HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The National Kitchen & Bath Association and its partners for February’s Design & Construction Week continue to consult with Epistemix, a third-party modeling system that predicts the progression of disease outbreaks, as plans proceed to stage the 2022 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and concurrent International Builders Show (IBS) as live events in February, show organizers said.

The NKBA and its trade show partners, Emerald and the National Association of Home Builders, announced that, based on the latest data modeling from Epistemix and current DCW Health & Safety protocols, “we feel confident we are creating a safe environment to conduct business” at the annual event, scheduled for Feb. 8-10 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. The 2021 KBIS and IBS were converted to digital events in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The countdown to KBIS 2022 and Design & Construction Week in is on, and we are looking forward to hosting over 60,000 residential design and construction professionals for a fantastic in-person event,” said Brian Pagel, executive v.p., and Jason McGraw, group v.p. for Emerald. “As the event is quickly approaching, the safety and wellbeing of our attendees, partners, exhibitors, site workers and staff remains our top priority.” Pagel and McGraw said that show organizers will continue to monitor health and safety recommendations through additional Epistemix modeling in early January. The KBIS show team will host a webinar in mid-January to outline their findings and detail the health and safety protocols.

All attendees and exhibitors at the three-day event will be required to provide a negative test OR proof of vaccination to access the convention hall. Masks will also be required in the Orange County Convention Center, as well as on official shuttle buses, show organizers said.

“We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Orlando for an incredible show experience,” Pagel and McGraw said.

Current health and safety protocols for Design & Construction Week can be accessed at the NKBA’s web site, www.nkba.org.

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Project Location: St. Petersburg, FL

Remodel Style: Transitional

Remodel Type: New Cabinets

Type of door style: Portland

Color: Snow Paint for perimeter cabinets and Koala Stain for Island

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Are you struggling to come up with gifts to give your partner? Are you looking to show your loved ones that you care? Are you searching for the perfect gift but keeping hitting dead ends? Well fear no more. Kitchen Solvers is here to guide you on your decision-making journey.

The kitchen is the hub of any household; it’s the place where people are brought together. The place where creativity and conversation flow freely. And a place with such a wide variety of purposes deserves to be fully utilized and appreciated. We have complied a list of the best kitchen appliances to gift your loved ones, friends, co-workers, or even yourself. Christmas, holidays, special occasions, birthdays or maybe there’s no special occasion you’re just in the market for some new appliances! Regardless your intentions, we want to ensure your kitchen is used to its utmost potential. Here are some kitchen appliance gifts below.

 Kitchen Aid Mixer

A Kitchen Aid Mixer is the perfect gift for someone who’s looking to become a more frequent baker/chef. A Kitchen Aid Mixer uses specifically designed mixing bowls that snap into place on the mixer’s support arms to provide stability and backing for heavy batches. Not only do they mix, but they also shred, grind, whip, knead, and mash. This mixer is perfect for whatever you can conjure up in the kitchen whether that’s preparing pizza dough or tweaking your famous chocolate chip cookie recipe.

 

Cuisinart Tabletop Grill or the Cuisinart 5-in-1 Gridler

Let’s not limit grilling and all its glory to only in the summertime. If you’re a grilling enthusiast and want further your skills, the Cuisinart tabletop grill is the way to go. And if you’re looking for something similar to the tabletop grill but a little more toned down, consider the Cuisinart 5-in-1 gridler. This multifunctional countertop grill can also be used as a griddle and press. With these appliances, grilling season is year-round.

Air Fryer

An air fryer is similar to an oven in the sense that it bakes and roasts, but the difference is its heating elements are only located on top and are accompanied by a large, powerful fan. Air fryers typically heat up very quickly and they cook food fast and evenly. Think of them as an amped-up countertop convection oven. With an air fryer, it’s easy to whip up frozen foods in a slightly healthier way than deep-frying.

Rice Cooker

A rice cooker is an electric countertop device designed to automatically cook rice to perfection. You simply put some water in a pot, and you get perfectly cooked, fluffy rice every single time, even when you’re distracted. Another bonus, rice cookers are easier to clean as well! Rice cookers are excellent for steaming rice, oatmeal and even quinoa while allowing you to shift your focus on other food prep tasks.

