French Creek Designs

10/09/2026

Double up on workspace in the kitchen

Not only did trends adding more workspace transition to doubling up on islands, as well as the size of islands grew. With the kitchen maintaining the heart of the home. Not only is workspace and gathering a significant appeal to the kitchen, as well as an appealing kitchen design is required.

Several things to consider when choosing to add a second island for workspace or gathering. First, be sure to have a minimum of 3 feet between the cabinets for ease of movement and flow. In addition, be sure to check for clearance and ease of use of pullout cabinets. Next, because of limited space, it’s not recommended to have appliances in between the two islands.

Advantages of creating two islands in your kitchen is number one added workspace. In addition, while prepping in the kitchen your teens and visitors can enjoy an area to work on homework, crafts or just enjoy a cup of coffee. When having small gatherings, adults gather at one island while children gather at another. Furthermore, the additional storage created will suit fine for those random craft, school, or other projects. No matter how you choose to utilize double kitchen islands. The rewards will be noticed and enjoyed for years to come.

10/07/2026

Choosing Cabinet Doors

Raised Panel Doors and Drawers

Raised panel cabinet doors typically are just what they portray. First, they have a raised face that actually draws the eye to the cabinetry. These doors are usually more ornamental in design. Therefore, described as having a raised panel cabinet door. Which features a solid wood insert panel. Typically considered a more traditional style door. Finally, these doors and drawers are bolder in design. Dependent upon the cabinet manufacture determines the number of raised panel cabinet door designs available to choose from. As well as the more ornamental the doors are the design and budget will be affected.

Recess Panel Doors

Next, recess panel cabinet doors are just the opposite. Typically, they have an inset inside the door panel. Which determines, the width of the panel door, from say a two inch to potentially a five-inch perimeter around the inset. As well as the availability of the size and inset options are determined by the manufacturer. This style may be considered more classic in design.

Slab Doors

Current trend moving forward is the Slab cabinet door. Which are one single slab with no ornamental designs or insets. Therefore, chosen typically for their modern clean appearance. Sleek and distinct trending with the many contemporary kitchen designs. Not only are these cabinets available in an Acrylic high gloss cabinets for high sheen and sleek appearance. As well as beautiful matte finishes are available, along with texture finishes.

Stop in and we will assist in your choices with selecting the right cabinet door and drawers to fit the style of your home.

10/05/2026

Trending Wet Areas

Wet areas are trending in bathroom for so many great reasons aka a walk-in shower area. Removing the curb of the shower allows for ease of access within the shower as well as creating a cohesive designing throughout the bathroom. Curbless shower designs typically create ease of transition from the bathroom into the shower. Also, making maintenance and care easier.

This stunning wet area bathroom is designed with the combination of quartz stone and tile. The use of Windrush stone from the Cambria collection is simply beautiful.

10/01/2026

Blackbrook Signature Series Quartz - Start Designing with Our Designers today!

Stunning dramatization of lighting on a deep dark backdrop carries an elegance within the quartz design labeled Blackbrook. This smooth background shooting with white streaks adds the drama and precision you are looking for in a high-end quartz design. Powerfully elegant!

Moreover, Cambria’s Signature Series Quartz lines, with their synthetic process of designs, allows for consistency in design and ability to create fabulous styles. Including, an array of marble-looks. When it comes to trending designs, French Creek Designs has you covered.

Quartz Details

White
Black
Lighting strikes

Polished, Cambria Matte®, Cambria Satin™

2CM
3CM

09/30/2026

Sustainable Shower Designs
Tile Trends That Fit Within Shower Designs
Schluter Tub / Shower Systems

A Schluter Shower System is just one of those supreme choices for a waterproof shower. Easy installation, and backed when installed by a Schluter Certified Installer. As well as the many accessories and options that come with a Schluter shower systems, such as benches, and niches. In addition, to adding shelves and grates.

Next, determining what style of shower will work in your bathroom. There are traditional showers to curbless showers, which work great for aging in place, as well as are just beautiful. In addition, to now the trend is adding a tub within the shower area. Once again, modern in design and stunning. As well as ask your contractor what shower design will work best in your space.

09/25/2026

Patina Cabinetry

Woodland Cabinetry has a unique reclaimed patina that is not only rustic in design. As well as provides living colors that can define any kitchen space. Choices begin in three distinct wood bases. From a Alder and Rustic Alder to a Oak and Rustic Oak. As well as Hickory and Rustic Hickory.

From stunning natural looks that result in finishes that darken with age and exposure to sunlight. Within which each comes in a set of fantastic color combinations. Such as Patina Fern, when wanting to add a natural tint of green into your kitchen. Blue tone on trend add Patina Stone. Need a little drama add Patina Crimson. Include a dramatic Patina Smoke for those soothing greys. As well as, Patina Cottage White and Cottage lace for those traditional modern hints of light.

Another subtle way to add rustic to your cabinets to your kitchen is with distressing. A little more traditional, yet inspiring is the timeworn look, antique, or heirloom. Any one of these with a choice in colors, stains, or natural will bring your kitchen a feeling of warmth and charm.

09/24/2026

Windrush™

Cambria presents Windrush™ from their Signature Series. Windrush Quartz has a dramatic and dark tone with prominent medium gray tones, as well as streaked with slate-gray streams that flow and mingle. The most dramatic side of Windrush is the occasional white dabs in a fascinating design. This quartz is a must see!
Kitchen Quartz Designs

Whether designing a bathroom or kitchen this Windrush countertop design, as well as full wall splash in the wet room is stunning. This kitchen design displays the Cambria Windrush Quartz with a modern waterfall kitchen island, as well as stunning full wall accent and kitchen hood design. Not to mention the open shelving that displays simple every day uses. Along with the perimeter of the kitchen countertops.

Take a close look at the kitchen hood, truly remarkable and unique in this kitchen design.

06/01/2026

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04/06/2026

Vanity Cabinets As Unique As Your Style!

Vanity Cabinets become as unique as your style. Each selection carries tone, finish, and style that meets your dream bathroom design. Cabinets bring warmth, color, and charm to any bathroom design project. First, looking for creative spa-like elements? With this in mind, choose cabinets as center stage. In which to design all other bathroom elements around. In particular, choose style first, modern, rustic, traditional or farmhouse to name a few. Stop in at 1030 W Collins Dr., Casper, Wyoming or call 307-337-4500 for an appointment.

Bathroom Cabinets

The selection of vanity cabinets begin determining style of your bathroom. Modern appeal on the top of the list? First, consider wall hanging cabinets. Also known as floating vanities. Wall hanging cabinets are trending, sleek to rustic. Next, acrylic high gloss, European slab door cabinets. Including, stark whites, to high energy red. Wall hanging cabinetry offer the ease of low maintenance over traditional cabinetry.

Charm is in order? Next consider, furniture vanities. Which add character and charm to any bathroom space. As well as traditional cabinets can be designed with a furniture, wall hanging style. With attention to fabulous stains, paints, and acrylic cabinetry, you can’t go wrong. Therefore, no matter your vanity cabinet style. A French Creek Designer is ready to design and plan your bathroom renovation.