When searching for the right kitchen designer, it’s natural to focus on style, layout, and finishes. But one of the most important elements of design is often overlooked: how the kitchen connects to the surrounding rooms.
A truly considered kitchen doesn’t stand apart – it becomes the link that ties the entire home together.
The business of factory custom cabinets has gotten a little confusing. There are many fine cabinet brands like that have created a new ‘sister’ cabinet collection to compete in the hugely popular semi-custom market.
Whether you’re starting a kitchen renovation from scratch or replacing your current cabinetry, shopping for new kitchen cabinets is a big task. Cabinets from big-box retail stores and custom cabinet makers all vary in appearance, cost, and quality.
How do you know if stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets are right for your kitchen renovation? Stock, custom, and semi-custom cabinetry are all great choices for a kitchen renovation depending on the project. They each offer a unique set of pros and cons, which our following three articles will relate in simple, straightforward terms.
Let’s go cabinet shopping!
Whether you’re starting a kitchen renovation from scratch or replacing your current cabinetry, shopping for new kitchen cabinets is a big task. Cabinets from big-box retail stores and custom cabinet makers all vary in appearance, cost, and quality.
How do you know if stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets are right for your kitchen renovation? Stock, custom, and semi-custom cabinetry are all great choices for a kitchen renovation depending on the project. They each offer a unique set of pros and cons, which our following three articles will relate in simple, straightforward terms.
Let’s go cabinet shopping!
Whether you’re starting a kitchen renovation from scratch or replacing your current cabinetry, shopping for new kitchen cabinets is a big task. Cabinets from big-box retail stores and custom cabinet makers all vary in appearance, cost, and quality.
How do you know if stock, semi-custom, or custom cabinets are right for your kitchen renovation? Stock, custom, and semi-custom cabinetry are all great choices for a kitchen renovation depending on the project. They each offer a unique set of pros and cons, which our following three articles will relate in simple, straightforward terms.
Let’s go cabinet shopping!
We had the privilege of working with a serious home chef in Harford County, Maryland who wanted to create a luxuriously elegant, large kitchen that could accommodate her gourmet cooking and entertaining. The homeowners wanted to include the latest in technology while maintaining the warmth and coziness of home. Since the family entertains on a large scale, we needed to open the design discussions to using all different kinds of appliances and include each chef’s unique perspective into the final design. Every amenity they desired was included in the redesign.
Shopping for kitchen cabinets can be like talking to parents about their kids: Everyone thinks their child is the smartest, fastest, strongest, kindest, etc. Parents lack objectivity when it comes to their children, and kitchen cabinet manufacturers lack objectivity when it comes to their products! How do you as the consumer sift through the opinions to find the best semi custom kitchen cabinets?
You learn what to look for…
The layout of an outdoor kitchen is one of the most important considerations. It is determined by placement and shape of the cabinets and appliances. Certain shapes are inherently more functional than others, depending on the requirements of the space.
Corners are problematic, especially in kitchens where functionality and space-efficiency are crucial. We’ve identified this problem a long long time ago so by now we’ve come up with some pretty great ways to deal with it, a lot of them having to do with corner kitchen cabinets. Curious to find out how you too can optimize your kitchen’s design? Check out our top kitchen corner cabinet ideas to find out more about each type.
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Everyone loves free, right? Let’s face it, the term “free” automatically gets our attention. It’s used in advertising everywhere. From free fries with a burger, to buy-one-get-one free offers, everyone likes to think they are getting “something” for nothing. Free is great. I like free, you like free. Free is good. It means “Yes, i got SOMETHING”!
We feel good when we get something. As long as it puts us ahead of whatever we gave to get the “free something” to begin with. Free offers work for many of our daily consumables. Shampoo, soap, coffee and soda and even the “35% more macaroni” we just consumed. For consumables and other commodity-type goods, FREE is a great marketing tool. When you have a choice between two brands of the same type of “thing”, FREE is a great way for one to stand apart from the others. So when does it not make sense to trust “free”?
