New Kitchen Island Transforms the Kitchen

Cabinetry, Countertops, Kitchen Design, Kitchen Island

We can all agree that this is a perfectly nice kitchen. But our homeowners were hoping to elevate their style while increasing storage and adding some much needed island seating.

Enter the talented kitchen and bath designer, Joyce Zuelke, ckd. She created a more functional space with the addition of a redesigned island. There is even a new Pinterest worthy coffee bar for good measure. Along with updates to the lighting and some stunning ceiling detail, this kitchen takes on an entirely new character.

Kitchen Island Update

The original kitchen was created with cabinetry from Bea Industries in Elkhorn, Wi. It had a user-friendly U-shape layout. While stylish and open, our homeowner was looking for an improved kitchen island that would step-up the function of the space.

Cabinetry from Plato Woodwork, Inc. was selected in a deep stain which enhanced the natural wood grain. This rich finish served as a distinct contrast to ground the bright white kitchen.

The island is topped with a lovely Cambria quartz countertop in the Ella pattern from their Marble Collection. Subtle veining reflects the warm island stain while soft white connects to the surrounding cabinetry. It works beautifully with the perimeter of granite countertops.

But it’s not just about having a gorgeous kitchen, the layout must be functional for a kitchen that is comfortable and convenient. Notice the 48 ½” clearance between the island and the stove for safe usage when the oven door is open. The close proximity to the island steam oven keeps the cooking zone tight and functional.

The island also features the secret to great cabinet storage, easy access pull-out shelving. They will keep everyday items visible and within reach to improve daily workflow.

Check out more of our Before and After transformations right here!

We encourage you to stop in to see us! Our showroom features the freshest ideas in cabinetry for your entire home!

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

201 Geneva National Ave.S, Lake Geneva, WI

262-245-9600

Photography is by S.Photography Shanna Wolf

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June 25, 2018/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Detailing a Design is Like Accessorizing an Outfit

Cabinetry, Designer's Corner

When you are a designer the creative juices start flowing the moment your eyes open in the morning. From the outfits I lay out for myself and my three-year-old, to projects I’m designing for my clients.

A good designer doesn’t stop at just the basic cabinetry design. Just like my outfits don’t stop at just the basic clothing. Accessories, like the perfect jacket, jewelry, and shoes, play a big part in pulling the entire look together and sending a message about personal style.

The same thing applies to designing cabinetry in my clients’ homes. I start with a basic, functional plan and then work with the client to develop their individual style. Adding the countertops, lighting and plumbing fixtures is like layering on the accessories and “jewelry”. It begins to make a statement and bring personality to the design. It’s like taking a little black dress and adding either pearls and stilettos, or a jean jacket and cowboy boots. It’s all about individual style.

One tip I like to share with my clients is to add an unexpected detail or “secret treasure” like a flea market find or artistic piece that gives a punch of personality to the room. Price doesn’t matter on this one. It is all about including a piece that is a conversation starter. Think back to that little black dress and pairing that pearl necklace with those cowboy boots. Now you’re talking my language!

We invite you to stop into our Lake Geneva showroom to experience quality cabinetry. Learn how to create that perfectly complete design of your very own.

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262-245-9600

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March 21, 2018/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Best of Design & Best of Service Awarded to Geneva Cabinet Company by Houzz in 2018!

Cabinetry, News

We are delighted and honored to receive the Best of Houzz 2018 award in 2 categories! Best Of Design & Best Of Service!

An enormous Thank You to all who supported our work and especially to our clients who took the time to share a review with the Houzz community! Houzz® is the leading platform for home remodeling and design across the country and beyond. Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC was chosen by the more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

Best of Service

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC has been awarded the Best of Houzz Service every year since we first appeared in Houzz in 2015. It is based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews received each year.

Best of Design

The coveted Best Of Design award is presented for work that has been most popular among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz. We are so honored and delighted that our work caught the attention of so many viewers!

“The Houzz community selected a phenomenal group of Best of Houzz 2018 award winners, so this year’s recipients should be very proud,” said Liza Hausman, Vice President of Industry Marketing at Houzz. “Best of Houzz winners represent some of the most talented and customer-focused professionals in our industry, and we are extremely pleased to give them both this recognition and a platform on which to showcase their expertise.”

We invite you to join in the fun on Houzz and continue to save your favorite Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC projects to your own ideabooks!

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January 21, 2018/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Our Most Popular Pictures Signal Trends for 2018

Cabinetry, Kitchen Design, Trends

Survey says . . . .

these will be the most popular ideas for your home cabinetry design in 2018!

We evaluated the results of our most liked and saved pictures on Houzz, Facebook & Pinterest to come up with predictions for the hottest 2018 trends for cabinetry in your kitchens, bath and laundry room.

Take a look and let us know if you agree!

All Eyes on the Range Hood

The range hood is a deserving centerpiece for the kitchen. As kitchens become highly integrated for open concept living, the range takes center stage. Make it a showstopper with a stunning hood like this one from Scathain. Notice too, the mix of metals in this room designed with lovely cabinetry from Plato Woodwork , Inc.

