Using the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year
By / January 24, 2019 January 24, 2019Living Coral was chosen as the 2019 Pantone Color of the Year. For the past 20 years Pantone has been choosing one color that is influential in all industries.
Pantone Color of the Year – Living Coral
Pantone is known for its color matching system, a tool to allow consistent and accurate color everywhere. This means you can make sure any color matches without having to lay them out next to each other, all you need is the numerical color value. To go further in depth with color, Pantone created the Pantone Color Institute to identify global color trends.
The Pantone Color Institute goes through a selection process every year with their color experts. Looking for a specific shade that is on trend in the entertainment industry, films in production, fashion, design and many more. This year they chose Living Coral, a vibrant yet mellow shade.
Using the Pantone Color of the Year
Sherwin Williams Paint Match – Animated Coral
Our designers decided to make our own unique color based on the color of the year. We created a paint match to Sherwin Williams Animated Coral and created this beautiful coral shade shown above. This shade will create a refreshing pop of color, creating a luminous glow to any space. This piece was later placed in a beautiful beach house bathroom.
Design by Pure Design Works Photography by Jenny Melick Imagery
Pure Design Works kept this beach bathroom light and bright with pineapple wallpaper and coral cabinetry. The same cabinetry that was previously shown above! The impact of the lighting can change the whole look of this color. Previously this color showed a bright pale pink whereas here it showcases a darker hue.
Pantone Living Coral is a unique shade that can be used in all types of spaces. Whether it is in a beach house or your everyday kitchen. Knowing how to correspond this shade with your surroundings will result in a beautiful design.
Kountry Kraft offers a wide variety of custom pain match formulas. Allowing you to get the exact color you want for your home. Visit our website to view all the current custom paint matches to gain inspiration. Contact us to incorporate the Pantone color of the year into your space!
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Custom Home Office Cabinets
By / November 28, 2018 March 15, 2023A home office is vital to managing your mail, personal finances, books and more. With custom office cabinets from Kountry Kraft we can create an environment specifically for the way you work.
Custom Home Office Cabinets
Design by Sawhorse Designs
An office space doesn’t have to mean its an entire room. Incorporating a desk into an empty space can work just as well. Shown above is a custom desk featuring our TW10 door design with beaded inset cabinets. Kountry Kraft can also create the cabinetry to match the surrounding area to provide a seamless and cohesive design.
Design by Pam Whittemore of Drum Hill Designs, LLC
Ombre painted cabinets were crafted for a child’s bedroom to create a functional work space. These custom office cabinets provide ample storage with open shelving and pull out drawers. The child can utilize this space as a craft area, homework spot or reading spot. This design allows for endless options the child can take advantage of throughout their lifetime.
Design by Kountry Kraft, Inc.
This office includes everything you could want in an office. From custom office cabinets, filing storage, bookshelves, custom desk and more. With the abundance of storage, it creates a clutter free work environment. The cherry wood cabinets and leather chair bring the whole room together creating a welcoming and comfortable space.
Design by Kountry Kraft, Inc.
True customization can be found in the amazing finishing details hidden behind the doors and drawers. Featured above is a drawer located in an office space customized to include file storage for better organization.
Design by Marina Rubina, Architect Photography by Todd Mason, Halkin Photography
Bookshelf Storage
Built into these walls is a vertical library with bookcase bench cabinets on each landing. This unique design allows for easy accessibility to every bookcase located along the walls. The benches create a fun place for your children to unwind and read a book. This open library is a great way for guests to get a sneak peek into your interest by viewing what you like to read.
A home office should not only be a place to work but a place to relax as well. So, sit back and relax with custom office cabinets that allow everything to be kept in place. If you can dream it, Kountry Kraft can build it. Visit our website to see other custom home offices that Kountry Kraft has crafted! Or check out our Houzz page to see some of our recently completed designs.
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Custom Crafted Cabinets vs. Stock Cabinets
By / November 14, 2018 March 17, 2023Choosing between custom crafted cabinets and stock cabinetry can be overwhelming. However, learning the pros and cons of both can help you make a decision about which better suits your lifestyle and design.
Custom Cabinets
- Custom Cabinets are built to last
- Each cabinet is handmade
- Ability to customize cabinetry down to the core
- Cabinets are built to fit any size, space and layout
- Custom Cabinets are typically more expensive
- Cabinets take longer to make due to customization and quality of design
Stock Cabinets
- Stock cabinets are the least expensive
- Standard shapes and sizes
- Stock sizes for stock kitchens
- Limited selection of styles and woods
- Pre-manufactured cabinets
- Quick delivery time
- Stock cabinets cannot be customized
- Made on an assembly line
Both options can create a captivating kitchen but it’s important to look at the overall quality and design. Keeping in mind the differences of custom and stock cabinets, here are a few examples of what custom cabinetry can look like in your kitchen.
