• 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.

The most important thing in the youth of today is education, and no more so than in impoverished Kenya, where it is a lamp leading them out of the darkness of poverty and death.

Lakeville has been supporting the Kenya Education Fund since 2005, starting with a simple $100 gift by company president Richard Sirlin. Mr Sirlin has since become Vice President of the KEF, and Lakeville’s contributions have topped over $12,000.

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If you would like to add your support:
Kenya Education Fund

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!

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Lakeville Kitchen and Bath at Crystal Cabinet Works

…when babies were booming, Tupperware parties were all the rage, and Lakeville was on the way to its second successful decade.

Kitchen designs were simpler but no less stylish, with modern finishes and layouts meant to highlight and harmonize with appliances.

What was Mom cooking up in her lovely new Lakeville kitchen?

Maybe a pretty salad… …perhaps some soup…

…or was she a “space-age” Mom who tried the new TV dinners?

Back to the 21st Century, but we’ll visit again soon…

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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.

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Lakeville Kitchens and Baths: Making a Splash!

With the warm weather, most of us are spending time gathered with friends around the barbecue. But what if you wanted to take backyard cooking to the next level? An outdoor kitchen might be just the thing. The National Kitchen and Bath Association reports it as one of the hottest and fastest growing markets – and an outdoor kitchen can add significant value to your home.

These can range from a simple grill / storage cabinet combo to a full kitchen layout complete with sink and even electricity. While every design is different, however, they all share the same necessities: a prep area, a place to cook, a storage area, a cleanup secion, and (of course) a place to eat. Kitchen and Bath Ideas, a division of the Better Homes and Gardens website, has a terrific checklist here, perfect for helping you plan out exactly what you will need.

Crystal Cabinets, a Lakeville featured manufacturer, will be offering a line catering (pun intended) to the specific needs of outdoor kitchens coming in Fall 2010. Click here to learn more about Crystal.