How To Find A Custom Kitchen Designer
By / July 15, 2022 June 28, 2022 Uncategorized
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 September 2, 2021 custom benches, Custom Cabinets, handcraftsmanship, storage ideas, UncategorizedA 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
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 Hardware for Custom Cabinetry
By / October 17, 2018 October 29, 2018 Custom Cabinets, Dream kitchen, handcraftsmanship, kitchen cabinet ideas, Kitchen Cabinets, UncategorizedCustom 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, 2018 Cabinetry Paint, Cabinetry Terms, Custom Cabinets, Custom Kitchen Designers, Dream kitchen, handcraftsmanship, kitchen cabinet ideas, Kitchen Cabinets, kitchen storage, Paint Match, UncategorizedEach 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 a Kitchen Focal Point
By / February 14, 2018 February 12, 2018 Cabinetry Terms, Custom Cabinets, custom kitchen cabinet drawers, Custom Kitchen Designers, handcraftsmanship, Kitchen Cabinets, kitchen storage, UncategorizedIn a seamless design, it is sometimes difficult to design a kitchen focal point, 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 September 2, 2021 Cabinetry Terms, Custom Cabinets, custom kitchen cabinet drawers, Custom Kitchen Designers, UncategorizedAmerican 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!
Custom Stained Cabinets | Kountry Kraft Cabinetry
By / January 24, 2018 February 12, 2018 Cabinetry Terms, Custom Cabinets, custom kitchen cabinet drawers, Custom Kitchen Designers, handcraftsmanship, kitchen storage, Luxury Kitchens, UncategorizedBy selecting Kountry Kraft’s custom 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.
Custom Kitchen Cabinetry Designers
By / December 20, 2017 September 2, 2021 Custom Cabinets, custom kitchen cabinet drawers, Custom Kitchen Designers, handcraftsmanship, Kitchen Cabinets, kitchen storage, Luxury Kitchens, storage ideas, UncategorizedCustom Kitchen Cabinetry Designers
Custom kitchen cabinetry designers can provide the perfect design solution to any kitchen. Whether you are looking for a basic cabinet design or a unique cabinet design, Kountry Kraft can handcraft cabinetry to fit your lifestyle. We have many custom cabinetry designers for not only your kitchen, but any room of your home.
Kountry Kraft offers a wide variety of cabinets in various colors, finishes, and cuts for unique designs and styles that you will love. The cabinetry for your kitchen is usually the hardest decision, especially if you are overwhelmed by all the different options. Not only does Kountry Kraft offer different styles of cabinetry, but also different storage options. We know the latest trends of storage and can create life changing storage solutions for your kitchen as well as any other room in your home.
Incorporating custom cabinetry into your home not only leads to a beautiful design, but makes the daily operations in your kitchen easier. Your cabinetry should compliment you, and that includes your daily routine. Is cereal your go-to breakfast? Create a custom cereal cabinet so you and your family have easy access to your breakfast items! Because of all the different variations of color, grain and accessories, every cabinet piece is unique with its own characteristics.
Your kitchen is the most important room of the home, which is why your cabinets need to be just as stylish as they are functional. We provide our customers with all the resources needed as well as custom kitchen cabinetry designers to create the perfect cabinets in your home. Visit our Houzz page to see our recently completed designs! Browse through our inspirations page to see more designs our designers have created!
Kitchen Bookshelf Ideas | Kountry Kraft Cabinetry
By / December 6, 2017 September 2, 2021 Cabinetry Terms, Custom Cabinetry for Business, Custom Cabinets, custom kitchen cabinet drawers, Custom Kitchen Designers, handcraftsmanship, Kitchen Cabinets, kitchen storage, Luxury Kitchens, storage ideas, UncategorizedWe all have that random pile of books in our kitchen, and constantly looking at kitchen bookshelf ideas for different ways to organize them. Kountry Kraft has crafted many different types of bookshelves for kitchens, whether they are open shelves or behind frosted doors; we’ve seen them all! A kitchen bookshelf can add the perfect hint of color that your kitchen needs, no need to spend money on expensive decorations when you can use your collection of cookbooks you have laying around your house.
Kitchen Bookshelf Ideas
Bookshelves are very versatile when it comes to incorporating them into your kitchen cabinetry. Designing open shelves at the end of your island is a perfect way to take advantage of unused, awkward space. Open shelving adds character to a kitchen because not only does it provide a bookshelf area, but also an area to show off knick-knacks or collectables. The shelving can also be incorporated into the cabinetry area of your kitchen. If you have collectables or important family cookbooks that you don’t want to be accessible to children, putting them at a higher point may be the choice for you!
There is a variety of kitchen bookshelf ideas to incorporate into your kitchen. Even if you don’t have a random pile of books, a kitchen bookshelf can hold anything! Some people are inspired by the way people display their kitchen items, and a kitchen bookshelf is such a unique and tidy way to do so. Bookshelves can also be accompanied by baskets or storage bins. A plain white kitchen is sometimes too “simple” and a bookshelf is the perfect way to add more personality to your space. View the below kitchen bookshelf ideas we have created for our customers.
Kountry Kraft offers endless storage solutions, visit our Houzz page to view our recently completed designs. Check out our storage & organization page for all accessories you can incorporate into your cabinetry.
Kountry Kraft Handcrafted Cabinets | Newmanstown, PA
By / November 22, 2017 November 7, 2017 Cabinetry Terms, Custom Furniture, custom kitchen cabinet drawers, Custom Kitchen Designers, Custom Tables, Environmentally Friendly, handcraftsmanship, Kitchen Cabinets, kitchen storage, UncategorizedKountry Kraft has been a leading manufacturer of handcrafted cabinets since 1959. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, the highly skilled craftsmen are valued for their talent that has been passed through generations. Starting at the beginning stages of assembly, all the way through to quality inspection, each project is ensured to be delivered on spec and on time.
Handcrafted Cabinets Withstand the Test of Time
Kountry Kraft is only one of a few cabinet manufacturers who dovetail our cabinet boxes. Handcrafted cabinets with dovetails adds superior stability that withstands wear and tear. Dovetailing creates an extremely strong joint between two pieces of wood that can endure heavy use. Most manufacturers don’t want the extra hassle and expense of dovetailing, at Kountry Kraft, we put the customer first and go the extra mile to make quality products. Dovetailing requires a great dexterity, and the craftsman here at Kountry Kraft acquire the needed skill sets and beyond.
Handcrafted cabinets bring a feeling of warmth and comfort into your home. Your Kountry Kraft cabinets are handcrafted uniquely for you, and that adds a personal touch to your space. Handcrafted cabinets allow the ability to produce cabinetry that no one else has in their home.
Kountry Kraft has a lifetime limited warranty on all their manufactured products. The warrant is valid only under normal home use and care for as long as the original purchaser owns the product and the product is at the original site of installation. To see more information about our lifetime warranty, visit our lifetime warranty page.
View all completed projects that include Kountry Kraft’s handcrafted cabinets by visiting our Houzz Page!