One of the biggest impacts you can have on your new Collins Builders kitchen design is to incorporate a decorative hood over your range or cooktop. A custom hood can instantly create a focal point for the entire space, and provide a sense of luxury in the design. Hoods come in all shapes and sizes, allowing you to customize it to your particular taste and style. Decorative hoods are a design feature that brings a major wow factor.
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The refrigerator is perhaps the most used appliance in your home, and as such, it’s essential to be sure the unit you choose will perform for your family. There are several different configurations available: side by side, French Door, full depth, counter depth, columns, and built-in models. Built-in refrigerators have some unique advantages that might make them the ideal fit for your needs.
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Frameless cabinetry is relatively new to the mainstream market in the United States. It is sometimes called “full access” or “European” cabinetry. Traditional cabinets in America have a face frame on the front of the cabinet box that the doors attach to, where frameless, as the name implies, does not. This change in construction offers some unique advantages Collins Builders have helped clients use while designing their new home, and might just be the perfect option for your new kitchen.
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For the past several years, painted white cabinets have ruled the design world as the number one choice for kitchens. We don’t see that trend slowing down any time soon, and for good reason – the crisp white brightens up the room and is a classic look that stands the test of time. What we are seeing over the past year is a big jump in clients choosing an accent color for the island. This is a great way to add interest to the kitchen design, as it creates a secondary focal point. The sky is the limit for colors and stains in cabinets today, but we’ve narrowed down our top 3 favorites to pair with a white kitchen.
CONTINUE READINGHaving the right tools for the job makes the work easier and the end result better, and this is particularly true when it comes to preparing and storing food at home. Whether you are a beginning cook or a professional chef, the right appliances can help you create amazing meals with less effort right in your own kitchen. New innovations allow you to personalize the appliances to your specific needs, all while making food last longer and meal prep faster. Here are our top 5 ways to create a chef’s kitchen in your new home.
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