has their own stuff. The more you can customize storage to fit the needs of you and your family, the more functional the bathroom will be. The more functional, the easier it will be to continue to keep it organized. If there is obvious storage for all items, it’s easier to put things away when you’re done. An organized bathroom is a calm bathroom.
The Kitchen Showcase can help you design with function and purpose. We choose our products based on price and quality, giving you the best choices for your budget. Stop by our showroom in Denver to get inspired for your next remodeling project.

Unleash the True Potential of Your Laundry Room

Your laundry room could be so much more! The latest trend in home design is to not just have a laundry room, but a multi-functional utility room. Unleash your laundry rooms full potential with these remodeling tips.

Design a utility room — Smart storage is the key to turning a laundry room into a fully functional utility room.

What is a utility room

The difference between a traditional laundry room and a utility room is smart storage spaces. Often, our laundry rooms become multi-purpose storage rooms over time. However, you need to maintain order in your laundry room. If you simply start to store more and more things you’ll only create a big chaotic mess. It’s time to take back control of your laundry room. Adding more smart storage is the key to controlling the chaos.

Design smart storage

Don’t confuse the utility room with your basement. When you store something in your basement an eternity can go by before you go looking for it again. A utility room is an integral part of the working forces of the home. The utility room is practical and functional. You have to think about smart storage units to avoid clutter, but you can’t forget the original purpose of the room which is to have a comfortable space to do laundry.

Storage for Outerwear and Footwear

In Colorado, we have four seasons which means that we are masters at layering clothing. We also have an abundance of footwear for every type of weather. The utility room is the perfect place to create storage that is neat and organized for all of your outerwear. Get hangers for jackets and coats, cubby hole units for sweaters, and maybe even a custom design shoe/boot rack.

Pantry in the Utility Room

Designing a utilty room — Make sure your laundry area has water, a sink, and counter space. Give yourself room to move.

If your utility room is big enough and close enough to the kitchen, think about designing cabinets and shelving to store dry goods and non-perishables. A utility room is a perfect place to design a little pantry nook.

Laundry area essentials

Besides your washer and dryer, you will also need to have counter space, a sink, and storage units for laundry detergents and other liquids and tools. Customize your storage to meet the requirements for what you have. Think about the things that are oddly shaped and will require specialty measurements, like your ironing board, or a vacuum cleaner. Utilize the corners to create tall, slender cabinets for brooms and other tall, slender items.

Variety of Storage

Use a variety of storage units to transform your laundry room. Turn some of the items you’ll be storing into part of the design. For example, use open shelving to store clean towels and linens, but, hide dirty laundry baskets behind cabinet doors or in a closet.
The Kitchen Showcase has helped homeowners, builders, and interior designers find the perfect products to design dream homes. We have everything you need to remodel your laundry room, making it a multi-functional and fabulous utility room. Visit our showroom in Denver to get inspiration for your next interior design or remodeling project.

The Kitchen is the Core of Your Home

People will gravitate towards the kitchen any chance they get. If you’re designing your kitchen, make sure you create a cozy space for guests, because… you can’t fight gravity!

Your kitchen is like the center of the earth with its invisible gravitational pull that prevents us all from flying off of the globe and into the universe. As much as we want our guests to spread themselves throughout the home, at some point, your guests will all wind up in your kitchen.

Kitchen planning and design in Colorado — Choose comfortable seating for guests and family to hang out without disrupting the functional flow of a well-designed kitchen.

Comfortable seating

Talk to a designer about creating a comfortable space for guests to linger and mingle while you cook dinner, fill the dishwasher, or plate another round of hors-d’oeuvres. If your kitchen allows for a “hang-out” area, as well as all the functional features of good cabinets and countertops big enough to create culinary delights, then why not accept that people love to hang out in the kitchen and create enough space for you to have company?

A big center island with seating for guests is the most efficient way of accommodating practicality and function for the chef, plus warmth and comfort for everyone else. If you have enough space, why not try to create a little lounge area in the kitchen with comfy chairs? Don’t fight the inevitable; welcome your guests into your kitchen with open arms and a space made just for hanging out and being social.

Custom kitchen remodel in Denver by TKS — Who said you can’t have comfortable armchairs in your kitchen? Not us!

Even if you aren’t entertaining, it’s not uncommon for the family to gather in the kitchen, so take that into consideration when you plan out your new kitchen design. It’s not just about keeping the cook comfortable; it’s about accommodating everyone and making your kitchen the core of your home.

Open floor plan

If you have an open floor plan home, you are already in a great position to create a lounge area in your kitchen. An open floor plan allows one room to flow seamlessly into the next. Your living room will become an extension of your kitchen and slow the gravitational pull, keeping your guests close but not in your way when you are trying to cook.

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Our designers can help you plan and design your dream kitchen. We’ve got top-of-the-line cabinets, counters, hardware, and accessories. We’re picky about the products we recommend and the designers we hire. We only carry proven brands that lead their price category for quality and value.

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Design Tips for Making a New House Feel Like Home

When you buy a new home, it’s because you want to be able to move in right away. However, even if there are no big remodeling jobs to take care of, you still need to make a few design changes to make your new home feel like your home. At The Kitchen Showcase, we help homeowners create their dream home, whether it’s a complete remodel, or to simply upgrade a few rooms.

Little things make a big difference

There are little design elements that can make a big difference in a home. A new house may have all the structural elements you need to create a home, but now it’s time for you to put your personal touch on it. You don’t have to start ripping up the floors or tearing down walls; a few simple elements are all you need to personalize each room.

New cabinets and casework

Custom cabinets Denver — Get custom storage units for every room for cohesion.

Whether it’s new kitchen cabinets, new bathroom cabinets, or custom casework for the other rooms, cabinetry is a simple way of making a small change that has a big impact. Everyone has different functional needs in the home. Choose shelves, cabinets, drawers, and storage units that will make each room more cozy and practical.

Cohesive Design

Choosing cabinetry and casework that matches in style and material from room to room will make your interior design cohesive. Work with designers to customize the look and feel, and to ensure that everything is built for you and your family. A few similar elements that pop up in every room will make your home feel connected. The more connected each room is in the home, the more comfortable and effective your interior design choices will be.

Lighting

Interior design in Denver — Lighting is everything!

Whether it’s selfies in the bathroom or professional wedding photos to create the perfect ambiance, lighting is everything. Your choice of lighting will enhance the look and the feel of your home. Creating a unified lighting design for the home, by using different fixtures and bulbs, will enhance the ambiance of your home.
The Kitchen Showcase has over 40+ complete showrooms for your inspiration. Talk to a designer about simple ways, like new cabinets, casework, and lighting to make a new house feel like home. Stop by our Denver showroom to see the latest products for the home.