One of the earliest lessons I learned as a designer came when I convinced a client to deviate from her desired kitchen sink idea because I thought it would look better in the space. Big mistake. I still practice what I learned from that rebuke to this day: very few people are ambivalent about the […]
Continuing Kitchen Gridlock Traffic flow is a common reason that clients want to renovate their kitchen, including the owners of this home in Palma Sola Park. Access to the kitchen was cut off from the home’s entryway, either routing through the dining room or the family room to enter the kitchen from anywhere in the […]
After 30+ years, we are fortunate to have a large number of repeat clients. The owners of this home trusted us enough to come back for their THIRD kitchen renovation, and 5th project overall. If I ever enact a frequent shopper program, these people will be first on the list. (I might add that we […]
Hearing ‘Florida condo’, you generally envision something in either coastal hues or vibrant tones instead of gray, but these clients wanted something subtle and neutral for their recent purchase. It’s All Gotta Go They sold the midwestern homestead, relocated to the sunshine state, and these clients were anxious for something different. The first-floor […]
A recently widowed client’s decision to simplify her life included moving into a smaller home. Like any new home, there were many projects to be completed. Hers included updating the kitchen she inherited upon moving in. As with many clients, her budget was limited. There were a few caveats from the beginning: 1) the existing […]
After many years in their home, this Braden Woods couple had updated everything except the kitchen. We helped them rectify that. Over the years, warm wood tones had permeated the rest of the décor so it only made sense to carry that same feel into the rejuvenated kitchen area. The layout of the old kitchen […]
Come by and meet the newest member of the Duncan’s Creative Kitchens team: Crew Cabinetry. Crew Cabinetry is what everyone wants – high quality construction, dependability, and consistency at a competitive price. Crew isn’t a stripped down cabinet box. Crew retains all the good looks and quality warrantied construction of custom cabinetry in a collection […]
Having clients refer us to their friends is complimentary. Having clients use us a second time is humbling. While shifting into retirement, these repeat clients moved into a new Garden Lakes condo to begin the next phase of their lives. There was one problem: the kitchen was nothing like they were used to; closed […]
I always enjoy working with clients who have a passion for cooking. It’s fun to talk about not only appropriate storage needs and aesthetic desires, but also the virtues of various olive oils, cookware, and techniques. This particular project also had an additional perk – it was challenging. You see, we wanted to create a […]
Cramped, separate, and traditional are not three words these Bradenton homeowners wanted to use to describe their kitchen. Unfortunately, those are the first words that came to mind when someone walked into the room. That’s why they called us. What good is a river view if you can’t enjoy it? Opening up the kitchen created […]
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When the owners of this Mt. Vernon condo began considering a new kitchen, they did their research. They were looking online, watching HGTV, checking design magazines, and took a trip to the local home show. This is where I met them. After Before
Since this is a vacation spot, maximizing storage wasn’t important to the owners. Instead, they opted for a large amount of negative space with room to highlight glassware and art pieces. After Before
With an eye towards resale, these foodie homeowners wanted to increase the efficiency, convenience, and storage capabilities of their kitchen. After Before
