What started in a small garage has grown into southern Colorado’s premier custom cabinetry design firm. Brooks Brothers Cabinetry Inc. is locally owned and operated by the Brooks family. Our experienced team of engineers, designers and installers will work with you from start to finish, bringing your vision to life!
Saw this recent article on Houzz, and thought it was worth sharing. Enjoy!
The kitchen is the most popular room of the home to renovate, according to Houzz research, and those who choose to remodel the heart of their home have some definite preferences. After all, the No. 1 reason they choose to renovate this area is no longer being able to stand the old kitchen — can anyone out there relate?
The 2017 U.S. Houzz Kitchen Trends Study, from a research team led by Nino Sitchinava, Houzz’s principal economist, reveals that homeowners updating their kitchens prioritize changing out countertops, backsplashes and sinks. A majority of kitchen renovators are also choosing a more open feel for this room.
The study surveyed more than 2,700 Houzz users in the U.S. who own homes and are in the midst of a kitchen renovation, have recently completed one or are planning one in the next three months. Read on to learn what people are doing with these important rooms.
Click here to read the full article on Houzz…
Owner Bryan Brooks talks about when it’s time to consider a kitchen remodel and where to start on KKTV’s Moms Everyday:
Looking for ways to streamline and organize your day-to-day? Let’s start with your closet. With just a few alterations to your existing space, you can transform your closet into a beautiful, functional area. Designer and Owner Bryan Brooks discusses some of the ways you can organize and refresh this area of your home to maximize impact.
“When designing a closet, the first thing that needs to be addressed is what’s going in it? Get an inventory of what you already have. That’s a really good place to start. A good depth for hanging is 14”. This leaves enough room for the pole without the clothes hitting the back wall and allows for 24” of space. Some accessories that I traditionally put in a closet are: drawers of various sizes, a hamper, a mirror, a valet rod, a tie rack, a belt organizer and a jewelry tray with a lock. With larger closets, an island is a really nice addition with a place to sit and put on your shoes.”
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Ask A Designer: 2016 Kitchen Trends w/Jen Casey
The kitchen is an area of the home where we all tend to gravitate and should reflect your family’s personal style. Selecting door styles, finishes and working with your designer to craft the perfect design is an important step toward realizing your ideal space. Being conscious of industry trends is a safe way to add personal flavor while maintaining style longevity.
Designer Jen Casey pinpoints some of the stronger trends she’s seeing for 2016:
“People want increased functionality in their cabinets. This can come in the form of accessories and inserts or technology. I’m getting requests for hook ups in the cabinetry for a notebook or I-pad to view recipes or seeing requests for building a television right into the countertop that can be raised and lowered. I’ve noticed that the color palettes are pretty neutral and that whites and grays have maintained their popularity. Door style preferences are trending toward slab or shaker styles as opposed to decorative raised panel and the more ornate designs.”
Have a question you’d like answered by a member of our design team? Send us a message via our Facebook page and we’ll post the question and answer in our next “Ask a Designer” post!
Moving forward with a kitchen remodel can be a busy, exciting time. The realization that you may be living without a kitchen for weeks however, can quickly turn that excitement into dread without some preparation.
To keep you sane and get your through the construction phase, create a makeshift kitchen in advance of the project launch.
Chances are you’ve been thinking about this for a long time so don’t allow poor planning to sap your joy! Your dream kitchen is right around the corner.
Spring is a time of renewal… a time for dusting off the ‘old’ and ushering in the ‘new.’ A time for breaking out the shorts and blasting those pasty whites with some much needed sunshine!
If it’s also a time you find yourself considering a bathroom remodel, here’s a great article on Houzz that breaks down what to expect and what to budget for:
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23875885/list/bathroom-workbook-how-much-does-a-bathroom-remodel-cost
Choosing a General Contractor w/Ramona Mauser
If you don’t know where to start when it comes to selecting a G.C. ask your designer! We all have contractors we’ve been working with for years with proven track records. If you’d rather forge out on your own consider the following while going through the vetting process:
Do your homework and ask a lot of questions. There are a ton of resources available, ensuring you walk into that initial meeting confident and secure in your choice.
Have a question you’d like answered by a member of our design team? Send us a message via our Facebook page and we’ll post the question and answer in our next “Ask a Designer” post!
After starting a remodel and finding it difficult to communicate their vision and locate professionals, a couple based out of CA started ‘Houzz.’ Houzz connects homeowners to local professionals for various home projects. It’s also pretty addictive due to the MILLIONS of photographs of home projects from all over the world!
Need some inspiration for your next project?
http://www.Houzz.com
http://www.houzz.com/pro/brooksbrotherscabinetry/__public
Designing for Smaller Spaces w/Lisa Robertson
If you find yourself at the mercy of parameters for a smaller space in your home, don’t despair!
To maximize the appearance of areas like smaller kitchens and bathrooms, consider installing lighter cabinetry that can make the room appear larger.
Glass front door styles can also assist by giving the appearance of additional depth.