Custom Crafted Cabinets by Kountry Kraft
Design by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs Photography by Chris Veith
This kitchen features our custom crafted cabinets in an Inset/No Bead cabinetry style with the TW10 Hybrid door design. The picture on the left showcases our dovetail cabinet boxes that provide strong and secure joints that can withstand heavy use. Kountry Kraft goes above and beyond to add dovetailing into our boxes and drawers to ensure long lasting craftsmanship. Dovetailing is not a feature available in stock cabinets, as it takes a skilled artisan to craft this joint style.
Design by PK Surroundings Photography by Rob Karosis
Kountry Kraft created glass kitchen cabinets featuring shelves that are in line with the floating shelves on the adjacent wall. The pantry cabinet showcases by-pass doors to provide easy accessibility to the contents inside. A custom crafted cabinet was decided to include a wine and beer fridge as well.
Design by Pam Whittemore of Drum Hill Designs, LLC
The custom cabinets featured above are unique in color, style and design. Part of our textural cabinetry line, they create a realistic wood grain surface that compliment stainless steel kitchen appliances. When choosing custom crafted cabinetry, you have to ability to choose from a wider variety of finishes and wood choices. Whereas, stock cabinets are more linear and don’t have as many choices available.
Kountry Kraft allows you to completely customize your cabinetry as well as offer a lifetime warranty on all our products. We want your kitchen cabinets to look the best and withstand the test of time. Not sure if custom cabinetry is right for you? Visit our Devon Showroom or find one of our experienced dealers near you!
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Create a Custom Entertainment Area with Kountry Kraft
By / October 31, 2018 March 20, 2023Enhance your family’s time together by developing your custom entertainment area in your home. Kountry Kraft can help create an entertainment area featuring custom bar cabinets, entertainment centers, home theatres and more.
Custom Entertainment Areas
Design by Michael Beidler of Trout Design Studio
To add some storage space in this rather small dining room, Trout Design Studio used the walls on either side. The cabinetry style featured is designed in an inset/no bead custom door design that includes a clever configuration of drawers and shelves. This open concept design allows a natural flow from the dining room to the kitchen and vice versa.
Design by Kountry Kraft, Inc.
There is nothing more relaxing than your very own custom home theatre. Kountry Kraft designed this theatre to feature the cabinetry in our CRP10 door style finished with Gunstock stain. The cabinetry color beautifully coincides with the sofa, carpet and the red curtain. To create a warm and relaxing feel. Creating the ultimate movie watching experience.
Design by Kountry Kraft, Inc.
This open-air family room creates a focal point to the custom entertainment center. Kountry Kraft crafted the entertainment center to feature six shelves on either side of the tv. As well as the storage units below. The cabinetry was crafted in our Penn Line style with a CRP1420 door design. Finished with an Alpine Colman Glaze 25° to create cohesiveness throughout the room.
Design by Michael Beidler of Trout Design Studio
This transitional family room is all about simplicity. Trout Design Studio used glass shelving to display decorative items. While also adding cabinetry on either side of the fireplace. Featured above is our Inset/No Bead cabinetry style finished with a custom color match.
Creating your own unique space to relax while also providing functionality and storage allows for the perfect entertainment area. Visit our gallery of other home custom entertainment options we have created for some more design inspiration. Also check out our Houzz page to see our recently completed designs.
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Choosing Cabinet Hardware for Custom Cabinetry
By / October 17, 2018 February 22, 2023Custom cabinetry in any space isn’t complete without the perfect hardware. Selecting the right cabinet hardware can be tricky, as there are lots of other components that may affect the finish and style you choose. Here are a few tips you should know to make the selection process easier and to ensure you choose the right hardware for your space.
Choosing your Hardware Finish
The hardware you choose should coincide with your kitchen appliances, cabinetry color and design style. Featured above is a vignette with a Kountry Kraft door style, hardware, flooring, backsplash and more. Creating a vignette allows you to visually see the design and better understand your creation.
Designed by Thomas R. Kelly of the TRK Design Company
Starting with hardware color, you should choose a finish that matches your appliances and cabinetry. If your kitchen features white cabinetry then go for bold hardware that will stand out. Shown above is a U-shaped kitchen featuring custom painted white cabinetry. The silver hardware brings life into the cabinetry and creates a pop of color that matches the appliances and countertops.
Designed by Thomas R. Kelly of the TRK Design Company
Featured above is the same kitchen as previously shown, but the island cabinetry is finished in a different color than the perimeter. The island is finished in Benjamin Moore Shadow Gray. Because of the contrast between the island and perimeter cabinets, a focal point is created. However, the same hardware is used on the island as well as the rest of the cabinetry in this kitchen. The versatility of the hardware creates cohesiveness throughout the whole kitchen design.
