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Experts in Kitchen and Bathroom Design

Browse through our Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling articles to get tips, tricks and other insights regarding makeovers for your kitchen or bath—from our expert designers.

7 tips to update your Powder Room on a budget

7 tips to update your Powder Room on a budget

Whether you're looking to do a full makeover or add a few new updates, any powder room can almost certainly benefit from an occassional refresh.1.  Revamp your powder room sink and faucet. People use powder rooms for two main reasons: to use the toilet or to wash up....

What to Expect At Your First Appointment

What to Expect At Your First Appointment

Congratulations! You've taken the first step to a beautiful new kitchen or bath and we can't wait to meet you and get started. When you come to the showroom or virtually meet your designer, we'll spend some time discussing what the scope of your project is. For...

ADA Compliant Bathroom

ADA Compliant Bathroom

Can I update my bathroom to allow me to stay in my home as I get older?   As we get older, things that use to be easy get a little bit harder- simple things like stepping over the edge of the bathtub to take a shower or gripping the handle of the facuet to turn...

Hana’s House

Hana’s House

Hana's House The Kitchen RemodelBuying our house, we knew the kitchen would be a big project that would need to happen. In the new house, we felt we were upgrading that space a bit because the kitchen was open to other areas of the house… but we lost a full walk-in...

How To Measure a Kitchen for Remodel

How To Measure a Kitchen for Remodel

SO YOU’VE DECIDED TO REMODEL YOUR KITCHEN Taking accurate measurements is a critical step in kitchen remodeling. Here is a simple kitchen measuring guide, outlining the tools you’ll need, step-by-step instructions on how to measure a kitchen for remodel and some...

Installing a bathroom in a basement

Installing a bathroom in a basement

Adding a basement bathroom makes life better in many ways. For one, it boosts the value of your home, making it a truly livable space.  But most importantly it extends the living space for you and your family- whether your basement houses a guest living space, a man...

Adrienne Petroski

Adrienne Petroski

Adrienne Petroski, Kitchen and Bath Designer, ADA Certified Designer Adrienne is an experienced kitchen and bath designer with 10+ years of experience. She has a great eye for color and design and prides herself on her customer service and support. Adrienne is a...

The Onyx Collection

The Onyx Collection

Bathroom remodel solution The Onyx Collection Bathroom Solutions  The Onyx Collection offers an extensive selection of shower components (like shower bases, shower wall panels, shower trims), lavatories and other bathroom accessories in standard and custom products....

Michaela Schumaci

Michaela Schumaci

Michaela Schumaci Kitchen and Bath Designer Michaela strives to make every customer who walks into Capitol feel comfortable and important with her objective being to guide customers through the process while creating a design that will be enjoyed aesthetically as well...

A splash of color in this white kitchen

A splash of color in this white kitchen

Kitchen  Remodel Color Splash A New KitchenDesigned by Capitol Kitchens and Baths Designer MariaMaking a forever home  Colors and textures are showcased in this artistic kitchen. An open space designed for a family who loves to cook and spend time together, the...

More Reasons Summer is a Great time to Remodel Your Kitchen

More Reasons Summer is a Great time to Remodel Your Kitchen

Summer is coming! You’re most likely planning some great family vacations, maybe some time at the beach or camping. But have you thought about planning your kitchen remodel? Why would you be thinking about that? Everyone is away and all you can think about is outdoor...

CABINET WOOD TYPES FOR KITCHEN

CABINET WOOD TYPES FOR KITCHEN

  WOOD SPECIES & MATERIALS Stained finishes enhance the natural characteristics of wood species by enriching natural graining and color variation. Stain colors range from light to dark tones. Woodland’s unique Rustic offerings in Cherry, Alder, Maple, Walnut,...

Black and white Bathroom by Michaela

Black and white Bathroom by Michaela

Bathroom RemodelDesigner Michaela puts a modern twist on a traditional bathroom.  Transforming a bathroom from dingy and dated to sparkling and stylish doesn’t require a lot of square footage.   This beautiful bathroom combines modern luxury with a traditional style —...

