Cabinet CreationsManufacturers unveil new cabinetry ideas at K/BIS 2007

  • By Lauren Hunter

Your clients may not be able to contain themselves after seeing these new options for containing their kitchen clutter while maintaining high style.

Armstrong. For most families, the kitchen is the most popular room in the house, but children can often get underfoot while mom and dad are cooking or entertaining. Enter the Kid Center cabinet, outfitted specifically to keep little ones occupied, but within parents' views. Available in August 2007, the Kid Center is a traditional 36-inch base cabinet available in any door style and finish. Inside, the cabinet features two deep metal storage baskets, as well as a pull-out workspace for coloring or playing games. Recognizing that kids won't stay small forever, the cabinet easily converts to traditional kitchen storage when the play space is no longer useful. For instance, narrow slots at the top of the cabinet can hold game boards or cutting boards, depending on the family-s needs. www.armstrong.com. 800.527.5903.

Canac. For homeowners with lifestyles that revolve around entertaining in the kitchen, the Kohler brand introduces Mira colors, ideal for its upscale Cellini cabinet line. Designed for drama, the Mira colors include a low-gloss, almost matte white finish for a sense of purity, or high-gloss black for an elegant, modern kitchen look. Mira Black is also available in a low-gloss finish for a different look. The monochromatic high-gloss black look, shown here, brings a mirror-like appearance to the space. www.canackitchens.com. 800.226.2248.

St. Charles Cabinetry. Home chefs looking for the aesthetic of a professional industrial kitchen can take advantage of the reintroduction of this brand. The company's all-stainless steel cabinets can be left as bare metal, or powder-coated with 23 different color options. Several door- and drawer-handle options are available. Mix-and-match colors for a unique kitchen look. Colors match the powder-coating available on Viking appliances, the maker's parent company. www.stcharlescabinets.com. 662.451.1000.

--Lauren Hunter