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Spring News from CKS Design Studio
April 20, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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Just in case you missed it… CKS Design Studio, Durham’s best custom kitchen designer, just send out the spring newsletter!

 

This newsletter gives you a behind-the-scenes look at CKS Durham custom kitchen design and custom millwork projects. Are you subscribed?

 

If not, click here to join us!

 

As always, follow @cksmillwork on instagram for weekly design inspiration!

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Designer Solutions from CKS
April 12, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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We work with architects and Interior designers to provide them quality ideas, technical support, and budget-oriented solutions in residential and commercial environments. We begin collaboration from the early stages of design to ensure the look and effect that was intended is achieved. Look to us as your partner in the process.

This Chapel Hill home features a traditional and elegant style with a thoughtful and cost-effective mix of colors and materials. To stay within budget without sacrificing style, we worked with the new designer on this project to mix manufactured cabinetry with our own custom pieces to create a high-end look. To achieve this, CKS custom-made the glass fronts on the upper cabinets, the intricate feet on the kitchen island, and the dramatic, one-of-a-kind, custom hood. Custom hood created to match the manufactured cabinetry.

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The design and size of hood the designer envisioned for this project was not anything that the manufacturer offered. The solution? We made a custom hood to match the exact stain and style of the manufactured cabinetry. The designer and client envisioned the cabinet doors to be unique and not the standard glass door patterns.

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To meet both needs, CKS custom-manufactured curved mullions in the style and color that matched the rest of the kitchen.

The CKS Solution: Mix Manufactured Lines with Custom Pieces At CKS, we figured out a way to marry the two and incorporate the strengths of both custom & manufactured lines. We achieve this by creating custom details that compliment our manufactured line to achieve a high-end look. Follow @cksmillwork on Instagram for more designer solutions.

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CKS Millwork: The Process Behind Our High-End Residential Millwork
April 3, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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Today we are showing you the process behind this timeless kitchen in Chapel Hill.

CKS worked closely with the homeowners of this Chapel Hill home as they planned and designed their new home build. The home features a traditional and luxurious design while still staying current with a smart mix of colors and materials. To stay within budget, CKS designer Zack Simmons suggested mixing cost-effective manufactured cabinets with custom cabinetry and design elements. CKS custom-made the glass fronts on the upper cabinets, the intricate feet on the kitchen island, and the dramatic, one-of-a-kind, custom hood. CKS continued the smart mix of materials with custom cabinetry in the butlers pantry and a mirrored metallic backsplash, as shown above!

To view more of our NC high-end custom millwork, we invite you to visit cksmillwork.com

 

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Stay Inspired: Are You on The List?
March 21, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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We are getting ready to send out our newsletter that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at our Durham custom kitchen design and custom millwork projects. Are you subscribed?

If not, click here to join us!

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The Process Behind Our High-End Commercial Millwork: The Chelsea Landmark
March 12, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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Today we are showing you the process behind custom millwork process for this high-end commercial millwork project in NYC.

Chelsea Landmark is a collection of sophisticated rental apartments located at the intersection of NoMad, Flatiron, and Chelsea. The 36-story tower was designed by Dumais Interior Design in collaboration with Architect, Naiztat + Ham. CKS completed the custom high-end commercial millwork for these luxury apartments in the lobby, library, and lounge areas.

These main areas feature reclaimed, tongue-and-groove quartered white oak paneling with an sleek oil finish on both the ceilings and walls. This stands in stark contrast to the quarter sawn walnut veneer in the library, giving the space a streamlined and modern look. The sleek, walnut veneer features solid quarter sawn edging with integrated lighting and a separate gathering area.

In the lounge, CKS completed the painted kitchen cabinetry with the smart, custom-machined finger pulls that are captured within the boundary of the door. To balance the space, we built custom walnut Banquettes and added warmth with custom stain and leather cushions.

Located at 55 West 25th Street, Chelsea Landmark stands out as the standard of affluence and all-inclusive luxury from the inside out.

To view more of our NC high-end custom commercial millwork, we invite you to visit cksmillwork.com

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CAST YOUR VOTE:
February 28, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s that time of year again… Cast your ballot now for your favorite local businesses (and of course your favorite kitchen designer!) We appreciate your ongoing support!

 

  1. Click here to vote: http://durhammag.com/2017/02/15/vote-for-the-best-of-durham-2017/#codeword
  2. Go to Best of “Home and Garden”
  3. Enter Your Email Address
  4. Scroll down to #6. “Best Kitchen Designer”
  5. Select CKS Kitchens and Design
  6. Submit!

 


 

 

Thank you again for your ongoing support and for voting The Method the best gym in Durham!

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The Timeless Traditional Home in Raleigh
February 19, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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The White Marbled Custom Kitchen in Raleigh
February 5, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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CKS Design Studio Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017!
January 26, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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CKS Design Studio of Durham and CKS Design Studio of Charlotte Awarded Best Of Houzz 2017!

Over 40 Million Monthly Unique Users Nominated Best Home Building, Remodeling and Design Professionals in North America and Around the World

Houzz, the leading platform for home remodeling and design awarded CKS Design Studio Best of Service award from more than 40 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than one million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.

The Best Of Houzz is awarded annually and is a way to help homeowners identify popular and top-rated home professionals in every area on Houzz.

“We’re so pleased to award Best of Houzz 2017 to this incredible group of talented and customer-focused professionals, including CKS Design Studio,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “Each of these businesses was singled out for recognition by our community of homeowners and design enthusiasts for helping to turn their home improvement dreams into reality.”

We invite you to follow CKS Design Studio on Houzz!

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Inside the Shop: Integrating Italian Metal into Our Custom Commercial Millwork
January 17, 2017 In Inside the Shop No Comment

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Today we are sharing with you a peek into a current custom commercial millwork project we are working on with an architect. The material featured is a specialty metal from Italy. The architect on the project wants to make panels of the metal within a metal frame and then integrate into our custom commercial millwork.
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