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It’s a new year and many of us are looking to update our homes. Naturally, one of the first places we think about is the kitchen. So we wanted to give you some inspiration and some ideas on what to consider when coming up with your new kitchen design.

We’ll start with some general trends that we’ve noticed and then move into more detailed areas like the cabinets, seating and appliances.

Continue reading 32 Best Kitchen Design Trends for 2019 →

While simplicity and minimalist concepts have dominated kitchen cabinet design in the last few years, we’re starting to see the winds of change take effect. Homeowners want more personalization in their home environment and the kitchen is no exception. This desire for personal style is fueling the latest cabinet trends that combine personalized features with classic simplicity in new and diverse ways.

Get ready to explore our round-up of the latest trends in custom cabinetry for 2019 and beyond. Which will be your favorite? Continue reading Current Cabinet Trends: Which One is Right for You? →

No matter how much space you have in your kitchen, it can be a challenge to store everything where you can easily find it again. Many standard cabinets, especially those built many years ago, feature large open spaces that weren’t designed for efficient storage. As a result, many of your kitchen cabinets may only be partially full, or worse, piled with items that are hard to reach when you need them most.

Recent trends in kitchen design feature storage options that serve specific purposes, rather than catchall storage areas that can easily become cluttered and unmanageable. If you’re considering upgrading your cabinetry in the near future, you may want to look at custom cabinetry options designed to reclaim wasted space and optimize the space you already have.

Here are 7 ways custom cabinetry can help you make the most of small spaces in your kitchen, keeping everything organized and within easy reach. Continue reading 7 Ways to Make the Most of Small Spaces with Custom Cabinetry →

It can feel overwhelming to choose the right countertop for your kitchen. After all, you’ll find a dizzying array of colors, patterns, and countertop materials in showrooms, catalogs, and even online. Which will look best in your kitchen? Which will last the longest? Which one is the best fit for your needs and budget?

At Red Rose Cabinetry, we understand how difficult this decision can be. You’ll be living with your choice for a long time to come. But it doesn’t need to be as difficult as it sounds. To help you narrow your choices and zero in on the perfect countertop for your needs, we’ve put together some helpful tips from the pros. Continue reading How to Choose the Right Countertop for Your Kitchen →

Still have a bathroom makeover on your to-do list for 2018? There are a lot of great bathroom design trends out there right now, and it’s a fantastic time to make your remodel a reality!

Whether you’re planning a total renovation or just some cosmetic upgrades, you have a lot of options for turning your tired old bathroom into a refreshing oasis.

Today we’re sharing some of our favorite trends that customers have been embracing this year. We’ll also tell you about a couple of fads that we think miss the mark on practicality and value. After all, while certain elements look great in the glossy design magazines, they’re not easy to live with in real life.

Here at Red Rose Cabinetry, we strive to help our customers avoid “remodeler’s remorse” and love their kitchens, bathrooms, and, especially, their cabinets. Continue reading The 8 Best Bathroom Design Trends This Year (and 2 to Avoid) →

If your bathroom is more than 10 years old, you’ve probably thought about the possibility of remodeling more than once over the years. Your bathroom is starting to look dated. You’d love to take advantage of new modern design trends you’ve seen on your favorite home improvement shows.

Yet, taking on such a large project can seem overwhelming. At Red Rose Cabinetry, we’ve been helping homeowners remodel their bathrooms since 1985, so we understand how difficult it can be to take on a project like this.

But, it’s not always necessary to remodel your entire bathroom to get the benefits of a more modern look. In fact, replacing your cabinetry can be a great first step that pays dividends right away, without the expense or hassle of a complete remodel.

Read on to find out why updating your bathroom cabinetry could be the perfect solution for your home. Continue reading 5 Reasons You Should Probably Update Your Bathroom Cabinets →

You spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Preparing meals. Correcting homework. Entertaining guests. It’s one of the first rooms people see when they visit your home. But does your kitchen reflect your unique style? Or do you find yourself wishing for a few upgrades?

Whether you are considering a kitchen remodeling project in the near future or simply want to spruce up your kitchen space, here are 14 ideas to turn your boring kitchen into a room that makes you smile. Continue reading 14 Ways to Update a Boring Kitchen →

Have you caught remodeling fever? With all of the home improvement shows on TV that continue to gain in popularity, you’re certainly not alone. And hardworking kitchens always seem to beg for a little “freshening up” ahead of other rooms in our homes. Remodeling your kitchen does have many advantages from creating better workspaces for the cooks in your family to adding real value to your home.

But, how do you assure that you will be happy with the outcome of a kitchen remodel? These projects take considerable time to complete and can require a significant investment depending on your goals. And, it’s true that there are plenty of horror stories about new appliances that don’t fit through doorways as they’re being delivered or even sketchy contractors who happily accept payment and then vanish into thin air before completing their work.

As you’ve also seen on those TV shows, many things can go disastrously wrong during any renovation project.

How do you avoid the numerous pitfalls of improving your kitchen? The simple answer is planning ahead before you get to work or pick up the phone to schedule estimates with contractors. Provide your own honest answers to our checklist of questions here to be sure your kitchen remodel is a successful and low-stress endeavor! Continue reading Questions to Ask Before Remodeling Your Kitchen →

If you’ve started your search for new kitchen cabinetry, you’ve probably realized there are more choices than you ever thought possible. You’ve seen beautiful imagery of fabulous kitchen cabinetry and you’re hearing terms like semi-custom and fully custom thrown around on various websites.

So what’s the difference between semi-custom and fully custom cabinetry? And how do you decide which is right for your kitchen? Continue reading How to Decide Between Semi-Custom and Fully Custom Cabinetry →