Instant Pot

An instant pot is starting to take the place of a crock pot. An instant pot is an electric pressure cooker which means it cooks foods faster by controlling the pressure within the pot. Pressure cookers work by creating heat under a tight seal, so the temperature is much higher than the boiling point of water and the steam can’t escape. The steam cooks food much more quickly than traditional stovetop or oven cooking. An instant pot is prime for meal prepping and preparing freezer meals; perfect if you have a busy week ahead.

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Whether you’re looking for kitchen gift inspiration or considering a remodel, our Kitchen Solvers blog is here to help and guide you on your quest. Here at Kitchen Solvers, it’s our goal to ensure you have the most Pleasant Remodeling Experience! Feel free to call us today for your kitchen consultation or read some of our latest blog articles like Trending Kitchen Styles for 2021 and How to Have an Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodel.

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Quartz has surged in popularity with homeowners throughout the last decade. When faced with the tough decision of quartz or granite countertops, many remodeling customers have chosen quartz for their material of choice. Picking your countertop material is one more thing to add to the list of choices needing to be made when faced with a kitchen remodel. Listed below are 5 reasons why quartz has been the primary choice amongst homeowners. Quartz is not just a fleeting trend, it’s here to stay in the remodeling world!

Manufactured Material

Quartz is a manufactured material. This engineered stone is first found as a common mineral mined from the Earth. Quartz is then processed and fused with resin binders under intense heat and pressure to form a solid slab. From there, pigments are added to the countertop to give you the presentation which appears in your home. Since this material is manufactured, it allows for a wide variety of colors and design. Quartz can be made to have a uniformed appearance ensuring consistency in your remodeling design.

Durability

Quartz is also a highly durable material which can easily withstand the day-to-day wear and tear being in a kitchen presents. On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, this material is rated a 7 out of 10. And along with durability, quartz is also resistant to cracks. The kitchen is the place where creativity and mastery truly present themselves. You don’t want to hold back your culinary skills out of fear of damaging your workspace. Quartz provides you with that safety net ensuring your kitchen is functional and aesthetic.

Non-Porous

Quartz, being the low maintenance material it is, resists staining like a professional. Yes, that’s right. Quartz can hold its own against wine, oil, and any other types of spillage. Messes happen quite frequently in a kitchen, and with quartz there’s no need to worry you’ve seriously damaged your beautiful countertops. Since quartz is a non-porous material, it’s also bacteria resistant allowing for safer and more cleanly workspaces.

Warranty

Quartz’s quality is constantly being backed up and cemented by its manufacturers. These places of production have so much faith in their quartz products, they often offer generous warranties along with your quartz purchases. Quartz warranties are normally around 15-25 years.

Versatility

Finally, quartz is a highly versatile material. Yes, it looks amazing in a kitchen, but due to its durability and endless engineered options quartz is fantastic for all places. It has endless applications. Looking for a bathroom countertop, a newly renovated bar space, or any other place in your home, quartz is the choice for you.

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At Kitchen Solvers, we want to ensure that you, the homeowner, protect and preserve your beautiful kitchen space. Making sure your kitchen continues to take your breath away is part of our job at Kitchen Solvers. Whether you need storage solutions, an upgraded kitchen with cabinet refacing, or want to start from scratch with a whole new kitchen remodel, we will provide you with the most pleasant remodeling experience.

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Do you ever feel like your kitchen has so many things in it, but not enough space to store them all? If you said “yes”, you’re not alone. Storage space is always on high demand and can feel hard to come by. If you’re looking to increase space in your kitchen, keep reading! Because, it’s time to clean out those cabinets and introduce some organization to your kitchen. The days of cramming and shoving your dishes, kitchen appliances, utensils and any other miscellaneous items are over! Here are some easy, simple, and cost-effective ways to increase storage in your cabinets and kitchen. 

Clean out your cabinets.

Through the years of birthdays, online sales, anniversaries, etc. it’s easy accumulate a lot of kitchen appliances in your home which most likely will never see the light of day. Cleaning out your cabinets allows you to take inventory on everything using storage space. It makes the process of deciding what stays and what goes easier and more efficient. 

Vertical space

Oftentimes, there’s a lot of space vertically in your cabinet boxes. And the best way to utilize that open space is through cabinet shelving. Buying racks or wire shelves for the interior of your cabinetry has become a popular method for increasing storage space. Another trend recently is extending your cabinetry to the ceiling. This can be accomplished with a hybrid kitchen remodel and cabinet refacing. Cabinets can be built to extend to your ceiling and then refaced to make it look like one cohesive cabinet. 

