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May 2018

Customer Spotlight: MyHome Design + Remodeling, NYC

Thinking About Appliances

No Dining Room?No Problem!

Make A Statement With Paint

Species of the Month: Bamboo

www.canyoncreek.com

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Customer Spotlight: MyHome Design + Remodeling, NYC

Started in New York City in 2001, MyHome is a full-service design and remodeling firm with a Midtown Manhattan showroom. Specializing in kitchen and bath remodeling as well as complete renovation projects, MyHome has performed work in hundreds of buildings throughout Manhattan.

With all the various approvals and documentation required to complete projects in NYC, renovation jobs can be quite complicated and time-consuming. Over the years, MyHome has worked with both building management and city agencies to obtain the necessary approvals for renovations, including significant alterations such as upgrading electrical systems or layout changes. This provides homeowners with more time to focus on their material selections with the MyHome Designers, while the experienced staff of MyHome works behind the scenes to secure project approvals and permits.

The MyHome team of designers and licensed contractors will take homeowners through a step-by-step remodeling process that begins at the initial consultation, in the homeowner’s apartment or in their showroom. From design guidance to selecting materials, MyHome will take care of all the details, including hiring the subcontractors, acquiring the building permits, storing the materials, and managing the entire project from start to finish.

The experienced team at MyHome includes a dedicated project manager and remodeling consultant to help keep costs under control and keep the project on schedule. They do not have architects on staff, but do have relationships with top architects and architectural firms in the area. MyHome has interior designers, kitchen designers, project managers and various trade professional on staff.

Visit MyHome Design + Remodeling at www.myhomeus.comwww.houzz.com/pro/myhomenyc | www.facebook.com/MyHomeNYC

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The spacious MyHome showroom displays popular kitchen materials like natural and engineered stone, stainless steel, concrete and glass, as well as eco-friendly options such as bamboo, recycled glass and reclaimed wood.

MyHome Design + Remodeling has been a partner of Canyon Creek’s since 2010. Over the years, some of their projects have been featured on national television shows and publications.

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We find that most homeowners like to take plenty of time researching their kitchen appliances. And, many of them also want some advice when making the final choices.

In fact, the sheer number of models to choose from can feel overwhelming. Appliance manufacturers offer styles and features for every taste and lifestyle, and they update those models about as often as car makers do. Narrowing the choices can be a challenge.

The choice of refrigerator, range or dishwasher will depend on personal taste and on how the homeowners intend to use their new kitchen. They also want models that are well engineered, have solid warranties, look good with the cabinets and won’t get outdated over time.

As part of their research, most homeowners like to factor in how their choices will affect the home’s marketability should they decide to sell at some point. Entering “2018 Appliance Trends” into a search engine will return links to doz-ens of articles and videos on the subject--this content is a great start, but much of it is driven by advertising. That’s one reason the “top selling” models and the hottest trends vary from article to article.

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Canyon Creek began incorporating green technology into our manufac-turing in 1991. Our long-standing commitment to the environment encompasses everything from energy use, resource conservation and recycling, to low-VOC finishes and sustainable products. As a result of our focus, we were the first cabinet company awarded the KCMA’s Environmental Stewardship Program Certificate.

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Gary PotterPotter Construction, IncSeattle, WA

Potter Construction | Canyon Creek Cabinet Company

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Take the time to get the models that work best for you.

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One way to supplement the content served up by commercial publications and websites is to look at industry research. For instance, sales data from the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) is a good reflection of homeowners’ priorities.

According to the most recent data, the top priorities for buyers include time, convenience and status. Let’s look at a few examples.

Time: Today’s consumers can’t get enough of time-sav-ing appliances. For instance, they have been flocking to induction cooktops, whose market share doubled in the six years from 2010 to 2016, jumping from 8% to 16%. AHAM credits that gain to shorter cooking times and more precise temperature control.

Convenience: Sales trends show that, besides wanting to save time, people also want appliances that require less effort to use. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the yearly number of refrigerators sold with bottom-mount freezers doubled from 2009 to 2015. The fridge gets opened a lot more than the freezer and most of us don’t want to bend over whenever we’re looking for a container of milk.

Status: The clearest sign of this priority is the growth of stainless steel appliances. About half of dishwashers and three-quarters (76%) of bottom-mount refrigerators shipped in 2015 had stainless steel finishes. Five years before, the percentage for refrigerators was just 44%. This has nothing to do with durability, as today’s factory-applied color finishes are durable, attractive and able to stand up to anything a home cook can dish out. But stainless steel has become a status symbol, and as such it appeals to the highest number of future buyers.

By the way, some homeowners don’t understand that not all stainless is the same--hues can be warmer or cooler depending on the nickel content. That makes it smart to take a sample of the cabinet or wall color to the appliance showroom to see which stainless makes the best match.

The most effective way to sort through all the available choices and make the right ones is to work with the remodeler’s team--usually the interior decorator and kitchen designer. It’s also wise to start this process as early as possible, as homeowners who can take their time in selecting appliances will likely make better decisions. It’s important to make the final selections before the cabinets are ordered so the kitchen design-er can make sure everything fits together correctly.

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Potter Construction | Canyon Creek Cabinet Company

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No Dining Room?No Problem.

A lack of a designated dining space doesn’t have to be an issue. Here are three solu-tions to try if you don’t have a dining room.

Create a new space: Designate your own dining area within the kitchen or living room by adding a dining table. Choose an oval or circular table to allow for more flexible seating. For a unique look, add bench seating.

A popular area to eat at is the kitchen island. If you are designing a new space and want to opt out of having a formal dining room, expand the size of the kitchen and the island to serve as a dining space.

Convertible solutions: In really small spaces, a convertible table might be the best solution. Pull-out convertible coffee tables or wall-mounted fold-out tables similar to ones you would see in RVs don’t take up any more space and will better utilize the space you already have.

Banquette in kitchen: For a drastic change to the space, go for a kitchen remodel. Design a cozy kitchen banquette or breakfast nook instead of a defined dining space.

Studio apartments or homes with an open concept design often have one thing in common: no designated dining room.

Our blog is full of design tips for kitchens, baths

and other rooms. You’ll also find

articles on current trends, sustainable living, renovation

ideas, cabinet styles and more.

News, Tips & Trends

Make A Statement With A Touch Of PaintRacking your brain for ways to freshen up a room? Painting is a quick and inexpensive way to update every room.

Brighten up your kitchen design by painting a small breakfast nook or back wall a bright, vibrant color. Pick a color that speaks to you and go bold!

Make an impact with blue, red or yellow on a kitchen island. Daring island colors pair best with other neutral colors, so leave the cabinets alone.

Easily paint the area behind open cabinets or floating shelves to make it really stand out. Choose a color that complements the other accents in the room. Showcase your decor in front of it to make all your items pop against the bold color.

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Species of the Month:Bamboo

Top left: Bamboo is an eco-friendly option when you are looking for a sustainable design using natural materials. One benefit of Bamboo is that it doesn’t expand or contract in heat or cold.

Lower left: This spacious kitchen is full of sustainable products, including the cork floor, countertop made of recycled materials, and of course the Bamboo cabinets.

Top right: Carbonized Bamboo lends a warm, organic touch to this contemporary interior. This kitchen show-cases the rich, amber color and distinctive grain pattern on Carbonized Bamboo.

Lower right: Bamboo and Carbonized Bamboo are available in our Millennia line.

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