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Design Inspiration – The Simple Elegance of French Country Design…

Inspired by the homes of Provence, French country design often incorporates ruffles, distressed woodwork, mixed patterns, and both vibrant and subdued hues. French country design showcases rustic elegance at its finest. French Country design has fallen out of favor in...

How Remodeling Your Bathroom Can Increase Your Homes Value! See Our Tips and Video…

Bathroom remodels can dramatically increase the value of your home. By replacing outdated features with modern and energy efficient baths, toilets and sinks you can increase the value of your home. In addition to getting a higher return on investment, you will get the...

Short on Square Footage for Your Kitchen Area? The Oceanside Collection by Wood-Mode Cabinetry Combines Beauty and Efficiency…

The Oceanside Collection by Wood-Mode is a great option for open living designs and in areas where you are short on square footage. Since 1942, Wood-Mode quality has been the benchmark for the cabinetry industry and the pride of discerning homeowners. Wood-Mode...

What Does It Cost to Remodel My Bathroom? What are Some Tips to Keep Me On Budget? See Video…

It’s amazing how a new bathroom design can enhance your lifestyle, but what does it cost? Like many things in life… It depends but you can get some ballpark figures together after you figure out the specifics of what you want in your bathroom. The...

You Can Increase the Size and Efficiency of Your Kitchen Space By Eliminating Your Formal Dining Room…

Over the years, homeowners’ priorities change as family trends change. Currently, at the bottom of their priority list is a dining room. When you look at the year in its entirety, the dining room is probably used on average about 5 to 10 hours per year. Think about...

5 Remodeling Tips That Ensures a Balance of Style and Function For Your New Kitchen…

In every home, large and small, modern or traditional, the kitchen is the heart and hub of the home. On a daily basis, the kitchen serves as a revolving door for family members. They come and go; grabbing snacks, doing homework, catching up on social media. All the...

4 Different Bathroom Design Features that People Usually LOVE or HATE…

There are many bathroom room design features that most people love but over the years we’ve found 4 different features that some people love and some people don’t. There usually isn’t a middle ground with the following 4 design features… ...

10 Bathroom Design Tips That Will Help You Create The Dream Bathroom You’ve Always Wanted…

The following are 10 bathroom design tips that will help you create the dream bathroom you’ve always wanted… Bathroom Layout Tips All bathrooms need drains, water lines, vent stacks, and more. You can keep your costs down by not having to move your...

Do You Like To Entertain at Home? Check Out the Embassy Row Collection by Wood-Mode Cabinetry…

The Embassy Row Collection Wood-Mode Cabinetry provides the homeowner traditional detailed craftsmanship and abundant storage great for families who like to entertain at home. Embassy Row’s soft gray cabinets provide a warm alternative to white, and...

Porcelain Tile With Different Types of Finishes Can Be An Option In Kitchens and Bathrooms. See Pics and Video…

Whether you like natural stone or painted tile, innovations in porcelain make it easier than ever to get the look you want without breaking your budget. Porcelain is a denser, more porous, and harder option that offers greater stain and water resistance than ceramic...

Design Inspiration: Wood Mode’s Southampton Collection Offers Classic Georgian Architecture with a Country Home Feel

This late Georgian style kitchen has a restrained sophistication that is classic and comfortable. Its stately appearance has been revisited many times in the decades since and has come to be a touchstone for country homes throughout the United States. Scale,...

How to Make a Small Bathroom Seem Larger by Joanna Gaines of Fixer Upper…

Joanna Gaines of HGTV’s Fixer Upper shows how she used airy colors and plenty of lighting to visually enlarge this small bath. In addition, Jo offers more design tips about choosing tile, mirrors and even shower curtains to make a small bathroom seem larger. We...

Bathroom Design Tips – How to Create a Luxury Spa at Home…

Do you want a bathroom that feels like and oasis, to pamper yourself, and enjoy peace and relaxation? That’s what a spa bathroom can do. They are designed to help you feel relaxed and tranquil. Imagine a quiet place with aromatic candles and fresh towels, while you...

The Burn’s of Edgewood, Kentucky Give Us a 5 Star Review For Designing Their New Kitchen. See Pics!…

W.Stephens designed and supplied the Burn’s new Kitchen. We removed an existing wall that divided their original storage space and their original kitchen. In pictures, you can see where we added a 12″ depth pantry to make an easier transition between the...

The Rupperts of Edgweood, KY Love Their New Bathroom and Vanity! See Pics…

W.Stephens designed and supplied the Ruppert’s new Bathroom and Vanity. Cabinets – Koch Cabinets – Norfolk Molded Doorstyle… Cherry with Briarwood Stain and Chocolate Glaze. Counterops – Viatera Symphony 1-Source Turnkey Planning and...

Bathroom Remodeling Tips That Will Help You Sell Your Home Without Breaking the Bank!…

When buyers tour homes for sale, they’re taking a close look at the bathrooms. For some, the sheer number of bathrooms in a home is critical so it is nice if you have a master, a family bathroom (full bath), and a half bathroom (powder room) for guests. So all...