Install hooks for mugs

I know for myself, mugs are always a nuisance in my cabinetry. They take up quite a large amount of space and don’t stack well. A quick fix for this situation is to install hooks under a shelf or cabinet and hang your mugs by their handles. Not only is this a simple storage space solution, but it also makes your mugs an easy grab for when you’re getting that essential cup of morning coffee. 

 Hang stemware

Similar to installing hooks for your mugs, another great storage saving idea is hanging your stemware. You can hang your stemware underneath a cabinet to showcase your wine glasses. Or, you can tuck it away inside for hidden storage. Hanging your glasses ensures easy access and is a design feature sure to make a statement.  

Bulk items

This is such an easy way to make your kitchen come together. All those bulk items like flour, almonds, sugar, trail mix, etc. which are lying around your home need a makeover. Putting those bulk items into large glass jars or plastic containers is just what your kitchen needs. Not only does this storage solution keep your ingredients neat and visible, but it also creates an aesthetic look in your kitchen.  

Put that produce away.

Produce can multiply quickly and take up your much needed counterspace. Purchasing baskets and racks for your produce is an excellent way to save counterspace while also keeping your fruits and vegetables within eye-sight.  

Miniature lazy susan

 A lazy susan works best in a corner kitchen cabinet. They make it easier to put away and retrieve items stored there. A lazy susan’s perfect for eliminating the need to pore through various containers and create a mess searching for that one item.  

Kitchen Solvers 

Don’t feel like renovating your whole kitchen, or are you completely satisfied with the look of your kitchen? Storage solutions are a great way to update the kitchen without the hassle and disruption of a full-on remodeling project. In less than a day, Kitchen Solvers can install pantry rollouts, base cabinet pull outs, new lazy susans or blind corner swingouts. Get rid of your old clunky side mount slides and upgrade your drawer boxes with full extension, under mount, soft-close slides! Storage Solutions can be a great way to make you fall back in love with your kitchen. 

Also, feel free to read some of our latest blog articles like How to Take Care of Your Kitchen Cabinets and Favorite Uses for a Kitchen Island.

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• Project Location: Clearwater, FL
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Shaker Bevel
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Aloe
• Countertop: Granite
• Countertop color: Silver Stratus
• Backsplash: Glass mosaic tile

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of the Gulf Coast’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Seminole, FL
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Shaker
• Remodel style: Modern
• Color: Ash White
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Pleione Polished

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of the Gulf Coast’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Grayslake, IL
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Square Lancaster
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Midnight Super Matte for uppers and Gibraltar for the lower cabinets

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Grayslake’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Menomonie, WI
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Mission
• Remodel style: Modern
• Color: White
• Countertop: Cambria
• Countertop Color: Brittanica
• Backsplash: 3×6 white subway tile

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Eau Claire’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Hollywood, FL
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Elegante II
• Remodel style: Modern
• Color: Wired Mercury
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Compac Unique Calacatta
• Backsplash: Laminate Refacing Wired Mercury

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Fort Lauderdale’s Gallery page.

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Rowayton, CT ­— Karen Berkemeyer and Leslie Dunn often work together to create their clients’ dream kitchens and baths, with the former focusing on kitchen/bath design skills and the latter incorporating interior design touches for their respective companies of Karen Berkemeyer Home in Westport, CT, and Dunn Designs in Norwalk, CT. This kitchen, along with the master bath and a guest bath, was no exception…however, this time the resultant collaboration was showcased in Dunn’s personal residence.

“We work really well together,” says Berkemeyer, noting a mutual respect for each other’s talents, which makes for great collaborations. “As a kitchen and bath designer, I focus on making sure these spaces technically and functionally work correctly. Partnering with another professional, such as an interior designer, gives clients the best of two worlds since multiple people are working on the same project. I love working with Leslie because she is so creative and has great taste. She is especially talented and creative with paint.”

Contrasting color

Paint, at opposite ends of the color spectrum, is a focus of Dunn’s kitchen, where the bright white island is contrasted with dark black perimeter cabinets.

“The use of color – combined with very simple cabinet door styles, which are a great choice for today’s kitchens – makes this design stand out,” says Berkemeyer.

Black perimeter cabinets served as the starting point for color. “She really wanted to do black cabinets,” Berkemeyer indicates.

As a contrast, the island was designed to look like a table that Dunn found, notes the designer. “Island and perimeter cabinets don’t necessarily have to match in cabinet style or color,” she says. “In fact, when done well, like in this kitchen, having them not match shows a lot of creativity and makes for an interesting design.”

