Would you use Steel Blue in your kitchen? This soft blue-gray cabinet color brings subtle character to a space and pairs beautifully with light wood and gold hardware. For a balanced kitchen design, combine Tafisa Steel Blue cabinet doors with light oak tones, creamy white countertops, and brushed gold handles. The wood adds warmth, while the blue-gray finish introduces color that feels calm and easy to live with. A matching backsplash helps connect the design.

A well-designed kitchen combines beautiful finishes with practical details that make everyday life easier. From preparing meals to welcoming friends, the space should feel comfortable, organized, and connected to the rest of your home. Featured in the October 2026 issue of Delorie Magazine, this kitchen shows how white cabinetry, warm wood accents, and carefully chosen details can create a timeless, inviting space. White Cabinetry with Warm Wood Accents White kitchen c

Green cabinetry has become a favorite choice for homeowners who want to introduce color without sacrificing versatility. Soft, natural, and easy to coordinate, Sage Leaf from Tafisa gives this custom kitchen a sophisticated identity while creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Paired with warm wood details, creamy quartz countertops, and elegant brass accents, the color helps transform the kitchen into a space that feels fresh, timeless, and connected to nature.

Dark kitchens have become a defining feature of contemporary interior design. Sophisticated, dramatic, and surprisingly inviting, they create a strong architectural presence while offering the functionality today’s homeowners expect. This custom kitchen demonstrates how matte charcoal cabinetry, warm wood finishes, and a light quartz countertop can work together to create a space that feels luxurious without becoming too dark or overwhelming.

Today’s homes are designed for more than just everyday living—they’re places to gather, entertain, celebrate, and spend time together. When the kitchen, dining room, and bar are located within the same open-concept space, creating a consistent design between all three areas can completely transform the home. At Delorie Countertops & Doors, we love designing spaces that feel connected while still giving each area its own personality and purpose.

The kitchen has always been one of the most social spaces in the home. But when entertaining is an important part of your lifestyle, adding a dedicated bar area alongside the kitchen can take both functionality and design to another level. Instead of asking one space to do everything, a kitchen and bar combination creates two distinct areas that work beautifully together—giving guests more room to gather while keeping cooking, serving, and entertaining organized.

At Delorie Countertops & Doors, we believe every homeowner deserves a space that is both beautiful and functional. Whether you're renovating an outdated kitchen, building a new home, or simply looking for better organization, our custom design process ensures your new kitchen is tailored to your lifestyle.

What Is a Waterfall Edge Countertop? A waterfall edge countertop is designed so the countertop surface extends vertically from the top of the island to the floor, creating a continuous flow of material. The veining, pattern, or color of the surface becomes a dramatic design element, drawing attention to the island and elevating the entire kitchen. Whether fabricated from quartz, solid surface, or natural stone, a waterfall edge creates a luxurious, custom-built appearance th