Plan your kitchen
Kitchen planning guides
Everything we explain across the table at the showroom, written down: cabinet styles and materials, countertop choices, how to match colors, how to measure, and how to plan a kitchen you'll still love in 20 years.
Pick a topic below. When you're ready, bring your measurements and ideas to the Newark showroom and we'll put it all together in a free 3D design.
Cabinets
Cabinet door stylesShaker, slim shaker, flat panel, raised panel, glass-front: what suits your home.Cabinet materials and finishesPlywood vs particleboard vs MDF, framed vs frameless, paint vs melamine.Standard cabinet sizesBase, wall and tall cabinet heights, depths and widths in one chart.
Countertops and flooring
Quartz vs granite vs marbleDurability, stains, heat, sealing and looks, side by side.SPC flooring vs other kitchen floorsWaterproof rigid-core SPC compared with LVP, laminate, hardwood and tile.
Planning your kitchen
Matching cabinets, counters and floorsUndertones, contrast and five combinations that work.How to measure your kitchenA 15-minute checklist for walls, windows, plumbing and appliances.Kitchen layouts and clearancesL, U, galley, island and peninsula, plus the clearances that matter.Buying cabinets, hiring your own installerDesign, order, delivery, timing and finding an installer.
Near the showroom
The showroom is at 5841 Jarvis Ave in Newark, a few minutes from Fremont and Union City and about half an hour from San Jose and the Tri-Valley. See areas we serve.