White and Gray Kitchen in Orange County CA
By / July 3, 2023 July 3, 2023This white and gray kitchen in Orange County, CA is the stunning result of a full remodel by Le Gourmet Kitchen and Bruce Colucci, CKD. Check out how they transformed this 1950s kitchen with a new floor plan and custom inset cabinetry by Kountry Kraft.
Tackling the Layout
The first major step of this Orange County, CA kitchen remodel was tackling the outdated, closed off floor plan. As shown in the “before” photo, the original kitchen used to be much smaller and separate from the dining and living rooms. The removal of several walls completely changed all of these spaces, creating a “great room” for the homeowners to entertain in.
Plus, the kitchen doesn’t just feel larger; it actually is! Opening up the floor plan allowed Le Gourmet Kitchen to expand the size of the kitchen and include the beautiful island that sits front and center in the design.
Designing Custom Cabinetry
While the layout change was certainly transformative, it’s impossible to understate the impact of the custom white and gray inset cabinets by Kountry Kraft. The white perimeter cabinets emphasize the kitchen’s newfound openness while the gray island cabinets play spectacularly off of the stainless steel appliances and chrome fixtures. Not to mention, the inset style brings a touch of timeless elegance to the otherwise modern design.
Committing to Quality
Le Gourmet Kitchen knows that it’s never a good idea to skimp on quality to save a buck upfront because it’ll end up costing more down the road. That’s why they’re committed to only working with trusted, reliable brands. Kountry Kraft is proud to be Le Gourmet Kitchen’s preferred cabinet partner for the last 30 years and to stand alongside their other trusted brands—Sub Zero, Wolf, and Cove; Create Good Sinks; and Vent-A-Hood.
Love this White and Gray Orange County Kitchen?
Create your own version with custom inset cabinets by Kountry Kraft! Contact one of our design experts today to learn how we can tailor them to your exact space. Follow Kountry Kraft on Instagram and like our Facebook page for more kitchen remodel inspiration!
Full-Time Sales and Marketing
By / May 22, 2023 May 22, 2023
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented, and professional individual to join our team in a full-time Sales and Marketing Administrative Support role. This key position will bridge the communication gap between our sales and marketing staff, our client/dealer network, and our marketing partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a critical communication link, maintaining direct contact with clients, dealers, employees, and marketing/advertising vendors on a daily basis.
Support the sales and marketing activities in a wide array of tasks, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow.
Aid in the development and execution of marketing strategies, campaigns, and initiatives.
Facilitate seamless coordination between departments to meet company objectives and client expectations.
What We Offer:
As a part of Kountry Kraft, you’ll be immersed in an environment that values and promotes teamwork, creativity, and professional growth. You’ll have a direct hand in shaping our client experiences and contributing to the ongoing success of our respected brand.
Qualifications:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively.
Experience in sales or marketing administrative roles is preferred but not required.
Proficiency in MS Office suite and familiarity with CRM tools.
If you are passionate about design, have a knack for coordination, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career. Join us and play a pivotal role in maintaining the high-quality service that Kountry Kraft is known for.
Kountry Kraft is more than just a company, it is a legacy. A legacy built on the hard work and dedication of its employees who come from all walks of life. Kountry Kraft is an equal opportunity employer. Apply today for the Full-Time Sales and Marketing to become a part of the Kountry Kraft legacy.
Join Us for a Special Mother’s Day Weekend with Kountry Kraft Cabinetry at the Harrisburg Showcase Home 🏠
By / April 20, 2023 July 3, 2023Kountry Kraft Cabinetry is excited to invite you to explore the home of your dreams this Mother’s Day Weekend at the 2023 Showcase Home in Harrisburg, PA!
Join us from May 11-14, 11am-6pm daily, for a FREE, unforgettable experience featuring the stunning Kountry Kraft cabinetry designs by Tyler Hurst, a 3rd generation member of the Kountry Kraft family. The Showcase Home benefits the HBA Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of builders.
📍 Location: 2782 Patton Road, Harrisburg, PA 17112
Tyler has designed the kitchen, laundry, and master bath of this million-dollar showhouse, and he and Magali will be there to personally guide you through these spaces. Discover impressive organization and beauty in every detail of the custom cabinetry by Kountry Kraft.
Featured Products in the kitchen design:
- Blum Hinge Hardware
- Hafele cabinet interior organization
- Restoration Hardware Lambeth Knurled Pulls in Lacquered Burnished Brass.
- Café Smart 4 door French Refrigerator
- Café 36” Smart Dual Fuel Commercial Style Range with 6 Burners
- Café Professional Series Convection Wall Oven
- Café Dishwasher
This family-friendly event, brought to you by Mid Penn Bank, offers the chance to explore the luxurious 2023 Showcase Home, crafted by Roland Builder. But that’s not all! You’ll also have the opportunity to connect with local vendors and service providers who make these dream homes a reality. Attendance is free, but we encourage a voluntary donation to the HBA Scholarship Fund to support the next generation of builders.
After the tour, indulge in some light refreshments and shop unique gift items from local vendors, just in time for Mother’s Day! Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to purchase the stunning furnishings and décor displayed throughout the home.
We look forward to seeing you at the Harrisburg Showcase Home and sharing the extraordinary Kountry Kraft Cabinetry experience with you and your loved ones this Mother’s Day weekend.
How To Find A Custom Kitchen Designer
By / July 15, 2022 June 28, 2022
Custom kitchen cabinets are an important part of any home improvement project. They’re also a great way to add value to your home while improving its functionality. Finding a designer that understands the nuances and complexities of designing custom cabinetry is paramount to a successful design. This blog will assist you on how to find a custom kitchen designer.
