Why suffer through kitchen clutter when attention to your cabinet interiors can smooth the way to a more organized life. We are all familiar with the popular pull-out waste bin, now imagine that convenience amplified for your entire kitchen.
We always begin the kitchen design process by identifying work zones and the equipment needed for efficient operations. Now we can take it to the next level with the latest specialty fittings for the interior of cabinets, doors and drawers. These details are sure to impress you with the way they maximize space and ease daily kitchen routines.
Start making your list of improvements with these latest innovations!
Lazy Susan (or more PC, Tiered Corner Rotating Shelf) with Interior Lighting
The Blind Corner Organizer
Deep Tiered Drawers for Cookware Next to Range
K-Cup Organizer for the Coffee Station
The Junk Drawer Elevated with Tiered Storage
Going Deep With Drawer & Cabinet Pullouts for Cookware & Large Appliances
Full Height Pantry Pull-out Drawers
Clear Counters and No Stooping for Paper Towels & Cleaning Supplies
Tuck Away a Charging Station Neatly in a Drawer
Knife Block and Food Prep Organizer with Cutting Boards
The Cut Out Cutting Board
And of course, the Waste & Recycling Pull-outs!
If you are considering new cabinetry for your kitchen, bath or other storage space in your home, we encourage you to plan early and allow time for the industry to catch up with the current shortages. As always, we look forward to working with you.
The kitchen work triangle will never go out of style, but a new concept in kitchen design is emerging and we think you’ll like it. It takes the idea of work zones to the next level. Traditionally the work triangle included efficient spacing between the refrigerator, sink and range. But this new approach is expanding that idea to include designated areas for other common kitchen tasks. With everyone spending more time at home, the addition of specialty stations for drinks, snack, homework and work-at-home is gaining momentum. This is a real plus, especially when we are spending more time at home and all using the kitchen at once.
Kitchen Zones
Multiple and flexible zones are a personalized way to design a kitchen that includes sophisticated storage, integrated appliances and statement backsplashes. This lovely example features Shiloh Cabinetry for a remodel by Stebnitz Builders.
Consumable food storage includes refrigeration and pantry cabinets.
Food Prep Zone
The food preparation zone can be a short distance from cooking zone to allow multiple cooks to work at the same time.
Cleaning Zone
A centralized location that allows for free movement between work surfaces, dishwasher and trash.
Storage Zone
Non-consumables storage houses cooking and dining essentials.
Storage and Coffee Bar
Specialty areas follow along with each homeowners interests.
Dining and Multi-Use Island Surface
A grand island offers casual dining and an expansive work surface for homework, work-at-home or craft projects.
Beverage Bar and Refreshment Station
An additional area adjacent to the main living space can relieve congestion and centralize snack and beverage options.
Kitchen Plan Overview
If you are considering a new design for your kitchen, bath or any other storage spaces in your home, be sure to stop in to talk to the designers at Geneva Cabinet Company.
The pantry comes out of hiding and into the home’s spotlight. It is one of the latest home spaces to get some well-deserved attention. While space is the deciding factor for size, good design will ensure that you always have a place to hide the cookies.
Open Air Pantry
You would never guess that this kitchen extension houses the most generous storage within custom Plato Woodwork, Inc. cabinetry. No more cluttered countertops, everything has just the right spot for well-organized daily efficiency.
Show Off Storage
On the other hand, a dedicated pantry allows you to peruse stock easily. You’ll never have to fumble around in the dark back corners of you cabinet when all is visible at a glance on spacious open shelving. You can use built-ins, cabinetry with open shelving or even repurpose furniture to outfit the space.
Adjustable shelving is a bonus for maximizing space by fitting it to the perfect height to store canisters, baskets and appliances.
The Multipurpose Pantry
Be sure to take advantage of every nook and cranny in your home. Often you can borrow space from another room to fit in organized storage. Combine pantry area with your laundry, home office or mudroom for a highly efficient space.