Soothing Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Soothing Farmhouse Bathroom Remodel

Designed by Capitol Kitchens and Baths Designer Lacey Fisher, contractor Nick Vaughn Above:  There was a small standard-type shower tucked in the corner – which just didn’t feel very master bath-y.  So Lacey designed a large two-person shower with two shower heads and...

Get the Look: Young House Love Bathroom

Get the Look: Young House Love Bathroom

With rich detailing reminiscent of crown molding, this Memoirs freestanding bath brings classic architectural style to your bathroom. KOHLER Lithocast® cast resin material allows for geometries with dynamic style and crisp, hand-finished detail rich with character....

Get the look: Studio McGee Bath

Get the look: Studio McGee Bath

Matte Black 2-Handle Wall-mount WaterSense Bathroom Sink FaucetElements by Hardware Resources - Stanton Cabinet Hardware Collection Refined Smithfield is a specter of soft white with a hint of warmth and faint veins just under the surface of this dignified design.Your...

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The Kitchen Work Triangle

The Kitchen Work Triangle

The Kitchen Triangle Rule: Designing Beauty with Function When it comes to creating a new kitchen design, let your lifestyle and your home's current configuration influence the shape of your new cabinetry. Are you an aspiring cook? Do you like to entertain? Is counter...

Planning Guides

Planning Guides

Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel Planning Guides & ChecklistsKitchens remain the most popular room in the house to renovate. It's a big job, both in terms of cost and project scale. So before you hire a contractor and start bashing down walls, there are some important...

Delmar Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen by Adrienne

Delmar Farmhouse Inspired Kitchen by Adrienne

These clients had seen Capitol designer Adrienne's other projects online and loved them.  They knew she would be the perfect person to help them design their white farmhouse inspired dream kitchen.Joanne is very excited to show off her new kitchen and is looking...

What to Expect At Your First Appointment

Congratulations! You’ve taken the first step to a beautiful new kitchen or bath and we can’t wait to meet you and get started.

When you come to the showroom or virtually meet your designer we’ll spend some time discussing what the scope of your project is and we’ll show you around the showroom and start talking about products that would work well for your project.   Read More…

The ONYX bathroom collection

The Onyx Collection offers a wide selection of solid surface products to create the perfect bathroom

The Onyx Collection manufactures shower bases, shower pans, lavatories, tub surrounds, fireplace hearths, slabs, seats, trim and other shower accessories to your specifications in almost any size, shape, and color, for your bathroom remodeling needs.

Bathroom Remodel

The bathroom is often the first thing you visit in the morning and the last thing you visit before going to bed at night. It’s where you unwind after a long day at work by taking a nice warm bath.

Bathrooms are a great place to make a huge impact in your home. Even if you’re not ready for a serious renovation project, it may be worthwhile to budget for a mini-facelift.

The Kitchen Planning Guide

Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing kitchen floor plan, use our planning guide to make smart design decisions for the key elements of your new kitchen.

The Bathroom Planning Guide

Planning a bathroom renovation can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This guide will help you plan, design and furnish your new bathroom.

The Kitchen Sink

For the first-time sink shopper, the huge assortment of materials can make buying the right sink more difficult than it needs to be. This section discusses the various materials used to make kitchen sinks.

Cabinets 101

TYPES OF CABINETS, DOORS, AND DRAWERS

It’s exciting to choose cabinetry for your new kitchen or bath, but with so many different types of cabinets to choose from, how do you know where to begin?

While it’s great to have choices, it can be overwhelming without a basic understanding of the types of cabinets, doors, and drawers that are available, and how you can use them to make your remodeling dreams come true.

Installing a bathroom in the basement

For the first-time sink shopper, the huge assortment of materials can make buying the right sink more difficult than it needs to be. This section discusses the various materials used to make kitchen sinks.