The holiday season is once again upon us, and we’d like to thank all of you for being a part of Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center’s success, and also to extend our warmest wishes for health, happiness and prosperity in the New Year.

   We’d also like to introduce you to our newest “family member” – River Run Cabinetry.  This fine line of cabinets will appeal to everyone, but most especially those of you with a specific budget in mind.  So frequently our clients tell us they “don’t want to invest a lot of money in cabinetry” or “want a low price point because they’re remodeling a rental unit”.   Some folks just don’t have the time to wait for custom or semi-custom cabinets to be manufactured and shipped.   Still others want great pricing, but don’t wish to sacrifice quality.   River Run fulfills all these needs – All wood construction, quick lead times and best value possible.   

   We here at Celtic Kitchen and Bath know that your kitchen is an integral part of your everyday living and that remodeling, although exciting, can be a very stressful time.  It’s difficult to live without your kitchen (or bath!) while you wait to have it remodeled.   With most cabinets available in less than one week, Celtic and River Run can now make remodeling quick and easy.  River Run Cabinetry is versatile enough to be used as a bathroom vanity, too!

   Here’s a brief overview of the five beautiful styles available:

BRIDGEWATER WARM CHERRY:  Brings a sense of regal distinction to any kitchen or bath.  The lustrous, deep claret glow is an elegant counterpart for formal interiors as well as warm and welcoming traditional applications.  Bridgewater’s handsomely detailed doors create an atmosphere of refinement that is sure to charm you.

DALTON SABLE:  Has a classic simplicity which enhances your personal style whether it is contemporary, transitional or Pacific Rim.  Its naturally rich, light sable finish is unpretentious and warm. 

HAMPTON LINEN GLAZED:  Sophisticated yet comfortable, this style graces your kitchen or bath with elegance and casual flair.  Hampton is a soft white door with subdued detailing enhanced by a warm glaze, evoking the comfort of a French Country home.   

LENOX CAFÉ GLAZED:  Has the ambiance of gracious warmth and a quiet richness.  Equally harmonious as a background for daily activities or culinary celebrations, these traditionally styled cabinets feature distinctive molding detail with a brushed glaze that highlights the appealing tones of caramel and honey.

SHAKER WALNUT HAND-GLAZED:  This acclaimed style brings elemental lines and cultivated simplicity to your bath or kitchen.  Working equally well in a traditional, mission or urban setting, this cabinet is a blend of straightforward style with a deep, lustrous walnut finish. 

   We think you’ll be very impressed with this new addition to the line of quality products we offer.  We invite you to visit www.harbordistributors.com for more information and details on the River Run Cabinetry line.  With inspired designs and superior craftsmanship, Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center will enhance your lifestyle.  Call or visit our Design Center soon – we look forward to working with you!

Wishing you the Happiest of Holidays~

CELTIC KITCHEN AND BATH DESIGN CENTER IS PROUD TO OFFER MEDALLION CABINETRY, AND RIGHT NOW WE HAVE SOME VERY SPECIAL DEALS TO SHARE WITH YOU!   Call us soon to help get you started on that gorgeous new kitchen or bath cabinetry you’ve always wished for…Peter Brooks, our on-staff Cabinet Designer will be pleased to help you.  With a myriad of choices – price points, species, door styles, colors and glazes….there is definitely something for everyone~ hope to see you soon!

   If you want something special, something unique, something distinctly yours, then look no further. No one else offers as many ways to customize your kitchen as Medallion.  Medallion Cabinetry is made from the best materials, skillfully constructed and meticulously finished.   Here’s a little info about the quality craftsmanship that goes into Medallion Cabinetry -

Designer Gold Series – NOW 17% OFF!!!  All raised and reverse raised panel doors and face frames are solid wood construction
All plywood case components
Maple hardwood veneer with varnish topcoat on interior case components
Hardwood veneer, species and finish matched on specified end panels
Smartmotion FX drawer guides standard
Glaze finish options available
Painted finish options available on select door styles
Lifetime Limited Warranty

Designer Series – NOW 15% OFF!!!   All raised and reverse raised panel doors and face frames are solid wood construction
High quality furniture board case components
Maple tone laminate case components
Color matched laminated exterior case sides*
Smartrac FX drawer guides standard
Smartmotion FX drawer guides optional
Glaze finish options available
Painted finish options available on select door styles
Lifetime Limited Warranty

Silverline Series – NOW 15% OFF!!!   High quality furniture board case components
Maple tone laminate case components
Color matched laminated exterior case sides*
Mirage drawer guides standard
Smartrac, Smartrac FX, and Smartmotion FX drawer guides optional
Lifetime Limited Warranty
*Wood end upgrades are highly recommended on exposed ends, especially on Knotty Alder, Hickory and Quartersawn Oak door styles.

