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Custom Kitchens by Design Improving your quality of life, one room at a time! Call: 301-934-8700 www.customkitchens.com

Custom Kitchens by Designs provides kitchen designs, kitchen installations, bathroom designs and pantry designs to the La Plata, MD area.

The Small Feature That Makes a HUGE Impact! ✨ Backsplash Edition 📐 TileIf cabinets are the body of your kitchen and coun...
10/14/2026

The Small Feature That Makes a HUGE Impact! ✨ Backsplash Edition 📐 Tile

If cabinets are the body of your kitchen and countertops are the crown, the backsplash is the jewelry that ties the whole room together!

Often treated as an afterthought, choosing the right backsplash tile can completely elevate a space from classic white to an absolute custom showstopper:

✨ Visual Interest & Texture: A geometric pattern—like the stunning starburst mosaic in this crisp white kitchen—adds depth and personality without overpowering your clean white cabinets or marble quartz veining.

🎨 Pulls Details Together: Notice how the subtle metallic accents in the tile tie directly into the warm brass hardware, pot filler, and range k***s? That’s the power of intentional design!

🧼 Function Meets Beauty: Beyond looking incredible, a full-height tile backsplash protects your walls from cooking splatters, steam, and everyday wear, making cleanup effortless.

Whether you're leaning toward intricate patterned tile, classic subway, or a seamless full-slab quartz backsplash, it's the one element that lets your personal style shine.

What’s your go-to backsplash style—bold & patterned, or clean & simple? Let us know in the comments! 👇

📍 Visit our La Plata showroom to browse our tile, cabinet, and countertop displays side-by-side and curate your perfect match! ☕

Steal The Look: Cozy Autumn Style Meets Kitchen Design! 🍂🧥🥑Who says your wardrobe and your kitchen can’t share the same ...
10/13/2026

Steal The Look: Cozy Autumn Style Meets Kitchen Design! 🍂🧥🥑

Who says your wardrobe and your kitchen can’t share the same relaxed, effortlessly cool energy?

When the weather turns crisp, nothing feels better than throwing on a cozy flannel shirt, warm knit beanie, distressed denim, and sturdy leather boots. And if that cozy, earthy outfit had a cabinet twin, this would be it!

Get the Look Breakdown:

🥑 The Star: Fabuwood Cabinetry Galaxy door in Pistachio Green—a soft, muted sage tone that feels earthy, grounded, and timeless.

🪵 The Accents: Warm leather textures, cognac boots, and mustard plaid hues that pair seamlessly with rich wood tones, matte black hardware, or natural quartz.

✨ The Vibe: Relaxed, boho-chic, and perfectly cozy for fall living in Southern Maryland!

Just like your favorite go-to autumn outfit, a well-designed green kitchen brings instant comfort, warmth, and balance to your home.

Are you a fan of bringing natural green hues into your home design, or do you prefer sticking to neutral cabinetry? Drop a 🥑 or a ☕ in the comments below!

📍 Stop by our La Plata showroom to see the Fabuwood Galaxy Pistachio finish in person and start building your own signature kitchen style!

Cozy Cottagecore Dreams for Mood Board Monday! 🦊🍂🌾Step into a warm, storybook sanctuary where nature-inspired textures a...
10/12/2026

Cozy Cottagecore Dreams for Mood Board Monday! 🦊🍂🌾

Step into a warm, storybook sanctuary where nature-inspired textures and rich organic finishes take center stage! This week’s mood board brings the viral Cottagecore aesthetic straight into the heart of the modern kitchen.

The Palette Breakdown:

🪵 Cabinetry: Fabuwood Cabinetry Luna door style in the rich, earthy Truffle stain. The smooth wood grain creates an instantly cozy, grounded feel.

🪙 Hardware: Berenson Hardware featuring the Echo K**b and Dierdra Pull, both in a gorgeous Oil Rubbed Bronze finish that adds rustic vintage character.

