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New Year, New Kitchen: Remodeling 101, “Where do I begin?”
“You start out playing in kitchens, and you end up playing in kitchens.” -Trisha Yearwood I’m often asked, “I want to remodel my kitchen, but have no idea where to start. What should I do first?” Unfortunately, this is not an easy question to answer. Unlike socks, one kitchen design does not fit all. Let’s ...
We are not just remodelers
This island hides many modern conveniences behind closed doors: dishwasher, trash compactor and an integrated vacuum system (under sink section).
New Year’s Greetings from Kitchen Emporium.
As we ring in 2012, we want to wish all of our past customers a prosperous New Year, in all aspects of your life. To our future customers, we look foward to giving you the best kitchen for your home and making it an enjoyable experience. To all you gents out there, how about a new kitchen for Valentine’s Day? For more ...
River Run Cabinetry in Birch
These birch cabinets seem to come alive as you walk through the room. Lighter places turn dark, and vice versa, as you move from one side to the other. This is a natural phenomenon called “chatoyance”, and is found in many different species. Notice the upper doors to the right of the slide-in stove. Although ...
Contemporary kitchen in Suffolk
Natural maple cabinetry from Dynasty and Omega was used to create this stunningly beautiful contemporary kitchen. The sleek slab door and strategically placed stainless steel hardware bring together the horizontal and vertical lines. Contrasting countertops and appliances break up the blond wood and give a visual definition to elegance- everything you need and nothing you ...
Red oak kitchen remodel
This Red Oak traditional kitchen contrasts nicely with the stainless steel appliances and natural finished hardwood floor. Under-cabinet lighting provides clean light to work surfaces without casting shadows, and when used with a dimmer, makes for attractive accent lighting in the evening. Notice how the dark granite countertop transitions beautifully into the black cooking surface. ...
River Run Cabinetry in Birch
These birch cabinets seem to come alive as you walk through the room. Lighter places turn dark, and vice versa, as you move from one side to the other. This is a natural phenomenon called “chatoyance“, and is found in many different species. Notice the upper doors to the right of the slide-in stove. Although ...
Contemporary kitchen in Suffolk
Natural maple cabinetry from Dynasty and Omega was used to create this stunningly beautiful contemporary kitchen. The sleek slab door and strategically placed stainless steel hardware bring together the horizontal and vertical lines. Contrasting countertops and appliances break up the blond wood and give a visual definition to elegance- everything you need and nothing you ...
Odell Kitchen Remodel
Here are a few pictures of a kitchen remodel completed in July 2009. Keep in mind that these are not the ‘staged’ pictures, but pictures we took while waiting for the electrical and plumbing inspection to be completed. It should take the homeowner a week or so to put her kitchen back together and start ...
What Does It Mean To Be Green?
What is a ‘Green Home?’ A green home is one that meets high levels of energy efficiency and water efficiency, and its design has been reviewed against criteria which range from site utilization and landscaping to the selection of materials, finishes, appliances and lighting. Most standards focus on new homes, but renovated homes can ...
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