Think Versatile Contemporary Kitchen without Skimping on Design!

Don't limit your kitchen to one use; create a multi-purpose space to meet your needs. Whether you are working on a budget or willing to spend decent money- You should consider opening up your kitchen renovation, or kitchen remodel to versatility and develop more functionality in the space. 

Let's start with the obvious: cooking is a multifunctional movement with steps from start to finish. When designing your kitchen, consider the flow and keep mindful of having your prep area work cohesively with the cooking area and into the last stage, cleaning. The kitchen can only look comfortable if you can move comfortably in it. Don't let a lack of counter space keep you from acquiring this; adding kitchen islands and moving cabinetry space below can help! Giving way to the modern kitchen design, we love today.

The contemporary Open kitchen model- The kitchen island lends a hand to the quick breakfast hangout or extra office space needed when working from home while providing added storage space. Islands can come in different sizes, like the wrap-around, circular, or storage island, to name a few, and come in various styles or looks; farmhouse, cooktop, marble top, cart. Whatever the style or the length, kitchen islands can help take your kitchen from a one-use space and turn it into a multifaceted area.

Lighting can also take your contemporary kitchen remodel or renovation from a one-use room to a multi-use space. Methodical placement of your lighting and type of lighting improves the look and what use the area has. LED lights under cabinets are a great way to provide undercurrent lighting to add more visibility for focused cooking or work. Consider taking more time with your light placements, adding dimmers, or strategically placing hanging lights that can enhance the use of your space.

A contemporary kitchen is a pleasant place for gathering and socializing and is also a place for productivity and creation. Make sure to make it a space you can spend all your time at home. And keep in mind: You do not have to compromise elegance and style for comfort. There is always a way to work around the budget you have!

Custom Kitchen Designing Just Got More Satisfying

Going into a remodel can be daunting, and we want nothing more than to make your kitchen remodel a smooth experience. Whether your kitchen design is finally at completion or you're still working towards the perfect kitchen remodel, Zekedesignworks has your back. Zeke now offers custom under-cabinet lighting and exquisite kitchen handle options to take your modern kitchen design from beautiful to beautiful and luxurious.

Starting with a free thirty-minute consultation, we will review your kitchen design layout and give your modern kitchen the boost it deserves. Based on your desired kitchen enhancement needs, we can provide you with the following: 

1.  Origanti custom drawer inserts- built to your specific drawer measurements and needs. No need to hide what’s inside! 

2. Discreet custom under-the-cabinet LED lighting to enhance visibility while maintaining the sleek modern kitchen look we all love.

3. Elegant cabinetry handle options, so you don’t have to search elsewhere. We make the finer details accessible and easy for you.

Even if you’re just curious, schedule a free thirty-minute consultation with us today, we make kitchen remodel customizations fun.

The Organized Drawer: A Modern Kitchen Design Road Map in Eliminating Wasted Space

The evolution of Kitchen design has allowed kitchens to become one of the highlighted staples of the home. No longer a hidden utilitarian space, the Kitchen is the heart of social activity, where one can display one's culinary skills and showcase the design and efficiency of the area. With today's modern kitchens, we design with the following necessities:  

• Maximizing the full range of your kitchen area 

• Keeping the cooking process in mind for both the master chef and curious newbie

• Creating a kitchen you and your family can enjoy and love

One of the things to strongly consider when planning a kitchen remodel or renovation is how to maximize the efficiency of your Kitchen. Eliminating wasted space and putting more thought into the layout of your contemporary kitchen drawers is a great way to keep your Kitchen from the inevitable clutter. Having enough cabinetry storage space and counter use is one of the first things we think about- and yet the kitchen cabinets and drawers are essential elements in the ebb and flow needed in the everyday use of the Kitchen. So installing Kitchen drawer organizers that make sense is vital.

When selecting your drawer inserts, keep in mind the current flow of your kitchen design. Is this a space where you do all the cooking? Or are you ready to pass down your secret family recipes to the next generation? Either way, customize it to give yourself convenient access to the most used items in your Kitchen- no need to search high for commonly used kitchenware. Consider your current counter space and what you would most likely be doing in that area; what things would you need readily available for your use? If you're ready to take the next step and design drawer organizers with intention that best fit your needs, start by thinking about the following:

What will likely go in the drawers?

• Spices

• Hot Drink Supplies

• Dishes

• Snacks or Dry goods

• Tupperware or Food Packaging

• Appliances

• Cookware 

• Utensils

• Knives

• Linens

Now that you know what your drawers are for: Start creating functional and intentional channels. Intentional channels can mean that some spaces need an insert while others do not. And don't let inaccessible space become off-limits; this is great for storing things you don't use often and still want to keep. However, remember to create channels that make sense and keep items from sliding around in your drawer- causing clutter to occur quickly. It is generally best to store like-items together, but you can store items that work best with your cooking process and needs. This is your dream kitchen design. 