Optimize the height you have available and consider floating shelving.
Have a question you’d like answered by a member of our design team? Send us a message via our Facebook page and we’ll post the question and answer in our next “Ask a Designer” post!
Silas Groves, Purchasing moved to Colorado as a teenager. He has a diverse background including work with mutual funds, teaching English in Japan and tech support for the telecom industry. He started his career in custom cabinetry a decade ago and has worked with building and finishing cabinets and now oversees the purchasing department for our custom cabinetry. In his free time, Silas enjoys spending time with his wife and two teenage kids as wells as hiking in the Red Rock Canyon, listening to Classical, Electronic and Bluegrass music and reading vintage Sci-Fi.
Kristine Krupa, Designer is originally from Chicago and has been living in Colorado for 6 years. She is a third generation interior designer and brings a wealth of experience to new construction and renovation projects now as a designer for Brooks Brothers Cabinetry. As a single mom to three kids and a goldendoodle, Kristine enjoys taking them for outdoor adventures like hiking, picnics, and swimming.
Shelley Prissinotti, Designer. Shelley and her family moved to colorful Colorado from the Pacific Northwest in 2000.
Paige Beland, Production Team Service & Scheduling is a Colorado native, born and raised in Colorado Springs.
Robyn Sutherland, Receptionist originates from Texas and has been residing in Colorado since 1988.
Wes Brown, Production Team Designer is from Iowa originally but moved to Colorado Springs in 2020.
Holly Howard, Bookkeeper/Office Manager is originally from Georgia and relocated to Colorado Springs back in 2016 where she has been enjoying the wonderful low humidity and big skies of Colorado ever since.
Sam Lesser, Designer moved to Colorado Springs from Illinois in 2016 to pursue a degree in Interior Design. After graduating from Pikes Peak with an Associates in 2019, she worked as a drafter on large commercial and residential projects before starting at Brooks Brothers.
Mack Thorpe, Service & Scheduling was born in Virginia and moved to Colorado in 1998 at a young age and has been here ever since.
Noel Armstrong, Shop Foreman is originally from Honolulu, HI. He made his way to Colorado Springs in 2016, via Seattle and New York.
Jody (Designer) began designing kitchens and baths after running a Steamboat marketing firm focused on resort residential developments throughout Colorado and California wine country. She turned to kitchen and bath design four years ago because she enjoys the personal and collaborative process of creating new spaces that beautifully join people together.
Austin Doten (Design Engineer) studied Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette, then went on to build custom furniture, cabinetry, and useful products in his home studio. With a strong creative and technical background, Austin can help solve complex design problems, and make sure the final product is functional, as well as beautiful.
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Greg Woodrow (Design Engineer) began working in custom cabinetry in 1998 and started designing in 2000. Greg provides other members of the BBC team with design services as well as assists with software support.
Greg Cooper (Design Engineer) has over 25 years of experience in custom cabinetry. Prior to moving to Colorado and beginning work with BBC, Greg owned his own custom cabinetry shop in Texas for 10 years.
Richard Sweatland, Drafter, is a Michigan native who has built his career within the cabinet shop. Now, he has taken on a new role, putting his shop knowledge to use as a drafter.
Kurt Bachman (Shop Foreman) has more than 30 years of experience in the cabinet industry. After taking Wood Shop in middle school he developed a passion for woodworking. Kurt has built everything from custom pieces of furniture to mantels to cabinets.
Lisa Robertson (Designer) graduated with a degree in Interior Architecture and has been designing for over 21 years. As a designer, she loves the creative outlet and the process of watching a two-dimensional drawing come to life!
Rod Horrell (Outside Sales) has been in sales for over 20 years. Bringing his positivity, energy and enthusiasm to the table, he collaborates with our clients to help them determine exactly the right product to fit their needs.
Ramona Mauser (Designer) is an Air Force veteran and has been designing for over 17 years. After beginning as a designer she was later promoted to a Regional Trainer for kitchen designers in Colorado, Idaho and Utah.
Jen Casey (Designer) has a Bachelor’s in Interior Design with a minor in Small Business Management and has been designing for over 13 years.
Randy Culver (Designer) has an Architectural Design Degree and has been designing for over 11 years.
Steve Friedrich (Owner/Field Supervisor) has over 20 years of experience in the cabinetry business. For Steve, installing cabinets isn’t just the last step of our work…it’s an art form. Any and every cabinet installed under his supervision will reflect the motto of BBC, “Expect Excellence.”
Bryan Brooks (Owner/President) received his degree in Accounting and has worked in positions ranging from sales to banking, financial planning to business consulting and tax planning. That experience, and a natural bent toward analytical thinking along with his attention to detail has guided BBC to its’ strong foundation in business practices.
Darin Brooks (Owner/VP of Operations) received his degree in Industrial Technology and Machine Woodworking and a few short years later began his custom cabinet making career. Darin’s constant push for finding new and innovative ways to improve (both in design and construction) has helped to propel BBC forward to become Southern Colorado’s premier custom cabinet manufacturer.