Green With Envy

Our Client had been dreaming of remodeling her kitchen for a while, so when that became a reality, she had very specific wants.  One of those was the custom Chappell Green cabinet color she requested; most people would be afraid of that bold tone, but she embraced it.  Being a true chef, she knew she needed large work areas of open counter-tops, streamlined storage, and work zones based on the way she prepared her meals and entertained guests.  Using stained cabinets to accent certain areas really adds character to this custom kitchen.  The paneled appliances were a must and they give this kitchen a streamlined integrated look. 

The cooking zone is designed with many custom storage options surrounding the range.  A prep sink not far away in the island provides a quick place to rinse.  At the main sink; having the built in double trash can, dishwasher, and added adjacent storage at arm’s length make this a great area for rolling, slicing, and dicing.  All in all she is thrilled with a kitchen that allows her to utilize her ideas for work flow and space along with top of the line appliances to suit her cooking and entertainment needs.

When planning a kitchen such as this there are many challenges for our designer.  For example: fitting in all the large appliances in the right spots.  This is not an easy task and since this was a remodel our designer had to plan the best work flow making the adjoining rooms flow into the kitchen space making it feel like it has been there all along.  We added a large prep island to allow people to have many traffic patterns to and from the kitchen.  A “hidden” appliance garage helps keep the counter-tops clear for plenty of prep room for cooking.  Customized pullouts and deep dovetail drawers make storing large pots and pans very convenient. 

This kitchen has so many special features for instance paneled appliances that give them a fully integrated look, a wine cooler that can hold plenty, and a HUGE WOLF RANGE to whip up tasty treats!  In the island there are two refrigerator drawers to keep her fruits and vegetables cool while she is prepping for their friends or a family meal.  There are also warming drawers to keep food warm while they finish up on other items in the kitchen.  All these great appliances ensure everything is ready when needed and their guests will always be entertained.  Their guests can even sit at the custom wood top seating area and watch the magic go on in this kitchen.  All of the custom features like the large pan dividers, double decker drawers, and knife blocks make them feel right at home in this kitchen.  She even planned in lots of display space for her beloved majolica pottery.  Our designer Jeneane Beaver did a great job and worked with our customer to make this kitchen a reality.

If you are looking to remodel or have custom cabinets in your new home please give us a call at 704-434-0823 or visit our site at www.walker-woodworking.com and our designer Jeneane will be happy to assist you turning your dreams into a reality! 

Have a great day!  

Make the most of your show experience

When you're attending a home show it is easy to walk in the door and be overwhelmed by the sheer volume of exhibitors and beautiful displays that are vying for your attention.Here are a few tips that will help make your experience enjoyable and assist you in getting the information that you went to the show to find.We want you to leave feeling knowledgeable about any project you have in mind to conquer in your home.

Before you go make a list of projects you want to look into.

Having specific places to go will help you save time and not be overwhelmed by the numerous exhibits. You should take a list of questions with you for the vendors you plan to stop at so you'll be doing an even comparison booth by booth. For example, if you are looking into cabinets it may be important to you if the product is made by American employees using US materials? You could also ask questions such as; Do you use solid wood construction? Do you offer free estimates? Is the installation included in the pricing? Having questions in mind that are important to you and specific to your project will help you keep the conversation focused and you will quickly determine the product you are most interested in to allow you to compare and eliminate prospects.

Get a show program and map out your vendors

When you start making your way through the show, begin on a specific route with your planned targets and stick to it! This way you will be more likely to stay on track and get to the vendors you really want to visit. You can also go back and spend your time browsing after you have visited your primary targets. 

Don't be afraid to ask for advice

Many companies that work with different sectors of the remodeling industry are knowledgeable in various topics and trades of the home industry. The key staff are often the ones who work the shows and network with other vendors. Their knowledge and resources are valuable. 

Dress for comfort

I am always amazed at the choice of shoes some people choose to wear to the show, although fashion is important, so are your feet. Remember if you want to get the most out of your show experience then expect to do lots of walking and standing. There are not a lot of sitting areas available unless you are sitting down to eat or hear a presentation. Presentations offer a great opportunity to rest and gain information from the experts. 

Bring cash with you

Many displays will offer samples and food booths have items available for purchase, most will accept credit cards but it's nice to have cash to purchase a bottle of water and you always need cash to pay for parking.

Walker Woodworking has had a booth at numerous shows over the last 10 years, we have talked to many consumers, as well as other vendors at these shows. We enjoy meeting new people and have had much feedback over the years from show visitors, as well as our own experiences. We hope these tips will make your show visit a pleasant one and hope to see you at our next show. Visit Southern Shows and look us up! Our design experts will be happy to assist you. Remember to take breaks, have fun and enjoy the show!

Stacey Walker

Best of Houzz 2013

Walker Woodworking of Shelby Receives

Houzz’s 2013 ‘Best Of Remodeling’ Award

Annual Survey and Analysis of 11 Million Monthly Users

Reveals Top-Rated U.S. Professionals 

Serving the Charlotte Metro area --  January 21, 2013 – Walker Woodworking of Shelby, NC has been awarded  “Best Of Remodeling” 2013 by Houzz, the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design.  The 17-year old custom cabinetry and furniture manufacturing company was chosen by the more than 11 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz community.

The Houzz “Best Of Remodeling” award for 2013 is given in two categories: Customer Satisfaction and Design. Customer Satisfaction award winners are based on homeowner members who rated their experience working with remodeling professionals in 12 categories ranging from architects, and interior designers to contractors and other residential remodeling professionals.  Design award winners’ work was the most popular among the community of 11 million monthly users, also known as “Houzzers,” who saved more than 124 million professional images of home interiors and exteriors to their personal ideabooks via via the Houzz site, iPad/iPhone app and Android app.

About Walker Woodworking

We custom-design, build, and install all our cabinets to suit your layouts, focusing on creating high-end products with a unique style, handcrafted with pride in the USA.  Throughout our process, Walker Woodworking uses only the finest in materials and techniques. We work with real wood — no paper interiors, particle board or fillers.  

Walker Woodworking has built a reputation of quality craftsmanship, service, and the dedication to bring you the finest materials, latest innovations and very best in cabinet designs for your entire home or business.
“Houzz provides homeowners with an in-depth, 360-degree view of building, remodeling and design professionals through images of their work, reviews and an opportunity to interact with them directly in the Houzz community,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of community. “We’re delighted to recognize Walker Woodworking among our “Best Of” professionals for design and exceptional customer service as judged by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts who are actively remodeling and decorating their homes.”

With Houzz, homeowners can identify not only the top-rated professionals like Walker Woodworking, but also those whose work matches their own aspirations for their home. Homeowners can also evaluate professionals by contacting them directly on the Houzz platform, asking questions about their work and evaluating their responses to questions from others in the Houzz community.