6 Important Tips That Will Help You Achieve a Successful Bathroom Makeover…

Modern bathroom design is about creating a peaceful, relaxing, and practical space in your home. A bathroom makeover is an exciting and fun home project to take on but in order for your makeover to go smoothly and stay within budget, it requires a plan and a design....

When Designing a New Kitchen, Make Sure To Incorporate Technology Into Your Design…

In this age of ever-progressing convenience, we’ve become accustomed to having an abundance of knowledge at our fingertips. And knowledge is power, but so is technology—the driving force behind this thought revolution. It only makes sense that we’ve incorporated...

The Difference Between Modern and Contemporary Kitchen Designs…

Modern refers to a specific design movement that arose in the early 20th century and follows stricter guidelines and contemporary is more fluid and tolerates a bit of rule-breaking. Contemporary styles allow for more freedom and trends. Ultimately, modern kitchen...

4 Things To Consider When Choosing Wood For Your Kitchen Cabinetry…

With so many beautiful choices for wood cabinets, where to begin? Whether you want cherry, maple, oak, alder, hickory, birch, walnut, or pecan cabinets… here are some key considerations. You need to know the natural characteristics of wood cabinets in general,...

Kitchen Design Tips – How to Mix and Match Textures and Designs Using Cambria…

Cambria surfaces are 93% pure quartz. Granite typically only contains 40–60% quartz, along with more porous, weaker minerals. That’s why granite is more susceptible to damage. Cambria’s durability also means you can be more creative with it. Draw daring edge...

Why Updating Your Kitchen is One of the Best Investments You Can Make, Now and Always…

If our recent stay-at-home situation has taught us anything, it’s taught us that function matters and if your house is clogged up by a kitchen that doesn’t work for everyone in the family, especially if you are all living on top of one another, it’s time to make a...

10 Upgrades That Millennials Almost Require Before They Will Buy a Home…

Millennials make up almost half (42%) of all new home loans. If you are thinking about selling your home in the next 5 years, you might consider taking the steps to make your home appealing to these buyers. Fortunately for you, there are many simple and...

9 Bathroom Decoration Ideas That Will Take Your Bathroom Remodeling Project To The Next Level…

We have a fresh list of bathroom decoration ideas that are inexpensive and simple to do. A lighting upgrade is the most important project you can do for a bathroom makeover. Lighting paired with the right color affects mood. The lighting makes a small bathroom look...

6 Ways to Know That It’s Time To Remodel Your Kitchen…

The easiest thing to notice about your outdated Kitchen is the worn cabinets, the cracked counters, the dated appliances, and more, but what you may not realize is that there are other reasons that its time to remodel! We’ve put together some tips to help...

Laundry Room Remodeling Ideas and How to Organize In Small Spaces…

Just because you have a tiny laundry room, that doesn’t mean you need to give up on figuring out some smart storage solutions. With a little creativity, you can create space for everything you need and then some. Whether your laundry room is in the basement, garage,...

The Dos and Don’ts of Kitchen Design…

Do: Make sure to have at least one element that adds some creativity or fun to your kitchen Don’t: Be boring and too conservative with your design You want your kitchen to make a statement and you want it to be for your family and guests. Bring in...

Why You Should Hire a Designer for Your Kitchen and Bathroom Projects…

Building or renovating a kitchen or bathroom is one of the most important investments you can make in your home. Kitchen and bathroom design involves careful planning, extensive research, and building knowledge. It just doesn’t make sense to skimp on the design...

8 Steps To Designing and Installing a New Kitchen…

Seems like every homeowner is watching decorating shows on TV these days and getting inspired by them, but the reality is that creating a new kitchen is a detailed process and involves more time than you may first think. Below are 8 steps to...

6 Great Ideas for Bathroom Organization and Storage…

There are so many items that need to be stored in a bathroom! A bathroom cabinetry designer can help you figure how to store and organize all of your items in a way that keep them accessible but out of sight. Below are some design and organization tips for your...

Trends and Tips To Help You Choose the Right Kind of Countertop For Your Project…

While simplicity and ease of use remain hot trends in kitchen design, today’s countertops are focusing on durability and clean, fresh color schemes – with texture used to provide a subtle sophistication that doesn’t clash with the cleaner lines of...

Tips For Designing a Custom Bar That You Will Love to Show Off…

If you love putting together new drinks and entertaining family and friends, then having a home bar should be on your next to-do list. Nothing screams entertainment quite like having a home bar. Before you begin customizing your home bar you want to figure out exactly...

Designing a Great Office – Steps to Creating a Fabulous and Functional Home Office

We’ve put together a few tips for creating a fabulous and functional home office. If you put this advice to the test, your office just might become your new favorite room! Your office should be both functional and inviting. Home offices don’t have to be boring...

Expert Tips For Remodeling Your Basement To Be Beautiful and Functional…

Even if it’s currently cold concrete and crammed with boxes of off-season duds, the lowest floor of your home probably has loads of potential. Treat it just as you would any of the rooms above ground, and it might just become the most popular spot in the house...

