KraftMaid Press Room

KraftMaid, an industry leader and one of the largest semi-custom cabinet manufacturers in the United States, brings forward-thinking design and exquisite style to homes with its latest collection that infuses hip, new colors and door styles with classic favorites.

The Telly Awards, the highly sought after video production and content awards, recently announced the recipients of its 2011 Silver and Bronze Tellys. KraftMaid® Cabinetry and its product marketing agency, hfa, were selected from more than 11,000 entrants to receive a Bronze International Telly for the Whisper Touch™ System Video.

With the aging of baby boomers comes a direct effect on the building and remodeling industry. In fact, by 2030 about one in five people in the United States will be over 65, which means more and more homeowners will be reevaluating their current living situation.

For the second year, Elle Decor has partnered with top designers to showcase style and design in its finest form. Following a successful 2010 showhouse in San Francisco, Elle Decor has added some spice and cultural flair to this year’s home, reflective of its Miami locale.

KraftMaid Cabinetry, a leader in the semi-custom cabinetry industry, launched KraftMyStyle™, a free iPhone® application, to help homeowners capture and share their ideas with their designer, family and friends.

Baby boomers, Gen X and Gen Y are influencing the way society lives and works like never before, and the impact to the home is no exception.

This fall, KraftMaid® Cabinetry will silence slamming cabinet doors with the launch of the Whisper Touch™ hinge. The soft-close feature is incorporated into the actual hinge, unlike other silencing products that require the installation of an accessory device at the jobsite. By eliminating the need for the extra device, the cabinet has a cleaner overall appearance when the door is open, eliminates the need for field installation and helps cut down on costs needed for an extra device and cabinetry repair.

Igloo Studios, a leading developer of 3D content and applications and official Google SketchUp™ partner, today unveiled “Product Connect™ for Google SketchUp” at the 2011 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas.

Countertops are available in more colors and materials than ever before and can be used as unique design elements in a home. Natural granite, natural quartz and solid surface combinations can add interest and flexibility throughout. And, each product can be matched to the purpose of the countertop space to insure the best design and functionality for that surface.

“Many people can feel overwhelmed when taking on the job of planning, designing, renovating or redecorating their kitchen. Having a trigger helps to get you started. Keep track of styles, colors and spaces that move you, make you smile, or yes, even ‘just feel right’ to you, before you embark on your design journey. Try these tips and you’ll be on your way defining your own style and designing your own kitchen, one step at a time. Oh, and don’t forget to breathe!”