CSI named #2 Residential Contractor in Atlanta!

For the third year in a row, CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio was named the #2 Residential Contractor for the Atlanta area in the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

The article appeared the Home Quarterly Section of the Atlanta Business Chronicle on August 13, 2010.

NEW VANITY FROM JAY RAMBO

Jay Rambo Company introduces a new custom vanity cabinet.

The vanity is maple with Eurostyle construction in a Lily white finish, Stratto flat panel door.

Environmental Stewardship Program

Because, Earth Day is coming up on April 22, it's good time to remember that we can avoid a negative impact on the environment with the choices we make for our kitchens and baths. It is especially important in the closed environment of our homes where the air quality can affect the health of individuals--especially those prone to asthma or other respiratory problems.

One of the best things you can do when choosing cabinets is to look for companies that have earned the certification of the Environmental Stewardship Program sponsored by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer's Association.

To be certified, cabinet manufacturers must meet specific environmental standards and practices. Among these are air quality standards for formaldehyde levels and emission of gases into the environment; use of particleboard that is made of 75% or greater recycled material; use of hardwoods from sustainable sources, management of the manufacturing process including recycling and documentation; and community relations.

It is reassuring to know that the cabinetry in your home is made with these standards and practices in mind--in light of some imported products which are of unknown quality.

Both of the American cabinetry lines that we represent--Jay Rambo Co. and Schrock Handcrafted Cabinetry--have earned the ESP seal; and our European line--Leicht--has earned the German equivalent of it.

Go to www.greencabinetsource.org to learn more and to see a list of manufacturers that have earned the ESP seal.

Have It Your Way

One of the great things about our Jay Rambo line of custom cabinets is the freedom to make your own choices. Rambo offers a lot of great "standard" finishes--stains, glazes on stain, paints and glazes on paint, with and without distressing--but if they still don't have quite the color you want, they will do a custom color for you. Just bring in a paint or stain sample and they will do a custom color match. There is an upcharge for custom colors, and a one-time, non-refundable color matching fee, and a sample door will be produced for your approval. The picture shows an example of how one of our customers used custom colors in her kitchen. So your choices are unlimited--have it your way!

Best in Show!

We recently participated in the Spring Home Show at the Cobb Galleria. We were excited to unveil our newly expanded display booth. It is double in size, and we added a complete master bath with tiled shower, tiled floor and walls, a free-standing tub, vanity, linen closet, toilet and closet! It was designed in sections for easy assembly and dismantling and built in-house by our own team of remodelers and subcontractors. Judging by the crowd reaction, it was a big success. And it was awarded Best Display by the show's promoter, SEMCO Productions. Congratulations to everyone who designed and worked on this booth. Good job!

Visit Our New Leicht Site!

CSI Kitchen & Bath Studio has proudly represented Leicht Cabinetry from Germany since 2001, and we are the exclusive dealer in Georgia--so, we are very pleased to announce that we have recently launched a new website devoted exclusively to Leicht at www.leichtstudiobycsi.com.

Leicht is the leading cabinet manufacturer in Germany and they are famous for their innovation and award-winning style. They have the coolest of contemporary styles and finishes, and some great "country in the city" looks, too!

Check out our site and let us know what you think! And visit our showroom to see Leicht cabinetry in person!

Living the Loft Life

Loft living is a popular lifestyle. It's a great way to create green living spaces by recycling vintage apartment buildings, offices, warehouses or factories. And typically, it gets people into the inner city where they have easy access to all sorts of cultural amenities, parks, and shopping--often within walking distance.

Since lofts are usually large open spaces, it is possible to configure the space to suit your needs or lifestyle. The kitchen especially is well-suited to an open design, and clean-lined, unfussy contemporary cabinetry is the perfect choice for lofts. And we happen to have the perfect modern cabinetry to create a loft kitchen--Leicht cabinetry from Germany.

Leicht is the leading kitchen cabinetry manufacturer in Germany and they are on the cutting edge in style and innovations. When you have such an open interior as a loft, you want your kitchen to be neat and uncluttered, and your appliances concealed or integrated as much as possible. With Leicht you will find clever, and beautiful, storage solutions for all your kitchen equipment behind all the doors and drawers. And there are many styles and colors to choose from and price levels to suit any budget.

Check out our ad in the current issue of LoftLife, Spring 2010; and visit our special website devoted to Leicht cabinetry at www.leichtstudiobycsi.com. And be sure to visit our showroom to see displays of Leicht in person.