It's all about U....U-shaped Kitchens!

Kitchens have to be efficient workspaces as well as being a place in your home where you can entertain and have conversations.  Your U-shaped kitchen should be all about YOU, designed specifically around how your household uses the kitchen daily. 

Because u-shaped kitchens have three connected walls, they also tend to have plenty of counter space. U-shaped kitchen's provide more space place for people to operate in the kitchen at the same time. It’s great for big families or someone who loves to entertain. 

The layout also helps to keep people out of the way, especially when cooking. This means there are lots of available work areas and, as long as the kitchen isn’t too narrow, it easily accommodates multiple people in the kitchen. This helps make getting the family ready and out the door in the mornings easier as well as meal prep in general.

A U-shaped kitchen layout is an excellent option for larger kitchen spaces. This home interior design consists of different cabinets on three walls. One of the main advantages of a U-shaped kitchen is a lot of storage. Apart from plenty of storage you also get a lot of space to fit in appliances too.

The U-shape design is often seen as a luxurious and functional space. But it doesn’t have to be all big and spacious. It can work in a smaller kitchen as well. Opting for a U-shaped kitchen layout is effective in making a small space seem larger and lighter, while making the most of storage and work surface opportunities. 

Depending on the size of the kitchen, it may even be possible to add an island, bar, or seating to a U-shaped layout to create a gathering point.

 It’s convenient and adds extra countertop and cabinet storage space. In addition, incorporating an island in your U-shaped design makes for a more social atmosphere. There's plenty of room for people to hang out, help cook, or sit and drink wine. You can even add a peninsula if there isn’t enough room for an island. Either way, you’ve got some extra options for a more communal gathering place.

Since U-shaped kitchens are inherently functional, continue with that theme by designing a kitchen that is accessible for long-term living. 

For example, putting the oven at the end of the cabinets, rather than the middle, makes it easy for those in a wheelchair to access the oven's interior. At Kitchen Concepts, our design team can customize the height of your countertop and install cabinet hardware that is easy to grip.  All these additions will make your kitchen more livable—regardless of current health or abilities.

Your home is designed for living. Anyone at any age or mobility level should be able to live efficiently and comfortably in their living spaces. 

That's why our professional, skilled team at Kitchen Concepts does so much more than create beautiful spaces. We get to know our clients and make sure their design caters to their needs. 

Our expert team has decades of experience sourcing the finest products on the market to design your kitchen and bathroom specifically tailoring to your aesthetic, lifestyle, design goals and needs.

At Kitchen Concepts, our professional experts are ready to help you create the kitchen of your dreams and explore your kitchen's potential. 

Come in to our showroom to check out our various countertops and cabinet samples to start your kitchen remodeling today! 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm    Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm

It's an Island Paradise! Remodeling Your Kitchen With A Kitchen Island!

If the kitchen is the heart of the home, the center island is the soul. It’s a place where family and friends come together to share stories, coffee, and homemade meals. Today’s kitchen islands are becoming more unique, and more functional than ever before.

A kitchen island doesn’t have to match the surrounding cabinetry. Although matching an island to surrounding cabinets and countertops creates symmetry within a kitchen, using different cabinet colors or different countertops can turn an island into a beautiful focal point that complements the rest of your kitchen.

If you love to entertain, installing a kitchen island will provide an abundance of counter space, it’ll give you more comfortable, convenient seating and an additional sink to work from, making hosting that much more enjoyable. Plus, if your island faces the table or living area, you can wash dishes or do cooking while facing your company and remaining an active participant in the conversation. 

If you have the need for a new dishwasher, a microwave drawer or a better location for the cooktop, the kitchen island is a convenient place for these! Besides looking good and providing ample storage and workspace, islands can improve the ergonomics of the kitchen by making it easier to reach everything you need when preparing a meal.

If you’re designing a kitchen with a family in mind, the island is a great place for kids. They can do homework on bar stools so you can keep an easy eye on them while preparing dinner, or if there are any appliances you want your children to access with ease, try setting them on the island in an easy place for little hands to reach.

Your kitchen island is more than just a place to prep food. Many people remove the formal dining room from their homes and instead just eat at the kitchen island. Many families have kids who will sit at the kitchen counter to complete their homework while parents cook. Those who work at home participate in virtual meetings at their kitchen island while enjoying their morning cup of coffee. Others play board games or use it to lay out large spreads of appetizers or entrees for family gatherings. 

An island is a fantastic focal point in the kitchen. It simplifies the cooking experience and creates a social atmosphere out of a place that is not necessarily conducive to chitchat. If the island is a success, the kitchen flourishes.

Call Kitchen Concepts to help you create the kitchen of your dreams - with the perfect island!

Our professional experts are ready to help you create the kitchen of your dreams and explore your kitchen's potential. 

Come in to our showroom to check out our various countertops and cabinet samples to start your kitchen remodeling today! 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm    Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm

Phone: (413) 586-3506

Summer's Here! Great Time To Remodel Your Kitchen!

 It's summertime! It's a time where we are always outdoors whether on sandy beaches, grilling in your backyard or spending time in the pool. 

Just because we are spending more time outdoors during summer, we still flock to our kitchen to prepare meals. 

For those times in summer that you can't vacation, why not convert your kitchen into a summery sanctuary. 

