Proud to Have Provided Cabinets for Elgin’s Artspace Lofts

Artspace, a 55-unit live/work housing development for artists in downtown Elgin has started welcoming tenants. This $14.5 million project is meant to attract artists to affordable housing in downtown Elgin, while at the same time revitalizing downtown and establishing Elgin as an arts community. The project is developed by Artspace Projects, Inc., a nonprofit developer of arts facilities. We are proud to have provided the kitchen cabinets for these cool new residences.

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The building includes housing, gallery space, a community room, a playground, courtyard, and commercial space. Learn more about the project, including how to apply to live there if you are an artist, at their website.

Artspace is made possible by federal tax credits and state affordable housing tax credits from the Illinois Housing Development Authority. In addition, our own Mark Seigle raised $500,000 in the private sector for the project, as he believes in the power of this community to contribute to a vibrant downtown and enhance Elgin’s cultural offerings.

New Cabinets Help Create a Beautiful Home after a Tornado

It all began 2 years ago when a tornado destroyed their country home. After months of planning, the new residence began to take shape. We chose Dura Supreme cabinetry made in Minnesota. The cabinetry is built with quality in mind and styled just right. Read more about each feature, and the careful thought behind every detail.

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Family room bar. We pulled the center cabinet forward for little cost. We also raised the end base and wall cabinet to add interest.

Powder room. The cabinet on the left and right isn’t as deep as the center cabinet creating a stepped effect. Also, we kept the cabinet away from the wall on each end, giving the vanity a furniture piece look.

Changing room bath. This bath is off the natatorium. It has towels rolled up and stored in the cubes on top of the counter. Notice the drawer that pulls out to store the extractor that takes the water out of your swimming suit. This homeowner thought of everything!

Drop zone. The angled end cabinet gives you the feeling of a wider walkway. It also gives this area interest and is still useful storage.

Fireplace cabinetry. Pre-finished trim was ordered and the trim carpenter built in the bookcases and TV. We added beadboard back to the bookcases. The bottom right drawer is cut out for speaker cloth.

Kitchen. Gorgeous painted maple cabinetry are at staggered heights. The 48” range has a pot filler faucet and a 90” wide wood hood. The 2 side towers pull out to store spices. The big 6” posts on the left and right of the range store more spices and the other side has a pull out knife block. Decorative end panels, large crown and light rail completes the look. The contrast color island has open book shelves on both ends, sink, and 2 dishwashers, a must for entertaining lots of company. Open shelf space above the freezer and refrigerator makes a fashion statement. Did you wonder where the least attractive kitchen appliance was—the microwave? It’s between the freezer and refrigerator, behind a lift up door.

Morning bar. This cabinetry is in the master bedroom. We added an arch bottom rail to the upper cabinet to create visual interest. The under counter beverage center has a panel on the front to match the cabinetry. This also keeps this area formal looking.

Master bath. There is lots of storage and style in this cherry wood cabinetry. The arched panel valance adds a dramatic effect.

Tiki bar. This area is at one end of the natatorium. The cabinets have a rattan center panel and are made of lyptus wood. This combination creates an exotic look.

Every room in this gorgeous home is special, in part due to the wonderful cabinetry selected. Of course, a large part of the credit for this extraordinary residence goes to John Matustik of Matustik Builders. John’s skilled workmanship, attention to detail, and patience were a vital component in the successful outcome.

If you would like to learn more about making cabinets like these a part of your remodel, set up an appointment to visit today.

Success Story: Wilmette Home Receives Beautiful Corian Countertops

Seigle’s is extremely well known for our cabinets and we also are currently making a name for ourselves with countertops. “Whether it’s wood, Corian, quartz, or granite, you can count on the Seigles staff to have the knowledge to guide you in the best choice of countertop materials for your kitchen, bath, home office or entertainment areas,” said Stacy Carsello, Seigle’s Design Consultant.

Carsello recently helped to complete a beautiful home in Wilmette for the Thompson family. Here’s what Stacy had to say about the remodel:

“The Thompson kitchen is a good example of how extensive our offerings can be. The client loved Corian’s Witch Hazel for its look of marble and its durability—and we have to agree. Corian’s Witch Hazel is a great alternative to marble. We loved it so much that we put a display  in our Mundelein and Geneva showrooms.  Corian is a versatile product that allows for seamless installation, has long lasting durability, is hygienic, and has unlimited design capabilities.

The Thompson’s also chose to do a butcher block wood top in Black Walnut. Customers may not know that wood cutting boards and countertops actually kill food poisoning bacteria that might otherwise live on a plastic cutting board. A study from the University of Wisconsin on bacteria such as E.Coli and Salmonella t left over night on plastic and wood cutting boards found the bacteria had multiplied on the plastic and virtually could not be found on the wood after only 3 hours. The only maintenance required for wood tops is occasionally oiling them to keep them conditioned. There are numerous edge treatments, patterns, thicknesses, and wood species to chose from.”

Check out some photos from the Thompson kitchen below:

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• Installer: Tom Weirich Remodeling
• Cabinet Line: Diamond Distinction in All Plywood Construction
• Door Style: Montgomery Maple in White
• Countertops in Kitchen: Corian in Witch Hazel
• Countertops on Bar: Black Walnut

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Buy Cabinetry, Get a $500 Gift Card for Granite!

