Category Archives: Kitchen Remodeling

Overcoming Kitchen Remodel Fears

By Beth Sobiloff We’ve been wanting to remodel our kitchen since we moved in five years ago. And yet, here we are with the same tired cabinetry after all this time.  I have come to realize that our lack of action is mostly due to fear of the unknown. How much will it cost?  How long will it take?  Will we like the results?  Will the improvement be worth the cost? Can we get what we want given the limited space? The unfortunate thing is that now we’re getting desperate to make a change, and the cost of materials has…

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Refresh Kitchen Design

Sometimes, all we need in our kitchen design is a refresh. That is what these young clients were looking for in their home. The client, who is handy, had already made his mark in the backsplash area above the stove. He had created a nice open shelved area with beautiful mosaic tile. He had asked if he could keep all of that and I said, absolutely. Even though we were getting rid of the old peninsula, putting in an island and all new cabinetry, we could keep his work of art. I find it important to keep features that a…

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Baker’s Extraordinaire in New Jersey

I find that the tougher the kitchen space, the more fun I have coming up with ideas. This story starts many years ago with my cousin’s home in New Jersey. I have been in their home many times over the years, so I know the space, and how jammed the kitchen looked and felt. I find it hard to believe that Diane actually worked in this space, knowing how much she likes to cook. She especially loves to bake, having grown up in her father’s bakery. These days, she cooks with her grandsons, and she has always wanted a baking…

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Cape Cod Refresh

This month’s feature is from clients who sold the home and moved down to the Cape. We did the kitchen in their previous home. You can see from the before photos of the Cape house, below, that there was a custom inset cabinet. However, the cabinets lacked efficient storage. That bothered our clients, so they called me in to see what we could do to make it more efficient and up-to-date. Before photos Their first comment was that they hated the base corner storage. It was a small, blind corner cabinet that was too small to get into. They also…

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Showroom Renovation PART 2

SHOWROOM FAVORITE GETS A FACELIFT Our Ultracraft display has been a showroom favorite for many years- even featured on our signature Wood Palace shopping bags. The Metro-Retro Style Tim created here featured a black and white color palette that is appealing to so many. But when we decided to give this classic beauty a facelift, bold and adventurous was the way to go.  CUSTOM COLOR: Looking for a cool, coastal feel with a bold pop of color, We chose Sherwin Williams Lupine https://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW6810-lupine   Ultracraft Cabinetry will create custom color cabinets from any brand name paint or stain. Keeping the…

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Kitchen Remodel Must Haves: ACCESSORY EDITION

Good kitchen design is more than just a beautiful selection of cabinetry;  it’s what’s INSIDE the cabinet that counts. Our designers often employ built-in cabinet accessories to create a better spaces for our clients.  THE PROBLEM: “This setup doesn’t work for us” Kitchens mean different things to different families- sometimes a large family needs more seating or dedicated space for entertaining. Sometimes a smaller home needs to incorporate a mud room or office area into the kitchen space… it’s all about making the space more functional for the homeowners. THE SOLUTION:  Good Listening & Observation We get to know how…

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The Little House That Could

The Homeowners: A Marshfield couple and their Golden Retriever with a historic cape style home. The smallest house in a big neighborhood had lots of character but was in need of lots of improvement. The Remodel: The original layout included a tiny U-shaped kitchen. Over the years they had begun to DIY remodel bit-by-bit, living with the existing cabinetry as they removed walls, restored a stone fireplace, and spent time improving outdoor spaces. An adventurous team, they were more than willing to get their hands dirty building sweat equity into their home. After almost 20 years in the house, the…

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Walnut in Wareham

The Homeowners Middle aged couple on the verge of becoming empty nesters, decided to downsize and purchase their final home.  They were looking for something that they could make their own. This particular home was very dated and therefore was a perfect choice to remodel.  The Remodel After analyzing the condition of the home, it was discovered that it was a bit more than anticipated.  Upon tearing out many walls in the very large kitchen, it was discovered that the electrical and plumbing needed to be replaced. After the shock of all of this, it was time to pick out…

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Virtual Design Services

We hope that this letter finds you healthy and happy in your homes. While the nation and the world are grappling with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we find ourselves adapting to a new kind of lifestyle. As a construction based business, Wood Palace is still fully operational, with some minor changes to lead times and practices. Those of us who are working in the office are abiding by the social distance guidelines and some of us are working from home. We are grateful to continue working safely, as so many others are not. We offer our sympathy to those who are…

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An Update for Modern Living

    The Homeowners: Young professionals with big dreams for renovating their first home. Originally built in the 1940s, this home needed updating to accommodate a modern lifestyle. Separate living, dining and cooking areas divided the space and did not accommodate entertaining. The original kitchen was dated and dysfunctional, with a cramped layout for appliances and limited prepping space. Our clients envisioned a open space with clean lines and a neutral color palette. The Remodel: Working with a General Contractor to open up the floorplan was of paramount importance to our clients. The wall between the kitchen and living room…

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