Kitchens

Are Custom Kitchen Cabinets Worth the Investment? A Designer’s Honest Answer

By David Nickerson - June 14, 2026
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Three Key Takeaways If you’re staring down a kitchen remodel in Southeast Michigan, cabinetry is probably the biggest line item on your estimate and the one that most affects how your kitchen looks, functions and ages. The question gets asked at our showroom almost every week: Are custom kitchen cabinets worth it, or is that…

From Concept to Completion: What It’s Really Like to Work With a Kitchen Design Studio

By The AKD Design Team - June 4, 2026
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Designing a new kitchen is exciting, but it can also raise many questions. Where do you start? How do you choose the right cabinets? What layout will actually work for the way your family uses the space? How do you make sure the finished kitchen feels beautiful, practical and worth the investment? Finding answers to…

Creating Timeless Kitchen Design

By The AKD Design Team - May 28, 2026
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A kitchen remodel is one of the biggest design projects you can undertake for your home. It affects how your space looks, how it functions, how your family gathers and how your home feels every day. That is why so many homeowners want a kitchen that feels timeless. They do not want a room that…

The Ultimate Custom Kitchen Storage Guide: Smart Solutions for a Beautiful, Organized Space

By The AKD Design Team - May 21, 2026
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A well-designed kitchen is more than just about looks. It should make day-to-day life easier. The best kitchens help you move through your routines with less stress and far less clutter. When storage is planned well, it’s easier to navigate and use the kitchen. When it is poorly planned, even a gorgeous kitchen can be…

Before & After: A Kitchen That Transformed How a Family Lives

By The AKD Design Team - May 14, 2026
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A family of four moved into their dream home, but the kitchen didn’t match their lifestyle or needs. The home had warmth and character, but the kitchen was narrow, dated and closed off. Rather than serving as the central hub, it functioned more as a passageway. Cooking was cramped, storage was limited and seating was…