These features are standard on all Medallion cabinetry

Extensive selection of door styles and wood species
Medallion offers a broad array of door styling and wood selection including cherry, maple, oak, alder, hickory, and quarter sawn oak to suit any taste.

Premier finish process
Hand applied stains and varnishes create a finish that is beautiful, easy to clean and durable.

3/4″ solid hardwood dovetail drawer
The strongest drawer box available, a sign of true craftsmanship and quality.

Solid hardwood door and frame construction
Premium hardwood and craftsman joinery create beauty and durability. Cabinet doors with painted finishes applied may be constructed with a combination of solid hardwood and engineered material to help ensure a beautiful, long-lasting enamel finish.

Concealed hinges and drawer guides
High quality hardware that improves the function, without detracting from the beauty of the cabinetry.

3/4″ adjustable shelving
Our shelves are thicker, for more strength, as well as adjustable, so you have more storage options.

Superior case construction
Each cabinet is built with quality materials and construction methods, including 1/2″ standard sides, tops and bottoms; strong I-beam construction; dadoed joinery; and pocket screwed hanging rails. The result is a superior cabinet.

Upgrade features and construction options
Drawer guides, hinging and side panel options available. Choose the features that fit your needs.

Extensive modifications
Medallion Cabinetry offers more modifications than any comparably priced brand. Custom sizes and alterations, and integrated furniture features create a customized kitchen without the custom price.

KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program
Medallion Cabinetry is an approved participant in the KCMA Environmental Stewardship Program and has been certified as meeting the ESP 01-06 requirements for Air Quality, Resource Management of Product and Process, Environmental Stewardship and Community Relations.

  It’s late September, and Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center is doing a bit of “spring cleaning”!   We have lots of items we need to clear away to make room for new arrivals, and YOU get to take advantage of amazing clearance prices!   Here’s a list of just a few of the items we have drastically reduced:

Beautiful Quartz Slabs, available in several colors and both 2 CM and 3 CM, were $750.00.  Right now they start at only $299.00 with the purchase of fabrication.  That’s a savings of 60%! 

Stainless Steel Undermount Sinks, were $299.00 each, now $99.00 each – 60% off regular price!

Need some shiny new Faucets to replace old or leaky ones?  We’ve got ‘em – from $99.00, regularly $198.00, a savings of 50%!  We also have some Porcelain Sinks from only $49.00 each – 50% off the regular price of $99.00!

We have lots of Frameless By-Pass Shower Doors - now only $79.00.  These doors originally sold for $199.00 – 60% off!   

Looking for Natural Stone for your floor?  We have 18″ x 18″ Honed and Filled Travertine from $2.75 per square foot, as well as French Pattern Travertine  from $2.95 per square foot, which is a savings of 35%.   We also have 12″ x 12″ Ubatuba polished Granite tiles, now for only $2.99 per sq. ft.   This reflects a savings of 40%, so don’t wait - come in today to get started on your home improvement project and save a bundle! 

If it’s tile you need, of course Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center has that too!  20″ x 20″ Rotocolor Porcelain Tile in gorgeous stone look now starts at only $1.89 per square foot, a 40% savings!

Need to redo or upgrade a countertop?  Come see the lovely 2CM Granite Slabs we have available!  With the purchase of fabrication, they start at only $199.00 – that’s an amazing 70% off !!  These deals are only good WHILE THEY LAST – so hurry in soon!

And, as if this wasn’t enough, Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center is extending a fabulous offer on Cabinetry – Special deals on beautiful Medallion Cabinetry - 20% off Designer Platinum Series,  17% Designer Gold Series and 15% off Designer and Silverline Series. 

   If you are dreaming of a new kitchen or bath, Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center is your ONE-STOP SHOP for everything you need to make your dreams come true…we offer sales, installation, design consultation…and we make it so easy!  Please come visit us soon at our beautiful showroom.  You will be so glad you did!

