6 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2017

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See what’s in to remodel your Denver kitchen this upcoming year!

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The importance of a good sized, productive, and functional kitchen is vital nowadays. Design trends can come and go, but when it has to do with the heart of the home, it’s important to know what others are doing so in case you decide to sell your home, you can get the most out of your kitchen in terms of resell value!
Kitchen cabinets are one of the most important elements of a kitchen, and they are definitely what gives them their good looks (or not!). So these are the trends that took force in 2016 and that seem to be going to stick around for 2017:

Personalized Cabinets

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Despite any trends, many homeowners are adding cabinet styles, colors, and functions that fit their needs and desires. And besides custom cabinet manufacturers, other cabinet companies are aware of this so they now offer several styles to try to adapt to any home design or style.

Clean Lines & Refined Design

Cabinet door styles have become simpler by using clean lines to ensure design flexibility in the long term. Due to the modern style increasing popularity, clean lines and subtle designs make sense for anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen cabinets.
Shaker style cabinets are also a popular trend in current kitchen renovations because of the classic and simple look they give to either a traditional or contemporary design.

Neutral Colors

Next to the clean line trend, neutral colors such as white, gray, or earthy tones are quite popular because they work well with a variety of design elements. These colors not only provide a sense of warmth but give you more design freedom to add bold colors elsewhere, providing a seamless blend throughout the house.

Functional Design

Nowadays, every aspect of the home needs to casually blend function and design, and kitchen cabinets are no exception. Thanks to that concept, you have a multiple of cabinet options that are not only beautiful, but that can fit your storage, organization, and access needs.
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Horizontal Orientation

Squares and vertical rectangles are still very popular designs choices for kitchen cabinets, but there is also a rise in horizontal cabinetry demand. With wider cabinets there is not much need to stack cabinets if you have enough storage. Horizontal cabinets not only makes access much easier, they give your kitchen a cleaner, more refined look.

High-Tech Additions

Given the highly technological and connected world that we live in, many homeowners are looking to incorporate a tech perspective to their kitchen cabinets. Built-in charging stations, hands-free devices and tablet holders add functionality and value to the techy kitchen owner.

Where to get your Kitchen Cabinets in Denver?

At the Kitchen Showcase, we are proud to be associated with first-class cabinet manufacturers whose commitment to quality matches our own. We have a wide variety of cabinets from the best manufacturers and for virtually any budget. Our Denver custom cabinets include brands like Crestwood Cabinets, Kitchen Craft Cabinets, Decora Cabinets, Koch Cabinets, Aristokraft Cabinets, and Danver Stainless Steel Cabinets.
Stop by our new and beautiful Kitchen and Bathroom Design Showroom located in Centennial, Colorado, to talk with our professional kitchen designers to start planning your new, dreamed kitchen! We are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment.

Holiday Hours at The Kitchen Showcase

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Like most people, we’ll be closing the shop and heading home to our own kitchens to prepare a big holiday meal for our families, or maybe we’re heading to someone else’s kitchen, nibbling on snacks and watching football while someone else slaves in the kitchen. Whatever the holiday season has in store for you, you can almost be certain that the kitchen is going to play a major role. So, while we don’t have time to remodel our kitchen days before the holidays, we can warn you about common Thanksgiving and holiday mistakes that people make when it comes to prepping, cooking, and serving.

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We can’t fix your kitchen before Thanksgiving, but we can point out common cooking mistakes to help your cooking go smoothly.

Holiday hours for The Kitchen Showcase in Denver:

Thanksgiving November 24th – 25th  CLOSED

Christmas, December 23rd – 30th  CLOSED

New Year’s, December 31st, 2016 – January 2nd, 2017  CLOSED

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We love gingerbread cookies, but make sure you have enough real food to serve your guests so that they don’t just fill up on sugar.

