Let’s start with the basics: location. The best wood countertops are used sparingly and in strategic spaces—dining, preparation, or display areas. We generally do not recommend using wood countertops around the sink—not because you can’t—but because it won’t provide as satisfying an experience. Wooden countertops used around a working sink can get wet, but they will show that wear. The two best places to implement a wood countertop are in an island seating area, where the wood will create a warm surface for dining, and in a preparation station. A station built for chopping and preparing food is dedicated for heavy use.

When designed and made correctly, custom metalwork is a hallmark of a truly luxurious kitchen. By using metal in our work we can add accents and protection in a way that wood alone cannot. Sometimes the metal is there as a guardian, protecting the top edge of drawer fronts or exposed corners and sometimes it is simply a beautiful accent in the form of dramatic inlays or beautiful medallions, yet, there are even times when you cannot see it at all supporting truly remarkable structures.

Those who appreciate Luxury know that it is more than just on the surface, more than just flash and bling.  Luxury goes much deeper than that to the foundation of the product, the framing, the details, the durability, the timelessness.  True luxury equals quality.  But what makes a luxury cabinet?  What are the secrets and details that separate one brand from another?  In this blog series we look to dive deep into the details of cabinetry and show you where we go the extra mile to be a true luxury choice.

It's a new season for all of us. Typically, we would be buzzing around NYC, going from one fabulous networking event to another with a phone in hand, documenting and posting the latest stunning work in the home design industry, and inspiring each of us for our next project – what a treat.

Luxury kitchen and bathroom remodels are two of the biggest investments you can undertake on your home. We know from experience that designing the perfect space isn’t easy, which makes working with an interior designer a terrific decision.

While you plan for your kitchen renovation, choosing a range hood is an opportunity to create a dramatic focal point in your new space, as well as support the overall function of your kitchen. The styles of range hoods are limitless, spanning metal finishes, stone wrapping, and wood finishes to blend in or contrast with surrounding cabinetry. To help your planning process at this time, consider these factors as you envision your new kitchen in 2020.

The Architectural Digest Design Show (ADDS) is an annual show, located in NYC. It's an event where leading brands and the industry's most influential interior designers come together. ADDS throughout the years has brought value to all of its exhibitors by offering inspired pieces from top brands, hosting sought after design seminars, extraordinary demonstrations, and special guest appearances. 

On November 13, 2019 Bakes & Kropp will be sponsoring and attending the Holiday House gala. The Holiday House is an amazing and delightful event that embodies design, craftsmanship, and luxury. The gala will run from the 13th to the 14th of November and will be showcasing some of the top names in design. Following this, the Holiday House will be available for admission until December 15th.

Americans spend upwards of 225 hours annually in the kitchen preparing and cleaning up after meals. Add in the time spent paying bills, doing homework, and shooting the breeze with friends and neighbors, and it’s no small wonder that so many people want to renovate the kitchen to better serve their lifestyle.We’re passionate about working with our clients to not only determine if their budget meets their design goals, but to help them find ways to create a beautiful new kitchen within that budget. We believe the best way to achieve those goals is through honest communication that helps establish priorities, allowing us to slowly add color to the project canvas.

Over the years, the island has gone from a strictly functional workspace to a stunning focal point of luxury kitchen remodels. Current trends include everything from mixing up standout finishes and materials to creating zonal kitchen schemes not restricted by four-wall or other traditional layouts. These five current trends in kitchen island design will most likely become preferred standards as time goes by.

Every designer knows it’s the smaller details that often make the biggest impact. That holds true for the cabinet hardware you choose. Whether it’s for the kitchen or bathroom, look at hardware as the jewelry of your cabinetry, adding the perfect accent and often defining the entire look of the room. Today’s hardware styles run the gamut from rustic versions to colorful and whimsical touches. Here’s how to choose the cabinet hardware that gives your kitchen or bath a personalized touch.

It’s a kitchen planning movement that began in Europe but one that has been enthusiastically adopted in the United States. German design experts refer to it as the Intelligent Kitchen or Dynamic Kitchen, but here it’s more simply known as kitchen zones.

Everyone defines “creating a luxury kitchen” in their own way, but most would agree the result is the showpiece of the modern home. At Bakes & Kropp, we believe the ultimate design statement of any home starts in the kitchen. For over 50 years, The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show has put luxury kitchen design at the center of the event. Last year’s show in Orlando, Florida, was no exception. At the AuthLux Summit panel, the discussion focused on three essential design elements for the modern luxury kitchen: cabinetry, appliances, and high-end features such as instant hot faucets and filtration systems.

While you plan for your kitchen renovation or remodel, choosing a range hood is an opportunity to create a dramatic focal point in your new space, as well as support the overall function of your kitchen. The styles of range hoods are limitless, spanning metal finishes, stone wrapping, and wood finishes to blend in or contrast with surrounding cabinetry. To help your planning process at this time, consider these factors as you envision your new kitchen in 2020.

Elegant and sophisticated are words people often use to describe their dream kitchen. But what if your home has one of those tiny, narrow, and cramped kitchens that New York is known for? We have good news. Whether you have a high-rise galley kitchen or “cozy” space in the suburbs, your small kitchen can still have serious style.