Don't Miss Monarch's Kitchen Showroom Display Sale!

Traditional MDF kitchen with a painted finish, this display includes a sink, faucet, granite counter top and gas cooktop!  On sale for $6,500.

This Zebrano kitchen would be perfect in a new condo kitchen, an in-law suite or even as a basement bar! This kitchen has a real modern feel and includes quartz counter tops, a sink and faucet, a never-used Liebherr fridge, as well as an AEG cooktop and oven! The stainless steel hood surround is included. All for only $12,000.

Perfect for a new build, cottage kitchen or even a basement renovation, this cherry wood kitchen is for sale for just $15,000. The kitchen includes a Sub-Zero fridge and freezer drawers, Gaggenau cooktop and oven. Please note, a dishwasher is not included but this design can accommodate one.

This solid maple hutch would be a great addition to any home or cottage. Its rustic look is right on trend, and will look great for years to come. Now only $2,000.

 

Please note: Prices exclude installation, HST and delivery.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact call Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre at 905-686-2001 or drop by our showroom.

How is Your Custom Countertop Made? Monarch Designer Jackie Chambers Live Tweets from Latitute Countertops

A few weeks ago, Monarch's design team toured Latitude Countertops' Toronto manufacturing facility and designer Jackie Chambers took her Twitter followers on the tour along with her. In case you missed it, below are the highlights from day.

A favorite granite of designer Jackie Chambers is Bianco Antico.

 CNC machines ensure your countertops are cut with precision! 

A perfectly mitered edge is important with countertops, and having the right tools is a necessary part of the process. With less quality tools your mitered edges can chip and be very rough.

The kitchen template is laid out directly on your slab, this not only reduces waste, but it also ensures that the best looking parts of the stone are used.

Solid surface slabs are HEAVY! Machines can help lift the pieces into place ensuring that the staff remain safe. 

All of the slabs are tagged on site at the quarry. This way, our manufacturer knows where it has come from, what series it is, and can ensure that all of the slabs used for your kitchen design will come from the same cut.

Our countertop fabricator has a high standard for the quality of their countertops, ensuring that an edge is book matched for the closest match possible. This creates a seam that becomes less visible.

Latitude now offers a 25-year sealer for all granite counter tops. This allows the granite to become virtually stain proof and similar in quality to quartz. This eliminates the need to seal your countertops every six months. In fact, Latitude is even able to seal the granite already in your home in just a few hours.

Cambria Does it Again with 13 Innovative New Countertop Designs

Cambria's 13 recent additions to their Coastal, Waterstone, Jewel, Marble and Desert collections offer a wide range of trend-setting tones, movements, and colour combinations that complement practically any design preference or decor.

Why choose Cambria? 
Cambria's natural quartz surfaces are durable, stronger than granite and non-porous (NSF 51 Certified), making it as safe as stainless steel for food preparation.

"With 20 stunning selections launched this year alone, Cambria now has more than 120 distinctive designs and continues to be the preferred source for more possibilities than ever." ~ cambriacanada.com

New additions to Cambria's Waterstone Collection include Berwyn, Montgomery, Wentwood, Hampshire and Nevern.

New additions to Cambria's Coastal Collection include Summerhill, Ellesmere, Seagrove, Langdon.

New additions to Cambria's Jewel Collection inlcude Brighstone, Daron and Menai.

New additions to Cambria's Marble & Desert Collection include Castlemartin and Walton.

Soon, you'll be able to drop by the Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre showroom to view samples of the latest additions to Cambria's design palette.

Functional Kitchen Design Inspiration from Dupont Corian

If you're planning a kitchen renovation this year, you'll love how creatively the designers in this video used Dupont Corian surfaces.

"Corian® solid surface and Zodiaq® quartz surface are beautifully featured in both indoor and outdoor applications. From the kitchens and casual dining area to illuminated walls, DuPont surfaces provided the designers of TNAH with inspiration and full functionality. Corian® and Zodiaq® remain the leader in aesthetics for every designer and architect because of their allure and adaptability in furniture, lighting, baths and of course, unique countertops."

