A most elegant and formal kitchens design. Furniture style kitchen cabinets create this dramatic design for this French Home.

The kitchen has a custom designed range hood. An island designed to look like it is supported by furniture legs and an especially large and dramatic wall of built in furniture style cabinets.

Integrating the furniture style cabinetry crown molding with the intricate room crown was a design challenge but it benefits the room.

The Marble countertop continues the all white theme.

Kitchen design principals that blend beauty and function

We all want our kitchens to be both beautiful and functional. And while you may have an idea of how you want your new kitchen design to look, you’ll also want to understand the factors that impact how you feel in the space. We’ve gathered helpful information on kitchen shapes, optimizing functionality and how to ensure a layout works for you and your family.

Your lifestyle and your home will influence your kitchen’s shape

Are you an aspiring cook? Do you like to entertain? Is counter space a premium? These are just some of the considerations that will determine which kitchen shape is right for you.

U-shaped Kitchen Design

Popular with many cooks, The U-shaped kitchen offers generous counter space and provides an efficient workflow by creating a compact work triangle.

 

L-shaped Kitchen Design

The L-shaped kitchen offers flexibility for both large and small homes — allowing for greater flexibility when placing appliances. Families also benefit from a shape that easily divides the kitchen into cooking and eating areas.

 

G-shaped Kitchen Design

Great for homes with multiple cooks, the G-shape kitchen  provides ample counter and cabinet, space as well as an ideal center for guest entertaining.

 

Single Wall

This layout provides an open and airy feeling and is particularly successful in small homes or apartments.

 

Galley

Open on two ends, the Galley requires a minimum corridor width of 48″ so that you can easily maneuver when cooking.  Kitchen appliances are in close proximity to one another making this a great option when kitchen space is limited.

 

Efficiency has a shape: the triangle

The basic work triangle is comprised of an imaginary line drawn between the kitchen’s primary work areas: food storage (refrigerator), food preparation (stove) and cleanup (sink). We recommend your work triangle not exceed 26 linear feet (a total sum of the 3 sides of the triangle) for maximum efficiency.

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What you can expect from your kitchen designer

If you are working with a professional kitchen designer, you can expect to receive the following:

 

Floor Plan

A drawing presenting the relationships between elements of a room viewed from an aerial perspective.

Elevation

A floor-level drawing that shows a front, side or rear view of a room in a vertical plane, illustrating how elements appear face-to-face in the space.

Testing the fit

With a floor plan in hand, it’s time to measure your room with masking tape to gauge how the space plan actually feels when you’re standing in the room. With kitchen cabinets and appliances outlined on the floor, you can also pin and place material swatches to evaluate how color, texture and light are coming together to realize your overall vision.

 

 

Kitchens Etc. provides quality cabinetry to builders, renovators and designers as well as home owners. Our recommended quality cabinetry choices for you to consider are:

Kitchen Craft

Kitchen Craft is part of the MasterBrand line of cabinets. For more than 30 years Kitchen Craft has been bringing the timeless beauty of fine cabinetry to builders renovators designers and homeowners by offering exceptional quality and extraordinary value.

Experience the difference of craftmanship and service. Kitchens Etc. qualified designers can help you choose from a vast array of options to create the design that’s right for you. As well expert design we also offer excellent installation services.

All finishes applied on Kitchen Craft cabinetry have been designed in conjunction with the latest colour trends,styles and finish technologies to create a product for exceptional quality and durability.

Kitchen Craft provides one of the best finishes in the industry. It is because of these finishes that Kitchen Craft can guarantee performance of the cabinet surface, to be enjoyed for years to come.

Our finishes are formulated with synthetic materials and additives which maximize colorfastness and minimize yellowing on most finishes. In addition, these finishes provide  greater resistance to water, heat and household chemicals, as well as impact from daily household items.

Most importantly, these finishes are designed to be more environmentally friendly than other systems.

The wood finishes highlight the inherent natural qualities of each wood species to create the truly appealing and functional products that make genuine wood cabinetry so desirable.

Omega Embassy Cabinetry

Embassy Omega Custom cabinetry is made to measure function brought to life with solid craftmanship and wrapped in furniture quality finishes.

This quality cabinetry is also earth friendly.Omega Embassy and KitchenCraft are in association with the Environmental Stewardship Program.

In recent years 98% of  Omega Embassy materials used as finished product are recycled.

Aristokraft Cabinetry

With ever affordable Aristokraft Cabinetry you can write your own recipe card for happiness.Door styles are available in Maple, Hickory, Cherry, Birch and Thermofoil.

Some characteristics of construction are:

Wall cabinets: 3/8 inch thick furniture board sides with matching exterior laminate.

Base cabinets: 3/8 inch thick furniture board half depth shelf.

Drawers: 1/2 inch thick furniture  board sides,front and back. Self closing sidemount epoxy coated drawer glides for smooth quick action. Rated at 100lbs. capacity per drawer.

Expert Design and Installation Services

Kitchens Etc. qualified designers can help you choose from a vast array of options to create the design that is right for you. Our designers will show you smart ways to organize the latest design trends and choose cabinetry wisely. Function is just as essential as good looks.

Kitchens Etc. also offers expert installation services. Our installers have many years of experience and are detailed oriented. They are the best in their field.

