We are very excited to announce that our showroom has recently undergone a huge renovation! If you’ve been to our showroom before, you’ll remember the two images below that were the first two displays on your left as you walked in the front door. Both of those displays were able to be repurposed into two homes in the Hudson Valley. We were able to reuse almost all the materials, which we loved and so did the homeowners (recycling win!).
Life has quickly changed into being more digital-based than ever, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. While it is great to have the ability to interact with our customers through emails, FaceTime, and more, it’s still so important to have at least one face-to-face meeting (or should we say mask to mask meeting? ;)) Of course everyone’s situation is different and if you do not feel comfortable leaving your home, please do not feel obligated to come to our showroom. However, if you are willing and able to visit our showroom, this can be very beneficial to the design process and here’s why.
There are many pieces to the puzzle that is kitchen design, one of those pieces being cabinet door style. Although this piece may seem like a minor detail, this choice lays the foundation of what the style of your kitchen will be. If you are in the beginning stages of renovating your kitchen, it’s important to know what style you are going for and what style of door will help you achieve your vision. Follow along as we discuss three types of door styles and what your preference means for your kitchen design taste!
Maple, Cherry, Oak, oh my! When renovating your kitchen, you may become overwhelmed with all of the decisions you have to make, one of those being the type of wood to use for your kitchen cabinets. Don’t fret, we’re here to help make that decision a little easier! Below are the top five types of wood we recommend for cabinets and some important details to know about each type of wood.
With so many different variations of white to choose from, it can feel overwhelming to choose one when you are going through a kitchen renovation. Many of our customers suffer from “decision overload” during the selection process, so we wanted to make this process a little easier! Listed below are the important things to keep in mind during the decision process as well as six of our favorite tried & true white paint colors.
Stove hoods, especially custom stove hoods, can create an anchor for your kitchen and be a bold design piece in your kitchen design. We personally think that the hood above your range is a great place to go bold with some personality or tie in a design feature from another part of the room. As amazing as kitchen hoods are for the design of your kitchen, they’re also a very important functional component. Kitchen hoods are not always required by code, however, if you want your kitchen to be as functional and safe as possible, we strongly encourage you to include it in your kitchen design.
Who doesn’t love an island getaway? No, we’re not talking about taking a vacation to the Bahamas, we’re talking about adding an island to your kitchen! Kitchen islands are great for many reasons, which we will discuss below. However, if you have a small kitchen footprint, we do not recommend trying to force an island into your design. Many kitchens can be functional without the addition of an island, in fact, sometimes when you try to force an island to fit in your space it can create a less functional and clunky space. On the other hand, if you do have the space, we highly recommend adding an island to your kitchen. Not only will it add functionality, but it can be a place for friends and family to gather and create beautiful memories for years to come.
Don’t let the home renovation shows on TV fool you, kitchen remodels are not all rainbows and sunshine. The truth is, kitchen renovations are noisy, inconvenient, and time-consuming, but there’s a reason homeowners everywhere continue to put themselves through it - after the dust clears and the contractors are finally out of your space, your new functional and beautiful kitchen makes the madness all worth it. If you are in the midst of a kitchen renovation and can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, don’t give up hope yet! We promise that this too shall pass, and in the end, you’ll be so happy you did it. Follow these three tips to help keep your sanity and survive your kitchen renovation like a pro.
Open concept is not just a short-term trend, it’s a lifestyle and design approach that is here to stay. Whether it be for functionality, design, or just personal preference, there are many reasons why people choose to incorporate open space living areas in their homes over compartmentalization. If you want to know why so many people are knocking down their walls and opening up their homes, read about the main benefits of open concept living below.
Do you ever feel like you spend more time in your kitchen looking for utensils, ingredients, etc. than actually cooking? We understand your pain, and we are here to help! We wish that organization was as simple as snap your fingers and it’s done, but it takes a lot of planning and thought to reach organizational bliss. Fortunately, there are accessories that can be incorporated into your kitchen design to help keep things as organized as possible. Listed below are our top five favorite organizers for kitchens.
Your project is well on its way. You are moving things along and everything is going at a steady pace. Suddenly, you have to make a big decision. What type of cabinetry should I use? There are many factors to consider when it comes to choosing the right cabinetry for your project, and some cabinets that work for one project will not work for others. So how do you know which cabinet type is right for you? Every type of cabinet varies in the quality level, cost, retail selling price, delivery schedules, and reliability factors. Depending on your needs and preferences, stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinetry may be right for you. Apuzzo Kitchens is happy to offer all three types of cabinets to help customers will all project budgets & timelines.
