Merillat Somerton Hill cabinets as featured in the Reed Show Village at IBS
Explore the kitchens at the 2010 International Builders’ Show (IBS) Show Village outside the Las Vegas Convention Center January 19-22, and something could feel quite familiar. That’s because Merillat cabinets are featured in three homes in the Reed Show Village, as well as the NextGen “Builders Challenge.”
As the leading cabinetry manufacturer for the new home construction market, we sponsor these homes to demonstrate our commitment to builders. Our aim is to inform and inspire them, displaying the newest products and demonstrating the latest building practices and processes.
Merillat is the exclusive cabinetry supplier for the homes, which showcase the breadth of our product offerings. Visitors will see many different finishes, including some glazes, and many decorative details such as feet, corbels, ornamental onlays and molding inserts.
Reed Show Village
Two of the homes in the Village are traditionally decorated, while the third is more contemporary and includes an abundance of sustainable features.
LaLinda
Kitchen: Merillat Classic Somerton Hill Maple in a Sable finish and Merillat Masterpiece Laredo Oak in a Peppercorn finish
Bathroom: Merillat Classic Portrait Maple in a Sable finish
Laundry: Merillat Classic Destination Maple in a Kona finish
Highland
Kitchen: Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry in a Paprika finish and Merillat Masterpiece Montresano Maple in a Canvas finish
Bathroom: Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry in a Paprika finish and Maple in a Chiffon finish
Laundry: Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry in a Paprika finish
Echo House / Osprey
Kitchen: Merillat Classic Fusion Maple in a Natural finish
Bathroom: Merillat Masterpiece Epic Cherry in a Peppercorn finish
NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home
For the tenth year, Merillat is the cabinetry sponsor of the NextGen Home. The theme of this year’s home is “Builders Challenge,” with a focus on how homebuilding professionals can be more profitable and competitive in today’s economy. Green building is showcased, along with cutting-edge technologies for a safe, secure and healthy house.
NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home
Kitchen & Laundry: Merillat Classic Silhouette Maple in a Kona finish
If you are at the Show today, visit the Reed Show Village and NextGen “Builders Challenge” Home and see how the latest in cabinet style and technology can make the kitchen a big selling point at your next open house.
Builders will find an exciting new way to way to streamline their kitchen projects when they visit the International Builder’s Show in Las Vegas January 19-22, where Merillat is introducing ProCision™, a fully coordinated cabinet and countertop installation process.
ProCision is offered exclusively with three Masco Builder Cabinet Group (MBCG) brands: Merillat and QualityCabinets, and the premium DeNova countertop brand, which joined the MBCG family in 2008.
ProCision integrates factors like cabinet design, countertop templating, coordinated cabinet and countertop scheduling, and facilitates same-day delivery and installation. A precise digital measuring and templating system covers cabinets and countertops at the same time, so there’s no need for a traditional plywood countertop template.
Karen Strauss, MBCG President, thinks builders will love ProCision. “One of the most frustrating issues for builders is to install cabinets and then have to wait several days for the countertops to be delivered – hoping they will install smoothly.”
Builders who use ProCision can expect some positive developments:
A kitchen installation cycle that’s 8 to 15 days shorter
Fewer trips to the jobs site
Fewer “competing” subcontractors on the job site
One single point of contact for sales, service and support
Stop by the Merillat booth at IBS and see how your installation process can look as smooth and coordinated as your finished product, thanks to ProCision.
People love their things, but they may get even more excited about having a place to put those things. After price, storage is the most important factor for 84% of cabinetry shoppers. Yet they often don’t know what kinds of storage options they have.
Paul Radoy, Manager of Design Services for Merillat, recommends looking at a kitchen in sections. “All kitchens have cooking and cleanup zones; some kitchens may have an island or even a pantry. I see each section as a gold mine of storage opportunities.”
In the cooking zone, smart storage can save you time. A drawer organizer kit or a utensil hanging system can keep utensils in order and within reach. A top-hinged cabinet locks open so you can get at the contents while you’re cooking. You can store a lot on a lazy susan, or in a swing-out base cabinet, and access it all without digging. A pull-down knife rack can hang under a nearby wall cabinet. Under the cooktop, extra wide or deep drawers can hold pots and pans, and a deep drawer organizer can separate them with solid hardwood pegs.
In the cleanup zone, around the sink and dishwasher, a tilt-out sink tray will keep soaps and sponges out of sight. Under sink totes help you keep bigger items under control.
Kitchen islands offer convenient storage. Paul says, “An island set up for wine storage and serving is classy and practical, and spice drawers are great for napkins and corkscrews.”
Paul finds that most people have a pantry on their wish list. After all, it’s a great way to store lots of items in one convenient place. “The more storage you have, the more places you’ll have to hide the cookies.”
See the Merillat’s new intelligent storage options for yourself at the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas January 19-22.
If you’re at the 2010 International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas January 19-22, you’ll be one of the first to see a demonstration of the new Merillat CoreGuard™ Sink Base, a revolutionary water-resistant base cabinet that will be available this fall.
It’s something everyone can relate to. Mark Ayers, our Vice President of Marketing, says “A lot can happen under your sink. Leaks and spills can lead to stains and damage. CoreGuard helps protect your cabinetry investment.”
