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 In today's modern kitchen, an island is an absolute must! Kitchen islands offer great versatility from more storage, countertop space, and aesthetic appeal. Create additional seating in your kitchen and even add a great design element. Kitchen islands don't have to be boring and there are endless possibilities to make your kitchen island unique! Read on to get a few ideas for kitchen islands that stand out from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks !  Choose Contrast!  Adding contrast to your kitchen is a great way to achieve a focal point in your kitchen. To do this with your kitchen island, consider choosing a pop of color in your kitchen by making your kitchen island a different color than the rest of your cabinetry.  Accent colors are a popular choice in today's modern homes and kitchens. Create a Furniture-Like Kitchen Island One option to make your kitchen island stand out is to make your island resemble a piece of furniture. With our  semi-custom...

There is certainly a balance when it comes to adding color to your kitchen. You want your design to remain tasteful but a pop of color can help refresh your space and add your personality to your overall design. Not sure what the best ways to add color to your kitchen are? Read on to get a few tips from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks !  Add a Kitchen Island  If your kitchen currently doesn't have an island, have you considered adding one? The addition of an island is a great way to add a design element to your kitchen, increase your workspace, and add additional storage to your kitchen. Making your kitchen island a different color than your cabinets is a great way to add color to your kitchen. An island doubles as a great design element as well as adds usable space. Paint an Accent Wall  A quick and easy way to add a pop of color to your kitchen is to choose a color and paint an accent wall. Painting your entire kitchen may be overwhelming but jus...

 We know it's only September, but if you're hosting the holidays this year now is the time to start thinking about your kitchen remodel! A kitchen remodel is a big undertaking from start to finish. From the designing process, ordering cabinets, and installation the process may take longer than you think. Wouldn't a brand new kitchen be perfect just in time for the holidays? Read on to find out a few compelling reasons to remodel your kitchen right in time for the holidays!  Impress Your Family and Friends Okay, let's be honest here, almost everyone likes to show off their home when they have guests over. Getting your home in tip-top shape is just part of being a hostess. When you remodel your kitchen and add brand new cabinetry, the look and feel of your kitchen are transformed instantly. When your family and friends come over for the holidays, they will be impressed with the transformation! Storage Solutions Make Cooking Easy!   When it comes to making holiday meals...

At Ragan Cabinets , we want to provide our clients with the best quality cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks . We offer several lines of beautiful cabinetry. Today, we'd like to feature a few of the fantastic features of RiverRun Cabinetry! This cabinet supplier offers a wide range of cabinetry with plenty of features and finishes! Read on to learn about the many fantastic features of RiverRun Cabinetry!  RiverRun Features Quality What makes your RiverRun cabinetry such an outstanding investment? Our relentless commitment to creating a naturally beautiful, fully featured line of cabinets and an approach that combines traditional construction and hand finishing techniques with the efficiencies of contemporary production. RiverRun is where beauty, style, and quality meet to provide the best cabinet for the very best value. Only premium materials are used in the creation of RiverRun cabinetry. They are crafted using time honored woodworking methods. Every door, face frame, dr...

The finish you choose for your cabinets sets the tone for the overall design of your new cabinets. If you have a specific finish in mind, we have hundreds of finishes to choose from! No matter what your style is, our team at Ragan Cabinets can help make it happen with our custom and semi-custom cabinets! Not sure what your options are? Read on to learn about the many options you have from Ragan Cabinets ! Finishes We have hundreds of finishes! Classic stains and paints plus a wide assortment of hand-wiped glazes, pencil glazes, and heirloom finishes – whether you’re looking for a vintage patina or a modern and contemporary cabinet finish, we have what you are looking for. Stains Stains are a classic choice for kitchen and bath cabinetry. These semi-transparent finishes can vary from almost clear to very dark shades that all reveal the natural and unique characteristics. Paints Painted cabinets achieve an opaque finish that creates a smooth appearance on maple or a wood gra...

Tired of your laundry room being a mess and hard to work in? Whether you have a big area to work with or a small one, there are several things you can do to make your laundry room more efficient! When you remodel your laundry room, you can add space-saving accessories to help make doing laundry easier. Read on to learn about four hacks to make your laundry room more efficient! #1 Countertops Over Your Washer and Drying  If you have a front-loading washing and dryer one of the best ways to save space and give you room to fold clothes is to install a countertop over your washer and dryer. This will make folding clothes right out of the dryer easy.  #2 Install a Sink  If you've never had a sink in your laundry room, once you have one installed, you won't know how you lived without one. Laundry room sinks are great for handwashing delicates or soaking stained clothes while the washer is in use. If your laundry room is located near the back door, your laundry room ...

