Builder and remodeler, Patrick Price of PE Price Builders, contacted Bentwood of Houston to discuss a high rise project in the process of a remodel. His client had purchased two units with the intention to open them up into one large unit. Hence, our project called for a very detailed set of drawings for a sizable kitchen and breakfast room. And for these two spaces, every vertical surface was to either be covered in cabinetry, custom millwork, or tile backsplash. It is clear to see why this Bentwood of Houston project won the ‘ASID Ruby Award’ for ‘Best Use of Material’.
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Modern Ranges, Ovens, and Cooktops Worthy of Consideration
The luxury appliance industry has exploded with modern ranges, ovens, and cooktops, offering many configuration and finish options for today’s residential buyers. So, when selecting what’s right for your kitchen project, we have highlighted a few favorites we feel are worthy of consideration from today’s top appliance manufacturers. Whether you have a small city loft, spacious family home, or a vacation get away, there is a winning combination of modern kitchen cooking appliances for how you live!
read moreCasual Elegance for Everyday Living and Entertaining
Discover one of our newest Dallas projects that masters the combination of elegance and everyday family-friendly living. This new construction project began with a strong and detailed vision by designer Tiffany McKinzie and her client to create a functional space that was brimming with style. When Emily Martin, Bentwood of Dallas Kitchen Designer, met with Tiffany and her client, she knew how to transform this vision into a livable and timelessly attractive space for this active Dallas family.
read moreModern Elegance for a Historic Gold Coast High-Rise Remodel
We are delighted to introduce one of our most recent Chicago personal design projects. Read below about the transformation of this stunning space in a luxury high-rise for this remodel project. When she was ready to begin her project, our client's first call was to her longtime family friend, Interior Designer Maryellen DeBartolo. After visiting many showrooms at the Merchandise Mart, Maryellen and our client met Steve Karp, Bentwood Senior Designer at Bentwood of Chicago, and they knew that they had found the perfect design team for this unique project.
read moreEnd of Summer Entertaining
As we approach Labor Day, we want to celebrate outside for as long as possible, stretching our ‘al fresco’ season! The end of summer is still a great time for outdoor entertaining. Keep using your outdoor kitchen and patio areas, with refreshing fare to complement the warm and inviting outdoor environment.
At Bentwood Luxury Kitchens, we love to cook, entertain, and enjoy all the seasonal foods of summer. For your last summer gathering, brighten up your menu with these easy recipes and ideas that are a breeze to create while elevating any meal.
read moreMid-Century Ranch Home Gets Whimsical 1960’s London Update
We are thrilled to introduce our first project design blog, featuring a beautifully updated home in Houston’s thriving center. Keep reading for our take on a home update!
When working with older homes, maintaining the integrity of the original design aesthetic is of the utmost importance. At the Bentwood of Houston showroom, we had the opportunity to be a part of a remodel on this stunning mid-century ranch style home alongside the talented Laura U Interior Design team and Adam Josef of Crossroads Construction.
read morePizza Makeovers from Your Home Oven
Pizza is always a crowd-pleaser. Yet, do you usually rely on delivery to bring this family favorite to the table? Then it’s time to expand your pizza horizons! Making pizza in your own home oven is a tastier, healthier, and a more innovative alternative to the traditional take-out. It is also an elevated way to satisfy a pizza craving while flexing your creative chef muscles.
Not sure if you have the culinary skills or know-how required to switch from frozen or pre-prepared pizza to a true original? Making your own pizza is actually a lot easier than you think!
Let’s uncover all you need to know about making the best pizza in town, right in your own kitchen.
read moreAdd a Bourbon Twist to Your Kentucky Derby Party
The Kentucky Derby is fast approaching, and whether you are watching ‘The Run for the Roses’ race in person at Churchill Downs or from your sofa, there’s an easy way to make your annual Derby Party better than ever this year: with more bourbon, of course! At Bentwood, we love great food. And because of this, we had the pleasure of meeting Chef and Owner, Matt Jamie of Bourbon Barrel Foods, in Louisville, KY.
Matt Jamie “produces a collection of all-natural award-winning gourmet foods that embrace the history and mystique of Kentucky” through innovative uses of bourbon barrels. It's never been a better time to "Eat Your Bourbon," as their slogan goes.
read moreInterior Design Style Inspired by Springtime in Paris
We love Paris in springtime! Not only do the sight and smell of cherry blossoms fill your senses, but the scenes of lingering afternoons with locals enjoying the fares of street cafés fill your mind. And those cafés sit in the world-famous architectural masterpieces that fill Parisian streets.
The French have mastered the art of effortless refinement in interior design, from relaxed chalets to Haussmann-style Parisian apartments. Here are some of our favorite takeaways from the French style of design.
read moreHarmoni Kitchens at KBIS 2019!
Harmoni is our newest product line from Bentwood Luxury Kitchens, consisting of our best-selling doors and finishes, and offering our clients quicker lead times and additional project savings. Come see our Harmoni line in-person, featuring our newest door styles and finishes at our Exhibitor Booth #C8922 at the KBIS show!
Check out this video from a previous year’s KBIS show. There's so much to see, taste, touch, and try out in the event space! You'll get a chance to see some of the amazing stone and counter designs, cabinet design mastery, and technology integration that might just blow you away!
We look forward to seeing you at the show!
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