Here at The Burkhart Company, we’re always looking for ways to upgrade our product offerings and improve functionality for our customers. We wanted to highlight the premium Blum mechanisms that can come equipped on most of our installations for your home. Blum specializes in engineering and manufacturing concealed hinges, drawer slides and systems for lift-up doors. From touch-to-open technology to the soft-closing door or drawer, Blum hardware helps modernize the cabinet experience.

What is the difference in Blum and other cabinetry motion mechanisms?

No matter how hard you slam cabinets or how heavy they are, these doors close softly and effortlessly because of soft-close BLUMOTION. Their lift systems, hinges, and drawer box systems all include the soft-close feature.

Product Integration

Soft-close BLUMOTION is integrated into our products such as:

Drawer Slides:

You can rely on smooth drawer opening and closing whether you select MOVENTO or TANDEM. Blum drawer slides are on the cutting edge of furniture hardware technology, strong enough to support a variety of household items.

Hinge Systems:

With concealed hinges you don’t have to see the hinges within the cabinet itself. With our hinge options, we make sure that the doors open and close smoothly and silently in each sort of cabinet you have, including those with thin doors, face frame or frameless doors, and many specific applications.

Lift Systems:

AVENTOS lift systems were developed to provide limitless functionality with a contemporary look, making movement within the kitchen seamless. You can quickly and easily retrieve goods from your cabinets, and they will move up and out of the way while remaining in the same place. If SERVO-DRIVE, an electrical touch-to-open system, is added, you can simply touch the front to open it right away.

No matter their size, weight, or closing force, all doors close smoothly thanks to CLIP top BLUMOTION’s soft-close technology, which adapts to the dynamics of each door. For doors to close at the appropriate speed, the BLUMOTION feature can be turned off on one or both hinges. With CLIP technology, you can quickly make three-dimensional and cam modifications and snap on and off these doors.

The Burkhart Company believes in unique and special designs crafted just for you and your home. We make your ideas come to life with cabinetry and other projects customized just for your space. Utilizing the Blum premium mechanism, we help bring your cabinetry to the next level. Contact us today for a consultation.

Many people have gone back to the office recently. If you’re a business owner, now might be a great time to spruce up your workspace with custom commercial cabinetry. You have the option to implement wonderful additions into your workplace like never before. Your employees will receive a warm welcome that blends beauty AND functionality. 

The best thing about working with custom cabinetry manufacturers is that we seamlessly tailor our work to your needs. At big box stores, what you see is generally what you get. They don’t have the tools or capability to create large custom pieces that perfectly fit your space. They offer generic pieces that aren’t custom-made for YOUR needs. Your office deserves that extra level of personalization. We can put the attention to detail that the big names simply can’t. 

Commercial Cabinetry to Suit YOUR Business’s Needs

For example, take a look at this custom cabinetry piece we made for Pearl Street Coffee House. A large chain hardware store would not have the proper resources to create such a unique, beautiful, and creative piece (if we do say so ourselves). If we could describe what we do in one word it would be customization. Or perhaps versatility. 

Get the Perfect Fit

With custom cabinetry from Burkhart Co., you get the perfect fit. 

Both literally and figuratively. There is no need to worry about odd angles or small hard-to-reach spaces. Custom cabinets adapt to your surroundings and needs as the owner. In addition to getting the perfect fit, you can choose many different elements yourself. You can choose the materials, layout, etc. No matter how many drawers you need, how many cabinets, or whatever other amenities or accessories; we can make it happen.  

Custom Commercial Cabinetry For Whatever You Do

Our work adapts to your office, not the other way around. If you need a new reception desk that wraps around the room, we can do that. If you need us to install a set of cabinets in an unconventional breakroom located in an office that used to be a warehouse, we can do that. Your needs are ever-adapting and so are our methods of cabinet making. 

If you’re interested in how the Burkhart Company can revitalize your business with commercial cabinetry, contact us today. We’d love to help you start the process.

It happens every year: you begin to prep your kitchen for the holiday party and discover you don’t have enough counter space, there’s nowhere for your guests to hang out with you, and there’s not enough room in the pantry for your feast fixings. By the time the party is over and everyone has left, you forget about all the problems you had…until next year. Don’t wait until next year to optimize your space! Here is your guide to creating the perfect entertaining kitchen, so that you’ll always have the best party on the block. 

Maximize Your Counter Space 

The days of having one single wraparound counter are over. The perfect entertaining kitchen must have the perfect entertaining kitchen island. An island gives you not only more prep space, but also a designated spot for the party appetizers you spent so long whipping up. Maximizing the bottom of your island with custom cabinetry will also give you more storage space for equipment. To impress, invest in a custom kitchen island that’s as unique as your home. 