Start with a Budget
Before you start shopping for custom kitchen cabinets, make sure you have a budget in mind. You’ll need to consider things like materials, labor costs, design options, and more. When speaking to design firms this will help you eliminate those outside your budget.
Do Some Research
If you’re looking for a designer who specializes in custom cabinetry, there are several ways to find them. Check out our Find a Dealer page to see if there is an authorized Kountry Kraft designer near you. If there is no designer in your area listed on our website, check with local trade organizations such as the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). Look for a designer-certified CMKBD assuring they have completed the appropriate training to design your project. The American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) also has members skilled in this area. These groups often list members by location. Next, search online using terms like “kitchen cabinet designers” or “cabinet maker.” Finally, ask friends and family for recommendations.
Design by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs; Photography by Chris Veith
Hire a Professional
You’ll need to hire a professional to design your new kitchen. This includes choosing materials, designing the layout, and installing the cabinets. It’s also important to consider the size of your space when selecting a designer. Smaller spaces require more attention to detail than larger rooms, as every inch counts. Good luck with your search and if you need inspiration, download our brochure!
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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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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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.
Focal Point Design
By / February 14, 2018 March 20, 2023In a seamless design, it is sometimes difficult to create a focal point design unless it derives naturally from existing features. Many of our customers have used eye-catching elements for the focal point in their kitchen, but others chose a custom range hood or a custom cabinet design. With Kountry Kraft’s custom cabinetry options, we are able to provide our customers with the solutions they need to complete their kitchen design. Our cabinets beautifully frame the hearth of the home.
The below designs illustrate how some of our designers used range hoods and cabinetry to create their kitchen focal point.
Custom Kitchen Focal Point Designs
The focal point in this kitchen designed by Justin Sachs of Stonington Cabinetry & Designs is completed with a Thermador range hood and brick walls. Custom Alpine white beaded inset cabinets surround the range hood to really make the focal point pop.
All eyes glance right to the kitchen island in this design by Stonington Cabinetry & Designs. The perimeter cabinetry is Alpine white and the island cabinetry is wrought iron. The island was built to stand out, creating a naturally beautiful kitchen focal point. A truly wonderful space that is not only stunning, but functional as well.
This kitchen focal point features a Thermador hood insert with a double oven and a grey tile backsplash. The focal point is framed with a custom range hood and custom cabinetry finished in a Alpine 25° Paint Color. Justin Sachs of Stonington Cabinetry and Designs designed this kitchen.
Visit our Houzz page to see more recently completed projects by our designers. Contact us to find a dealer near you to create your custom kitchen design!
American Made Cabinets
By / January 31, 2018 December 19, 2022American made cabinets by Kountry Kraft are for any room of your home. Our American made cabinets are durable as well as stylish, creating a long-lasting impression in your home.
Why Choose American Made Cabinets?
There are many reasons why you should choose American made cabinets, one being the family values they are crafted upon. Many American made cabinet manufacturers are a family operated business, having many company standards and traditions. Kountry Kraft is a family owned business with a three-generation legacy, founded in 1959 by Elvin Sr. and Helen Hurst on the Hurst family farm. The Hurst family established the traditions of hard work, dedication, honesty and clear communication. Another reason to choose made in USA cabinets is the quality. The skilled craftsmen of Kountry Kraft have over 1500 combined years of experience, which is indefinitely represented in our cabinets. Our quality construction cabinets withstand the test of time and create new family legacies in kitchens.
“Edgy” Textural Cabinetry by Kountry Kraft in a Kitchen Design by Pam Whittemore of Drum Hill Designs in Greenwich, Connecticut
PK Surroundings Won Honorable Mention for their Medium Kitchen Design with Kountry Kraft Cabinetry in the 2017 NKBA Design Competition
Kountry Kraft is always on the pulse of current trends and they show it with their award-winning designs. The quality craftsmanship and the family values we implement into our cabinets is incorporated in many kitchen designs. Visit our Houzz page to view some recently complete projects with our American made cabinets. You can also be inspired by browsing our inspirations page for every room!
Wood Stained Cabinets | Kountry Kraft Cabinetry
By / January 24, 2018 March 20, 2023By selecting Kountry Kraft’s custom Wood Stained Cabinets, we match your cabinets to any color you desire. Creating your dream design goes beyond your cabinets, custom stained cabinets help create harmony in your home, so all the aspects of the room blend cohesively together.
Custom Stain Matching
Our custom stain options create cabinets as special as you. Many of our customers have an old piece of furniture that inspires the design of their cabinetry as well as the color of their cabinetry. Our custom stain matching makes it possible to match the color of any piece of furniture you bring to us.
Painted vs. Stained Kitchen Cabinets
Our world of cabinet colors doesn’t stop at stain colors, we have hundreds of paint colors and custom paint colors for you to choose from as well. What is the difference between painted vs. stained cabinets? Staining your cabinets gives the natural wood a slight shade difference and painting your cabinets usually covers the entire natural color of the wood species. You can choose to have your wood grain show with a painted finish, but most paints cover the natural wood grains.
Clearfield Horizontal Grain Cabinet Doors Finished in an English Walnut 25° Stain.
Savannah PP Hybrid Cabinet Doors Painted in Winter White 25° / Gauntlet Gray 25°
Whether you choose custom stained cabinets or custom painted cabinets, all our finishing is done by hand. Each employee is an expert on every finish application that we offer.
Browse through our Finishes Page to see all the finish options we offer for your custom cabinetry. View our recently completed kitchen and bath projects on our Houzz Page.