Archive for 2018

How to Prepare For and Survive a Kitchen Renovation

At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Design, we often forget how much planning and organization the customer must commit to for a successful and enjoyable kitchen renovation. We were reminded of what all is involved by a recent article in Houzz written by Becky Harris September 9, 2018. We felt these tips would be helpful forRead More..

Time to De-clutter, Organize & Purge in Your Kitchen

                                                                   Blog # 21 (September 2018) At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Design, we often start the design process by asking our clients toRead More..

How to Create a Realistic Design, Price and Construction Timeline

At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Design, we are often confronted with unrealistic expectations of budgets, designs and expected timelines. Design shows on TV might lead you to believe that you can complete a dramatic interior makeover in days and at an unbelievably low cost. After reading an article published in “Houzz” August 30, 2017 byRead More..

What Was at the Top of the Kitchen Wish List in 2017 ?

2017 Kitchen Wish List At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Design, we are constantly monitoring current design trends for great new ideas that we can use to enhance our customer’s vision and provide a space that will stand the test of timeless good taste. With this in mind, we just reviewed a wonderful article in theRead More..

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Meeting with Your Designer

At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Design, our Calgary kitchen designers often find themselves trying to guess the budget needs and design priorities of our customers. After reading a “revisited” article in the February 12, 2018 edition of “Houzz” by Kelli Kaufer (originally posted Feb. 11, 2015), I decided to expand on the topic of “QuestionsRead More..

Needs Vs Wishes

Needs vs Wishes – Ranking Priorities in Your Kitchen Renovation At Ekko Custom Cabinetry & Design,  we are often faced with helping clients in ranking priorities in their kitchen renovation, Needs Vs Wishes, which are not all possible due to budget and/or space limitations. For this article, we were inspired and motivated by an article inRead More..