Uppers Optional

All about that base . . . . cabinet . . . especially when you want the kitchen to be open and airy. While you enjoy the views from expansive windows instead of upper cabinets, easy-access deep drawers make it extra convenient! Gone are the days of bending and searching through the dark back of your cabinets, with drawers like these from Shiloh Cabinetry, your stuff slides out to you.

Storage Walls

So when you eliminate the upper cabinets where do you store kitchen necessities? How about an entire wall of floor to ceiling cabinets? These too are from Shiloh Cabinetry.

Pull-Outs Go Beyond the Spice Rack

While you’re designing that storage wall, or any other cabinet, be sure to include the new and improved pull-out organizers. They are deeper, wider and more versatile than ever. Sturdy engineering can handle cooking oil, bottled condiments and other essentials to suit your needs.

Multi-Tasking Laundry Rooms

Oh, it’s a thing! The laundry has evolved into a dutiful multipurpose space. Think indoor she-shed with space for crafting, gardening and gift wrap as well as laundry chores. In addition to a high-tech washer and dryer, this laundry designed with cabinetry from Plato Woodworking, Inc. includes extra outlets that can be used as charging stations for portable electronics.

Drawers Work Around Plumbing

Remember when under sink storage was a wasteland of hard to reach cleaning supplies. No longer a problem! This cabinet by Shiloh Cabinetry includes a drawers made to wrap around plumbing and create more easy-to-reach space for bathroom supplies. Side Note: The popularity of this driftwood finish will be happening in 2018.

Open Shelving

Are you noticing a theme here? The trends for 2018 have everything to do with keeping your kitchen open and clutter free. It’s a fresh clean aesthetic with more comforts than extreme minimalism. Here upper cabinets are replaced by floating shelves featuring puck lighting to create bright, usable counter space that is not crowded by upper cabinets.

Statement Backsplash

While subway tile is a classic, we are seeing a movement towards artistic tile treatments featuring large colorful patterns. The required hard surfaces that make a kitchen efficient can benefit from a touch of decor, and the backsplash is an ideal place to make a memorable impression.

Grey is the New Black

Need we say more . . . .

Yes, because while grey is gaining momentum, white and black will remain high on the list of desired cabinet colors. An interesting mix of multiple cabinet finishes will be highly desirable in 2018 and beyond.

Customized for the Perfect Fit

Every bathroom deserves some style, but the reality is that many bathrooms do not allow space for creativity. The solution is to modify a standard cabinet or customize a piece like this one to fully utilize the space with fashion forward design.

If your plans for the New Year include new cabinetry for your home,

relax

we are here to help!

Geneva Cabinet Company

262.245.9600

December 29, 2017/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Our Favorite Kitchen Cabinet Storage Solutions

Cabinetry, Trends

Or, Beyond the pull-out trash bin . . .

There’s a lid for every pot, but sometimes you just can’t find it. That’s where we come in with the most organized and clever ideas for cabinet storage. We start with an essential analysis of your home’s physical conditions and then evaluate your lifestyle needs. A good kitchen plan will include cabinet storage to increase your efficiency, while saving you time and energy.

Enjoy a few “oohs and ahhs” in your kitchen with our favorite cabinet storage ideas.

Take it to the top with wall cabinets that make the most of your vertical space.

It’s good to go-low when it maximizes space under a banquet for display and storage.

Behind closed doors you will find everything tidy and within reach when you have tall pantry cabinets.

Secret compartments are always fun, and functional.

Get into the swing of things with shelves that swing-out and eliminate the dead corner cabinet zone.

No space goes to waste with specialized cabinets to house appliances (like this under cabinet microwave) while sneaking in extra storage.

And of course the pull-out category deserves our highest praise.

Pull-out shelving means you never lose track of your grocery items because you can actually see them.

Pull-out towel racks brings an end to the damp disheveled dishtowel.

And last but not least, the pull-out spice rack is a crowd pleaser.

There is so much more we can show you! If you are ready to get organized and increase storage with your very own plan for a more efficient home, start by exploring our Inspiration Gallery!

We invite you to stop in to our Lake Geneva Showroom to touch and feel the latest innovations in cabinetry for your kitchen, and every other room of your home. Our designers would love to help!

Get started with a call to us at 262-245-9600

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November 3, 2017/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Kitchen & Bath Trends Add Metallic Luster

Cabinetry, Trends

The latest Kitchen and Bath trends are ramping up to become true classics. Most homeowners choose neutrals when selecting cabinetry, countertop & backsplash material. This makes sense since these are part of a substantial home investment. But neutrals can lean a little too far towards monotony without a touch of variety. Enter precious metals! Metallic finishes are hot and will certainly play an expanded role in home design trends for 2018.

Of course your home should always be about what you love, but keep an open mind to this metallic movement. It can switch up your design while adding warmth that lets you bask in a soft glow of contentment. Our designers created showroom vignettes to demonstrate the latest ideas for adding metallic finishes to your cabinet design. Preview them here and then stop by our showroom to touch and feel the real life allure of Metals.