Choosing your Hardware Style
Designed by Integrated Kitchens LLC
Deciding on whether to use knobs, pulls or latches is more of a preference than a general rule. You should focus on what feels more comfortable rather than what looks the best. Functionality over fashion. Featured above is Alpine White custom finish cabinetry with glass cabinet doors, tall cabinets and drawers. The glass cabinet doors feature silver knobs while the cabinets and drawers feature silver pulls. Utilizing both options in your kitchen is pleasing to the eye.
Designing your dream kitchen and having everything fall into place is the best feeling. Kountry Kraft offers hardware from Top Knobs, Cliffside Industries and many more. Explore all your options until you find the perfect combination. Whether you’re designing a kitchen from scratch or simply changing out your old hardware, explore the unlimited capabilities that Kountry Kraft has to offer.
Visit our Instagram to view some close-up shots featuring different cabinet hardware. Or check out Houzz to see our recently completed designs.
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Go-To Non-Neutral Cabinet Colors
By / September 19, 2018 October 29, 2018A popular kitchen trend of 2018 is incorporating non-neutral cabinet colors into your design. Not only do colored cabinets add personality to your space, but they are also a great way to create a focal point. According to Houzz, the go-to non-neutral cabinet colors are blues and greens.
Green and Blue Non-Neutral Cabinet Colors
Houzz conducted a survey that conveyed 7 out of 10 of the most-saved kitchen photos uploaded in the past 3 months featured blue and green kitchen cabinets.
As you walk through the Kountry Kraft shop you will see a variety of green cabinetry. Featured on the right is kitchen cabinets finished with Sherwin Williams Green Hazel. This color provides subtle color to any room that is versatile and attractive.
Designed by Ann Unal Kitchens LLC
Ann Unal Kitchens LLC designed this kitchen to feature Whisper Green painted kitchen island cabinets and Tuscany painted perimeter cabinets.
Cabinets painted in shades of blue are also trending in today’s kitchen designs. A multitude of designs run through our facility throughout the day, such as the butler’s pantry featured on the right finished with a light shade of blue. Featured on the left are kitchen cabinets crafted with an ample amount of detail, yet so simple, and finished with the right shade of blue.
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
This all blue kitchen was crafted in a deeply saturated shade of navy blue designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs. The backsplash has hints of blue which pops against the blue cabinetry and matching floating shelves. Encompassing all the accessories together in this kitchen created a timeless classic feel with exploits at sea.
Shades of blue and green- and anything in between – are available at Kountry Kraft Cabinetry. Visit our website to see all the paint finishes that Kountry Kraft has to offer! Also check out our Houzz page to see our recently completed designs.
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Cabinets with Hidden Outlets by Kountry Kraft
By / September 5, 2018 March 20, 2023Because of the continuous rapid growth of the use of technology, incorporating cabinets with hidden outlets into your kitchen design is a must. Cabinetry can be designed and crafted to hide electrical outlets in easily accessible places. Many designers have designed charging stations to include outlets, while other designers have designated a cabinet drawer or custom panel to hide outlets.
Designs featuring Cabinets with Hidden Outlets
Designed by Jessica McAllister for D&B Elite Construction Group
Designer Jessica McAllister for D&B Elite Construction Group camouflaged a charging station as part of kitchen cabinets. The charging station is easily accessible, and a counter creates the perfect resting place for devices. This station can also serve double duty as a place to plug in small appliances like a mixer or can opener.
Designed by TRK Design Company
Electrical outlets are also incorporated into kitchen cabinet designs for appliances that need to be plugged in. TRK Design Company designed a kitchen island with an outlet close to the countertop.
Here is an easy DIY way to hide electrical outlets on your cabinets. When closed, the panel appears as part of the island. When open, an outlet is exposed for use. Panels are the perfect solution to incorporate electrical outlets without sacrificing the appearance of your kitchen design.
There are endless options on how you can incorporate cabinets with hidden outlets. Whether its by creating a drawer dedicated to charging devices or a charging station. Or just by adding more electrical outlets to your kitchen island. Whatever your vision may entail, Kountry Kraft Custom Cabinetry can create it for you.
To view more of our recently completed projects visit our Houzz page or check out our Instagram for some design inspiration! Also visit our accessories page to see how you can incorporate other storage options into your kitchen.
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Kountry Kraft Keeping up with the Current Kitchen Trends
By / August 22, 2018 October 29, 2018Each year there is always current kitchen trends on the rise. Whether it’s old styles that are becoming popular again or introducing new styles altogether. Kountry Kraft offers endless options to keep up with the current kitchen trends.
