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Renovate Your Kitchen with Our Expert Designers in Centennial

Leave Your Kitchen Remodeling Project in the Hands of the Real Experts

If you are looking to renovate your home kitchen, at The Kitchen Showcase, we offer the best cabinet manufacturers in the kitchen industry so you can create your dreamed kitchen with the quality materials and warranty support in the market. But that is not all; we have more than 40 design rooms and a team of expert kitchen designers who will do the tour with you and give you their professional advice so that you can make the smartest decision based on your needs, budget, and preferences.
Our company understands that a kitchen remodeling project is something that requires time, money, decision-making and, most importantly, experience. For these reasons, we like to create a solid relationship with our customers based on trust to help them make smart decisions. Plus, we put all of our experience and knowledge at their service so that their kitchen remodeling process goes as expected.

The Kitchen Showcase: Quality, Experience, and Satisfaction

With more than three decades of experience in the kitchen & bathroom design and remodeling industry, we have helped many homeowners, builders, and interior designers in Colorado with their kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects with the highest standards of quality, honesty, and premium quality materials. Our designers have on average of over 21 years each in the kitchen and bath industry, and we specialize in the best brands per price range, meaning that we offer higher quality and value than any kitchen and bath company in Colorado. So, the next time you need to upgrade your kitchen, make sure to choose us.
We encourage you to browse our website to learn more about our products, services, and designers, or contact us today to request an appointment so we can get started and help you create the kitchen of your dreams.

Saying Goodbye to the Old Kitchen, and Hello to the New

Happy New Year!

We’ve said goodbye to 2017, and hello to 2018. And, for that reason, it’s the perfect time to show you before and after photos of our latest kitchen remodel. We said goodbye to the old, dark kitchen, and hello to a clean, bright, and cozy modern kitchen.

Remodel your kitchen in 2018

Self-care and wellness are at the top of everyone’s new year’s resolution lists. When it comes to the home, the kitchen should be the first place you start a remodel. The kitchen is the heart of the home. Once you have your dream kitchen, it will pump fresh energy to the rest of the house. In 2018 there are two kitchen trends that will dominate over them all, and that’s a clean, bright, and functional design, mixed with warm earthy elements.

Modernizing an old kitchen — The old kitchen was too dark. We needed to brighten it up and make it modern and vibrant.

Brighten up your kitchen

The first thing we wanted to do to this kitchen was open it up and make it brighter. In an attempt to be warm and rustic, the old kitchen had made the mistake of making everything way too dark. There was no light in the old kitchen. Dark wood cabinets, with black countertops, black appliances, and dark wood floors overwhelm the entire design. All the dark tones completely swallowed up any light. We wanted to keep the warmth, but add some bright and vibrant elements to bring life back into this kitchen.

Kitchen design trends — Replace old dark cabinets with clean bright cabinets to modernize your kitchen.

White cabinets

To bring in the light, we brought in custom cabinets in a clean white color and minimalist design. The flat-front cabinet style doors are simple and elegant. We also added the latest trend in modern kitchen design: the big bottom drawers. Instead of lower cabinets, we added the uber-functional, fashionable, and fabulous drawers. Drawers are easy to organize, and you’ll never have to struggle to reach the stuff at the back of the cabinet.

Grey countertops

We also changed the colors of the walls and ceiling to add more light, added a few modern grey tones to break up the white, but still, keep it fresh and modern. The old black countertops were also removed and replaced with matte grey countertops. And, for the centerpiece, the kitchen island, we added a beautiful white natural stone countertop.

Kitchen remodel inspiration — We kept it bright but broke up the white by adding modern grey countertops, and a beautiful white natural stone island countertop.

Warm design elements

By incorporating a few darker elements in the kitchen design we made this modern kitchen feel warm. The chocolate tones of the kitchen island and the hardwood floors make the kitchen feel cozy, not gloomy. Instead of black, which is much too dramatic, we toned it down with contrasting brown tones. It’s the perfect blend of the modern Scandinavian design and the rustic country style kitchen.

Modern kitchen design — We added warm elements, like a dark chocolate kitchen island and reclaimed hardwood floors.

Adding some texture and layers

Instead of having only recessed ceiling lights, like the old kitchen, we added a few hanging light fixtures over the island. The oversized lamps will add a bit of texture to the kitchen, filling out the space and making the whole look more interesting.

Modern kitchen remodel — Oversized hanging lamps add texture and layers, making the whole kitchen design much more appealing.

Kitchen showcase in Denver

The Kitchen Showcase has been helping Colorado homeowners, builders, and interior designers fall in love with their homes for over 30 years. Our Designers average over 21 years each in the Kitchen and bath industry! We are a family-owned business that specializes in the best-in-class brands, expert service and design.