Holiday cooking mistakes

The three biggest mistakes that people make when cooking their holiday meals are:

  • Not buying enough food – Mainly, not buying enough turkey or whatever protein you eat for the holidays.
  • Not thawing your turkey – The larger the turkey (or other protein), the longer it needs to thaw. Thawing a turkey could take a few days in the refrigerator, so clear some space and get that turkey out of the freezer in good time to be ready for Thanksgiving.
  • Not planning the prepping and the cooking – There are a lot of components that need to be planned meticulously so that everything is finished at the same time, or you could end up with cold gravy, an undercooked turkey, and an overcooked string bean casserole.
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There is a lot to be thankful for over the holidays. We are thankful to have helped so many clients design and install their dream kitchen, along with being able to give back to our community whenever possible. We are also thankful to be able to take time away from work to enjoy with our friends and family for the holidays. However, as soon as the turkey has been digested and the eggnog has run out, we’ll be back at our Denver kitchen showroom to help you design a stylish, personal, and functional kitchen.
If cooking for the holidays made you realize that your kitchen needs an upgrade or a remodel, or you got some serious kitchen envy while visiting your favorite aunt for the holidays, our designers are here to help you make your kitchen dreams a reality.

Reselling Your House? Make the Most Profit

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Ready to move out and sell your old house? This is always a tough decision, but there are many reasons that can motivate you to take the next step. Maybe your kids are getting old and moving out for college, or maybe a new family member is on the way.
Maybe you have a new job opportunity in a different state, or you just feel it’s time to get a house or move to a neighborhood that goes more with your lifestyle.
Once you made up your mind, there are many things to consider before selling your house, especially if instead of losing money, you want to make the most profit from the sale.

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Even though you feel your home is in pretty good shape and still looks nice, you have to consider the fact that you have been living there for a long time now, and the new or possible new owner, is expecting a brand new looking house.
You can look for a local Realtor, Appraisers or Real Estate agent. Try to talk at least to three different agents and make yourself a little real estate market value research. This way you can have an idea of your neighborhood’s market prices. You can also research on the Internet.
If necessary, you can consider hiring an expert to evaluate your house, not only for a price estimate, but also for feedback on things you should fix, replace or redecorate. Remember you want your home to look its best.
Depending on your home’s condition, hiring a professional cleaning company could be a good option. Focus on carpets, kitchen and bathrooms. Look for the best presentation of your house, and arrange for an expert photographer to shoot your home.
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Increase Your Home’s Value

Even if you think your home is perfect, you may have to do some minor repairs or upgrades to make it more attractive to potential purchasers. Remodeling a particular room of your house could be expensive, but certain upgrades will allow you to recover more money of your investment.
Before selling your home, upgrading your kitchen and your bathroom are among the best investments you can make, according to the web page “Remodeling”.
The Website’s 2015 Cost vs Value nationwide report indicates that the recouped value average of a kitchen mayor remodeling represented the 70% of the costs and a minor kitchen remodeling almost the 80% of the costs. A bathroom remodel also represented the 70% of the costs.
Don’t think it twice. Take the next step and follow your dreams. Don’t allow your old house stops you. Make the most profit from your sale. Facelift your home and make it more appealing to potential buyers.

The Kitchen Showcase Gives Back to the Denver Community

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Every day, we help our clients design a kitchen that can be the hub of the home, a place of family, comfort, security, and love. We recognize that not every person or family has the means to do this, and we are so proud to have partnered with The Lion Project and other partners to help Excelsior – a center for troubled youth in Denver, Colorado.

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Excelsior Youth Center helps adolescents that have experienced some form of trauma during critical developmental periods in their lives. Traumatic experiences can range from:

  • Emotional, physical, sexual abuse
  • Pre- or post-natal substance abuse
  • Witness to violence either at home or in their neighborhood
  • Death or loss of loved one

We are proud to help give the Excelsior youth center a fresh, updated look so that they can continue their great work with Denver youth to provide education, behavioral health, primary care, and recreational services to help them reintegrate back into society and live up to their full potential.

Take a look at our latest project

Excelsior Community Project by The Lion Project on Vimeo.

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We love what we do, and it feels great to be able to give back to our community that has given so much to our business, but we couldn’t do this without the loyal support from our clients. We cannot thank you all enough.

Help us give back to the community by continuing to use our services and our designers to plan and design your kitchen or bathroom.

2016 Hot Kitchen Trends To Try Now

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Kitchen Trends To Watch For In 2016

Like any other year, there are lots of hot kitchen trends out there. So, if you are remodeling or want a kitchen for your new home, check out our favorite kitchen trends.

Kitchen Trends  for 2016

1. Open Plan
An open plan is a design that centralizes the kitchen and gives you space to cooking and entertain guests at the same time. From breakfast bars to kitchen islands, an open floor design plan is perfect if you like to socialize.
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2. High Gloss

High gloss is achieved by using super glossy plastic against neutral or dark palette. From pure black & whites to ultra gloss mussel, there are tons of options when it comes to color choice. Make sure to regularly clean to keep out nasty fingerprints.
3. Contemporary Country
A modern country kitchen is a design alternative that merges the traditional country look and the refined in a functional kitchen. You can achieve this contrast by mixing Richwood with soft pallets.