This is my Good News/Bad News report for potential clients:

First let’s start our day out with the GOOD news:

• Housing affordability is at its highest levels since at least 1970, said David W. Berson, chief economist of mortgage insurer PMI Group.
• Falling prices have caused sales to perk up. Palm Beach County’s January sales were up 11 percent from a year ago, while Treasure Coast volumes soared 81 percent. www.palmbeachpost.com
• Mortgage rates are near historic lows, with Freddie Mac reporting an average 30-year-fixed rate of 5.04% with 0.7 points and a 15-year-fixed rate of 4.68% with 0.6 points. Nothaft said refinances have risen as a result. Depending on when you bought your home, this may be a good time to refinance.
• It is still possible to get a mortgage, as long as you have a down payment, a good credit score, full documentation underwriting, and a conforming loan balance. Nothaft said so far in 2009, overall loan originations on single-family homes have increased 12% over 2008. www.freddiemac.com
• You can save money by trying to lower your cable bill by at least 22%. You can negotiate your phone bill and cell phone bill rates. Right now you can negotiate almost any business to meet or beat the rates of its’ competitors.
• For middle-income buyers, Palm Beach County suddenly has become affordable again. In the fourth quarter of 2008, 53.5 percent of new and resale homes in the county were in reach for a family making the county’s median income of $66,000, according to the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity Index.

The BAD news:

• According to The Palm Beach Post (www.palmbeachpost.com) Unemployment rates are at 7.6% as of January 2009 and are expected to be higher this month.
• It will take two to three years for the residential building industry to stabilize, estimated Berson. That means housing starts returning to about 1.5 to 1.9 million annually; 2008 saw less than 1 million starts. (IBS 2009)
• Getting a home equity line of credit (HELOC) for a remodel is tough, Nothaft said, because banks don’t want to offer what amounts to a second mortgage. Depending on when you bought your home, you may want to consider a cash-out refinance of your first mortgage instead. www.freddiemac.com

The sky isn’t falling. Yes-times are hard. But homeowners, potential buyers, and businesses can make it though these rough times. People who can’t sell are renting. Potential renters have many more options today. As a homeowner-you need to make your house stand out from the rest. Make small improvements to attract renters. If you can’t afford new kitchen cabinets, simply get new granite, a new sink, a new faucet and new cabinet hardware. Your floor is important. Tile is easy to maintain and makes a big difference compared to carpet or old dirty tile. A new floor can brighten up the entire house. Can’t afford a new bathroom? Simply replace the bathroom cabinet, countertop and toilet. These are the first things a potential buyer/renter sees when they walk into a house. Small improvements can make a big difference! Let Celtic Kitchen & Bath Design Center help you.

In today’s market many people aren’t selling their homes–they are choosing to stay in them.  Keeping your home updated and making repairs are important.  You can’t put off repairs for the next owner because chances are—you will be staying put.  Make sure you stay on top of regular maintenance and eliminate the need for costly repairs down the road.

1.  Repair leaky roofs.  Sometimes a simple leak can be an easy fix.  It’s patched up and a shingle or two is replaced.  But if left uncared for–it can become expensive.  A leaky roof can be caused by damaged, rotted or molding structural components.  If these things are caught right away-less damage is done.  A leak of any kind should really be of concern and paid attention to right away.  Water and mold go hand in hand.

2.  Clean out dryer vents.  Not only the vent you pull out every time you start a new load–but also the vent connected to the wall.  Dryer vents are one of the top causes for house fires.

3.  Replace your AC filters.  HVAC experts estimate that 60% of all service calls are the result of dirty filters.  Changing your filters on a monthly basis can save you up to $100 each year!  This is especially important of you have allergies or animals that shed.

4.  Repair running toilets or leaky faucets.  You may have 3 bathrooms and the one you never use has a running toilet.  Don’t ignore it!  You can waste tons of money on leaky or running toilets.  Call a local plumber and pay for the repair.  Your water bill will be much less in the long run.  Leaks can cause all sorts of problems fairly quickly and quietly.

5.  Block air leaks around windows and doors.  Mitigate drafts and save energy by installing or repairing weatherstripping.  Use a digital thermometer to check the seal quality and inspect the caulking for areas that have cracked or shrunken.

Here are 5 simple & inexpensive ways to dress up your kitchen.  It is fun to work with a kitchen designer and discuss all of the kick knacks and accesories you want in your kitchen.  As a homeowner you are excited and have lots of ideas swirling around in your head.  Sometimes what you want and what you can afford are two different things.  Its your designers job to help guide you through the best solutions.  Here a few tips that should help you along the way……..

