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Making a Case for Color in The Kitchen

Embrace vibrant kitchen style with Bakes and Kropp's boldly colorful cabinetry finishes. From rich blues and greens to eye-catching mint tones, these aspirational designs make the case for injecting more color into your culinary haven.

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Celebrating our Flagship NYC Showroom with Galerie Magazine

At Bakes & Kropp, we love the opportunity to meet with clients in our showroom spaces. Connecting and collaborating directly with homeowners and working together to realize their dream kitchens is a core pillar of our work here at Bakes & Kropp.

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An Evening of Sweet Designs in West Palm Beach with Florida Design

On Thursday, February 9, Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry hosted a grand opening celebration to debut its latest US showroom in West Palm Beach. The luxury kitchen company welcomed the local South Florida design community to the expansive showroom at 3085 South Dixie Highway with the help of its event sponsors, Florida Design, Armac Martin, Compac, Fisher & Paykel, Mecox, Primestones, Central Marble, and Miller’s Fine Hardware.

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Custom Design Case Study: Former Show House Kitchen Gets an Upgrade

At Bakes & Kropp, we always design in synergy with our clients’ needs. We work in close collaboration to create a truly beautiful space that meets our clients’ unique desires and exceed expectations. When the homeowners of this former Bridgehampton, NY showhouse began renovating their kitchen, they turned to Bakes & Kropp to make the home truly their own.

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Unveiling Holiday Magic at Our West Palm Beach Kitchen Design Showroom

On Thursday, February 9, Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry hosted a grand opening celebration to debut its latest US showroom in West Palm Beach. The luxury kitchen company welcomed the local South Florida design community to the expansive showroom at 3085 South Dixie Highway with the help of its event sponsors, Florida Design, Armac Martin, Compac, Fisher & Paykel, Mecox, Primestones, Central Marble, and Miller’s Fine Hardware.

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Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry Moves to the A&D Building

Bakes & Kropp is excited to announce its move to the prestigious Architects & Designers Building (A&D). With longstanding relationships and over a decade in New York City at the New York Design Center, the move marks a new era for the Bakes & Kropp brand as they look to further elevate the kitchen design experience.

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A Clear View: Influential Kitchen Design Collaboration in the Hamptons

Kelli Delaney Kot has seen her fair share of dream kitchens, but when it came time to create her own, she & her husband, Dr. Mark Kot, entrusted none other than Bob Bakes & the Bakes & Kropp team. Let's take a closer look at how Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry reimagined the kitchen in their 1887 farmhouse, Maple Shade, into a stunning space that harmoniously combines aesthetics and functionality.

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Contemporary New York City Kitchen

At Bakes & Kropp, we aim to serve as true partners as we work side-by-side guiding our clients from concept drawings to installed execution. In this exquisite New York City kitchen, Bakes & Kropp worked with the homeowner in creating a custom cabinetry finish adding warmth to the home's modern aesthetic.

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Media Showcase: The Best Ways to Design a Nook by 21 Oak

21Oak Media Review: How to Design A Nook…Experts Weigh In. Gain insights on improving nooks from New York’s TOP luxury cabinetry makers, suggesting everything from maximizing natural light to pushing for comfort with the right pillows, blankets, and more. Here are the best ways to design a nook, with ideas and thoughts from the pros.

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Walk-In Pantry: Organization Meets Inspiration

The walk-in pantry. It’s an amateur chef’s best friend, helping to release creative kitchen organization skills and bring a functional but beautiful aesthetic to the hub of the home. With 80% of home buyers saying this is a storage solution they’d love to have, it’s well worth considering adding one to your kitchen.

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Women in Woodworking Series: Amy Jones

In this post, we chat with Amy Jones, our purchasing manager, expert negotiator, and 2022 honoree in Woodworking Network’s 40 Under 40 awards. Read on as Amy walks us through her Bakes & Kropp journey and how her innate curiosity is piqued every day in the shop.

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Meet Our West Palm Beach Team

In February, we unveiled our new, state-of-the-art showroom in West Palm Beach, Florida. This marks the sixth dedicated space for the Bakes & Kropp brand, further solidifying and expanding our national presence. We talk to our West Palm Beach designers Russell DeBose & Amanda Napier.

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Women in Woodworking Series: Lisa Lekki

As part of our “Women in Woodworking” blog series, we are highlighting the women of Bakes & Kropp, bringing insight from those keeping the books and purchasing hardware to those walking home with sawdust on their boots. In this post, we chat with Lisa Lekki, our cabinetry finisher.

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Women in Woodworking Series: Jaime Lancaster

This post highlights Jaime Lancaster, our Michigan-born-and-raised Shop Floor Manager who came to Bakes & Kropp from a career in retail. In this conversation, Jaime talks about how her upbringing drew her to the woodworking factory, and what keeps her coming back to work everyday.

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Home Interiors & Kitchen Design: What Defines A Soft Modern Kitchen?

Bakes & Kropp has long been known for providing the highest quality of transitional luxury kitchen design, thoughtfully blending classic and contemporary elements. As the market shifts with evolving consumer interests, so too do our offerings. In recent years, we have developed an aesthetic style we call “soft modern.” Soft modern is a response to a growing client desire for modern-leaning designs, balanced by more classic elements.

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Album: Bakes & Kropp Palm Beach, FL Grand Opening Celebration

#theperfectevening Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry kicked off the opening of their latest showroom and 2023 Kitchen Design House earlier this month, hosting top Home & Houseware professionals across South Florida. Our team celebrated in style amongst industry partners and the beautiful Palm Beach community. Cheers!

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Bakes & Kropp Debuts New Showroom on West Palm Beach’s Antique Row with a Grand Opening Celebration

On Thursday, February 9, Bakes & Kropp Fine Cabinetry hosted a grand opening celebration to debut its latest US showroom in West Palm Beach. The luxury kitchen company welcomed the local South Florida design community to the expansive showroom at 3085 South Dixie Highway with the help of its event sponsors, Florida Design, Armac Martin, Compac, Fisher & Paykel, Mecox, Primestones, Central Marble, and Miller’s Fine Hardware.

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Defining Luxury Kitchens vs. Standardized Kitchens - A Review of Custom, Quality Kitchen Design

From custom cabinetry to one-of-a-kind backsplashes, homeowners today want kitchens that combine function and beauty. A luxury kitchen is often the showpiece of a modern home, but just what does “luxury” mean? The truth is, there’s no one definition of what makes a luxury kitchen. Here are 3 of the top must-haves most interior designers agree are necessary for creating a seamless, luxurious space where form follows function.

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Looking Back: Galerie House of Art & Design

Modern, innovative….artful. During the final days of summer 2021, The Galerie House of Art & Design in Sag Harbor, NY opened to the public, featuring artwork and designs from some of the top names in the industry. Our team was honored to be chosen to spearhead the kitchen design and to help bring the overall mission — Live Artfully— to life.

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Five Ways to Reimagine the Kitchen Desk

The kitchen desk was once a revolutionary idea where homeowners envisioned themselves working, making grocery lists, organizing recipes, or planning the week ahead. This trend became a staple in most new homes built in the 80s and 90s; however, for most, it turned into an inefficient use of space where clutter took precedence. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and as our lifestyles have changed, so too do our needs and designs. Here are a few innovative ways to repurpose the kitchen desk for a more contemporary lifestyle. 

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