Best Kept Secret Pantry
What looks like an beautiful but ordinary cabinet door is in fact the pass through to a splendid floor-to-ceiling pantry space. We made this happen with custom cabinetry from Plato Woodwork, Inc and the fine construction team at Lowell Custom Homes.
Be Bold
We believe in treating small spaces with an element of surprise. Let your fun side shine through with a bold pattern or colorful design. Sorting groceries will be your feel-good moment of the day.
One Final Tip – Use Consistent Containers
A trip to The Container Store or your local hardware will help you make the most of your space with consistent container sizes. Mix and match a few styles with the same shape so they will fit closely together to maximize your space.
Without a doubt, the pantry is having its day! Generous storage for daily items and space for emergency surplus (like toilet paper) will never go out of style. If you are considering a new design for your kitchen, pantry or any other storage spaces in your home, be sure to stop in to talk to the designers at Geneva Cabinet Company.
The microwave drawer is a new and improved version of the standard kitchen microwave. For decades it was placed on the counter or precariously above the stove. The drawer offers a safer, user-friendly position. Our newly completed kitchen, featuring Shiloh Cabinetry, demonstrates the advantages.
Elevate the Design of Your Kitchen
No longer view a sea of appliances when you glance into the kitchen. The undercounted microwave is more discreet and blends beautifully with fine quality cabinetry.
Clear Countertops
No bulky appliance to interfere with a streamlined length of work space.
Make Way for a Statement Hood
This is a game changer when the space above the range can be used for a decorative and energy efficient range hood.
Easy Access for Hot & Heavy Cooking Platters
You are now able to lift items up and out of the microwave instead of balancing them and hoping not to spill liquids. The new microwave drawers do not use the clumsy old-fashioned turntable. The heating element, now located on top, does the rotating. This means your rectangular pans will not bang around. Also, note how easy it is to add ingredients and stir your recipes without having to remove a hot plate from the microwave.
Usable Eye Level Storage
Upper cabinet space can be put to better and more flattering use.
Easy to Fit Into Your Plans
Not only do we love these microwave drawers for your kitchen, we find them easy to include in the design of butler’s pantries, home bars and even home theaters. If children are in the home, most have a way of locking the control panel to avoid unauthorized use.
Take the tour to see all of the amazing design elements included in this kitchen by clicking here.
And then get inspired for your personal kitchen or bath makeover here!
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The idea of losing a kitchen island might be disappointing for some people, but our homeowner was actually reenergized by the open space!
Remodeling this 1990’s kitchen was the finishing touch for a lake house renovation. While the original layout worked, the redesign by Joyce Zuelke, ckd created a fresh and seamlessly efficient design.
This kitchen proves that an island is not the solution to every kitchen remodel. The redesign created an open floor that improved circulation in this bustling center of family activity. We were even able to hold renovation costs down by not moving the plumbing and electrical.
Removing the tiny island opened the kitchen up to receive a whole new look from Shiloh Cabinetry.
Scooching the refrigerator over provided space for a full height pantry.
We included roll out shelving for improved organization and accessibility.
Placing the microwave under the counter means clear counter space. It minimizes visual clutter at eye level and also lets everyone enjoy the beautiful flowing Brittanica pattern on the Cambria quartz countertop.
Lighting was a priority. It was greatly improved by adding a stylish wall mounted fixture above the sink and replacing the ceiling fan light with seven recessed cans.
The new peninsula added even more counter space with two stools for casual dining or conversation. Adding the display cabinet above with glass doors allows our homeowner to feature her colorful collection of tableware.
Centering the range balances this kitchen perfectly and improves workspace on each side.
The slim hardware pulls in Brushed Nickel are from Schaub.
We’ve tucked extra storage into every corner of this kitchen, even under the peninsula overhang, it works well for storing small appliances.
What better endorsement for a remodel is there than the words of our lovely homeowner,
“Our two daughters and their families love the dramatic change. I had become disinterested in cooking and baking, and now I want to spend my time doing just that for company and when our five grandsons, ages 4 to 10 visit. Loving our kitchen!