Bronze is the New Copper

A showroom vignette features a modern essay of finishes using a cabinet door from Plato Woodwork, Inc. door insert mesh in bronze with copper highlights, Ann Sacks tile and a stone for the countertop in a leathered finish.

You should always follow your heart when making design decisions for your home. The copper craze that is currently in vogue has seen a rise in fabulous new products with shiny copper finishes. But, copper is a distinctive choice that doesn’t like to take a back seat in the design of any room. Homeowners are finding it difficult to mix copper in with their existing finishes when it is not the main focus. For this reason bronze finishes are coming back with a vengeance.

Since bronze is created by blending several other metals, including copper, it is a natural for mixing in to your existing home design. Likewise, oil rubbed bronze is unfussy and can take on a casual or elegant appearance.

Beyond the Silver Spoon

Kitchen & Bath Trends Silver vingnette with mesh insert and countertop

Our designers mixed the exaggerated grain of this full access door from the Shiloh cabinetry with the shimmering metal effect of this Porcelanosa tile. Cambria quartz samples work in a complementary way while brushed silver hardware lends balance.

Silver is “Ag” eless. As a result, it is the perfect finish to compliment your neutral color scheme in a modern or classic way. Shades of silver metallic relate easily with customary kitchen and bath finishes like stainless, chrome and nickel. The reflective quality acts like mirrors so it easily bounce light around the room to expand space.

Go for the Gold

We enjoy the juxtaposition of a pearlescent finish with the slightly rustic texture and deep tones of this walnut cabinet door from Plato Woodwork, Inc. When you add an artistic pieced mosaic tile or hardware with a matte gold finish, the casual elegance is hard to resist.

No longer just for the rich and famous, gold has come into its own with a variety of colors and finishes that go from classy to boho chic. Therefore, its popularity as the perfect accent for black continues into 2018. The latest trends see gold as a memorable accent for other warm and cool neutral colors.

Mixed Metal Movement

The trends moving into 2018 include mixing metallic finishes as the newest way to add interest and dimension to your rooms. This is especially relevant in the kitchen and bath where various metals enter the scheme due to necessity. Therefore, don’t be afraid to mix and combine shine, or matt and iridescent finishes for a truly unique style statement.

Our showroom displays and vignettes feature all of these finishes and more ideas you can use. So stop in to touch and feel the latest trends in cabinetry, countertops and other room accent products. They will make your home makeover a real standout!

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September 20, 2017/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Medallion Cabinetry: Awaken Your Senses [video]

Cabinetry, News

ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE INSPIRED

Medallion Cabinetry features refined craftsmanship and details unique to each of their product lines: Platinum, Gold and Silverline.

June 22, 2017/0 Comments/by Geneva Cabinet Company

Kitchen Island Update

Check out more of our Before and After transformations right here!

We encourage you to stop in to see us! Our showroom features the freshest ideas in cabinetry for your entire home!

Geneva Cabinet Company, LLC

262-245-9600

We invite you to stop into our Lake Geneva showroom to experience quality cabinetry. Learn how to create that perfectly complete design of your very own.

Get started with a call to us

262-245-9600

We are delighted and honored to receive the Best of Houzz 2018 award in 2 categories! Best Of Design & Best Of Service!

Best of Service

Best of Design

Visit our showroom today

& be inspired for tomorrow!

262.245.9600

Survey says . . . .

these will be the most popular ideas for your home cabinetry design in 2018!

Take a look and let us know if you agree!

All Eyes on the Range Hood

Uppers Optional

Storage Walls

Pull-Outs Go Beyond the Spice Rack

Multi-Tasking Laundry Rooms

Drawers Work Around Plumbing

Open Shelving

Statement Backsplash

Grey is the New Black

Customized for the Perfect Fit

If your plans for the New Year include new cabinetry for your home,

relax

we are here to help!

Geneva Cabinet Company

262.245.9600

Or, Beyond the pull-out trash bin . . .

Enjoy a few “oohs and ahhs” in your kitchen with our favorite cabinet storage ideas.

Take it to the top with wall cabinets that make the most of your vertical space.

It’s good to go-low when it maximizes space under a banquet for display and storage.

Behind closed doors you will find everything tidy and within reach when you have tall pantry cabinets.

Secret compartments are always fun, and functional.

Get into the swing of things with shelves that swing-out and eliminate the dead corner cabinet zone.

No space goes to waste with specialized cabinets to house appliances (like this under cabinet microwave) while sneaking in extra storage.

And of course the pull-out category deserves our highest praise.

Pull-out shelving means you never lose track of your grocery items because you can actually see them.

Pull-out towel racks brings an end to the damp disheveled dishtowel.

And last but not least, the pull-out spice rack is a crowd pleaser.

Get started with a call to us at 262-245-9600

Bronze is the New Copper

Beyond the Silver Spoon

Go for the Gold

Mixed Metal Movement

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