1. If it is an open concept kitchen you desire consider the space adjacent to the kitchen. You want your colours and finishes to flow from one area to the next. Choose items that compliment the entire space.
2. Simple design for kitchen cabinetry will stay relevant for a long time. Decorative detail can become dated and is more costly.
3. Avoid trying to save on flooring. If renovating make sure floors are level and use durable, good quality product such as wood or porcelain. Consider heated floors.
4. Research out new technologies, materials and finishes to something you like.
5. When kitchen remodelling or re configuring consider closing in a window or doorway. This is something that will pay off in the overall design and is relatively inexpensive. Same goes for moving a doorway or creating a window.
6. Most bulkheads can be removed to allow for extended cabinet or shelving space. If bulkheads or other fixed obstacles have to stay they should be painted the same colour as the walls so they blend in.
7. Go for good quality appliances if possible. These are the hardworking items in your kitchen. They have to be right.
8. Quartz is an alternative to granite countertops. Because it is manmade and a composite it is stronger and no sealing is required.
9. To add to your wow factor consider the smaller details such as handles and knobs.
10. If somehow you find you have some money left over consider splurging on light fixtures, maybe a chandelier or something vintage.

1. Window seats can provide an opportunity to implement storage.Deep drawers beneath a window seat gives extra storage.
2. Use larger upper cabinets or a row of small cabinets on top for storage of less frequently used items, such as serving platters. If you have some pretty pieces these upper cabinets could be glass and illuminated.
3. Swing out units such as a Magic Corner will bring your items into full view.Shelves within the  unit organize cooking gear. Store your spices in a pull out Spice Rack or a slanted spice drawer. This keeps your spices organized and visible.
4. A pull out pantry incorporated into your kitchen cabinetry accommodates small boxes and packages as well as ingredients and cooking staples at your fingertips.
5. Roll out shelving  especially in a pantry cabinet brings your items out within easy reach.
6. Corner cabinets are a great opportunity for a Super Susan. A carousel that  accommodates more heavy items like pots or pans and bakeware. There are two levels of storage.
7. Contrasting kitchen cabinetry is still popular. Alabaster maple on main cabinets and Sienna cherry on the island, or a darker tone on lower cabinets and a light colour on the uppers. Mix finishes for a unique look. If different colours of cabinetry does not appeal to you than think about different granite or quartz countertops if you have an island.
8. Framed kitchen cabinetry is coming back into favour for those that might want a more vintage look. Exposed hinges on the framed cabinetry gives a real traditional appearance.
9. Wood species such as maple and cherry are still popular for more traditional looks. High gloss finishes flat door panels and eco wood species like bamboo are more contemporary. Painted finishes on wood or mdf are also an option.
10. Whatever kitchen cabinetry you choose ,the most important thing to keep in mind is quality. Don’t be tempted by inexpensive cabinetry that looks cool but won’t stand the test of time. Your kitchen remodel is an investment. Always think resale value as opposed to what is trendy now. Find a cabinet manufacturer that offers a good solid waranty program.

This Kitchen renovation started as a full renovation by Homes Etc and Kitchens Etc. It eventually became a design build.

Many kitchen design ideas were brought forward. The inner wall by the downstairs stairwell was moved to accommodate space for an island.

The Kitchen Cabinetry is a maple with a ginger finish on a Lexington door style. The island and upper cabinets are seashell on maple.

The contertops in this kitchen remodel are Cambria Coswell Cream.

Our current renovation in process is the DiBiase residents located in the GTA. We are currently completing a full renovation of the kitchen and two full size bathrooms. Our Designer Chantal Carter, helped guide the client in the right direction for selecting finishes for each room including tile, kitchen cabinet style and color, lighting fixtures, paint and other various finishing touches in each room. All rooms were gutted to bare studs by our contractor Homes Etc. to install updated electrical and plumbing to accommodate new design.  Drywall and plywood were then installed to prep walls and floors for painting, tiling and cabinet installation.

Materials used for the Kitchen

- Regency Maple Door in Seashell with suede Glaze

- Regency Cherry Door in Toffee with Mocha Glaze for the island

- Oil rubbed bronze Hardware on kitchen cabinets

- Porcelain tile that resembles hardwood

- Cambria Quartz in Lincolnshire color

- Glass and Marble backsplash imported from Italy

Kitchens Etc. and Homes Etc. are currently working on 2 complete bathroom renovations. View the renovations in progress. Both baths were completely gutted and reconfigured.

Master ensuite renovation.

Beautiful cabinetry in Maple with Seashell color. This same color and Kitchen Craft product was used in the brand new kitchen renovation just recently completed. The client wanted to acheive a very classic, spa like atmosphere with their bath renovation, so our designer incorporated a beautiful cast iron claw foot tub. Also part of this remodell is a walk through shower which is accessible from either side. This classic renovation also includes porcelain tile, double sinks in vanity cabinetry and for a very special touch the client designed and made her own stained glass window. Other renovation features are granite countertops in Bianco Antico, a bidet and a luxe chandelier and wall sconces. Also a new skylight was added to the renovation for extra brightness and light.

Boys Bath

The needs of the clients 2 sons was the main factor in this bathroom renovation and design. The bath design, colors and cabinetry all have a slightly more masculine appeal than the master bath. The vanity cabinetry is Maple with Portobello coloring. The brand new shower has a Rain Fall type glass for obscurety and interest. The tile is porcelain with the floor having a wood like grain. The soaker tub used in this renovation also has a hot aromotherapy feature. Light fixtures were chosen with a more contemporary design in mind. The countertops feature granite in Silver Pearl.

More pictures to come soon on completed kitchen renovation featuring Kitchen Craft Integra cabinetry. All cabinetry has soft close capability on doors and drawers.

These quality line of cabinets include Kitchen Craft cabinetry. Custom framed cabinetry Omega Embassy. Plus Arristokraft builder line.