Just call us when you need cabinetry inspiration for every room of your home. Our team is always ready to help!
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Working remotely is not a new concept, but recent events brought this option to the forefront of business solutions. In the past the thought was to devote an entire space to the home office, but advances in connectivity have streamlined the amount of space needed to work from home. Whether you are working at home permanently or just as a temporary measure, we want to help boost your productivity and mood with some of our favorite tips.
Define Your Space
You can now achieve your home work space needs with more efficient options. If noise control is needed for conference calls or concentration, then a place away from household activities will be essential. But if you can take an occasional interruption, there are more opportunity to tuck a work space into an unused niche or repurpose the kitchen island.
Maintain proper posture with a chair that is adjustable and comfortable. Pay careful attention to the position of your head and sight-lines to the computer screen or work surface. Keep hands and wrists in alignment, your lumbar supported and maintain the ability to place your feet solidly on the floor. When possible alternate between a seated and standing position with the aid of a standing desk converter. Keep work tools within easy reach to avoid pulled muscles.
Lighting
Good lighting is a must and should be appropriate for your specific tasks. If you are working with a computer screen a lower level of illumination is acceptable as long as your work surfaces are well lit. Whenever possible incorporate natural daylight to keep your energy levels up throughout the day.
Multifunctional Magic
Shiloh Cabinetry – Designed by Joyce Zuelke, ckd
When you can incorporate a work zone into another home area there will be cost and space efficiencies. Think in terms of a rec room or laundry room that can be claimed for work during the day, while transitioning into extra space off-hours for laundry, crafts or homework.
Custom Home by Lowell Custom Homes – Interior Design by Elizabeth Drake
Organization
Storage is essential to reduce mental and physical clutter. If you are sharing your office space with other home activities, gain control with cabinet pull-outs, bins or portable trollies to organize everything you need for peace of mind.
Enjoy the Moment
Feel a sense of calm instead of isolation by personalizing your work space with pictures, art and humorous notes to remind yourself that you have a unique and fortunate opportunity. Get up to walk around a bit throughout the day and schedule breaks that include lunch away from your computer and a call to a friend or co-worker.
Explore more of our beautifully designed cabinetry here!
And call us when you need inspiration for storage in every room of your home!
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There are times when we are surprised by which photos go viral. But not this year! This crop of our most popular photos on Houzz are only predictable because they are such classic beauties!
We thank Houzz and congratulate our homeowners for having the good taste to make their kitchens or baths the envy of all.
Our projects are among the most popular saved as inspiration by 2.5 million members of the Houzz Community! We are honored to receive this award that places us in the upper 3% of the professional work on Houzz. And now, drum roll please . . .
This Luxury Bath is our #1 most popular photo for the year!
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Survive the holidays by planning ahead and preparing your kitchen for the bashing it’s about to take! This doesn’t have to be painful, just follow along and start now!
Organize those spices, line up the labels and alphabetize if you must! Just be sure you have a surplus of those often used holiday flavors like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
Stock the pantry with ingredients for your favorite cooking and baking recipes. When you have a large walk-in pantry you’ll have plenty of room for precious resources!
Take inventory of your cookware and bakeware to be sure you can accommodate new specialty recipes. We like to use a tall deep pantry cabinet for easy visibility and accessibility.
The same applies to serving pieces. Gather your large platters into one location now so they are within reach when you’re ready to plate.
Be sure you small appliances are in working order, the slow cooker, blender, and mixers are all about to earn their cabinet position.
Make space in your refrigerator and freezer so you will have space to freeze cookies and pre-made dishes.
Plan for clean-up before the party starts with soaps, dishwasher detergent, disinfectants and extra towels. Now may be the time to treat yourself to that special dishwasher, like the new Cove from SubZero that will clean and sanitize every plate in silence while your entertaining!