Current Kitchen Trends
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
Effective storage solution cabinetry is one kitchen trend that Kountry Kraft has crafted an abundance of times. By incorporating this design into your kitchen, it can create an organized look by keeping storage items concealed.
Designed by TRK Design Company
Another kitchen trend is incorporating single level multi personal kitchen islands. By adding under counter appliances to your kitchen island you allow for more storage and space to add more cabinetry around your kitchen.
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
Open shelving is becoming a huge trend in kitchen design this year. By adding open shelves, it can be visually pleasing and creates a unique aesthetic in your kitchen.
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
Navy blue is becoming a trending color for kitchen cabinets in 2018. By incorporating a decorative backsplash against the navy-blue cabinets, it can create a contrast that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
And lastly, gray is the new go-to neutral shade. Warm shades of gray offer neutrality to a kitchen while also adding a splash of color unlike the color white. Gray is also flexible in terms of matching appliances and accessories to the color. Incorporating gray into your kitchen will portray a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Kountry Kraft is always looking out for the latest kitchen trends and using their fine craftsmanship to bring them to life. Visit Kountry Kraft’s Devon Showroom to speak to a design professional about incorporating the current kitchen trends into your kitchen.
Creating Custom Bath Cabinets with Kountry Kraft
By / July 25, 2018 March 11, 2023Custom bath cabinets can make your bathroom an oasis of functionality and organization, as well as enhance the relaxation of your bathroom space.
When determining custom bath cabinets, you must regulate what you will need the cabinets for. Whether it’s for storing towels, toys, or a makeup station. Custom Bathroom vanities can include built in drawers of all shapes and sizes to clear the clutter and provide you with a clean and open space.
Custom Bath Cabinets
Designed by Thomas R. Kelly of the TRK Design Company
This bathroom features cabinetry crafted with a CRP10161 Hybrid door style and 3001 cabinet style. The cabinetry is made from Hard Maple and finished in Decorators White 45° Benjamin Moore paint color. A makeup station was also created to match the vanity with seating to soak in the beautiful view outside of the home.
Designed by Jessica McAllister for D&B Elite Construction Group
This master bath features cabinetry crafted in Penn Line Style out of Hard Maple Wood. The doors are CRP10 Hybrid style with an Ogee Framing Bead. These custom bathroom cabinets are painted in Graystone 25° Paint.
Designed by Shawn Preis of Kountry Kraft, Inc.
This white bathroom vanity features cabinetry crafted in French Inset style with CRP10 Hybrid door style. This bathroom vanity achieved a furniture-style appeal by featuring decorative legs and the clever use of mirrors to expand the space.
Whether you have tons of space or are trying to build custom bath cabinets to enhance the storage in a tiny bathroom space, Kountry Kraft can create custom cabinets that suit your family’s style. Visit our bathroom inspiration page to gain a better perspective on what custom bath cabinets you may need! Check out our Houzz page to see some of our recently completed designs by our designers.
Determining Kitchen Design Style with Kountry Kraft Cabinetry
By / July 11, 2018 October 29, 2018If you decide to remodel your kitchen you must consider a design style that reflects your needs and personality. When considering your design style, you should decide which style will coincide with other parts of your home.
Types of Design Styles
Designed by Jessica McAllister of Kountry Kraft, Inc.
Traditional Design
It incorporates antiques and comfort all in one. Patterns are often used with this design style paired with neutral colors. Traditional style will feature classic designs with woodwork and carved moldings.
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
Transitional Design
Contemporary and traditional style combined into one. You may keep your traditional style cabinetry and incorporate the contemporary side other places. Transitional style includes neutral and soothing colors to allow the furniture to be the focal point of the room.
Designed by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs
Farmhouse Design
Consists of neutral colors with a vintage ambiance. This design can portray warmth and simplicity in your home. Farmhouse style can include features such as, exposed wood beams, butcher blocks, and hanging barn doors.
Designed by Burns Century, ASID, CKD, of Burns Century Interior Design
Contemporary Design
Defined as clean and simple. Whereas modern design style is boxy lines, contemporary style features a combination of straight and curvy lines. Stainless steel is a common feature in a contemporary style kitchen followed by white cabinetry.
Designed by Dee Maher in Collaboration with Kountry Kraft, Inc.
Modern Design
Favors sleek, minimalist design over intricate detail. Modern cabinetry includes straight lines and contrast. The colors are dramatic such as white and black tones. Kitchen surfaces are reflective such as steel, chrome or glass.
No matter what design style you choose when creating or remodeling your kitchen, make sure it accommodates your lifestyle. A Kountry Kraft designer can help you create custom cabinetry to synchronize with the design style you choose.
Contact us to bring your design style to life! Visit our Houzz page to view our recently completed projects by our designers.