White Kitchens: Are They a Passing Fad or Timeless Classic?
Published December 6, 2022 755 Views
White kitchens have been all the rage the last few years, and for good reason. They are clean, fresh, bright, and have a timeless elegance like no other. Yet, some headlines indicate this trend may be passing. When investing in your new kitchen, you want to be sure it won’t go out of style wit...
Getting Your Home Organized in Time for the Holiday Season
Published November 4, 2022 467 Views
If you’re like so many other Western NY residents who are planning on hosting family and friends for the holidays, it’s safe to assume that, at some point, you’ll find yourself scouring for ways to get your home more organized before the guests start arriving. At Concept II, we und...
Custom Cabinet Project for Enhanced Storage Throughout Your Home
Published August 11, 2022 621 Views
When we think about custom cabinetry, one of the first and most understandable visions that comes to mind is a beautiful, well-organized kitchen. And while cabinets are clearly the cornerstone of any kitchen remodeling project, it only scratches the surface when it comes to how they can be inco...
6 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Home with Custom Tile
Published May 19, 2022 761 Views
At Concept II in Rochester, we love helping homeowners come up with clever ways to improve the look and feel of their homes. But as we all know, home remodeling can be pricey and time consuming depending on the nature and complexity of your specific project. Fortunately, there’s no...
Dream Kitchen and Bath Remodeling
Published November 12, 2021 1236 Views
With the colder weather officially here and a New Year just around the corner, it’s no surprise that many homeowners throughout Western NY are already in the process of planning their winter remodeling projects. If your plans include making that long-desired dream bathroom or chef’...
Tips for Completing Your Tile Project in Time for the Holidays
Published September 6, 2021 1131 Views
With the summer months winding down and countless homeowners already thinking about how they’ll be spending the holidays, it’s understandable that many are planning interior tile remodeling projects to give their home that perfect look come winter. In light of how different life has been...
Stunning New Cabinets for Kitchens and Bathrooms
Published May 26, 2021 1258 Views
It’s easy to forget how important cabinets are when it comes to convenience at home. Aside from the charm they impart on bathrooms and kitchens, they play a key role in our day-to-day storage needs, and are home to many items we simply couldn’t live without. So when the time comes to rep...
Using Tile to Create Stunning Kitchen Transformations
Published February 25, 2021 1085 Views
When it comes to remodeling your kitchen, there’s no limit to what you can do with the right selection of tile. Tile can be used to create everything from unique floor designs and wall accents, to custom sink backsplashes, countertop designs and artistic mosaic patterns. And not only does tile...
Creating a Stunning New Tub Splash or Tile Surround
Published November 26, 2020 997 Views
There is no shortage to how creative homeowners can get when it comes to working with tile. And of the many ways to transform the look and feel of our homes’ interiors, installing a new tub surround is one of the most fun and rewarding projects of them all. This, of course, begs th...
The Difference Our Expert Interior Designers Make
Published August 26, 2020 1079 Views
For those who take the allure and appeal of their home more seriously than most, it goes without saying that run-of-the-mill tile products and design services simply won’t cut it. At Concept II in Rochester, we understand the need to work with experts and professionals with the insi...
A Custom European Kitchen for a Modern Rochester Home
Published September 10, 2019 1783 Views
Concept II and Leslie Cordaro of Design Associates were tasked with creating a kitchen to suit this stunning Modern Style home. Built by architect Cyril T. Tucker in 1954, this house is not only located in an ideal spot, it is uniquely designed. Pulling in the driveway feels like pulling up to a hou...
Eating Out in Rochester During Your Kitchen Remodel
Published July 15, 2019 1376 Views
Home-made meals during a kitchen remodel can be difficult to pull off, especially when your new kitchen is in the middle of being installed. Lucky for us, Rochester is going through a food renaissance with multiple thoughtfully conceived restaurants coming to life in the past 5-10 years. Here, we ha...
