Another sample kitchen

Here is another sample kitchen using the Kraftline Pro cabinets. These cabinets are stylish and do not break the bank. We can have them delivered within 2 weeks customized to fit your space! Stop in to the show room and get a quote for your kitchen.
R & R Kitchen and Bath
Wauseon, Oh
419-337-7156

Check This OUT!!

In these economic times everybody is looking for a bargain. People still need to update their homes to keep the market value up. Here is a great economical cabinet line from the makers of Kraftmaid. It is the Kraftline Pro cabinets. They are a great line that looks more expensive than they are. The down side is limited colors, there are only 4: light oak, light birch, white, or a cherry colored maple (this is the one that I am mostly referring to.) If you are needing to update a tired kitchen it is well worth it to consider this line.

Sample Kitchen Layout:

List of cabinets for this Sample Kitchen:

Cost for cabinets only in cherry colored maple: List price: $7376.00 Your cost: $3832.00 including all tax.

New Laminate Countertop, High Definition color choice: $630.00

Total cost for cabinets and countertop is: $4462.00

The national average for new kitchen cabinets and countertops is: $16,000.00

Update your appliances and you have a brand new kitchen for under $10,000 dollars (if you do your own installation and tear out)!
If you would prefer to have us do the labor we can do that too (extra charges will be applied). Stop into the showroom to get some details about your kitchen. The best time to do it is NOW!

For more information Take a look at the pdf brochure:

KL Pro – Brochure

Merry Christmas Wauseon, Oh

Yes I said it, Merry Christmas!! I think political correctness has gotten entirely out of hand when you can’t even say Merry Christmas. I hope that everyone in Wauseon has a great Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy time with family and friends and remember that Christmas is about more than what is under the tree. Love and cherish each other this year and all to come!

Merry Christmas!!

We will be closed December 24th through January 3rd! Please come see us when we reopen!

The New Laminate counters!

This ain’t your mama’s laminate counter top!!

Formica’s 180FX is a laminate counter top that looks like granite. I couldn’t believe it when I first saw them. Now the budget conscious has a great alternative to granite. Of course it is still laminate and if you have seams you will have to be cautious with standing moisture. To see samples of the 180FX click HERE

I think you will be surprised at how much it looks like granite!

And if you want a little more information about Laminate Counter tops you can read HERE

Greenery!

Everywhere you look companies, people and government are talking about going green! Well, the greenery effect has caused a change to the designs of many products. Here a few in the kitchen and bath industry that you may find interesting. If you want them utilized into your greenery give us a call and we will oblige you!

The most innovative toilet to come along: Link

Recycled Kitchen (in the UK): Link

Dow Solar Shingles: Link

Revolving Kitchen: Link

And if you are interested in learning more about greenery here are a few articles to read (click on each to go to the link):

Top 10 myths and misconceptions about green building

5 Green Improvements that will add value to your home

Check your carbon footprint and see how many planets it would take to sustain life if everyone lived like you. I was at 4 1/2 planets which is a bit sobbering for me because I thought I was pretty good about living the greenery way (guess I was fooling myself ) Link

Fulton County Ohio Fair

We will be at the fair starting Sept 4, 2009 through Sept 10, 2009. I am really excited about this years display. It is definitely different than anything in the past. Stop by and check us out. Be sure to let us know that you saw the blog!

TRAVINA!!

We are really excited about this new product! Travina is an engineered stone that is comparative to quartz. It is less costly than granite or quartz. It is easy to maintain, no sealing as in granite or concrete, is stain resistant, heat resistant and scratch resistant. It has a look that is unique. Did I mention we are excited to offer this product to our customers! Stop by the show room to see Travina.

For more information and to see some samples go to: http://www.travinausa.com

Concrete Available

We have recently met with a concrete counter top company from Indiana and are able to get concrete counters. However, if you want concrete counter tops, you should definitely research all the pros and cons of them.

I know that the home improvement shows are raving and suggesting them like crazy, I am not completely sold on them. I do not find them to be an economical substitute to granite or quartz. And they come with problems such as: cracking and staining. For more info on these tops visit:

HERE

The one good thing I can say about concrete is that you can customize to your color specifications. Check out the link and look for more so you can decide if you truly want concrete.

Color my kitchen

I came across an interesting article awhile back and thought it would be a good share. I love color and if I had it my way would go with bold colors in my own house, however, my husband wants everything neutral…BLAH!! Any way if you are thinking of adding some color to your kitchen this will give you a good insight to the power of colors.

I found it here

By Joey Lewitin

The effect of color on a persons subconscious mind has been a subject studied by psychologists for many years. While findings tend to indicate that the effect of color is not the same in every society, they have found that within a single society, color can be a generalized, and powerful force. By educating oneself about the nature of various colors and how they are perceived in your own society, you can harness their full power when decorating a space; creating settings that not only impress, but actually uplift people’s emotions.

The following are the general effects of color on the perceptions of Americans, and some tips on how to use these colors to influence the minds of the people in your kitchen in a positive manner. It is always important when studying such properties, to pay attention to your own reactions, as your individual feelings may not fall into the mainstream nature of the society around you.

Orange is a color that is heavily associated with eating, overeating, and feeling full. Its presence in many shades tends to illicet thoughts of food in the average person. Many restaurants use red and orange lighting in order to stimulate the appetites of their customers.

These effects make orange perfect for kitchen decorating schemes. Adding hints of this color to the space should be easy, as its ability to ellicit hunger is well documented, and many manufacturers of kitchen products already produce orange accessories for this room. Some subtle additions include the use of adobe in serving trays, bowls, cups, and dishes. You can also purchase many utensils that are orange, or have hints of this colors in their borders.

Red is a more intense version of orange. It inspires hunger, and heat, but also violence and passion. It is an extreme color that tends to cause people to feel things in extreme ways. Choosing small red accents in a kitchen is a good way to create hints of motivation and elevate the subconscious feelings of hunger you are trying to create. However like orange, you want to avoid this color in large quantities, as it may cause too much heat or anger in the space.

Blue is the opposite of orange and red. It causes people to feel less hungry in its presence, because in nature there is very little blue food, and we tend to instinctually avoid associating blue things with eating. While it does provide a cooling effect that may offset some of the heat in the kitchen, it is probably best to avoid using this color too much in such a space.

Black is not generally a good color to use in a kitchen, as it tends to make a space feel smaller, and space is usually at a premium in that room. It also absorbs and radiates heat, which can cause a kitchen to become very hot. One way to offset these negative effects is to pair it in small quantities, with larger quantities of a much lighter color, such as white. The black will hold and frame the lighter color with its dark outline, while its negative effects are offset by its opposite.

Earth tones are great for kitchens. These colors, such as tans and browns, can create a sense of closeness and warmth. The feeling of ease and belonging ness will make the kitchen a room that you can feel safe to create in. It will also ease interaction between the different parties that may gather in there.

The setting that we are in has a strong influence on our subconscious minds. Color is a big part of any setting. While color does not have an inherent effect on us, as a society we do develop certain reactions to different colors. By using these colors in a planned way, you can help to influence the undercurrents in a room

Warmer Weather, Wauseon, Oh

Its now May and the weather is slowly warming up and people are coming out of hibernation! Yards are getting mowed and home improvement projects are being started. Now is a great time to have your kitchen done and throw a grilling party to show off the new look! Stop in to see the specials that Kraftmaid has on cabinets for May!