The kitchen is the new “living room” of the home. This is where the family spends much of its time preparing and enjoying meals. This is the place where guests always gather when entertaining. Today’s homeowners want an open, spacious, beautiful kitchen but they also need this room to be easy to clean and functional.

“More and more of my clients are looking for a more custom look in the kitchen,” says Tim Englert. “There is definitely a trend toward upscale products like custom cabinets, solid-surface counters and wood or laminate floors. People want their kitchen to make a statement.”