Keeping cabinet styles simple is the key to making a ‘mismatch’ work, says the designer in reference to the flat-panel, flush-inset Wood-Mode perimeter cabinets and full-overlay, shallow-cut, Shaker-style Signature Custom Cabinetry cabinets on the island. Both are sheathed with custom colors selected by Dunn.

“You would never do this perimeter with oak raised-panel doors on the island,” she says. “This perimeter features a very simple door style, as does the island. They play off of each other well. This entire kitchen has created so much interest from people. They see things they would have never thought of doing…and they like the result.”

The designers also kept the cabinet hardware unpretentious. Pulls on the perimeter cabinets bring to mind cleats used to anchor boats to a dock, giving the space a bit of a nautical vibe that pays homage to the water just beyond the kitchen windows. For the island, they incorporated drawer pulls that resemble those found on a filing cabinet. Berkemeyer also designed the island with seating for four, positioning stools at a right angle to facilitate conversation between guests. The designer also added custom brushed steel accents at each leg base.

“They add another texture to the space and make the island more interesting,” she says.

To continue the contrast between light and dark, Berkemeyer topped the island with white marble, which she built up with a 2″ mitered edge. The perimeter features median-black, charcoal-colored quartz with a leathered finish for added texture.

White 3″x6″ subway tile covers the walls, extending from the countertop to the windows and beyond. Its undulated surface offers a rippled appearance while its stark light color juxtaposes against the blackness of the shallow-depth soffit on the ceiling.

“I thought the kitchen stopped too abruptly in the corner,” notes Berkemeyer in reference to the soffit. “I suggested that we add the soffit, extending it to the refrigerator on one wall and across the length of the windows on the other. It really helps pull the whole kitchen together.”

Additional dark-hued accents include the deep blue paint that adorns the window trim. “She really likes to include the unexpected!” she says.

Overcoming storage challenges

To make better use of the kitchen’s footprint and gain a few extra feet of space, the designers removed walls between the living room and kitchen, eliminating a hallway in the process. To provide visual differentiation between the two spaces without adding a physical barrier, they added reclaimed antique beams in the ceiling, extending them into the living room.

“Previously, her home had an enclosed little kitchen with separate living room,” says Berkemeyer. “Now, the kitchen is more open and looks so much larger. Taking down the wall also made it possible to include the island.”

Even with the additional space gained by removing the hall, storage was a challenge for the relatively petite kitchen. “When spaces are smaller, like in this kitchen, the biggest design challenge is usually storage,” she says. “It’s important to make the most of whatever space you have, and to make everything accessible, especially focusing on corners. Taking cabinets up to the ceiling maximizes the space. It’s important, too, to pay attention to clearances, ensuring that walkways are technically correct and easy to maneuver.”

To overcome storage concerns in Dunn’s kitchen, Berkemeyer included specialized corner organization accessories, recycling bins, pull-out drawers and several large drawers to make contents easy to access.

Glass panels in the wall cabinets provide a brief glimpse of their contents and keep the space visually ‘light.’ “Like the rest of the kitchen, the glass is kept clean, without any mullions, to maintain the desired look for the space,” she concludes.

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Have you been craving some change within your kitchen, but aren’t looking to drop hundreds to achieve your new look? Well, you’re in luck. Changing up the look and feel of your kitchen does not have to be pricey. There’s countless do it yourself home projects regardless of if you’re looking for a smaller or larger scale project. If you’re in the mood for some change, this article is for you. Here’s 4 DIY projects which will improve your kitchen storage space. 

Include Hooks and Racks

Fully utilizing hooks and racks within your kitchen will maximize the vertical space within your home. It allows often-used kitchen utensils to be easily accessible, so you are not forced to store items where they are hard to reach or see. You can hang mugs, pots, pans, and other cooking utensils from hooks and store larger items on racks. Pro tip, before fully installing your hooks and racks make sure to check their weight capacity. 

Corner Shelves

Shelves don’t have to take up a lot of room for them to be useful. Even a shelf with a shorter than average length can be used to your advantage. Corners are often neglected within one’s home. They’re normally thought of as places to squeeze in a microwave or another appliance, but you can utilize this space to install cut shelving for extra storage. This storage space can be used as either a practical or decorative space. 