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At the Kitchen Showcase We Wish You All a Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas is here and it is a time to reunite with your loved ones and share with them all of the love and peace that it represents. It is that time of the year where you get to gather all of your family together and share great times and memories together.
On behalf of all of us here at The Kitchen Showcase we send you all of our love and we wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year., we hope that this Christmas you spend some quality time with your family and that you enjoy great moments in your beautiful home.

Thank You for Trusting Us on Your Home Remodeling Project!

We want to take advantage of this very special holiday to say thank you for your trust and for choosing us for your home remodeling project. We really appreciate your loyalty and trust and we will be here for you any time you need our services, always with the highest standards of quality and the customer service that you already know. Thank you for being part of our business and once again we hope that you have a Christmas day full of love and peace with your family and friends.

Choose the Kitchen Showcase for Your next Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling Project

If you haven’t worked with our home remodeling company before, then we invite you to visit our Kitchen and Bathroom Design Showroom where we have 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 and bath based on your preferences and needs. We are located on Centennial, Colorado and are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment.

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Prepare Your Kitchen for the Holidays

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Congratulations! You managed to survive Thanksgiving cooking. Now Christmas is getting closer by day. It is essential to be one step ahead of the holidays and get ready for any unexpected situation. If you stay organized and prepare on time, your dinner parties for friends and family can be fun and memorable. Let your kitchen be remembered for all the good reasons, not for the tragic memories of things gone wrong.

Great design and great looks =
An amazing kitchen ready to host

Before even thinking of your menu, you need to get your kitchen in shape and this means an extensive cleaning and organizing. Let’s start with the macro cleaning and help you get your amazing kitchen looking very presentable.
First of all, remove the clutter from tables and countertops. Organize any pending mail and bills that may still be piled on your counters, and put away all important papers. You don’t want your guests finding a reason to offer you “sharp economic suggestions” in front of your parents and in-laws. Nor do you want an important note lost in a pile of dirty napkins. Don’t have the kids do it. If you want this one thing done right for this one day of the year, make time to do it yourself.

Show off your great looking countertops

Thoroughly clean your table and countertops. Remember our tips on how to avoid stains from your kitchen countertops. You’ll have lots of family members over and spills should not ruin the evening for you.

This should get you started. But we have more suggestions to help you clean your kitchen and proudly receive your guests to the holiday party.
Get ready for the cooking and avoid last minute issues during the event, like cooking by new recipes that you haven’t tried before by yourself.
Don’t forget to address any source of unpleasant smells in your kitchen. For instance, trash cans. Go outside and wash them out with a pressure hose and some dish soap. Disinfect all bins with a cleaning spray and make sure you have extra trash bags, too. You will need them!
Feeling ready to show off your beautiful kitchen? If you’re not too proud of that part of the house, let’s add a full kitchen remodel to your New Year’s Resolutions

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Happy Thanksgiving on Behalf of the Kitchen Showcase

Thank You to All of Our Customers and Friends!

We love Thanksgiving. In fact, it is our favorite holiday because it remains us how thankful we are for every one of our customers who has trusted our company for their home remodeling needs. That is why we want to take today to say thank you to all of our customers! They are the reason why we are in the market and have become an industry leader in the home remodeling industry. Also, we want to take this opportunity to make a promise to all of you that we will continue improving our services so you can continue having the best experience and service when you come to us to remodel your kitchen, room, or bathroom.
From the bottom of our hearts, we wish you a great Thanksgiving with your loved ones with a great dinner cooked in your dream kitchen and filled with great moments and love. Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of all of our staff here at The Kitchen Showcase!

Contact Us Today and Let Us Help Create the Kitchen & Bathroom of Your Dreams

For over 30 years, The Kitchen Showcase has been helping homeowners, builders, and interior designers make great decisions and increase the value of their homes. We’ve helped thousands of customers navigate each step of the remodeling process. From cabinet planning and design to accurate ordering, careful delivery, and professional installation, our professional staff will take care of you from start to finish and help you create a beautiful home for your budget.
We invite you to stop by our new beautiful kitchen and bathroom design showroom, located in Centennial, Colorado. We are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, as well as evenings and Saturdays by appointment. You can also send us your questions on our website and we will give you the answers.

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Placement of Appliances in Your Feng Shui Kitchen

We have been on a series talking about the ancient art of Feng Shui. We know that a few posts are not enough to learn even all about the basics of this Asian science developed 3000 years ago. But it has given us some pointers on where to begin and what to look for when you design or remodel a Feng Shui Style kitchen.
We already learned a little about our energy map or Bagua, the Kua number, basic principles of where to place your kitchen, as well as different colors you can work into your kitchen design to balance energies. Today, we are looking at the kitchen appliances. The incorrect placement of your appliances can create inauspicious elements and negative Chi. Therefore, here are some important topics to consider when working on your kitchen layout. In fact, some find that the placement of your appliances can be more important than the direction your kitchen is facing.