But oh no! Customizable organizers for your drawer can be difficult and even daunting. An initial search for customizable kitchen drawers will direct you to various drawer organizer options. However, most of them have default sizes or limited ability to extend to meet your specific drawer specs—leaving you to play the real-life game version of Tetris. Kitchen drawer organizers are one area in which one size does not fit all, yet at first glance, that seems to be the only option.

How can we help you avoid this? By bringing Origanti into your life. Part of the Modern Kitchen glam- is to lose the cluttered drawer of miscellaneous kitchenware and make sense of the why, what, and how. We stay ahead and look at the potential because we know that not all drawers are identical. Origanti is a one-stop shop for outfitting your kitchen drawers to look good while making sense, specified to the exact measurements of your Kitchen drawer.

Origanti provides height options in short and tall to meet the top, middle, and bottom drawer height measurements, as well as sets that are scaled to fit with the width of your kitchen cabinet- no more wishing that an insert was tall, short, or long enough. With three finish options: Walnut, Black Ash, and Birch, the inside of your drawers will continue to provide a sleek modern kitchen design look. After all, the hidden parts of your Kitchen should want to be seen too. 

Origanti inserts are adjustable, providing the functionality and convenience other drawer inserts do not. So long as the measurements are accurate, inserts can be cut down to fit and moved around from drawer to drawer. Designing your kitchen drawers doesn't have to be tedious; it can be playful with Origanti. Organizing and decluttering will never be more accessible than with Origanti. 

Want to take your Kitchen design to the next level? Then keep your kitchen drawer design from going by the wayside. Elevate your Modern Kitchen design and give yourself the sanity you deserve. Declutter your drawers, and let convenience and functionality look good. 

Kitchen or Bathroom Remodels & Renovations - Are We The Fit for You?

Let's talk- Feeling. How you feel about your home is essential, it's an extension of who you are and who you want to be all in one. From small remodels or renovations to large projects- Home should be the version of yourself uninhibited by the outside world, and when you invite the outside world in, what impression do you want them to have? 

Here at Zeke Design Works, your designer will work on making your feelings tangible in the modernization of your space- because your designer knows that your home reflects the past, present, and future. All the things that makeup you. Renovations are about something other than tearing down and starting something new; sometimes, it's about keeping the things you love and implementing customized additions. Of course, if a clean slate is needed, because sometimes it is, your designer can help! We understand that remodels come in all shapes and sizes. 

So, how can your designer help to customize your Kitchen or Bathroom design to give life to your feelings and what you want the outside world to see? 

Collections- your designer can play on your existing collections; furniture, art, gadgets, and more. What color or mood is already in your collection, and how we can complement what is already there. Need to start anew? Then let's talk about color and mood- and whatever that is, your designer will keep in mind that no matter what, efficiency is vital in a modern kitchen or bathroom design- making sense of the space, and designing to create easy and effective use. To bring life into an area is to ensure you can comfortably maneuver around. 

The Process:  Thirty-minute consultations are conducted in our office or via zoom, followed by an onsite walk-through with the designer. Our designer will get to know you and your space and provide a draft of your kitchen or bathroom design for your review, with a cost breakdown on customizations, working within the budget. Once the design is accepted, we will work with contractors to implement the design plan. Our goal is to make the process of the remodel or renovation as easy and efficient as possible.

Care- your designer knows this is your home, so we'll ensure we are a match before we start. Our designer gets to know you to create cohesive comfort, which will reflect your space's design. Time and cost to remodel or renovate your space are essential, so finding the best customizations to fit your budget and working towards a realistic timeline is the aim. We will always maintain openness and honesty at the forefront of every conversation. Zeke Design Works can promise to give the same, if not more, energy and tenacity that exists within the spirit and design of our workspace. We are here to help you showcase a life well lived. 

5 Advantages an Interior Designer Can Offer You

When you’re edging up to a major remodel or new construction project, so many questions emerge, from picking paint to pure practicalities. Unless money is no object, you’re probably interested in spending yours in the most efficient and effective way possible, and it can be hard to know which big-ticket items or services are worthwhile expenditures.

While you’re adding everything up, it can be tempting to skimp by forging ahead alone, trusting your taste and trying your best to communicate your vision to a rotating cast of contractors and installers. After all, every little bit counts, right?

