Congratulations to Danny Weisz! His “casually elegant” kitchen design using Plain & Fancy Cabinetry was featured in the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of HOUSE Magazine.
Click here to read the article:
Stunning Kitchen by Lakeville Kitchen & Bath
December 22, 2011
Lakeville Featured in HOUSE Magazine
November 16, 2011
Murphy Beds: What’s Old is New Again
One of the freshest ideas in home remodeling is…the Murphy bed. I know, at first you might think it sounds odd, but think again – this hundred-year-old wall bed is having quite the renaissance!
First introduced in 1900, Murphy beds have undergone a radical transformation. Furniture-grade facades and a greater variety of sizes replace the strictly ultiliarian designs of yesteryear, making this an easy and polished was to fix a space crunch.
Crystal Cabinets has added Murphy beds to their catalog, available with the same quality styling and beautiful finishes that make them a leader in their field. Visit Lakeville’s Crystal page to learn more about what they offer.
For a recent Wall Street Journal article on the Murphy bed resurgence, click here.
November 9, 2011
Crystal Cabinets Workshop
Lakeville Kitchen and Bath was delighted to attend a workshop given by Crystal Cabinet Works. “Crystal Clear Design”, presented by Steve Westlund, helped us delve deeper into the catalog and appreciate the endless design ideas offered by their diverse product. Thanks again to Crystal Cabinets for an interesting and informative afternoon!
January 11, 2011
Grey is “The New Black” for Kitchens and Baths
It might not be the first color you think of for kitchen cabinetry, but designers, color experts, and those in the industry are all singing the praises of grey. An article on the K+BB website[1] lauds it as a “go to color…gray even goes with gray”. It is classic yet unexpected, easily complements a number of styles, and looks fresh, especially when done in a matte finish.
Plain and Fancy Custom Cabinetry stated in a recent newsletter[2] that “the great thing about gray cabinets is that…you’re not locked into a single appliance palette”. They, as well as Lakeville’s other manufacturers, offer a number of shades ranging from silver to charcoal – an interesting trend worth checking out.
Click here to see more information on Plain & Fancy.
[1: K+BB Design News, Nov 22 2010 - "What Colors Will Be Big in 2011?"]
[2: Plain & Fancy Newsletter, Vol 1, 2010 - "Going Gray"]
November 29, 2010
Kitchen & Bath Channel Smartphone App
Starting mid-December, the Kitchen & Bath Channel will be launching a new smartphone app. Free to consumers and supported by iPhone, Blackberry, and Android, it will provide a national database of professionals for the prospective kitchen or bath customer. This database will be searchable by:
- geographic location
- room
- product
- profession (e.g. designer)
In addition, it will also show all professionals in the user’s vicinity using the phone’s GPS feature.
Watch for updates as soon as the app goes live.
(Via the November 2010 issue of Kitchen and Bath Design News.)
August 12, 2010
Seen and Heard Around the Industry
• Oil-rubbed bronze has become a popular finish for hardware and other fixtures; it has a warm, old-world look and can be less expensive than pewter finishes.
• The Pascal faucet by Brizo is making quite a splash! A hands-free heat sensor turns on the water when you wave your hands under the spout; an electronic setting differentiates objects that may need to sit in the sink awhile, such as a stack of dishes.
Click for more info: Pascal by BRIZO
• Cabinet door styles are trending towards the simpler (such as Park Place or Devonshire); colors such as Ginger Snap (a rich deep stain) and Divinity (a white paint) are still going strong.
All examples from Medallion – click here to find out more.
August 2, 2010
Lakeville, Medallion, and Customer Feedback
Lakeville Kitchen and Bath and Medallion Cabinetry have combined their resources to create a line of new products based on customer and staff feedback. This includes eleven new door styles, which will be available at both the Lindenhurst and Smithtown showrooms.
Both companies have a long and successful history dating back more than seventy years – which makes them the perfect collabarative partners!
Visit our Facebook page to learn more.
July 22, 2010
Lakeville Goes to Crystal
During the week of June 21-25, members of the Lakeville staff were invited to Crystal Cabinets Works in Princeton MN for a tour and training seminar. While there, they learned how Crystal constructs their cabinets, got a sneak peek of the newest products and finishes, and were treated to the warmth and hospitality that the Crystal family always offers in abundance. An interesting and enjoyable trip!
Click the Facebook link below to see more photos from our visit!
July 2, 2010
LK Smithtown Garners Rave Reviews
From our July 1 press release:
Over 300 guests, including architects, contractors, designers, industry personalities, friends, and family came out to celebrate the completion of yet another spectacular and exquisite Lakeville showroom, and the expansion of a family brand with a three-quarters of a century legacy.
Click the link below to continue reading all about Lakeville…and do I see the blog mentioned as well?
April 21, 2010
Medallion a “Best Buy”
Over 100 finishes, over 1,000 stain combinations, and numerous wood species and design options: these are only a few of the reasons Consumer’s Digest Magazine awarded Medallion Cabinetry’s Designer Gold line with their “Best Buy” certificate. This prestigious rating is given to less than 3% of competitors in a particular category. Consumer’s Digest lists Designer Gold as “the least expensive semi-custom line that has all-plywood construction and a lifetime warranty”.
Medallion is one of the most popular manufacturers at Lakeville, and both our original Lindenhurst location and our new Smithtown showroom offer many choices in Designer Gold (and the other Medallion lines) for the consumer. Click here to see a few of them!
Click on the above logo for more information on Consumer’s Digest Magazine.