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Finding the Right Kitchen Designer for You

Ron Nanberg | Wed, Feb 27, 2013 | Kitchen Remodeling

Thinking about a custom kitchen remodeling in the next few months? As you gather ideas for your big project, you might be asking yourself, Do I really need a kitchen designer?

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Bath Remodeling 101: Kids Bathroom vs. Master Bath

Ron Nanberg | Tue, Feb 19, 2013 | Bathroom Remodeling
Bath Remodeling Kid's Bathroom

Fun in the tub

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10 Things Your Next Kitchen Remodeling Project Should Include

Ron Nanberg | Wed, Feb 13, 2013 | Kitchen Remodeling

Considering a kitchen remodeling in the North Shore area? If so, we’ve been peeking in on your neighbors, and have a few suggestions for your big project! Take just one or two of these suggestions or take them all…

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Home Remodeling: 7 Ideas for Remodeling Your Basement

Ron Nanberg | Tue, Feb 5, 2013 | Basement Remodeling

Thought remodeling the basement meant some new drywall, carpet, and a fresh coat of paint? Think again. KBU has been doing basement and general home remodeling in Chicago for years. And, when it comes to the family’s lowest level, we bring our expertise in cabinetry to serve a number of classic basement features:

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Kitchen Cabinets: Options for a Kitchen Pantry You Deserve

Ron Nanberg | Tue, Jan 22, 2013 | Kitchen Remodeling

Kitchens are often considered one of the most important areas of a home. Besides the living room and master bedroom, there aren’t many other places you will spend a great deal of your time. A kitchen isn’t just about making food; it’s a place where people tend to congregate. So if your considering doing a complete kitchen remodel, it’s good to keep in mind that the quality of your kitchen cabinets and it’s design/layout is a reflection of you and your home. Pantries are one of the many aspects to take into consideration when planning the layout of your new kitchen. Here are a few ideas on creating an organized space for a pantry.

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Bath Remodeling: Winterize Your Bathroom and Enjoy Some Luxury

Ron Nanberg | Wed, Jan 16, 2013 | Bathroom Remodeling

Luxury Bath RemodelingWaking up on a cold winter morning is hard enough. Yet we make things even harder by living with a bathroom that does nothing to help us handle the cold. If you’re like most people, you’ve had countless mornings in the winter where you spend lots of time shivering or rushing because of the cold in your bathroom. With the right bath remodeling this year, you can escape the winter in your home and in your bathroom, and you will be more comfortable than ever.

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Take Your Kitchen to the Next Level with Functional Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets are not exactly an exciting topic for most people. Then again, many people have not experienced an impressive kitchen designed by the right hands. Traditional kitchens are full of bland kitchen cabinets that are simply empty spaces for kitchen utensils and supplies.

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Transform Your Closet With Custom Cabinetry

Ron Nanberg | Wed, Jan 2, 2013 | Bathroom Remodeling

Custom CabinetryWhen you think of a closet, you probably think like most people. It’s a simple room that holds your clothing and keeps things organized. But what if you could turn your closet into something more? With custom cabinetry integrated into a well-designed closet system, your closet will be far from simple and ordinary.

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Custom Cabinetry With Unique Wood Veneers

Ron Nanberg | Wed, Dec 26, 2012 | Quality Custom Cabinets

Looking for a way to make your cabinets really pop? By adding a unique wood veneer, you can achieve grain, color, and texture unlike anything else you’ve ever seen before – at a fraction of the cost. Below, you’ll find our eight favorite veneers for custom cabinetry with everything you need to know…

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Kitchen Cabinets: Door Inserts

Ron Nanberg | Tue, Dec 18, 2012 | Quality Custom Cabinets

As you design your custom kitchen cabinets, have you thought much about the door inserts? After all, just because you’re using that beautiful quarter sawn walnut on the frame, it doesn’t follow that you have to use the same material on the kitchen cabinet doors. In fact, changing the material of the doors is a great way to cut costs and/or make your look more unique.

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