Avoid the escape of energy through your kitchen and out the door

Before discussing any kitchen appliances, we need to think where to place any doorways. It’s imperative that the entrance to the kitchen doesn’t face directly onto the front or back door of the house. That creates an unbalanced Chi as good energy rushes through the kitchen and out of the house. It is believed that as the energy escapes your house, it results in illnesses and misfortunes entering through that same door.

Where to place the fire

When making decisions on the placement of the bigger appliances, like oven and stove, considered fire elements, it is important to keep in mind that the water elements conflict with fire elements. You don’t want them beside sinks, dishwashers or refrigerators because they would extinguish the beneficial fire energy.
The mouth is the area where the energy enters the appliance. This means any gas lines, oil lines or electrical lines and outlets. Therefore, the oven and stove mouths should face Northeast, Southwest or South. Don’t place the oven or range in the Northwest sector known as “Heaven’s Gate.” Good luck energy resides in there, making this the last place you want to set any fire.

Tips for boosting your kitchen’s Chi

If your kitchen’s energy is still unbalanced, you can help boost the auspicious elements of your kitchen’s Chi by placing mirrors. The impression of an extra set of burners is believed to increase your finances. Placing plants or herbs in copper pots along the South and East walls can help you bring prosperity to your home and attract a positive Chi.

The importance of keeping your kitchen tidy

Being messy creates energy conflicts. Therefore, avoid being lazy and keep pantry doors closed at all times. Don’t leave brooms and mops out. Keep them stored in closets, and don’t let dirty dishes pile up. If the laundry area is located in or beside the kitchen, don’t allow dirty clothes to pile up and don’t hang a towel on the oven handle.
Bottom line, have fun! Whether you take these Feng Shui believes seriously or not, you should always be intentional about designing a comfortable and healthy environment for your kitchen. Feng Shui beliefs say that boosting the positive energies will bring in the good times. We say, having an awesome kitchen design, with cabinets you love and a design that meets your needs will turn your new kitchen into your favorite room in the house.

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Never Ignore the Kitchen Work Triangle When Remodeling Your Kitchen

The biggest mistake you can make when remodeling your kitchen is to ignore the kitchen work triangle. The functionality and the comfort of the heart of your home will depend on how you place and space the three most used areas: the stove, the sink, and the refrigerator.

The Kitchen Work Triangle

There are many ways to be innovative in kitchen design, but there’s one thing that’s remained constant through every design trend and innovation in kitchen appliances.
When it comes to kitchen design, the kitchen work triangle has never changed. No matter how many custom storage spaces you create, no matter how many cool entertainment nooks you include in your design, the most trafficked area in the kitchen will be from the sink to the stove to the refrigerator.
Once you’ve placed these three points of focus, then you can get creative with design. But, for a kitchen to be efficient, you have to create a smooth workflow and maintain the kitchen work triangle.

Placing the Sink

Remodeling the kitchen in Denver — The placement of the sink is an essential factor in functional kitchen design.

Most people will place the sink where the plumbing pipes are located. However, sometimes the people who did the original plumbing weren’t so concerned with the proper flow of the work triangle.
Don’t let the plumbing dictate where you should put your sink. Let the best kitchen design show you where to place it, and then hire a plumber to help you get the pipes over to the selected spot, and not the other way around.

Spacing between Appliances

Regardless of how big your kitchen is, you still want your stove, refrigerator, and sink to be nearby, without being smooshed together. You want unobstructed access to the most used items, but not so much space between them that you run a marathon every time you’re cooking dinner.
We would say that each point of the kitchen work triangle should be no more than 20ft and no less than 10ft.

Kitchen remodel Denver — When you remodel your kitchen, start by figuring out the kitchen work triangle and design from there.

Kitchen Designers in Denver

The first step to efficient kitchen design is to look at the space of your kitchen. From there, we’ll work out the best placement of the three points of the kitchen work triangle. Then, we’ll work with you to understand your kitchen needs to create efficient storage, as well as plenty of counter space.
Stop by our kitchen showroom in Denver and talk to a kitchen design expert.

Unique and Sustainable Wooden Counter Tops

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Wood countertops are like snowflakes or fingerprints. No two pieces of wood are ever the same! And that’s their beauty! Wood countertops are trending in Colorado country kitchens for their sustainability, durability, individuality, and warmth.

One-of-a-kind beautiful wooden countertops from Denmark

For our wooden countertops, we head to one Scandinavian country where one man’s passion for quality craftsmanship, sustainability, and love of all things wood has made him and his company, Spekva, the leading force behind quality wooden countertops.

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Scandinavian design is known for beautiful handcrafted wooden furniture, with a sleek modern warmth. It is functional art.

