Custom kitchen design and build.

A custom kitchen has to be a lot more than a combination of storage compartments ( cabinets ) and a work surface ( counter top ).

A custom kitchen has to gather the design elements that represent the owners preferably style while at the same time integrated all the gadgets and instruments that will bring functionality and convenience not only to the related cooking tasks that will take place in this space but to the ambiance of the most significant room in every home.

Beauty and functionality are the two main factors to work with when designing and building a custom kitchen.

Here is a list of some elements that will bring those touches of elegance and uniqueness to any kitchen

• Custom moldings that wrapped around the kitchen.
• Lighted Cabinets with glass doors and glass shelves.
• The integration of corbels, medallions, appliques and other decorative pieces into the design.
• Custom kitchen hoods to house the Kitchen exhaust fan
• The use of custom posts in the kitchen structural design.
• Custom crown and light balance.
• Furniture style toe kicks in specific cabinets like the sink or the island.
• Custom shaped cabinets and doors ( stained glass ) as focal point.
• Cabinet doors design

The design possibilities at the time of designing and building a custom kitchen are endless, that's the reason why we ask our clients to search for magazine pictures and designs that represent the details that they would like to integrate into their own custom kitchen, having that visual aid help them to streamline their objectives for the design and allow us for a better planning and understanding of the product they are looking for.

Here is a list of some components that will enhance the functionality of a kitchen.

• Garbage and recycle pull out cabinet.
• Tip out tray for sink cabinet.
• Magic Corner hardware ( custom easy access hardware for base corner cabinets )
• Pull out spice cabinets with hardware ( usually base cabinets located at each side of the stove )
• Built in soup dispenser by the sink side
• Rinse hose option in the sink.
• Designated pantry cabinet or walking pantry with organizing and storage hardware.
• Lazy-Susan insert for uppers hard to reach corner cabinets.
• Above stove water tap.
• Sliding shelves or pull out drawers for base cabinets.
• Pull out custom cutting boards.
• Appliances garages ( above and under counter )
• Wine and bottle racks
• Beverage fridge.
• Message center with cork board and white board

The are many ways to customized a kitchen design to the needs and preferences of the home owner. This is just another reason why is so important for a home owner to hire a contractor that understands and offers the most possibilities at the time of designing and building the best kitchen he can afford.

Others factors to consider

Light placement and management.

Electric power supply location.

Counter top and back splash materials and edge profile.

Sink selection

Doors handles and nobs selection

Hinges and drawers sliders ( soft closing, under mounted, side mounted ... )

Appliances location according to the work flow in the kitchen.

Floors, ceilings and wall coverings

In the structure side of the cabinet making part of a sounded custom built kitchen should be some decision to be made also.

Thickness of sheet material use to build the carcasses ( 3/4 or 5/8 ) and material core type ( particular board or plywood ) are factors that will make a difference in strength, durability and overall quality of the cabinets.

Doors material and doors rails and styles method of assembly.