🌿 The Vibe: Botanical acorn wallpaper accents, framed woodland art, vintage-inspired glass lighting, and warm marble veining paired with herringbone flooring. It’s warm, inviting, and feels like a gentle hug at the end of the day!

Whether you’re baking homemade bread or brewing morning tea, this cottagecore layout proves that rustic charm can still feel sleek and sophisticated.

Are you loving the warm wood-stained trends this fall, or are you painted cabinetry all the way? Tell us in the comments!

👇📍 Visit our La Plata showroom to explore Fabuwood samples, hold Berenson hardware options in your hand, and build your dream mood board with us! ☕

Say Goodbye to the Pot Lid Avalanche! 🍳💥Is there anything more frustrating than getting on your hands and knees, reachin...
10/09/2026

Say Goodbye to the Pot Lid Avalanche! 🍳💥

Is there anything more frustrating than getting on your hands and knees, reaching into the deep dark depths of a base cabinet, only to trigger a loud metal avalanche of pots and pans? 😅

If your cookware setup feels more like a game of Jenga, a pull-out pot and lid rack accessory is about to become your favorite kitchen upgrade.

Here’s why our clients are obsessed with adding this pull-out organizer to their cabinetry:

🍳 Glides Right to You: Heavy pots, pans, and frying skillets hang or sit securely on heavy-duty sliding tracks that bring everything straight out into the light with zero awkward bending.

🧩 Dedicated Lid Storage: No more searching for that one missing lid! Built-in top racks keep lids standing upright and organized right above their matching pots.

🤫 Quiet & Clutter-Free: Soft-close glides eliminate the loud clanking, protect your non-stick cookware from scratches, and keep your counters completely clear.

It’s small functional details like these that turn a pretty kitchen into a absolute joy to cook in every single day! 👨‍🍳✨

Which kitchen cabinet frustration are you ready to solve next? Tell us in the comments! 👇

📍 Stop by our La Plata showroom to test out our pull-out storage accessories in person and feel the smooth glides for yourself! ☕

THIS OR THAT: The Ultimate Soda Showdown! 🔴🔵🥤Let's take a quick break from cabinet finishes, backsplash tile, and quartz...
10/08/2026

THIS OR THAT: The Ultimate Soda Showdown! 🔴🔵🥤

Let's take a quick break from cabinet finishes, backsplash tile, and quartz countertops for the most controversial question you can ask in a kitchen…When you open the fridge for a crisp, cold soda:

❤️ THIS: Classic Coca-Cola

💙 THAT: Pepsi

Are you team Red or team Blue? Or are you holding out for a secret third option like Dr Pepper or Sweet Tea?

😉Cast your vote in the comments below!

👇📍 Stop by our La Plata showroom to talk design (or debate soda choices—we won't judge your pick!). ☕

Some Trends Never Go Out of Style... They Just Get Better! 💚⏳✨Proof that great design always comes back around! Take a l...
10/08/2026

Some Trends Never Go Out of Style... They Just Get Better! 💚⏳✨

Proof that great design always comes back around! Take a look at the classic 1950s retro kitchen compared to one of our modern display setups—the iconic mint/sage green hue is still making hearts flutter decades later!

While appliance technology and door profiles evolve, the core elements of a welcoming, functional home stay surprisingly the same:

🎨 Timeless Color Palettes: Muted greens, soft teals, and earthy undertones have always brought a sense of fresh, calming energy to home spaces.

🚪 Glass-Front Accents: Upper cabinets with textured or clear glass inserts were a staple in retro design, and they remain a go-to trick today for breaking up solid cabinetry and displaying favorite pieces.

🛠️ Dedicated Work Zones: Whether it was a 1950s chrome breakfast diner nook or a sleek modern laundry and prep station, organizing life around custom built-ins never goes out of fashion!

Trends might cycle through the decades, but quality craftsmanship and clever storage are forever.

What’s a retro feature from back in the day that you’d love to see make a comeback in modern homes? Drop your thoughts below!