At Kitchen Concepts, we can remodel your kitchen with accents of color to truly make your dream kitchen pop. Adding color to your kitchen can work for all seasons! 

Open shelving creates a great opportunity to display your nautical novelties for summer.

 Adding nautical accent pieces such as seashell centerpieces for your table or kitchen island or even adding wicker furniture like stools can add to your beach décor.

Adding colors to your kitchen is a great way to liven it up! Vibrant colors are an effective way to bring summer inside your home at any time. 

Adding patterns in the kitchen backsplash is a great way to break up continuous space! 

Call Kitchen Concepts to help you create a timeless kitchen you will be able to enjoy not only the rest of the summer but for many years to come! 

Our professional experts are ready to help you create the kitchen of your dreams and explore your kitchen's potential. 

Come in to our showroom to check out our various countertops and cabinet samples to start your kitchen remodeling today! 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm    Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm

Phone: (413) 586-3506

                                                                                                                                                                        

Kitchens For Entertaining and Creating Memories

Kitchens and baths are two of the most comforting rooms to spend time in. Your kitchen and bath should reflect your lifestyle, keep you relaxed and make you happy! After all, these rooms nurture your body, mind and soul. They should be your go-to spaces to come home to!

Kitchens are where we nourish and entertain our families and friends. A new kitchen can be life changing. Imagine having enough counter space and beautiful new cabinetry with plenty of storage! Imagine having friends and family over and impressing them with your new kitchen! Imagine being able to have a beautiful and more functional kitchen so you are better able to nourish and entertain your guests!  

Whether you are a novice chef, an avid holiday host or a master of take-out, the ultimate kitchen welcomes amazing conversations, entertaining meals and a lifetime of memories. 

A kitchen island is perfect for entertaining family and friends. It offers many storage options and functionality. The right kitchen island can also be expanded upon to include a prep sink, an additional oven or microwave, and even slide-out cutting boards!

Also, island seating can be ample and fun! 

    

If space limitations might hinder your plans for an addition of an island, here at Kitchen Concepts, we have plenty of options to explore with you, such as workstations, additional counter areas, peninsulas and many more!!! 

When you have limited space or more than one cook in the kitchen, a workstation in your kitchen will solve this problem!  
 

Every kitchen should be a clutter-free zone. Smart storage solutions will allow you to easily reach what you need for cooking and for entertaining. Your spice collection can roll out and quickly stow. Baking sheets and cutting boards can finally have a home for storage instead of taking up space on countertops. 

                        

Your home is designed for living. Anyone at any age or mobility level should be able to live efficiently and comfortably in their living spaces. 

That's why our professional, skilled team at Kitchen Concepts does so much more than create beautiful spaces. We get to know our clients and make sure their design caters to their needs. 

Our expert team has decades of experience sourcing the finest products on the market to design your kitchen and bathroom specifically tailoring to your aesthetic, lifestyle, design goals and needs.

At Kitchen Concepts, our professional experts are ready to help you create the kitchen of your dreams and explore your kitchen's potential. 

Come in to our showroom to check out our various countertops and cabinet samples to start your kitchen remodeling today! 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm    Sat - Sun 9am - 1pm

Spring into a new kitchen design or just add some new touch ups to your kitchen.  Spring is a great time to make some simple changes to brighten up your area.  Maybe replace that countertop and then repaint with a lighter color to get that new fresh clean look.   Or maybe Springtime is that time to rethink knocking that wall down to make your area bigger- time to replace those cabinets and countertop.  

Nice crisp white cabinets with a darker tone granite countertop will make your kitchen pop with excitement!  Then add a lighter color that is in your granite countertop to the walls.   Wow! The nice Spring feel you will achieve.  Add some bright colorful flowers in a vase and the color will explode with sunshine and happiness! 

I'm seeing lighter grey cabinets are in at this time if you are looking to maybe add come color to your cabinets.   We have some great countertops, granite and quartz, that look amazing with grey cabinets.  Maybe you are not brave enough to do a color on your cabinets- afraid the trend may go away soon- Then go with wood but add that color to your walls or your countertop.   

Spring/Summer is a perfect time to do some updates to your kitchen because all this will put your kitchen out of business for a few weeks!  Good time to grill- or make simpler dinners!   

Some Spring touch-ups or changes always makes me feel ready for the sunshine and changes my mood!

Here's to productive Spring Kitchen Clean up!  

   

'Fall" in love with your kitchen

 Fall is a great time to "fall" in love with your kitchen again.  You can add small touch ups or go bigger.  

Fall time is a great time of the year to create a warm and welcoming vibe to you kitchen area.  Maybe you don't need new cabinets at this time- You can start by just changing your hardware on your cabinets- change them to handles and pulls.  This will add a difference to the look.  Add a fresh coat of paint on your walls- a trending color would freshen up that warm and welcoming feel.  Don't have a back splash ?  Add one that would change your feel/ look of your kitchen.  Adding new sink would clean up that look a lot.  

Or maybe your ready to Fall in Love in a bigger way- knock down a wall to make your space bigger - add cabinets or just space.  A new floor would enhance your look of your cabinets, too.

Don't forget the little things- add some fall decor to your kitchen.  Make a coffee/hot chocolate bar, add gourds in a bowl, fall signs for the wall or countertops.  

                                   This Fall - "Fall" in love with your kitchen again!