Introduce Shelf Inserts

Use shelf inserts to create extra levels for jars and other items with varying heights. A clip-on basket also maximizes pantry space, and you can place flatter foods like tortillas and pasta boxes underneath. Shelving inserts are a quick and easy way to double your storage space. They are also cost effective and take almost no time to install.

Turn Your Backsplash into Storage

Your backsplash can serve many purposes. It can provide beauty and character to your home while also providing functionality. Implement a rail or a floating shelf within your backsplash. However if you’re concerned about damaging your walls, adding a few command hook will not hurt your kitchen.

Kitchen Solvers

At Kitchen Solvers, we want to ensure that you, the homeowner, protect and preserve your beautiful kitchen. The most important factor in how to make a kitchen remodel easy is getting help from professionals. At Kitchen Solvers, our expert design team can help you create the ultimate kitchen that fits your budget and offers some of the best features and styles available. Once the plan is established, we’ll take care of the rest. Connect with our team today to get started designing the kitchen of your dreams.  

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Hybrid kitchen is a relatively new term we coined in the remodeling industry. So you might be wondering, what exactly does a hybrid kitchen remodel entail? Hybrid kitchens allow Kitchen Solvers to offer the best of both options to customers by saving them money while allowing them to add new cabinets or replace some cabinets that might not be useful. Here’s why a hybrid remodel might be the perfect fit for your next kitchen remodel. 

Hybrid kitchens construct a new style of kitchen around your already existing design. The beauty of a hybrid kitchen is that it can truly be whatever you want. If you’re looking to mix new cabinets with refaced cabinets, a hybrid kitchen remodel is the way to go. Not to mention hybrid kitchens are a great way to improve the functioning of your kitchen space. 

It’s common for homeowners to have a few doubts going into their remodel. Oftentimes, there’s a few things in their kitchen which they absolutely love and do not want to part with. A hybrid kitchen remodel mixes what you love about your current kitchen with what you want to incorporate into your new kitchen. For example, maybe you love most of your kitchen, but wish you had an extra-large pantry in an empty corner for more storage space. Kitchen Solvers can create a cohesive look by refacing your existing cabinetry and adding a new pantry cabinet and refacing that as well. We’ve also had homeowners have flood damage to their lower cabinets, but their upper cabinets are still in great condition. We can salvage the upper cabinets and add new lower cabinets and reface all the cabinets to make it look like one cohesive kitchen. At Kitchen Solvers, we pride ourselves in making your kitchen dreams become your reality. 

 

Opting to have a hybrid kitchen remodel means that no have the most flexibility to cater your space to your specific liking. Hybrid kitchens mean every look is unique, so you never have to worry about stepping foot in a kitchen that looks identical to yours. Not only will your kitchen look unique, but hybrid remodeling is an excellent route for those who want to remain within their budget. Instead of buying all new materials and paying for longer hours, hybrid kitchens use what you want and replace the outdated designs. 

Kitchen Solvers 

At Kitchen Solvers, we want to ensure that you, the homeowner, protect and preserve your beautiful kitchen. The most important factor in how to make a kitchen remodel easy is getting help from professionals. At Kitchen Solvers, our expert design team can help you create the ultimate kitchen that fits your budget and offers some of the best features and styles available. 

Be sure to check out some of our most popular articles: How can I make my kitchen more luxurious on a budget? and 5 Reasons on Why You Should Say “Yes” to Quartz.

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DENVER — William Ohs, the Denver-based manufacturer of luxury cabinetry and furniture, has acquired Draper DBS, a Bucks County, PA custom cabinet supplier, “merging two companies that are well-established and respected in the luxury cabinet industry,” the companies announced.

Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“The combination of Draper DBS and William Ohs brings together the ideas and manufacturing concepts of two legendary visionaries in the luxury kitchen market,” said Rick Casey, v.p./manufacturing for William Ohs, founded in 1972 by industry pioneer Bill Ohs. “The combined synergies create both exciting and unparalleled opportunities moving forward,” Casey added.

William Ohs and Draper DBS “will be able to provide the same detail-oriented approach to a larger market while capitalizing on increased manufacturing efficiencies,” corporate officials said.

“I am excited and humbled to be drawn into the most creative act of wood joinery in the industry, the dovetailing of the crafts, hearts, and creative legacies of Draper DBS and William Ohs,” said William Draper, founder of Draper DBS. “This will be an intertwining of our combined strengths, histories, and visions to cultivate the future inspirations of all those who love great and evolving furnishing design.”

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