Life, Styled
You’ve decided it’s time to renovate your kitchen. A space where memories are made over meals, conversations flow, and life unfolds. This exciting journey includes a variety of decisions, such as selecting the right cabinet color, choosing a countertop material, picking out hardware, backsplash, and lighting. But the most important factor that influences all of these choices? Budget.
At Greenbrook Design, we understand that budget isn’t just a number; it’s a guide to help shape your vision while staying realistic. That’s why we offer a wide selection of custom and semi-custom cabinet lines that provide flexibility, style, and function without compromising quality. With options from Walker Woodworking, Cabico, Fabuwood, Metropolitan Woodworks, Shamrock Cabinetry, and NatureKast, there’s truly something for everyone.
Let’s explore the benefits of each cabinet line and how they can elevate your space.
Walker Woodworking
“If you can dream it, we can build it.” – Travis Walker
Located in Shelby, NC, Walker Woodworking is our premier fully custom cabinetry line. Whether you’re working with a compact kitchen or a sprawling open concept, their design and craftsmanship ensure no inch goes to waste. Custom color matching, unique finishes, and personalized storage solutions make this a top choice for those seeking one-of-a-kind designs. Built locally and installed by their own team, Walker Woodworking delivers enduring quality that reflects your unique style.
Cabico Cabinets
Cabico brings together creativity, craftsmanship, and flexibility in its semi-custom cabinetry. Their two lines, Essence and Unique, offer wide-ranging options in finishes, styles, and materials such as walnut, maple, red birch, and white oak. From contemporary to farmhouse, Cabico’s artisanal approach ensures your kitchen, bathroom, or laundry space tells your story. Their human-centric manufacturing and customer support make them a standout choice for thoughtful design.
Metropolitan Woodworks
Just a short drive from our showroom, Metropolitan Woodworks specializes in semi-custom cabinetry perfect for new builds, investment properties, and renovations on a budget. With 24 door styles and Sherwin-Williams’ paints and stains, Metropolitan allows for beautiful and affordable design in every room. Their flexibility in blending with other cabinet lines makes them a versatile and valuable solution.
Fabuwood Cabinetry
Fabuwood is known for offering semi-custom cabinetry that balances affordability, beauty, and durability. Designed with functionality in mind, their Q12™ standard ensures each cabinet meets twelve key criteria for strength, finish, and construction. Whether your style leans modern or transitional, Fabuwood delivers exceptional value and style for every area of the home, from kitchen to bathroom to mudroom.
Shamrock Cabinets
Shamrock Cabinetry offers custom-grade, semi-custom cabinetry at a competitive price point. Proudly made in the USA, they deliver beautiful cabinets using high-quality materials and finishes, making them an excellent choice for homeowners who want a refined look without the custom price tag. Shamrock blends traditional values with modern manufacturing, offering solutions that suit both aesthetic and functional needs.
NatureKast Weatherproof Cabinetry
Love to entertain outdoors? NatureKast is the ultimate solution for outdoor kitchen cabinetry. Crafted from weatherproof materials, these cabinets mimic the natural beauty of wood while resisting moisture, UV exposure, and extreme temperatures. Their elegant finishes and creative configurations make them ideal for porches, patios, and poolside retreats. NatureKast transforms your outdoor space into a luxurious extension of your home.
Greenbrook DesignThe kitchen tends to be one of the busiest areas in the home, and over the last year, it has become more than just a place to cook food. It has evolved into a multifunctional space where everyone gathers to perform a wide range of tasks. With so much at stake, planning a renovation requires careful thought and well-designed plans. Many designers caution against following the latest trends, but there are a few additional design mistakes they also encourage their clients to avoid. If you are considering a renovation or a new construction project, here are our top five biggest kitchen design mistakes to avoid.
Countertops are often underappreciated and underrated in the design world. They are the true workhorses of any space, as they are used regularly and withstand a great deal. We chop, pound, knead, spill, and more all over these smooth surfaces, yet they continue to function day after day. Unfortunately, they are not meant to last forever. Experts recommend replacing them every 10 to 15 years, especially if signs of wear and tear are evident, such as stubborn stains, chips, or cracks.
Walker Woodworking Sometimes, certain areas of home decor have been influenced by trends that are no longer in style and can make the space feel dated or even uninviting. Rooms also serve a specific purpose, and those can change over time. If your children are no longer living with you, their bedroom can be transformed into a craft room or even a guest suite. There are also some new things that are making their way onto potential homebuyers’ lists. We have done some research for you and discovered some of the top new items being used in home design.
It is always fun to watch those home improvement shows. It is always a delight to watch designers come up with a plan that completely transforms the space from drab to fab. Often, after watching those shows, you have a tendency to look around your own home, wishing you could give it an update, but a renovation is not conceivable at the moment for one reason or another. The good news is that you don’t have to undergo a renovation to give your home a lift or freshen it up; sometimes it’s the little things —the details —that can completely revamp your space and make a big impact without breaking the bank. Discover six simple ways you can freshen up your home and even make it feel completely new without going through a renovation.
Here are some steps you can take to ensure your kitchen is healthy and ready for creating dishes that are not only delicious but also beneficial for your family’s health. We know that it is not always easy to stick with the decision to be healthier, but with a well-designed kitchen, it can be. With over twenty years of experience, our design team is well-versed in planning a kitchen design that functions well for your specific needs while also reflecting the style you will love. We serve more than 15 counties and invite you to visit our 5,000-square-foot showroom, where you can walk through multiple kitchen displays to get a feel for the possibilities that await you. Connect with us and let’s start planning a healthy kitchen design.
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