BEFORE & AFTER : Approachable Elegant Kitchen Transformation in Pittsford, NY
Published May 7, 2019 2040 Views
This kitchen design was a complete transformation from mono-chromatic to elegant and approachable. The soffit in the center of the ceiling coupled with the elongated island created a shoe-box shape to the room. Removing the soffit and enlarging the island (without making it too big) helped clean up...
Park Ave Traditional Kitchen Renovation
Published April 14, 2019 1574 Views
This large historic 1920s house in the Park Ave area of the city of Rochester, NY had a small kitchen originally designed for servants. The kitchen shared a wall with a butler's pantry hallway separating it from the dining room and included pantry cabinetry and a large wash sink. While the butlers p...
Wood Mode's Integrated Lighting Program Receives Innovation Award
Published February 28, 2019 1073 Views
Integrated Lighting Program Receives Innovation Award from Meredith CorporationAt the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in January, Meredith Corporation's Beautiful Kitchens & Baths magazine named the Wood-Mode Integrated Lighting Program as one of the 30 Most Innovative Products for 2018. J...
A Twist On a Classic White Kitchen
Published December 21, 2018 2320 Views
This kitchen design was a collaboration between Concept II & designer Shelley Coke - completed in late Summer 2018. A stately 1928 house underwent a major renovation down to the studs. The product is a fresh, functional, well-suited white kitchen with a twist. In this article, we interviewed She...
A Refined Bathroom Oasis Remodel
Published December 15, 2018 1643 Views
This refined oasis incorporates the bathroom and closet with the same finishes. The home owner had a vision for creating a minimalistic clean environment. To make this vision a reality, we blended simple lines with contrasting finishes. Transitional Wood Mode cabinetry is juxtaposed against the orga...
Stunning Lakeside Kitchen Remodel
Published November 14, 2018 2724 Views
A breathtaking view of lake Ontario deserves a kitchen that compliments the color and tranquility of the water -- and that's just what we delivered. With the design expertise of Anne Marie Weissend of Design Associates, together, we created a dreamy kitchen remodel for this beach house. Our client...
Luxurious Minimal Kitchen Remodel
Published October 19, 2018 1857 Views
This modern Concept II kitchen was a rebirth for the house. It is a perfect blend of soft and crisp; warm and cool. The cabinetry is Brookhaven frameless in Maple Champagne Stain with slab doors. Slanted ceilings made this kitchen design more challenging - a beautifully designed stainless hood encl...
Rustic Glam Kitchen Design in Rochester, NY
Published October 6, 2018 2253 Views
This super elegant kitchen is in a gorgeous new build house. We wish we could show the entire house here - it is so well curated. As you look through the photos of the kitchen, you'll notice that the column moldings perfectly match the inside door profile of the cabinetry and the profile of the isla...
European Loft Kitchen Design Details
Published September 28, 2018 1814 Views
European Design Cabinetry This Concept II designed kitchen is located in the city of Rochester, NY features custom frameless Metro European cabinetry by Artcraft. The base cabinets are matte wood veneer and the upper cabinets are a stunning high gloss white lacquer. The polished counter-tops are a...
Preparing for Your Concept II Kitchen Remodel
Published August 15, 2018 1260 Views
The kitchen is the heart of the home and a place where many families spend their time. This is the reason great kitchens can sell houses and why people remodel their kitchens as a top priority. While the end result of a remodel can make your life simpler, the process of a remodel can be stressful, e...
Concept II Supports MEG's Gift
Published August 7, 2018 939 Views
Concept II proudly sponsors the MEG's Gift 2018 annual golf tournament, dinner and silent auction.Meg's gift is a non-profit organization created out of love to advocate for mental health intervention and to nurture an inspirational legacy through community involvement and support.MEG's...
5 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Ceiling a Design Feature
Published July 28, 2018 6589 Views
Kitchen ceilings are often plain smooth surfaces (or even the dreaded popcorn ceiling), but a kitchen ceiling can take your kitchen from tasteful to luxurious. Tray Ceiling Tray ceilings are recessed in the center and serve multiple design functions. In homes with high ceilings the lower sides of th...