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Entertainment spaces are becoming some of the most exciting and thoughtfully designed areas of the home. Today’s homeowners are creating dedicated destinations for gathering, serving, relaxing, and enjoying time with family and friends. From expansive outdoor kitchens to beautifully appointed home bars, these spaces are designed to make entertaining feel effortless.

Our latest project brings that idea to life with a spacious outdoor kitchen paired with a custom bar in a new room above the garage. Designed to work together, the two spaces are ideal for entertaining.

Outdoor Grill and Beverage Center: Made for Gathering

Outdoor Grill and home bar

A well-designed outdoor kitchen does more than provide a place to grill. It creates a dedicated space for preparing, serving, and enjoying food and drinks while keeping the hosts connected to the party.

In this project, the outdoor kitchen wall turned out to be longer than anticipated, creating an opportunity to make the most of the space. The generous layout accommodates a large gas grill along with a separate side burner for preparing sauces and sides.  A dedicated beverage center and ample countertop make serving guests equally effortless.

remodeling outdoor kitchen

NatureKast cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel components provide the durability needed for outdoor use while maintaining a polished, custom look.

With room to grill, cook, chill, prep, and serve, this outdoor kitchen is a true entertainment destination. Everything is within reach, allowing the homeowners to stay outside, stay connected, and enjoy their guests.

When the Party Moves Indoors: A Bar Designed for Entertaining

outdoor kitchen with home bar designGreat entertainment spaces reflect the way people naturally gather. The outdoor kitchen creates the perfect setting for cooking and serving, while the new room above the garage extends the experience indoors. A custom bar welcomes guests for everyday enjoyment and special occasions, with beautiful views and thoughtful amenities inviting them to relax, continue conversations, and enjoy the evening long after the dining is complete.

Designed with the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen, the bar area includes everything needed for effortless entertaining, including dishwashing drawers, an undercounter microwave, and elegant wine storage worthy of the finest collection.

fully equipped kitchen with quartz countertop

The centerpiece of the space is a stunning quartz countertop with subtle translucent qualities that capture the beauty of natural stone while offering the durability and easy maintenance homeowners appreciate

Lighting That Brings the Bar to Life

Lighting for the bar

One detail that makes this entertaining space especially memorable is the thoughtful use of lighting. Because the homeowner loves beautifully illuminated spaces, we made lighting a key design element that adds warmth and personality to the room.

Interior lighting within the glass-front cabinets highlights the homeowner’s glassware collection, turning everyday pieces into a beautiful display. Beneath the upper countertop, additional lighting creates a soft glow, drawing attention to the quartz surface to enhance its subtle translucent qualities. Together, these layers of light offer an inviting atmosphere that feels sophisticated and comfortable.

A Quiet Retreat Included

custom window seat

The space above the garage offers more than entertaining. It also gives guests a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the view. A custom window seat, built with the same high-quality cabinetry as the bar, creates an inviting spot to pause and unwind.

Located next to the game area, the window seat brings a quieter element to the room. Guests can settle in, enjoy a conversation, or take in the surrounding landscape. This thoughtful addition gives the space a comfortable balance of activity and relaxation, making it easy for guests to enjoy the room long after the outdoor gathering ends.

Designing Spaces That Bring People Together

For this homeowner, creating a seamless entertainment experience meant maximizing every inch of space. From the outdoor kitchen to the indoor bar, each area is thoughtfully planned to support the way the home is used.

Durable materials, custom cabinetry, layered lighting, and carefully selected finishes come together to create spaces that are beautiful, practical, and built to last.

The result is more than an updated home. It is a collection of inviting spaces designed for making lasting memories both indoors and out.

Explore our Inspiration Gallery for ideas for your own home.

 We’re always here to help you explore what’s possible. Reach out through our contact form to start the conversation.

Shanna Wolf S.Photography 

 

 

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!


Geneva Cabinet Company Kitchen Cabinetry Hood Centerpiece with mixed metals

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company kitchen cabinet open concept no cabinets on top

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company wall for storage keep it open

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company kitchen cabinet pull out cabinet storage kitchen not just for spices anymore

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company laundry room cabinets multi purpose multi tasking

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company sink vanity base wrap around plumbing for extra cabinet storage in kitchen and bath

 

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company Lake Geneva Wi Kitchen shelving open shelving floating shelves with lighting

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company Trends 2018 statement backsplash with artisan tile

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company Trends 2018 grey is the new black

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.

 

Geneva Cabinet Company custom vanity fit when just enough the right size and space are needed

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!

 

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