Kosher or not kitchen design is as much a science as an art. There are many essential concepts critical to any kitchen but for our purposes let’s look at what is essential for a functional Kosher Kitchen.
Remodeling a kitchen requires proper planning, time and effort, and of course, an eye for design. Here is a recent talk at length with award winning Grandior designer, Daniel Khoshkharaman, about the creative process, and his distinguished career.
Cabinet doors are the most visible part of your cabinetry and key factors in defining your style and bringing your personality to life. With this in mind, Grandior offers many unique door styles, finishes, and wood types for you to choose from.
At Grandior we create custom colors so you can get what you want. Exactly what you want!
Grandior won one of the most popular awards among the more than 40 million monthly users on Houzz!
“Best Of Houzz” is people’s choice award on Houzz. Each year the prestigious Best of Houzz Awards are presented to many of the top-rated professionals and popular home designs across United States and around the world.
When lumber is cut from logs, it is typically cut in one of three ways: quarter sawn, rift sawn or plain sawn. Each type of lumber is dependent on how the log is oriented and cut at the sawmill. The result is a particular orientation of the growth rings on the end grain of the board and is what defines the type of lumber. The type of cut also determines the figure in a piece of wood and the wood’s mechanical properties.
Sound too confusing? This graphic will help…
You can bring a hint of nature into your home when you use natural stone tiles in your flooring. Natural stone brings a warmth to your space unlike any other type of material. Installing natural stone is an investment that increases the overall value of your property.
The use of marble countertops is not a new fad. Marble has been used for both decorative and functional purposes within architectural design for thousands of years. Of course, earliest uses of marble appeared mainly in public, religious, or government buildings due to the great expense and effort to quarry the material.
So how did marble eventually find its way into the home? Where did the idea to make a bathroom vanity top out of marble come from? And why has the use of marble in today’s home design come to be so widespread? A brief tour through marble’s historical use can shed light on each of these questions.
We receive lots of calls from customers asking how to clean their cabinetry. Luckily, they want to care for them in the best way possible! Unfortunately, with a quick google search I found 6,190,000 results to answer that question. Six million answers — they can’t all be right. How can cleaning your cabinets be so difficult?
Why is the Lazy Susan one of the most unloved kitchen cabinet accessory? This is most often due to past negative experiences. Many have either grown up or lived with a poorly functioning Lazy Susan. There were many bad designs and most were extremely flimsy and hard to turn. We often hear complaints of the old metal Susan’s which were mostly known for that awful creaking noise the second it started spinning!
What are you looking for when it comes to cabinet construction itself? Not all cabinets are created equal. How do you know if a cabinet is good quality? Here are 5 elements that should be on your radar when shopping for quality cabinetry for your kitchen or bath.
This is something we tell our clients all the time. You need to have an efficient place to drop all the things that you’re going to bring into your home as you walk in. Which door in your home do you always walk in before you head to the kitchen?
Let’s talk about budgeting for your kitchen renovation… Cabinetry will always be the largest portion of your budget, and the amount depends on variables such as the square footage, the number of cabinets, the cabinet material, construction, finish, and door style. The next largest portion will be the appliances, then countertops, flooring, lighting, fixtures, and other materials. A professional kitchen designer has an extensive knowledge of real costs and can design a project that fits your budget perfectly. Let’s delve into the issue of a realistic project budget.
You’re ready for your dream kitchen or bathroom! Kitchen and bathroom remodeling can be a little overwhelming, right? Don’t panic – we’re here to help. Let’s take a look at the design process… one step at a time.
Let’s take a look at each of these steps in more detail…
Often when homeowners are browsing Houzz.com, they add dozens of kitchen photos into ideabooks without knowing which style of kitchen those photos represent. There’s nothing wrong with that. But when you’re a homeowner ready to start making decisions on your kitchen remodel, knowing what style and trends you like will help narrow your design options and direct your focus.
When you have hundreds of options before you and a limited budget, knowing your personal style will help make the decision process easier for you and your kitchen designer.