The Merillat CoreGuard Sink Base is made of an engineered polymer specifically designed to resist damage from spills and leaks. The face, frame and door assembly are wood, but behind them, everything is a water-resistant, non-wood material that’s easy to clean and is stain-resistant.
The floor has a slight forward tilt and a rib design to direct any spills forward. With CoreGuard, you can see a problem right away and clean it up. It’s a low-maintenance solution in a cabinet that’s built to last.
Merillat brings new solutions to the kitchen, and CoreGuard is one we’re especially proud of. According to Mark Ayers, “It’s a revolutionary addition to the kitchen, and we think it’s something homeowners are going to demand.”
If you’re at the IBS show, stop by booth #C4143 and see it for yourself. We think it might just make a big splash. And that will be okay.
Merillat brings kitchen intelligence to builders this week at this year’s International Builders’ Show® (IBS) in Las Vegas January 19-22. Merillat is excited to unveil several new innovative kitchen cabinetry solutions in direct response to marketplace needs.
IBS is the largest annual building industry tradeshow in the country. It’s THE place to see and discuss the hottest products on the market and network with friends and allies. On top of that, IBS offers more than 175 education sessions taught by industry experts.If you’re curious, check out http://www.buildersshow.com.
This year the Merillat booth will feature new products, interactive experiences and instructional videos. And, of course our kitchen experts will be on hand to answer questions and showcase our cabinetry solutions. Look for us in booth #C4143. We’ll post new articles throughout this week on the Round Table Blog covering all the new products and innovations we are unveiling at IBS 2010, so stay tuned right here! And make sure you follow us on Twitter and Facebook for real-time tweets and posts directly from the show!
Recently, we celebrated the ‘Good Life’ kitchen remodel with an unveiling of the Driehorst’s new kitchen during a party with over 100 guests, and a private cooking lesson with Elias Hajjar (executive chef and owner) from Poco Piatti in Toledo.
The transformation was amazing! I can’t believe the before and after results. The overall size of the kitchen didn’t change, but with the improved Merillat design and storage features, it became so much more functional. This project is a great example of how you don’t have to have a massive space to have a functional kitchen.
Special thanks to KSI (Kitchen & Bath showroom in Toledo, Ohio), one of our dealer partners, for providing the design expertise and project oversight to The Good Life Kitchen.
It was wonderful to be a part of this project, and I’m sure the Driehorst’s had a much different Thanksgiving holiday this year in their new kitchen. For the Driehorsts, the ‘Good Life’ isn’t over, but just beginning as they’ll enjoy their new space for years to come.
Thanks for following this project. We’ll be kicking off another kitchen remodel project soon so stay tuned!
Whether you’re doing a small kitchen remodel or a big renovation, living without a kitchen can be a headache. And frankly, eating out every night can be way too expensive. However, if you properly prepare, you can survive and have fun in the process.
It’s official—the Merillat Good Life Kitchen Makeover is complete!
Just a few short months ago, Amy Driehorst of Temperance, Michigan was dreaming of a new kitchen and how it would make her life easier. Today, that dream is a reality.
Amy and her husband Mike recently saw the finishing touches put on their $30,000 Merillat kitchen. To celebrate, there was only one thing left to do: Throw a party!
Neighbors, family and friends stopped by throughout the day to ooh and ahh over the results. Guests enjoyed a video of the transformation from start to finish and Amy was happy to let them explore the many features of the new kitchen for themselves. To help the family “break in” the new kitchen, Elias Hajjar, a local chef stopped by for a cooking lesson. Hajjar, executive chef and owner of Poco Piatti in Toledo, Ohio, even got the Driehorst kids into the act, showing them how to prep and assemble the ingredients for a family meal. That’s a kitchen moment any busy mom is sure to remember!
The new cabinets were on their way! But before they could be installed, there was more work to be done at the Driehorst home. With the walls stripped down to their studs, plumbing and electrical updates were made to accommodate the new dishwasher and above-the-stove microwave, and more outlets were added along the counter area.
Next, new drywall was installed on the walls and ceiling. After finishing and a fresh coat of paint, the room was now ready for the cabinets.
The new layout included plenty of space-maximizing features, such as a corner cabinet with lazy susan, base cabinet with pull-out trash bins, and another narrow pull-out that’s perfect for storing canned goods. And soft-close drawers mean no pinched fingers, even with four active kids in the kitchen.
Additional cabinets over the fridge, next to the stove and under the cook top meant every inch of space would be put to use for this busy family. A display shelf above the window is the perfect place for Amy’s collectibles. Other important touches aren’t visible at first, but make a lasting impression. Under-cabinet lighting, for instance, illuminates the entire length of the countertop — a sophisticated accent with very practical benefits.
From Ken Darnell, Plant Manager, Mt. Sterling, Kentucky
When we found out the Mt. Sterling, Kentucky Team had the opportunity to create the Merillat kitchen for the Good Life contest winners, we were thrilled.
All of the thousands of cabinets we make every week become a part of someone’s home; however it isn’t often we can meet and see the families we make kitchens for and to be a part of their experience. It’s exciting to know we’re contributing to something greater!
in Toledo.