Tips for Redesigning the Countertops in Your Kitchen, Laundry Room, or Bar….

What better way to spruce up your kitchen, laundry room, or bar than with a counter top redesign? This post will focus on your kitchen but most if it will also apply to your laundry room, bar, or other countertops that you want to redesign. The counter tops in your...

There Are Many Kitchen and Bathroom Styles. See Which One You Like…

Choosing a design for your kitchen or bathroom can be overwhelming. Sometimes you don’t even know what style you like! Checkout the styles below to see if you like any of them. It will make the process much easier for you and your cabinet...

6 Easy Cleaning and Organizing Tips for Your Cabinets…

The easiest way to help your cabinets look great for a very long time is routine cleaning. Here are a few simple and easy tips to helping your cabinets look perfect! Cleaning Tips Make a habit of wiping down your cabinets once a week. Dampen a towel or cloth with...

W.Stephens Now Has a Local Financing Partner To Help You Get Your Project Started Today!

W.Stephens Cabinetry & Design offers financing through Kemba. We have searched long and hard to find a financing partner who we can feel comfortable enough to pass to you. The following are some highlights that explain how Kemba could help you finance your new...

What You Need To Know Before Replacing Your Kitchen Cabinets

The Kitchen is the heart of most homes so remodeling usually happens there first. New kitchen cabinets can make a dated, uncomfortable and inefficient kitchen into a beautiful, comfortable, and functional space. There are many finishes and price points to choose from...

Some of Our Featured Work – The Reeves Remodel (Edgewood, Kentucky)

W.Stephens Cabinetry & Design 1-Source Turnkey Planning and Design Services W.Stephens Cabinetry and Design provides planning and design services for the entire home including kitchens, bathrooms, wet bars, butler pantries, libraries, home theaters, and...

Creating a New Kitchen is a Process and Your Cabinet Designer Can Help You Every Step of the Way!

Main steps to creating a new kitchen for your home… Assess your needs – What are your objectives and priorities? Your objectives and priorities will drive all further decisions on budget, style, and appliances/products. This is the most important step to...

Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinetry Options Can Be Overwhelming! Professional Designers Can Cut Through the Clutter to Help You Find YOUR Style…

For your new kitchen or bathroom cabinetry, the basic options (style, wood type, etc.) can seem overwhelmingly endless. Add all the accents like moldings and finishes and you might find yourself endlessly overwhelmed. Fortunately, cabinetry pros can lead you down...

How to Decide Between Using Custom, Semi-Custom, or Stock Cabinets for Your Kitchen or Bathroom Remodeling Project…

When creating a new kitchen or bathroom design, your cabinetry choices will play a large part in your layout and your budget. When selecting your cabinetry, you have 3 basic purchase options… Custom Kitchen or Bathroom Cabinetry Custom cabinetry...

Kitchen Design Tips – Cabinetry Ideas That Give Your Kitchen More Space

Whether you have a commercial-sized showcase kitchen or a cozy nook in a one-bedroom flat, the need to make the best use of space is a common desire for a variety of households and inhabitants. Turning to your cabinetry is a solid first step… Built In Shelf Organizers...

Wood, Metal, and Laminate Options for Your Kitchen Cabinets. Knowing The Differences Will Help You Choose More Wisely!

There are a number of material offerings for your cabinets that can make your new kitchen or bath. When you are informed of the differences in these materials you can ensure that your budget is aligned with you design choices. Selecting the right materials can take...

Do You Have an Oddly Shaped Kitchen? A Small Bathroom? That’s When a Professional Designer Can Help You the Most…

After major functional appliances like stoves and bathtubs that largely embody the main purpose of a kitchen or bathroom, cabinets are the true workhorses of these room since they hold all the implements and inventory that make these rooms functional. Choosing the...

How To Best Bring Your Ideas To Your Kitchen and Bathroom Designer…

A Kitchen / Bathroom Designer is in business to make your home design dreams come true. Your Kitchen and Bathroom designs are some of your homes most visible areas to don’t wing it. Your cabinets, color palette, lighting, plumbing, and flooring all play a part...

What is Eclectic Design? How To Get It Right for Your Kitchen and Bathroom…

Highly personal in character, successful eclectic decor combines elements from different design periods and decorating styles in thoughtfully edited ways. It is all about limitless expression. In a style that’s defined by mixing and matching, you literally have the...

Home Design Tips – A Guide to Cottage Style Decor for Kitchens, Bathrooms, & More…

Technically speaking, cottage-style isn’t really a style. After all, a cottage is meant to be lived in, to be enjoyed, and is usually the recipient of all the cast-offs from the real home. But cottage furnishings and accessories have grown in popularity in recent...

How To Design a Master Bathroom That Allows Traffic to Flow Freely

The first step to designing a space that flows with traffic properly is to know your usage patterns. Do the people who are going to share the master bathroom wake and depart to different jobs at the same time or will they use the bathroom separately as they wake at...