In this blog post, we will define traditional and transitional styles as they are most often confused. What are the differences between traditional vs transitional kitchen design, and where does your personal style most likely fit?
You’ve made all of the big decisions and settled on a budget. Now, it’s demolition time and you’ve got to function in a home under construction. You’ll realize the kitchen truly is the epicenter of the home when you have to live without this space, or at least work around the mess. But living in dust for a while is worth the reward of a new kitchen.
In the grand scheme of homeownership, this is but a short period of inconvenience amid years of kitchen bliss. Keep the process in perspective and treat it as an adventure. When you’re hard at work in your sparkling new kitchen, the temporary hassles will fade from memory.
Are you ready to remodel your kitchen? The kitchen is a valuable space, and according to Remodeling’s 2016 Cost vs Value Report, even a minor kitchen remodel recoups 83% of its cost at resale.
Although the kitchen is one of the most complicated remodeling projects, kitchen design can be just as daunting for those of you who are building new! These tips from our Grandior Kitchens & Baths design professional will help you through the design process. Whether you are building new or remodeling your old kitchen, the best place to start is with these five design principles to guide you in how to design a kitchen like a pro.
FIVE TIPS TO GETTING THE MOST MILEAGE OUT OF YOUR FREE KITCHEN REMODELING CONSULTATION:
Where do you start working with a kitchen designer? What is the best way to prepare for your first meeting? What should you bring? What should you do beforehand to get the most mileage out of your free session?
Your kitchen and bathrooms take a beating. Water is flying everywhere in both rooms, all kinds of soaps and chemicals are spilling on the floor, and both get their share of various stains and scrapes on the flooring. So, when faced with having to put in a new kitchen or bathroom floor you might have narrowed your replacement materials down to either ceramic or vinyl tile. Here are some advantages and disadvantages to both materials that should give you some direction in your decision making.
While most of our clients don’t ever struggle with this question, there are a few who, before hiring us, asked themselves: “Should I take on this remodeling project myself or should I pull in a professional?” The main concern of those who consider remodeling their kitchen or bathroom DIY is to save money: “Will it save me enough money to make it worth doing the work myself?”
Every fashion-addict dreams about it: a custom-designed closet, preferably walk-in, with all your clothing, footwear and accessories in sight and at arms’ reach. The kind of space which makes getting dressed in the morning feel like shopping on Madison Avenue. It can be yours with a custom closet system. If you’re ready to take the plunge and go custom, here are some things you might want to keep in mind.
After being eclipsed by showy stones like granite and marble and maintenance-free engineered materials like quartz and solid surfacing, natural-wood countertops are enjoying a real revival. Constructed from pieces of hardwood laminated together with glue for strength and stability, they provide a warm, organic landing surface in a kitchen, one that is wonderfully forgiving, gentle on dishware, and able to absorb the noise of a busy household. Wood can also be revived if damaged; if it gets dinged, stained, or gouged, you can refinish it.
BLANCO introduces the first ever SILGRANIT® apron front sink. The revolutionary IKON Apron Front Single Bowl breaks ground with its ability to offer a highly sought after aesthetic with the unmatched quality, color selection and resilience of SILGRANIT.
Fireclay sinks have become one of the most sought after kitchen sinks and are still going strong by proving their worth to the wear and tear of everyday chores. Popular for its durability, appearance and eco-friendly properties, having a fireclay sink in your kitchen will be a great addition for years to come. Below are some things to consider before you buy a fireclay sink!
The space between the tiles is called a “grout joint” and the main reason grout joints exist are to accommodate for slight sizing differences from tile to tile that are created during the manufacturing process. The grout joint enables the installer to adjust the tile to compensate for these sizing differences and allow for a straight grout line. Less variation in the tile size allows for a smaller grout joint. Due to the technology incorporated in the manufacturing of tile today, there is very little variation in size and therefore grout joint widths are generally much smaller than they have been in the past. Typically, we recommend grout joints being no less than 1/8 of an inch however some precision cut tiles and stone can withstand a smaller grout joint.
Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design for more than 35 million monthly users, recently announced their community’s picks for the Best Of Houzz 2016 awards. For the third year in a row, Grandior Kitchen & Bath received a Best of Houzz badge for customer satisfaction, and we are very proud!
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Our senior designer, Daniel Khoshkharaman, was published in last year’s Baltimore Magazine Home & Garden issue.
Are you thinking of getting new cabinetry for your house?
Purchasing new kitchen cabinets is one of the biggest investments you can make in your home. Since cabinets are one of the first things people notice in a kitchen they can have a huge impact on both the value and the appeal of your home. There has been a lot of changes in the cabinet industry over the years and there is no bigger confusion than a framed cabinet versus a frameless cabinet. Traditionally, American manufacturers have built cabinets using a framed construction. The cabinet box is constructed with a 1-1/2″ face frame that is attached to the front of the box. This allows for the cabinets to be attached via the face frame. Below is a picture of both a framed and frameless cabinet.
Lucca Giovanni - Mount Vernon Maryland
Daniel did a wonderful job designing our master bathroom remodeling project. He worked within our budget and provided quality materials. Daniel stayed with the project until completion and solved any necessary changes. His recommendation of Suess Construction to do the installation was outstanding. Joe Suess's quote for the job was reasonable, the work was high quality and he stayed on the job every day until completion.
Robert Bufano - Monkton Maryland
The best designer I could ever have hoped for! Style, class, imagination, creativity, attention to detail and flair are just some of Grandior’s qualities. Daniel was with me every step of the way in picking out the best products for my master bath remodel. I am grateful I found him at the beginning of the process with my cabinets because that set the stage for all that followed, from flooring and shower tile, to faucets and hardware. Daniel made me feel like my project was a top priority for him. And, he provided countless graphic designs that included exact measurements. Daniel is a jolly good fellow and a pleasure to work with.
Beverly Wright - Annapolis Maryland
Grandior’s President & interior architect, Daniel Khoshkharaman, has been very professional. Daniel was very attentive to our desires while being extremely knowledgeable about interior design. We appreciated the responsiveness to our requests and flexibility that was offered. He has designed our entire home, which was destroyed by fire in 2014. Bathrooms, kitchen, home office, walk-in closet & flooring designs have been wonderful. He certainly knows the products he sells and has walked with us through this entire process. We are very pleased with the outcome, and we highly recommend Grandior for any home project.
George & Denise Raduano, Lutherville-Timonium MD
I highly recommend Grandior Kitchen and Bath. My husband and I were at a loss on how to renovate the kitchen in our house. When we saw the kitchen Daniel, the owner, had done in our neighbor’s house and heard about what a good experience they had we knew we could work with Daniel. He has wonderful ideas and is very knowledgeable on what makes a perfect kitchen. We used the contractor he suggested, Joe Suess, and together they created a kitchen that is modern and efficient yet reflects the charm of our 80 year old house. Daniel was available throughout the entire project to answer any questions or solve any problems that came up. That project was completed exactly when promised.
Kris Seskunas, Towson Maryland
Daniel, the senior designer of Grandior, is an outstanding professional in his field of kitchen & bath interior design. We found him to be an innovative, talented designer who always strives to achieve the highest level of perfection through attention to detail throughout every facet of the project. His courteous, accommodating demeanor enabled the project to run smoothly, and we were extremely happy with our fabulous new addition.
We hired him to design a large addition to our house which included a large luxury kitchen, powder room, laundry room, and a master suite (including a walk-in closet). His services also included light design, color scheme, artwork and window treatments. Because Grandior is a full service design firm, we were able to achieve the desired results at one destination. We would, and have, highly recommended him to others and are continuing to use his services to complete two other bathrooms.
He is an amazing designer! We love our home!
