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.

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!

President Richard Sirlin and a group of Lakeville employees were welcomed to Medallion headquarters in Minnesota. They toured the factory and had a wonderful time!

To learn more about Medallion Cabinetry, click here or visit either of our showrooms.

Learn more about Crystal Cabinetry here, then stop in to our Lindenhurst or Smithtown showrooms and see it for yourself!

While granite continues to be popular, quartz – with its durable yet high-shine surface – is gaining momentum. Solid surface manufacturers have greatly improved their ability to replicate natural materials, bring it closer to the look of stone while being more low-maintenance[1].

As with cabinetry, grey is a hot color, along with timeless black and white. Caesarstone has launched a line, Motivo, featuring patterns straight out of the fashion magazines, with tactile interest (such as crocodile)[2].

Lakeville Kitchen and Bath offers Caesarstone products as well as a number of other natural stone and solid surface manufacturers. Stop by the Lindenhurst or Smithtown showroom and see which option works best for your kitchen!

[1: Kitchen + Bath Design News, Nov 2010, "Counter Culture"]
[2: Caesarstone]

Residential remodeling appears to be on an upswing, according to a recent survey by the American Institute of Architects. After polling 500 residential architecture firms, results were “encouraging” for the third quarter of 2009. AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker reported that an “extremely high level of…unsold homes due to the…housing market” combined with an increase in “home energy and transportation costs” have caused homeowners to resist moving – and instead re-imagine the living space they currently have.

Click the above logo to be taken to the AIA’s website.

(As seen in Kitchen and Bath Design News, Feb 2010)