Imagine walking into your new kitchen and feeling that it was truly built for how you cook, or seeing your new bathroom and marveling at thoughtful details that make the space both functional and luxurious. Hiring a designer to understand your intentions and translate them into beautiful spaces can get you to an excellent result with less friction—and it can be a great value, too!

An interior designer doesn’t simply set the scene for your finished project. Savvy designers are industry professionals with a wealth of connections and knowledge that can save you both time and money while delivering a better final result, tailored specifically to your needs and wants as a client.

Below are five major advantages you’ll experience when you hire an interior designer—some of them may surprise you!

1. You’ll Save Money

While it may seem counter intuitive to spend money to save money, when it comes to construction projects, your designer’s services could easily pay for themselves before the build is complete. Experienced interior designers know industry trends, and how to add value to your home, so they can help you understand where to spend your money to maximize impact while minimizing the bottom line. Your designer can help you make informed decisions about quality materials that offer both durability and “wow” factor, ensuring that your investment dazzles both you and potential buyers along the way.

Your interior designer’s job is to assimilate your tastes and priorities into a vision that respects your budget, though that’s far from all they do! You can draw on their expertise to avoid expensive mistakes like poor installations or project slowdowns. Every build is its own special case, but interior design professionals get to know the quirks and complexities of everything from stately old homes to shiny new condos, so they can anticipate (and avoid) some of the most common errors that add up to more expense.

2. You’ll Save Time

Time is money, right? Part of how your designer saves you money is by creating schedules and timelines to keep workflow moving. This is especially important for complex rooms like kitchens and bathrooms, where coordination between carpenters, electricians, plumbers, tilers, and painters all come into play. Each builder or installer has their area of focus, and depends on the others to complete work in a precise and punctual way. An interior designer knows when things need to be done, and how to sequence them to ensure that your cabinet deliveries and appliance installations aren’t stalled by foreseeable flaws in timing.

Your time as a client is especially valuable, too. While it can be fun to get lost in books of fabric samples or shopping around for finishes, your designer can make sure you focus on selections that are true to your desires and your home’s demands, avoiding frustration and overwhelm in the search for the best options.

3. Project Management

From start to finish, an experienced interior designer can provide a roadmap for your build, helping to avoid bottlenecks and keep things moving. Contractors, architects and builders are all juggling their own scheduling concerns, and having a liaison to help coordinate can reduce the headache of managing workflow. And, if problems present themselves, it’s incredibly valuable to have someone to troubleshoot issues as they arise to resolve them quickly. Inevitably, there will be some surprises, as buildings differ from drawings and shipments get waylaid; getting to the best answers without wasting time is a great way to reduce stress—and cost!

4. Connections & Sourcing

Have you ever found yourself trawling through Yelp, trying to figure out who can come repair this, or to get a quote on that? Your designer already knows contractors and installers that can be trusted to see projects through, and will give you a sense of their professionalism—while helping you understand as a client what they need, too.

Furthermore, where you find materials matters; even if two shops carry the same item, there may be a big difference in their reliability when it comes time to deliver. Interior designers have existing relationships with showrooms and wholesalers, and know their offerings well. That means that they can not only source everything you need to complete your project, they can often give you options you didn’t know existed, or that aren’t available to the public. Your designer’s eye for quality, and along with a network of trusted sources, ensures that your finishing touches will be expressive and exceptional.

5. It’s Going to Get Done Correctly

If you’ve never done a kitchen remodel before, it’s hard to know where to begin. Do you need to choose your cabinets first, or your appliances? How much storage do you need? Are there codes and building inspections to consider? And what about bathrooms?

Especially if you’ve had difficult construction experiences in the past, feeling that you can remove guesswork is very real advantage your designer can offer you. Knowing when you need permits, and how to prevent shoddy work from ever happening, ensures that your end result will be solid—both literally and legally.

And, don’t forget that “wow” factor! The same attention to detail percolates through from boring and bureaucratic through to balanced and beautiful. Your designer’s creativity can merge your ideas and daydreams into real rooms that feel finished and fabulous, letting your personality shine while delivering impressive polish to the end result. By understanding your preferences, an interior designer can link their knowledge of hidden gems and skilled professionals to the demands of your space and budget so that function and aesthetic are a given.

In the end, having a set of trained eyes on your design intentions can reduce costs, save time, eliminate stress, and connect you to a rich network of resources to make sure your project is done well, and beautifully! Having a liaison with an artistic sense of architecture’s fine points will level-up your renovation and create lasting value. Don’t hesitate to get in contact to find out how to get started on a new design, or to ask about aligning your ideas with a vision that meets your personal and practical needs.

Still wondering about how a design professional can make your project successful? Feel free to ask us!

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