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Open or Closed Kitchens?

When it comes to getting kitchen remodeling ideas, many people start looking into whether an open or a closed option would work best for them. There are individuals arguing for either of these sides, which is why making the decision can be quite tough. However, a little examination of the pros and cons of each may help one figure out what will work best for their own situation, and decide on which idea is best for their kitchen remodel.OpenHaving this space open started to be a thing in the 1990s, and is still going strong. The great thing about this choice is that it allows the family to stay in touch by connecting the preparation of meals with other activities.

In addition, it helps when there are people over, as the home cooks won’t have to keep disappearing behind walls every now and then, putting awkward breaks in the conversation. It also helps to eliminate walls, which contribute to a reduction in natural daylight. Finally, it helps create the illusion of bigger space, which is why it’s a great idea for kitchen remodeling in small houses.ClosedHaving a closed space doesn’t mean that it has to be claustrophobic. All that this means is that the access to it is limited by walls to doorways, leading to the preparation of food being hidden from the view. A great thing about this option is that the messes are hidden from view, and having more walls means that there are more cabinets, which means more storage, and more countertop space.

This is also a great option for those who don’t like to be bothered while they cook, since having walls in the way deter guests from coming in. A great big plus of this is also that the dining experience is going to be more formal, while the odors coming from the kitchen only stay there.Both WorldsThere are ways in which one could get the best of both worlds. This may come in the form of a pass-through window, which allows for the spaces to be connected. Another thing one could do is take a non-bearing wall, and replace it with a half wall or a peninsula is a great way of opening everything up a bit.

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From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

Carter C.