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Showroom Renovation PART 1
SHOWROOM RENOVATION: PART 1 Exciting things are happening in the Wood Palace Kitchens showroom! We like to keep our displays fresh and enjoy updating them every few years. It’s an opportunity for our design team to create new experiences for our customers. We always want to showcase the most current products on the market. Displays typically live on our floor for about 5 years. When we consider updating a display, it’s all about predicting the future and we strive to present up and coming trends while keeping a classic and timeless aesthetic. We are currently under construction and want to…
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…
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…
A New Look in New Bedford
Who lives here: A realtor who was downsizing but not downgrading. Unwilling to compromise style or functionality, she purchased a home that needed TLC and immediately began renovations on the entire property, inside and out. The Remodel: Working with a General Contractor, she removed an awkward half wall to open the space, installed a new window and slider, added fresh lighting and new stainless appliances. Moving the refrigerator allowed space for an ample pantry on the opposite wall. Here at Wood Palace, we can provide cabinets and countertops only- We recommend using a GC for all the other elements of…
Get A Big Rustic, Coastal Look in This Affordable Priced Kitchen
Timeless white maple cabinetry, leather textured granite counters and plenty of storage makes this affordable priced kitchen look anything but affordable. One of the 5 new designs in the Wood Palace Kitchen’s Showroom, this beautiful rustic coastal kitchen is proof positive that you can get the look you want in an affordable priced kitchen. The secret? Working with a kitchen design company that listens to what you want and helps translate your ideas into a design you can afford that doesn’t skimp on quality, details and high end finishes. Take these countertops as an example. Steel grey granite that has…
What’s New In The Wood Palace Kitchen Showroom?
If you haven’t been to Wood Place Kitchen showroom in a while you may want to come by and take a look. There is an abundance of design inspiration waiting for you there whether you are looking to update your kitchen with the latest trends, materials and colors or you are looking to incease the value of your house by adding built in cabinetry elsewhere in your home. Take this bar as an example. This would make a fine addition to a “rec” room, man cave or virtually any corner where entertaining will take place. The bar is complete with…
How Do You Tell A Quality Kitchen?
How do you tell a quality kitchen? There are many things that go into a quality kitchen: cabinetry, hardware, counter-tops, additional features or accessories for the cabinetry, and the labor and workmanship to pull it all together. The highest quality kitchens are typically a combination of great design, high-end materials, quality workmanship, and unique finishing touches. Wood is more expensive than any of the composite cabinet materials available, and solid wood doors and drawer fronts are typical in high-quality cabinets. Examples of woods used in quality kitchen cabinets are maple, cherry, oak, hickory, and walnut. These woods are durable and…
Keeping Up With Kitchen Decorating Trends
A Simple Way To Keep Up With Kitchen Decorating Trends Each year interior decorating trends change, furniture styles change, appliance styles and even appliance colors change. The changes stem from the colors and styles that come out of the fashion industry which introduces new trends each season. Although interior decorating trends change a little more slowly than fashion, you want to be sure your decorating doesn’t become dated before it’s time. So how do you stay up to date and keep your style fresh and updated? There is an easy, fun and inexpensive way to keep your kitchen up to…
What does it take to design a kitchen?
I think I am going to need a book for this one! Here are a few things that are necessary: Budget An idea of the “look” you want What type of appliances Time frame Let’s take this one by one. First, the budget: for most people this is the scariest part of the process. Why? Many people feel if they let the designer know this figure they will spend all their money. Truth be told, that is a guideline for us. We need to know where to start. Let me give you an example. Let’s say you want a new…
Kitchen Islands:Size Does Matter!
Ever walk into a kitchen and say to yourself: “Hmmm, something doesn’t seem right here.” Could it be that either the island was designed far too big for the space? Or conversely, was it made too small for the room? It is interesting to note the “feeling” we get deep inside directly correlates to the design of the space. Yes, size does matter. It is very important for a trained designer to look at the overall room and consider the proportions. In addition, looking at the traffic patterns of the area is also very important. This is what a professional…