Kent & Eula Ferrell - Aberdeen Maryland
Dr. Lisa Grant - Pikesville Maryland
DK Interiors - Columbia Maryland
What first impressed me about Daniel were his personality, professionalism, and the “connection” that was made between him and us. He had the ability to hear our “wants and needs” to design our perfect kitchen, entertainment room, and living room. His team of workmen all shared in the same work ethic. They were always on time, were courteous, pleasant and neat working in our home. He was there to assist us in all aspects of the decision making; cabinetry, hardware, lighting, appliances, countertops, furniture, flooring, lighting, window treatments, and color scheme with much ease. As promised he made himself available via phone or text to answer any and all questions. His calm demeanor helped to make this an extremely smooth and easy renovation that we ever anticipated. We would highly recommend Grandior to anyone who is considering a kitchen renovation.
Miriam Goel - Pikesville Maryland
Flipping Houses Inc. - Baltimore Maryland
Dr. Delshad - Mt. Washington Maryland
Daniel is wonderful to work with. He listened closely to my vision and helped me to achieve the look I was going for. His design suggestions were right on the mark and he was very patient while helping to direct me toward my final overall selection of products, styles and colors. Working with him certainly left me with a sense of confidence regarding the finished look. I would recommend this company!
Mary Phillips - Crofton Maryland
Grandior was amazing. The lead designer and owner, Daniel, was involved with us every step of the way providing invaluable insight on millions of subtle details that made our kitchen the kitchen that everyone raves about. If you want an awesome kitchen and an experience with someone more committed to the perfect kitchen (than you will be), be sure to speak to Daniel.
Jacob McCarty - Cockeysville Maryland
I am very pleased with my new kitchen by Grandior Kitchen & Bath. Daniel K. personally guided me through the entire process of designing my kitchen. He actually was able to identify from my personality and conversations what would work for me and my family. I was amazed at how his assessment was on par. The result is amazing. Daniel assisted me through the entire process of decision making, ordering, delivery and follow up. He was also a great resource to my installer.
The product was delivered on schedule which allowed the installer to complete the project in time for Thanksgiving. Daniel handled questions/concerns promptly. I highly recommend Grandior Kitchen & Bath. My husband and I are very pleased with our beautiful kitchen. We have many bells & whistles which make it easier and enjoyable to prepare meals. My family spends much more time in the kitchen.
Friends and neighbors are impressed. I have no regrets. I would do this again. I am very happy.
Jenette Young - Woodstock Maryland
Daniel is very talented. He took an absolutely dismal kitchen and made into a masterpiece. His eye for detail is amazing which was proven when he chose the paint for the entire house and helped us decide where to hang our artwork.
Jim & Marsha Oremland - Reisterstown MD
Isak Bakaev - Canton Maryland
Remodeled our kitchen and so happy with the results. Daniel was extremely patient with the decision making process. He recommended products that were unique and customized our space. His design concepts were excellent and was always available during construction. He put us in touch with an amazing contractor who made the dream a reality. We definitely recommend Grandior for your remodeling needs.
Paul & Lorraine Murray, Phoenix Maryland
Jonathan Katz - Columbia Maryland
I am extremely satisfied with our new kitchen. Owner Daniel provided ideas, high quality products and hands on supervision until the project was completed. Daniel recommended the contractor, Joe Suess, and my husband and I were very happy with the quality of his work. We trusted him enough to leave town for 10 days during the completion of the project which only took 3 weeks. We had the entire kitchen gutted and replaced in a short period of time.
I visited Grandior for almost 9 months prior to signing the contract. Daniel was never a pushy salesperson and worked with me during that time so that I was comfortable with my selections. He ordered samples so that I know exactly what I was purchasing. The products were not run of the mill items but each piece (cabinets, faucet, sink, etc.) were unique and special. Daniel has an extensive background and was able to also recommend paint colors using his interior decorating skills. Daniel is very likeable and friendly but most of all he is an experienced designer. He made doing the kitchen fun and easy. I love my new kitchen!
Nancy Stewart - Cockeysville Maryland
Melissa Hyde - Hunt Valley Maryland