The team at Ragan Cabinets is committed to providing only premium products, while still offering cabinet lines suitable to a variety of budgets. We'll help you select the best line of cabinets and accessories to perfectly suit the needs of your lifestyle, space, and budget. When you choose Ragan Cabinets we can help you choose the best cabinets for your style and budget. Read on to learn about a few of our cabinet lines. RiverRun Cabinetry RiverRun's beautiful cabinetry is inspired by their location in the Shenandoah Valley. They deliver naturally beautiful, fully featured cabinets where the quality reflects nature's finest, and where traditional craftsmanship and modern efficiencies come together harmoniously. Elegant details and rich finishes are just the beginning. Advantage by Bridgewood Custom Cabinetry Bridgewood Custom Cabinetry has built premium custom cabinets for over 20 years. From that experience, they designed the Advantage line of cabinetry to offer ...

Do you have a small bathroom in your home that could use an update? Stumped on how to maximize the space to maximize efficiency and create a gorgeous design? Just because it's a small space doesn't mean you can't have both! If you've been considering a bathroom remodel, our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few ideas for your remodel! Go Bold!  When working with a small bathroom, you don't have to stick with neutral colors. A small space gives the opportunity to have fun with colors and even go bold with fun colors and patterns. Some colors and patterns might be overwhelming in a large space but when introduced to a small space, it can be fun and tasteful. Patterned Floor  Like we mentioned before, your small space is a great place to have fun and even "break the rules." Patterned floors look great in small bathrooms and work well with the square footage you have to work with. Go With an Accent Wall  Accent walls are p...

Prepping for a kitchen remodel can be a lot of fun! Deciding on new finishes that ultimately change the complete design of your kitchen is exciting! If you're considering a remodel soon, there are a lot of things you will need to think about. Today, our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks has four tips for remodeling your kitchen! Set a Budget Kitchen remodels can add up quickly. Your kitchen is one of the most expensive rooms when it comes to remodeling. You can remodel your kitchen on a budget, just make sure to set your spending limits BEFORE you start remodeling. This will help you to stay on track and not spend more money than you had planned. Planning is KEY Not only should you plan your budget, but planning exactly what you want in the beginning will make it easier for you AND your contractor. Choose all your fixtures and materials before starting the construction process. This will not only help your contractor see your vision, but it will also allow them t...

Whether you're thinking about selling your home in the near future or simply looking for ways to gradually add value to your home, a great place to start is in your kitchen! From full remodels to updating a few things to maximize efficiency and appearance in your kitchen, updating your kitchen is a great way to add value. Read on to get a few tips from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Backsplash Adding a backsplash is a great way to compliment your new kitchen cabinets. You can choose a material that goes with the look and feel of the rest of the room. Depending on the look you go for, shiny and metallic materials are a great accent to choose. For a more subtle look, choose stone or other natural materials. Your backsplash is a great way to not only accent your cabinets but add a pop of color or style to the room. New Flooring  Kitchen flooring often wears out because it is a high traffic area if you cook often. From spills and water being on the fl...

Summer is in full swing! If you like to spend time outdoors you know that your backyard is the place for endless summer fun at home. With plenty of warm weather left in the year, now is a great time to do some backyard improvements. Read on to get a few ideas for creating the ultimate backyard paradise from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks ! 1) Add a Patio  Do you love hanging out in your backyard but you don't have a designated spot to put your patio furniture? Build a patio and you'll have the ultimate summer hangout spot. 2) Build a Fire Pit  There is just something great about sitting around the fire on a summer evening. Have a wienie roast or simply enjoy your company relaxing by the fire. You can go with a simple design or plan out intricate masonry work for a gorgeous backyard upgrade!   3) Improve Your Landscape  If you're looking to add a gorgeous design element to your backyard? Improving your landscaping is a great place ...

Your cabinet style in your kitchen sets the tone for the overall design of your kitchen and your home. There are several styles to choose from when it comes to picking your new cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks . Today Ragan Cabinets would like to explain three different cabinet styles. Read on to learn more! Superior  A superior design typically includes high-quality countertops, storage solutions, detailed finishes, and embellishments such as crown molding. This design works well with a lot of home designs and is one of the more popular choices in homes today. Our  cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks  offers semi-custom cabinets that we can customize to your superior design. Take a look at a few superior kitchen designs below. Contemporary  Often the term contemporary and modern are used interchangeably but there is a difference. So what's the difference? The term "modern" was introduced in the 1920s before the Industria...

If you're thinking about remodeling your kitchen, the first thing you likely think about is the overall style of your kitchen -- cabinet color, finishes, and overall design appeal. However, one of the things you definitely need to consider is the flow of your kitchen! The layout of your space plays a big role in inefficiency. A common layout that dates back to kitchen design in the 1940s is the kitchen work triangle. Read on to learn more about how you can utilize the kitchen work triangle in your kitchen remodel.  Kitchen Work Triangle Concept The kitchen work triangle is a kitchen layout that is designed to maximize efficiency in the kitchen by reducing steps taken in the kitchen and promoting great workflow. When you are preparing a meal in the kitchen, the primary tasks take place between the stove, sink, and refrigerator. The idea of a kitchen work triangle is to have an imaginary line that goes between the sink, refrigerator, and stovetop. In addition to forming an...