1.)  “I want cabinets to the ceiling!  The tallest ones you sell?”

Advice:  Instead of using 42″ high cabinets or even worse a “custom size”, choose 36″ high cabinets and pick a tall crowm molding.  The carpenter can use a wood spacer and make up the differnce in height to bring your crown right to the ceiling in a standard 8ft high ceiling.

2.)  “I want all of the cabinets to have pull out shelves in them.”

Advice:  Choose some of your cabinets to have pull outs and some to have standard adjustable shelves.  You will be surprised how much you  can store in a cabinet with standard shelves.  Use the pull outs for easy access or hard to reach areas.

3.)  I want really decorative cabinets with rope moldings and 8″ crown!”

Advice:  Rope is out and cane is in!  Rope is a dated look-and there are lots of other decorative inserts that will dress up your kitchen.  Instead of 8″ crown, stack your crown with profile moldings that the crown sits on.  This will build height.  Unless your ceilings are 11 feet high, a 3-5″ crown molding is high enough.  You don’t want the crown to look obnxious in relation to the cabinets.

4.)  “I want decorative glass doors in my cabinets.”

Advice:  Buy your own glass inserts from a local shop.  Once your cabinets are installed, you can work with your kitchen designer to measure and order glass inserts from a local retailer.  You will save a LOT of money doing it this way and you will help support a local business.

5.)  “I want white wood cabinets, fancy crown, pull out spice racks, a huge pantry and I am on a very small budget.”

Advice:  Buy thermofoil white cabinets instead of real wood.  You can get all of the upgrades you desire because you are saving by not paying for real wood or the up charge in painted cabinets.  Foil cabinets are nice looking if they are decorated with crown molding and have all the bells and whistles!  You have to pick and chooses what’s most important to you in your kitchen.

When designing any room you should decide what you want your focal point to be.  No matter how big or small your kitchen is-it always needs a focal point.  Your focal point can be an island, your hood or stove area, your sink or even your refrigerator!

Use moldings in unique combinations to create a focal point.  Combining fluted columns with corbels adds dramatic detail.  Mix two door styles- one on an island, the other on your wall cabinets.  Make your sink cabinet stand out by using a different door on just that one cabinet.  Use this same idea with finishes or paint colors.  Combine two colors in one kitchen.  The key is contrast.  If you have a light cabinet stain-pick a darker counter top.

Make cabinets stand out like pieces of furniture.  Have fun with your toe kick.  Replace the toe kick with bun feet or free standing legs!  Replace the toe kick for a valance piece that offers an apron detail.  Bump out your sink cabinet or your spice pull outs so that they sit farther out then the rest of the cabinet run.  Make the granite follow this bump out to create a custom look.

Use fluted columns or spindle legs as an accent flanked on either side of a cabinet to make it stand out.  This can be useful on an island, a stove, a sink base or even your refrigerator.  This creates a built in look.  Built-in tends to look high end.  But try to be consistent.  Mixing too many decorative moldings can start to look  mix matched.  Lean on your designer for this guidance.

Corbels!!  I think you can add corbels anywhere you want!  Add them to the four corners of your island and make your granite stand out by following the shape of the corbels.  Place corbels on either side of a hood-up high underneath the crown molding.  Almost as if the corbels are helping to hold the crown up.  Put corbels on either side of a window and run a shelf across it to create a valance.  Use corbels on the front of spice pull outs to act as the “pull”.  Get creative!

Let’s recap:  feet, combo door styles, fluted columns, bump outs and corbels are all simple ways to take your kitchen from ordinary to extraordinary!!

Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center is a licensed general contractor in the state of Florida.

What does this mean for you?

We have the ability to take a project and handle every aspect of it from start to finish. This allows us to help keep costs under control while maintaining a high level of quality that our customers demand from us.

We stand behind all of our work and will see to it that once a project has started, we will see it through to the end.

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At Celtic Kitchen and Bath Design Center, we provide our customers with only the best product, paired with the highest quality installation.We have our own stone and granite yard, which allows us to custom cut, fabricate, and install everything from kitchen counter tops, cabinets, flooring, and fixtures.

Located in the heart of beautiful Jupiter, FL, our primary location of service is Palm Beach County.

We are a licensed general contract and can handle any size project from start to finish. If you have any questions, pick up the phone and give us a call, we’ll be happy to assist you.

1559 Cypress Dr

Jupiter, FL 33469