Plan your menu in advance to accommodate signature dishes with the most flattering serving pieces.
Happy Holiday Wishes
from all of us
at Geneva Cabinet Company!
Explore all of our ideas for organized storage right here!
It’s a little luxury with a big pay off! Beverage bars are a growing home trend that offers a stylish mix of character and convenience. This element can be located anywhere in the home where a refreshing beverage is appreciated. (For Beverage Protocol see Sheldon’s list from Big Bang)
Hot or not, a refreshing beverage is appropriate for everything from relaxation to celebration. What better way to accommodate than from a dedicated beverage bar.
The details of the design are entirely up to you. Start with the thought of streamlining your daily routine and develop to suit your needs. Here are a few of our favorite ideas!
Keep It Simple & Multipurpose
Elaborate with Specialized Refrigeration and Plenty of Storage
Place the Beverage Bar in an Active Area
. . . but Keep it Away from the Kitchen Traffic Pattern
Dedicate a Niche in the Dining Room
Add a Sink & Give the Butlers Pantry a New Purpose
Wrap it Around to Serve Morning Coffee or the Evening Wine Tasting
Tuck Away a Coffee Bar
Welcome Visitors in the Guest Room
And Don’t Forget the Kid’s Game Room
. . . or the Big Kid’s Game Room
For more of our favorite entertaining ideas click here!
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Gone are the days when a 4″ x 4″ kitchen backsplash tile would dazzle your day. The backsplash now plays a leading role in establishing the design aesthetic for your kitchen, and even your entire home. Browse through our top trends and be inspired to make a personal backsplash style statement.
Solid Slab Backsplash
Solid slabs ooze luxury and are available at a variety of price points. The Installation of these sometimes gigantic stone pieces is not for the faint-of-heart. Watch this installation video to see how it’s done.
As you can see perfect measurements and strategic planning are a necessity, but the results are worth it! The streamline simplicity of this look is enhanced when the countertops match.
There is a natural elegance to this backsplash treatment that is appropriate for every area of the home. Here it is used in a beverage bar adjacent to the great room.
On another installation the granite slabs actually glide to reveal secret storage beneath a flawless Raw Urth stainless steel hood.
Take It To The Ceiling
The unbroken vertical line of a full height backsplash will visually lift the ceiling and expand the entire space.
Similarly the full height backsplash as created with high gloss subway tile will brighten any room.
Pattern Play
Colorful patterned tile is another top trend. This lively kitchen uses coral concrete tile as a beautiful way to infuse an otherwise neutral space with confident style.
We employ this technique again to make a statement on a backsplash in a kitchen designed with Plato Woodwork, Inc. Cabinetry. View the full kitchen here to see how the customer’s pottery collection inspired the design.
Shimmer & Shine
Adding a reflective material to the backsplash area will reduce shadows and introduce a delightfully unexpected note. Under cabinet lighting can be added to magnify the effect.
Shapely Patterns
Simplicity doesn’t mean boring, especially when you achieve it with the use of a lovely shaped tile. Honeycomb, arabesques, and other hand cut shapes add interesting texture even when used in a neutral color palette.
Classic Subway with New Point of View
Even with the many beautiful options for backsplash tile, subway remains a leader. The 3 x 6 shape can be ceramic, porcelain or even a natural stone. All of the varieties will create a classic and versatile look a variety of price points.
In contrast to the standard installation pattern, the other possibilities will help you customize this appealing look.
Material Mix Master
Blending different tile patterns can result in totally fresh statement. Here the classic subway is enhanced with an insert of beautiful artisan tile.
Inserts of delicate stone mosaics create an interlacing border in a mesmerizing pattern.
And the selective placement of tile can designates various activity zones within the kitchen.
Make the ultimate statement in your kitchen with a backsplash, countertops and cabinetry that all present a unified design. Our designers specialize in creative combinations and will customized one to your personal taste. Learn more about the creative process and your kitchen design right here.
And learn about the options in countertop materials and how they perform here.
