Love Your Kitchen Again with Easy Care Granite!

This February at Kitchen Concepts we are showcasing gorgeous Delicatus Granite at 10% off! Delicatus is a popular granite due to its natural veining and shades of grey, gold and black, which match a variety of cabinet colors and door styles. The most common question we get here in the showroom is, "isn't granite hard to care for?" Let us put your minds to ease and share with you some great Delicatus granite kitchens and explain how to easily care for your new countertops!

Granite is a natural material, meaning, this is a solid material that is quarried from the earth in a solid block and sliced and polished into the countertops we have come to love. It consists mainly of quartz, mica, and feldspar which gives granite the differing flecks, veins and sparkles that make it really stand out in a kitchen. Delicatus (sometimes called: Kodiak, Romano Delicatus, Delicatus Hiperion, Delicatus White, Juparana Delicatus and Delicatus Gold) has a creamy white to grey background with veins of black, gold, grey, and sometimes peach or orange running though it. This means it is mostly neutral colors and can be matched with a variety of kitchen styles. Try pairing Delicatus White with all white cabinets for a clean, timeless look:

These are Raised Door style cabinets which give a more traditional look. You could use a flat Shaker door if your style is more modern or you want a farmhouse look.

Use Delicatus White granite with wood cabinets to lighten the room. The hints of gold and rust in some slabs bring out rich wood tones beautifully:

Delicatus even works well against strong colors in a kitchen:

The wonderful news is that with granite becoming so popular in recent years, many major cleaning product makers have created their popular products in granite safe formulas.

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The main thing to remember when cleaning your countertops is to wipe up spills (which you probably do already) and not to clean with any products that are abrasive or acidic, as these will break down the factory applied sealer already on your counter. If you are transitioning from an old laminate counter to granite, the maintenance and care needed for granite is not that different! And granite counters will add so much beauty and interest to your kitchen you will enjoy them for a long, long time!

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How to Remodel Your Kitchen

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Planning Your New Kitchen - Space Planning

So you’ve decided on what style kitchen you want, right?  Maybe not yet, but as you still ponder white painted beadboard cabinets versus rustic hickory raised panels, let’s dicuss some of other things you will need to consider as you begin your design.  Space Planning.

It sounds sort of scary, and “isn’t this what my kitchen designer is for?” but there are some important things only You know about your kitchen that can help your designer design the BEST kitchen for you.  Take some time while you wait for your pasta to boil and look around your current space.  Consider how you use your kitchen now, and how you can use it better in your next kitchen.

What kind of cook are you?

                Are you big into baking?  Do you need space dedicated for your stand mixer, or a surface specifically made for rolling out dough?

                Are you a gourmet chef?  Do you have a lot of specialty tools or know that you never seem to have enough prep space for making sushi, beef bourgenoine, or your specialty cakes?

                Are you a take out conoissier?  Having space for menus and sitting down for a quick bite are your main requirement?

                Maybe you're  an avid gardener and can all your own food. Think about a sink with room to wash the dirt from your fresh produce and space for all your canning supplies.

Next, you'll want to make a list of all the tools you use most.  This way your designer can incorporate storage that will keep everything readily accessible.

Also, it's helpful to get measurements of dishware and glassware so that you know it will all fit into your new kitchen.  Maybe your favorite charger set is too large for a standard wall cabinet, or you have a large collection of glassware you would love to keep prominently displayed.  

And lastly, think about the current flow of your kitchen and the adjoining rooms.  Do you constantly run into family members if they need to get to the fridge while you are working?  Do you trip over the cat or dog during feeding time?  

Do you wish your back wasn't to your open living room while you are cooking or washing dishes?  Many of us spend a good deal of time in the kitchen and its worthwhile to think about how the space is being used and how we can improve it simply by design.

Your designer is there to translate your needs and wants into your dream kitchen.  Is is a complicated process but that is why you have a designer, a contractor and other professionals there to help you along the way.  We love designing kitchens and making your dreams come true!  Please stop in and visit us at 117 Russell st in Hadley or give us a call to set up a personalized appointment today! 413-586-3506

Taking the First Steps Towards Your New Kitchen

Starting to think about a kitchen remodel can be exciting and frustrating.  If you have never remodeled your kitchen, or it's been a while since your last remodel it's hard to know where to start.  Aside from the hard details you need to figure out (space, layout, plumbing), which your designer and contractor will help you with, sometimes just figuring out the look you want to achieve can be a big first step.  This article from Houzz.com can help you narrow down your style needs and help you on your way to choosing cabinets and finishes.
And don't forget, your designer is there to help you!  Don't be afraid to ask questions and bring in pictures of kitchens or products you like.  We are here to create the kitchen you are dreaming of!

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Two weeks until Xmas!

I can't believe it but it's two weeks until Xmas! Its such a wonderful time of year! All that's missing is some snow! But I won't complain to much I had shoveling! As we get closer to the big day I can't help but notice that my Toys for Tots box is not full yet! Please take a minute the next time your out doing your holiday shopping and pick up an extra toy for a child that's less fortunate than your own. It would make the day of so many children to know that there are people out there still that care about the unknown kids that don't have it so easy! Stop by Kitchen Concepts today to drop off a new unwrapped toy and pick up a bag of candy as our thanks to you for your donation!