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4. Smart Spaces

The purpose of having smart spaces is to designate spots to fit more in less space. For example, areas with hidden charging stations to store devices like smartphones for they are always at hand and charged. Not only for 2016 but for years to come, kitchens will focus on convenience for families to boost their cooking experience via accessible smart appliances.

5. The  Elegant 80’s!

If you are an 80’s lover, just add natural materials to turn an 80’s outed kitchen into the hottest version. Elegance is brought in by incorporating satin brass instead of shiny finishes.
If you think that it is time to renew your old kitchen in Denver and give it a new look, The Kitchen Showcase can help! Stop by our beautiful Kitchen & Bathroom Design Showroom located in Centennial, Colorado, to talk with our professional kitchen & bath designers to start planning the kitchen of your dreams!
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Professional Planning and Design Services at The Kitchen Showcase

We never get tired of saying this; it’s kind of our motto: making you happy and fall in love with your new kitchen or bathroom isn’t a job for us, it’s our passion! At The Kitchen Showcase, our entire focus is on providing the best customer experience and the best remodel results for your budget. And we couldn’t have done it over the last 30+ years without our wonderful team of designers, so today we want to tell you a little more about how they can help you achieve the kitchen of your dreams for your Denver home.
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Real Expert Advice

Our professional designers are well versed in residential and industrial design, ranging from custom kitchens to budget-conscious remodels. By combining state-of-the-art computer design with their years of experience, our experts will work with you to create floor plans, elevations, and designs that bring your ideas to life.
They will also help you select the right cabinetry, countertops and hardware for your project, no matter which room (or rooms) of your home you want to remodel: Kitchen, Bathroom, Library, Home office, Entertainment center, Wet bar, Laundry room, Bedroom, Walk-in closet, Built-in cabinetry, Hutches and Shelving.

What You Can Expect From Our Professional Designers

Respect for your budget. It’s our job to help you narrow down your options and figure out how to make your dreams a reality within your budget. We know how to deliver exceptional results for every budget level, and we put absolutely no pressure on buying more than you want to spend.
Unmatched personal attention. We listen to your needs and do our best to exceed your expectations. While we serve many customers, our goal is to make you feel like the one and only.
Attention to detail and expert advice. We help you navigate what can be a stressful and overwhelming process. Our design experts sit down with you, so you feel confident you’re making the right decisions. We help you choose the right products, door styles, materials, and hardware to meet your aesthetic, functional and budgetary needs.
Interactive decisions. If you’ve never designed a room before, one of the most worrisome parts can be picturing what it will look like. In addition to the professional plans we develop for you, we have one of the best kitchen showrooms in all of Colorado. With nearly 40 room displays, you can see, touch and experience how different cabinetry, countertop, and hardware will look and function.
Honest conversations. There are unpredictable elements to every remodeling and custom building project. For example, with Colorado’s dry climate, cabinet wood reacts in different ways. Besides, every home has its own quirks, such as ceilings and floors being uneven. We’ll be upfront with you, set clear expectations, and help you minimize and manage the unexpected issues that can arise.

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So, once the vision for your new kitchen or bathroom begins to take shape, the next step is to reach out to us at The Kitchen Showcase. You can request a free estimate, call us at 303-799-9200 or visit our Denver showroom to have a discovery session with one of our professional kitchen and bath designers, to discuss your ideas and visit your home to see your space and understand the individual needs of your home and what’s important to you.

Traditional Kitchen Designs in Denver

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Blending a “homey” feeling with modern functionality

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No room is quite as multifunctional and has such a combination of design elements as the kitchen. Being the heart of the home, it has evolved from a strictly utilitarian unit into a versatile room to prepare food, entertain guests and share meals.
Traditional kitchens have that formal, elegant, “warm and classic” look characteristic of American and European homes of the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries, but also need to successfully blend functionality with personal prerequisites.
So if you are considering a kitchen remodel for your Denver home, the traditional style is one that you can definitely personalize and bring the outdoors into your home by selected from different patterns, large bay windows and incorporate soft, muted colors such as creams, whites, taupes, light grays or greens. It’s a design that allows you to mix and match the layers of detail, including color and texture of the natural materials on the floors, in the cabinetry and with furnishings.