Reassurance, Honesty and Authenticity: Dupont Corian's Inspiration for their 2013 New Colour Countertops

In January, Dupont Corian® introduced nine new colour surfaces as part of their 2013 Corian collection. The new colours fall into three main colour trends: Raw, Interference, and Solidify.

“Corian is upping their game in the countertop market with the introduction of nine new colours that are inspired by today’s elemental trends, says Monarch designer Marion Cuddie. “My favourite in this new collection is Seafoam. With its barely there hint of azure under a detail of a frothy wave top, it would be a perfect compliment in a soothing spa en suite.”

From Dupont:

The Corian® Trends: RAW

Raw represents honest luxury, and the fresh hues that follow this trend embody comfort in a down-to-earth aesthetic that offers a respite from daily realities.  Here, organic, yet polished effects are blended to celebrate the natural world and emulate plant materials and other natural fibers that are encased in transparency. 

In the Corian® colors Whipped Cream and Seafoam, soft wheat, butters, lush and heritage greens are highlighted with optic tinted whites, metallic and pearl effects that echo natural surroundings. Colors work together in gradients, reflecting nature’s variation, offering a retreat into the woods, an escape into the environment.

The Corian® Trends: INTERFERENCE

Interference explores the lure of semi-precious stones, with a feeling of sparkle and glamour, yet with an understated opulence that conveys mystical and organic luxury.  Bronze is a key metallic shade and when juxtaposed with subtle finishes and earthy textures, reflects the warm tints of raw sienna and terra cotta. 

In the Corian® colors Pebble and Desert, rich warm browns that lend an aura of comfort to our surroundings are given a subtle shimmer and color variation. Rose marbles, granites with mica, copper and gold flakes are suspended in a semi-transparent focus. 

The Corian® Trends: SOLIDIFY

Solidify was inspired by global climatic changes and how our high-tension atmosphere can create crystallized and frosted solids.  The cool tones of this trend are misted and sensorial, as melded metal and mirrored flecks are set within frosted solids for depth and dimension.  The surfaces are fractured and scattered fragments are fused, creating delicate and ethereal patterns that bring a softly opulent edge to these hard surfaces.   

In the Corian® colors Deep Sea and Luna White, Stardust and Mineral, the smokiest of lilacs and blues allow space to focus after the dust has settled, bringing sophisticated aesthetics to the forefront.  Shadowy ripples with subtle movement enrich the inherent authenticity of Corian®.

To view samples of Corian’s 2013 colour collection, drop by the Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre showroom today -- 1020 Brock Rd., Unit 6, Pickering.  To speak with a member of our design team, call 905-686-2001.

Spruce Up Your Kitchen In Time for the Holidays

Do you dread celebrating another Christmas in your outdated kitchen?
Don't despair! There is still time to give your kitchen a face lift before having your family and friends over during the holidays.

A new look may be all you need to love your kitchen again.
Imagine how much a new countertop and back splash would change the overall look and feel of your kitchen. Not quite sure what you're looking for? Drop by our showroom for some design inspiration. 

"Receiving new samples for the showroom is always exciting. It gets the creative juices flowing," says Monarch designer Marion Cuddie. "Our recent delivery of Caesarstone's newest quartz counter samples was no exception."

Photo Courtesy of caesarstone.ca (Classico collection: Cement)

"Our designers were all experimenting with cabinet colours and the new samples to come up with beautiful new combinations to propose to our clients," says Marion. "If you are thinking about sprucing up your kitchen with a new countertop before Christmas, you will definitely want to see the new Caesarstone colours and take advantage of our countertop/back splash promotion. Any one of our designers will be happy to help you with the details."

Book with Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre Now and Save
When you purchase any solid surface countertop for your kitchen between now and December 31st, 2012, receive up to 30 sq. ft. of back splash at no cost. (Valued at up to $10 per sq. ft. Installation not included.)

For more details, drop by our Pickering showroom or call 905-686-2001.