👇📍 Visit our La Plata showroom to explore our modern takes on classic cabinetry finishes and find a style that stands the test of time! ☕

Meet the newest (and spookiest) addition to the CKD team! 💀🎃We’re officially entered in the Town of La Plata Scarecrow C...
10/07/2026

Meet the newest (and spookiest) addition to the CKD team! 💀🎃

We’re officially entered in the Town of La Plata Scarecrow Contest, and our guy is out on the lawn working hard… or at least trying to! He is located at the intersection of Centennial and St. Mary's Avenue!

As you can see from his clipboard, his job status is currently:
🔲 Cabinets

🔲 Countertops

🔲 Backsplash

☑️ CLIENT CHANGED MIND AGAIN… 💀

Hey, we get it! Choosing between cabinet door styles and quartz veining can take a toll on a body—sometimes you just turn into a skeleton waiting on that final decision! 😉 (Don't worry, our human designers are much faster and way less scary to work with!)

🎃 Help us win the Town of La Plata Contest!

Be sure to keep an eye out for him while driving through town, drop a vote for Custom Kitchens By Design if you love a good remodeling joke, and leave a 💀 in the comments to give our scarecrow some moral support! Click this link to cast your vote for the creepy contractor!

https://forms.monday.com/forms/1519a41a5c44af0dd6842ea81917cf62?r=use1

📍 Stop by our La Plata showroom to make your design choices before you end up like our friend out there ☕

10/06/2026

Local Reveal: A Dream Kitchen Right in the Heart of La Plata! 🏡✨

Our designer Debra just wrapped up this stunning transformation, and we are head over heels for how these textures and tones come together!

Debra combined rich, organic warmth with a bold statement color to create a space that feels both timeless and completely custom:

🪵 The Perimeter: Fabuwood Cabinetry in warm Timber stain, creating a grounding, cozy feel with floating shelves framing the window.

🌲 The Island: A striking pop of Fabuwood Forest Green, serving as the ultimate centerpiece for gathering and prepping.

🪨 The Countertops: Calacatta Miragio Duo Quartz (Solid Rock), delivering bright, delicate veining that ties the green and wood tones together seamlessly.

🛠️ The Details: Smart interior storage—from pull-out spice racks right by the range to custom wooden cutlery inserts—keeping this kitchen as functional as it is beautiful!

Huge shoutout to Debra for bringing another incredible project to life right here in our community! 👏

Thinking about pairing rich wood tones with a bold island color in your own home? Drop a comment below or stop by to see us!

📍 Custom Kitchens By Design — La Plata Showroom

"I Wonder..." What Briar Rose’s Forest Cottage Kitchen Looks Like? 🌸🍞✨Deep in the woods, far away from spinning wheels, ...
10/06/2026

"I Wonder..." What Briar Rose’s Forest Cottage Kitchen Looks Like? 🌸🍞✨

Deep in the woods, far away from spinning wheels, Briar Rose (Aurora) and her three fairy aunts keep a cozy, cottagecore kitchen that’s equal parts rustic charm and magical warmth!

The Princess Palette Breakdown:

🪵 Cabinetry & Finishes: Warm, rustic wood grains paired with soft, muted sage/duck-egg blue cabinetry to mirror the natural forest surrounding the cottage.

🌾 Countertops & Light: Natural stone-look countertops with soft, sweeping veins, lit by an industrial wooden beam chandelier that casts a warm, welcoming glow over freshly baked bread.

🌹 Accents: A classic apron-front farmhouse sink with oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, fresh-cut pink roses, and plenty of counter space for baking cakes (even if they end up a little lopsided like Fauna's! 🎂✨).

🪄 The Vibe: Cozy cottagecore living with a touch of fairy magic. The kind of tidy, organized kitchen where the brooms practically sweep themselves!

You don't need a magic wand from Flora, Fauna, or Merryweather to transform your home into a fairytale getaway—our design team is ready to help bring your cozy cottage dreams to life! 🧚‍♀️

Which royal kitchen mood board do you want to see next? Let us know in the comments! 👇

10/02/2026

I know it's October and all, but I should have known better... 👻

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