Are you remodeling a kitchen or bathroom? Then you are likely shopping for both cabinets and countertops. Seigle’s has a rock solid offer for you—from April 2 through June 29, 2012, you will be rewarded with a $500 granite gift card if you make a qualifying purchase. Any new customer who purchases $7,500 or more in cabinetry from Seigle’s, or an existing customer who exceeds prior year’s purchases by $7,500 (during the same period) will earn a $500 granite gift card.*

So help save money on the rest of your remodeling project. Seigle’s has a great cabinet and granite selection, unbeatable prices, and expert design consultants to help you.

There are no strings, catches or hidden costs, but there ARE things you have to do to qualify:

1. Follow this link for the Subscriber Sale signup to receive the email coupon.
2. Enter your information on the form.
3. Receive your coupon via email shortly after your information is submitted.
4. Bring this coupon to any of our Chicagoland locations (Chicago, Elgin, Geneva or Mundelein) and place your qualifying order before 6/29/12.
5. Receive your $500 granite gift card.

Register today and head to Seigle’s for your cabinetry and granite needs!

*Cannot be combined with any other offers. Limit 2 gift cards per customer. Only one gift card may be applied per granite top purchase. Previous purchases do not apply. Purchases must be made April 2-June 29, 2012.

Success Stories: New Kitchen at Barrington Home

We recently finished a complete kitchen remodel at a Barrington Home. The existing family room on the back of the house was remodeled into a new kitchen. One wall was opened up to incorporate the old kitchen and small living room into a spacious great room.

The all new, custom cabinets are Dura Supreme in the Chapel Hill Classic door style. The cabinets are Classic White and the island color is Tea Green.

Other features:

• Soft close doors and drawers
• Inverted sink base in island
• Decorative hood
• Roll trays in base cabinets
• Cutlery and spice dividers in drawers
• Corner lazy susan
• Base pull out pantry
• Waste basket cabinet
• Bun feet

The remodel included oak hardwood flooring, new appliances and all new windows. It also includes a trey ceiling above the island in the great room.

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Earn an iPad2 by shopping with Seigles

We are about half way through our iPad2 giveaway promotion! You still have time to shop at Seigles and earn an iPad2 with your qualifying purchase—just in time for the holidays! But don’t wait too long—the offer ends December 31, 2011.

Seigle’s is giving away an Apple iPad2, 16GB with WiFi, to all new customers ordering at least $7,500 (or an increase over prior year’s purchases during the same period by $7,500 for existing customers) now through the end of December 2011! Shop for cabinets or granite—we have a great selection of both at great prices.

Offer details:

• Limit two per customer.
• Not valid on existing orders.
• Order must be placed between 10/1/11 and 12/31/11.
• Minimum $7,500 order for new customers, or $7,500 increase on prior year’s purchase for existing customers.

There are no strings, catches or hidden costs, but there are things you have to do to qualify:

• Follow this link for the Subscriber Sale signup to receive the email coupon.
• Enter your information on the form.
• Receive your coupon via email shortly after your information is submitted.
• Bring this coupon to any of our Chicagoland locations (Chicago, Mundelein, or Elgin) and place order before 12/31/11.
• Receive a gift card for your Apple iPad.

So fill out the form to receive your coupon for a free Apple iPad today! Download the flier about this offer.

Apple iPad Giveaway: Back by Popular Demand!

From October 1-December 31, 2011, your remodeling or new construction project could earn you an iPad! Customers loved this promotion so much last year, we have decided to offer it again. Seigle’s is giving away an Apple iPad2, 16GB with WiFi, to all new customers ordering at least $7,500 (or an increase over prior year’s purchases during the same period by $7,500 for existing customers) now through the end of December 2011! We have a cabinet selection that is sure to meet your every desire or need as well as a new, amazing selection of granite. Not only do we have the best selection we also have the best prices.

If you are a contractor you may choose to keep the iPad for yourself or pass it along as a premium to your customer.

Offer details:

• Limit two per customer.
• Not valid on existing orders.
• Order must be placed between 10/1/11 and 12/31/11.
• Minimum $7,500 order for new customers, or $7,500 increase on prior year’s purchase for existing customers.

There are no strings, catches or hidden costs, but there are things you have to do to qualify:

• Follow this link for the Subscriber Sale signup to receive the email coupon.
• Enter your information on the form.
• Receive your coupon via email shortly after your information is submitted.
• Bring this coupon to any of our Chicagoland locations (Chicago, Yorkville, Mundelein, or Elgin) and place order before 12/31/11.
• Receive a gift card for your Apple iPad.

So fill out the form to receive your coupon for a free Apple iPad today! Download the flier about this offer.

Virtually Visit the Seigle’s Cabinet Center Showrooms!

Want to check out the Seigles showrooms from the comfort of your home or office? In this video we have a talk with Gloria Jones, Sales and Design Consultant, who takes us through our Chicago showroom on Clybourn:

Take a walk with us! Have a look at our Yorkville Cabinet Center and Pro Build warehouse. You have a chance to check out the building exterior and several of our displays:

If you’d like to visit a showroom yourself, we have locations in Elgin, Chicago, and Yorkville. Come out for a visit!