Archive for 2016

At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Designs, we often come in to our initial meetings with clients and find they are overwhelmed with the scope of decisions and selections that ultimately need to be made in the process of creating a kitchen design.  Many of these final selections can only be addressed after the designs areRead More..

Mixing Countertop Colours and Materials for Design Enhancement In this article, we would like to discuss the mixing of countertop colours and materials to further enhance the design options and colour pallets of your current project and to facilitate future updates. In our last Blog (March 2016), we discussed the pros and cons of theRead More..

Manufactured vs Site Built Cabinets…  It’s one of the first questions asked by our customers: “ How do manufactured cabinets compare to site built cabinets ? “ You must consider the operation you are purchasing from – the quality, stability, reputation and consistency of production. Consider whether they are supplying stock (off-the-shelf) product or areRead More..

When designing a new kitchen one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is what solid surface to use for your countertops, Quartz Granite or Marble ? There are other options but in my opinion these are the big three. I hope this helps you make the right decision, as you could beRead More..

The cabinets have been selected, you have picked your appliances, your countertops and your tile. You thought all of your decisions had been made… But, not until you pick your cabinet hardware…  Make sure you’re selecting cabinet hardware to enhance your Kitchen Design. This is an important decision as it is one of the detailsRead More..

Whether you are building a new home, beginning a renovation, or just trying out a different colour of paint on the walls, choosing a pallet can be a daunting task…  But it doesn’t have to be.  There is inspiration all around us every day.  Try finding your design inspiration in nature and the environment aroundRead More..