Environmental factors of wooden countertop

A love of carpentry is rooted in a love of nature. Spekva is a proud member of the FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and Rainforest Alliance, and their products are made from 100% FSC® certified trees. Even after being cut, a piece of wood will continue to store the CO2 it has sucked out of our atmosphere, and with each tree cut, at least one new tree is planted to help fight deforestation, unethical lumber practices, and global warming. Each unique table or countertop is a symbol of environmental responsibility, and it sends a message that you want to help protect our planet, as well as ensure good working conditions for the men and women who tend and care for our forests.

Commitment to environmental responsibility is just one of the benefits of buying a Spekva product. Another is their personal attention to each client. Products are built with your individual needs in mind to help you fulfill your kitchen dreams.

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Kitchen design and renovation experts in Colorado

The Kitchen Showcase has been helping Colorado homeowners, builders, and interior designers fall in love with their homes for over 30 years, and we’re proud to offer Spekva wooden counter tops to our customers.

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The Right Shade of Gray for Your Kitchen

Choosing the right gray for your kitchen

Gray is the new black, whether in the kitchen, the bath, living room, or bedroom. But, with more than 50 shades of gray, which shade of gray is the right for you?
To find the perfect gray tone is to make your kitchen sophisticated and glamorous, while still being tasteful. The color gray is neutral with an attitude. Each tone brings out a different personality, so be sure to pick the right gray for your kitchen.

Different Shades of Gray

The beauty of gray is that it blends well with so many other colors. You can choose a pure gray, varying from light to dark, and then add a pop of a happy color to contrast. If you keep everything too uniformly gray, you may veer off towards a gloomy setting.
But, throw in a bright, bold color, and your gray will make a kitchen feel cheerful and vibrant. You can also blend it with different colors to bring in subtle hues of blue, green, or brown.

Add Light to Your Kitchen

White is a great light enhancer in a kitchen. Using lighter tones of gray in a kitchen can help break up the white, and add a little silvery sparkle. Lighter grays tend to be brighter and can add a touch of sophistication to a modern kitchen design.

Rustic Grays

Many materials come with natural gray tones. Natural stone countertops will heavily feature grays in all shades from a subtle silver to charcoal. While gray may be the color of the times, you can still keep your kitchen feeling rustic while incorporating modern trends at the same time.
Be sure not to overdo it, so if you have gray countertops or a stone kitchen island, you may not also want to paint all your walls gray.

Adding Color to Your Gray

Adding subtle hues of blues and greens is a great way to add a little color, make your gray personal and unique, while sticking to a simple and modern kitchen style.
However, if you do choose a gray that has hints of another color, keep that in mind when choosing the rest of your products. If your gray has a touch of blue, make sure that other colors have the same hues. For instance, if you have wooden cabinets, take care of understanding the shades in the wood to make sure it is consistent with your other color choices.

Choosing a gray for your kitchen — A blue-gray is a cool alternative to the gray trend that is going around.

Kitchen Showroom in Denver

To fully understand all of your style, color, and design choices when remodeling a kitchen, stop by the best kitchen showroom in Denver.
With nearly 40 room displays, you can see, touch and experience your design options first hand. Our designers will show you the best choices for your vision, so you can feel confident in every decision you make.

Black, White, and Gray Are Dominating Modern Bathroom Design

The two-toned black and white bathroom is both sleek and modern. But, to soften up the dramatic black and white contrast, designers are turning to the ever-popular gray tones and adding them to contemporary bathroom design.

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Two-Toned Bathroom Design

The two-toned art deco bathroom style has been around since the 1920’s and is still going strong in today’s bathroom design.
Art deco is like color blocking your bathroom in interesting and geometric shapes. Using the two contrasting colors, you keep a clean, simple, and architectural design.
Just be careful that you don’t overdo it. Be strategic in how you use materials and contrasting colors to decorate the bathroom.

Black and White Bathroom

It’s not that big of a surprise that white is a dominant color in bathroom design. White is clean and bright, and next to the kitchen, the bathroom is the next room in the house that everyone wants to to be clean.
But, you don’t want the white to make your bathroom sterile and stark. The contrasting and bold black is a way to break up the white and make a bold statement. You don’t want a lot of clutter in your bathrooms, so there are limited ways to make a splash with your design. Therefore, choosing the exact opposite color of white is a simple and effective way to make a statement in your bathroom.

White and Gray Bathroom

Black and white can be a little too dramatic for some people. If you want to soften the black and white, try finding a cool gray to accent your bathroom.
Gray tones are the new neutral and will give a sophisticated and modern aesthetic, and it combines well with any other color you may bring into your bathroom.

Bathroom Design Showroom

Stop by our kitchen and bathroom design showroom in Centennial. You can see all the products and materials to make informed choices about your bathroom remodel project. And, you can talk to professional interior designers that can answer any questions and help you find exactly what you need for your dream bathroom in Denver.