See some of our latest traditional kitchen remodels by John Rausch

As one of the newest members of our design team, John brings with him 12 years of design and project management expertise. Armed with a degree in Interior Design, John blended his craving for cooking with his appetite for space planning into a career in kitchen design.
From conception to completion, peace of mind is the feeling John’s customers experience while working through the design process with him. And that’s because he always has your best interest in mind. John is determined to provide you with the best design at the best price, delivered and installed in the best timeframe. The result is a “beautiful kitchen that cooks.” In other words, his projects not only boast beauty, but they function flawlessly.

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Traditional remodel by John Rausch

So, once the vision for your new kitchen begins to take shape, the next step is to reach out to us at The Kitchen Showcase. You can request a free estimate, call us at 303-799-9200 or visit our Denver showroom to have a discovery session with one of our professional kitchen and bath designers –such as John- to discuss your ideas and visit your home to see your space and understand what’s important to you and get a feel for the individual needs of your home.

Home Improvement Goals for 2016: New Bathroom!

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Getting you custom bathroom in Denver is just a phone call or showroom visit away

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Whether your old bathroom needs complete remodeling or you are building your custom home from the ground, our professional designers can provide expert advice as to how you can better lay out your space and get your new bathroom underway this New Year!
Dive into our incredible and ample portfolio to find the bathroom design of your dreams and match it to your budget and preferences. We have a wide range of styles, materials, and accessories that will make your designer bathroom a total success. Whether you want a full remodel of the master bathroom, add a new bathroom to your home, or just need new countertops and cabinets in the family bathroom, we are the experts you want for the job!

Why remodel the bathroom?

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Even if it is one of the smallest rooms in the house, having a high-quality bathroom shouldn’t stay as just a wish. Doing a bathroom remodel in Denver is one of the smartest home investments you can make. Yes, you’ll need to have the funds to do it, but adding updates to your bathrooms such as a new bathtub, walk-in shower, or double sinks will increase the overall re-sell value, quality and comfort of your home.
So, when you’re ready to start the renovation process, consider popular trends as well as your own family’s needs. We will help you evaluate how much storage you’ll need, and how to take the best advantage of the available space. With our creative designs and the use of high-quality materials, your new bathroom will be both stylish and functional!

At The Kitchen Showcase we always try to exceed our customer’s expectations by delivering the best customer service possible. We invite you to stop by our new and beautiful Kitchen and Bathroom Design Showroom located in Centennial, Colorado. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment.

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We have a wide variety of cabinets from the best manufacturers, for virtually any budget you might have. Our Denver custom cabinets include brands like Crestwood Cabinets, Kitchen Craft Cabinets, Decora Cabinets, Koch Cabinets, Aristokraft Cabinets, and Danver Stainless Steel Cabinets.
 
Our professional and specialized designers have all the experience to help you find the best Colorado bathroom cabinets and custom cabinet design in Denver for your needs and budget.
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We have thousands of Custom cabinet designs available for your kitchen and bathroom in nearly 40 room displays, and our designers are ready to work with you in building your custom kitchen or bathroom in Colorado.
We are located in 6528 South Racine Circle, Centennial, CO 80111 and our schedule is Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Evenings and Saturdays by appointment. Visit us today and discover all the options for your custom kitchen cabinets in Colorado.

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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 you’ve always wanted.
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 installation. Our professional staff will take care of you from the start to the end, and help you create a beautiful home for your budget.

Upgrade your Countertops and Cabinets this Spring!

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If there is one investment that will add considerable value to your home, is updating your Cabinets and Countertops. At the Kitchen Showcase we have a wide selection of materials that will fit practically any budget!
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We are proud to be associated with first-class cabinet manufacturers whose commitment to quality matches our own. We are the number one Crestwood cabinet dealer in the country and one of the top five Kitchen Craft cabinet dealers.
Through our volume-buying power with leading cabinet manufacturers, The Kitchen Showcase is able to offer the best value in top-quality cabinets for virtually any budget.
 
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Our worktop surfaces come in the full range of materials, so you can choose the perfect material for your personal style and functional needs. The only limits are your imagination and budget!

The Kitchen Showcase: Quality And Passion At Your Service

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 bathroom or kitchen of your dreams.
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, they will also deliver and install your products with care, making sure that your remodeling project concludes successfully with no delays.