Mind the Flow 

Speaking of the perfect entertaining kitchen island: make sure it doesn’t interrupt the flow of your kitchen. Placement is key. If you have the space in your home, you could also consider making your whole kitchen open concept, so the prep area seamlessly flows into living areas. That way, all the places people gather during a party will be interconnected, leading everyone to easily mingle and ensure no one is left out of the fun. 

Prep the Pantry 

Shows like The Home Edit have finally given the kitchen pantry the attention it deserves. A spacious and organized pantry makes cooking and grocery shopping much easier, especially during holiday party season. Where are you going to fit all the extra food for your big dinner if you don’t have a proper pantry? If your goal is to keep things out of sight of you and your guests, consider a custom pantry that seamlessly blends into the rest of your cabinetry. 
When you hire us to help give you your dream kitchen, you’re placing your trust in a team with years of experience making dreams a reality for hundreds of others. Want to make sure you have the perfect entertaining kitchen for the holidays? Contact us for custom cabinetry, pantries, islands, and more!

The bathroom is an underrated room in any home or office. We use it without thinking too much about it. We appreciate a good bathroom but not in an obvious way. However, we sure notice a bad one. If it’s run-down, falling apart, or just in need of freshening up, it is very noticeable. The bathroom can make or break one’s perception of the rest of the building or home one is in. In this blog, we’ll outline some tips on how to make the perfect bathroom. 

Vanities

The vanity is the true revealer of a bathroom’s quality. How disappointing is it when you open up the vanity and it’s practically falling apart? Or worse, it’s rusted or even molded. Is that a place you’d want to put your toothbrush? Probably not. Give your vanity a refresh. Turn it into a place you’d be proud to store your toiletries. Better yet, make a gorgeous work of art out of it. Take a look above at the custom vanity cabinet we proudly made. We hope it gives you some inspiration.

Bathroom Closet 

A bathroom closet comes in handy to store towels, medicine, robes, and anything else you may need without crowding your cabinetry. It’s a wonderful and often gorgeous addition to a bathroom that adds functionality as well. Consider adding the perfect shelving or even drawers to better suit your needs. Above you see a custom bathroom closet we made- we like to think it really brings the room together.

Under the Sink 

You may not think cleaning supplies or tools are worth storing in nice places. But why not give the cabinet under the sink a makeover? The sink is the centerpiece of your bathroom. Make it something to be proud of! Create a work of art that inspires awe in its users. Surround your sink with a beautiful wooden creation, customized however you like. 

Are you ready to rejuvenate your bathroom? Let us help. Contact us today to learn more. While you’re at it, take a look at or stop by our showroom to see some of our work.

If you want to lure your employees back to the office in the post-COVID world, you have to make your space more appealing than their homes. That means providing all the comforts of their houses-and then some- in your office break room: everything from spacious and stunning commercial cabinetry to relaxation spaces for those who want to unplug or even meditate (try doing that with a house full of kids).

While attracting employees to the office is of particular importance right now, a stocked office break room has always been key to work culture. One 2018 survey found[MA1]  that 90% of employees said that a lunch break helps them feel refreshed and ready to get back to work. You can elevate their experience even more by providing a pleasant space for break time.

Another thing that companies like Google already know well is the importance of building office camaraderie and culture. This can be done by providing entertainment space — places for employees to hang out and have fun during their lunch break or even after work.

We know exactly what you need to turn your break room an enticing oasis for your workers.

1. The ultimate office kitchen

A sink, microwave, and fridge do not a spectacular break room make. Think more Architectural Digest than Office Space. Install chic custom cabinetry with lots of space to hold dishes, glassware, and utensils — everything your employees might find at home. Make sure you have enough counter space for a state-of-the-art coffee maker that accommodates those who spent lockdown honing their barista skills. Free coffee is one of the most basic expectations your employees will have, how about a free snack bar? Or even a full-blown beer or bourbon bar. This will give employees an effortless way to gather after work, building the camaraderie that your team needs.

Don’t forget places for your employees to eat and gather either. Maybe it’s time to get elementary with it and install custom, long, communal tables that will facilitate socialization. Or, if your employees value solace, several round tables that can be used by groups or individuals.

2. Work and play options. Emphasis on the “play”

If you want your employees to take a break and recharge during the workday, you must give them something to do. How about a built-in bookshelf for an office library? Or a custom TV cabinet with a television equipped with Hulu and Netflix subscriptions? A board game shelf and ping pong table are good options, too.

Of course, any entertainment area should be paired with places to lounge. Don’t forget couches or bean bags.

3. Bring the outdoors in

Studies show that when employees spend time outside, their short-term memory improves, their concentration gets a boost, and their stress levels go down. Bring the outdoors in with house plants. Or for a low maintenance option, install big windows with plantaion shutters.

4. Space for office relaxation

There are other ways to alleviate your employees’ stress. Consider setting aside an entire room for your workers to decompress. You could outfit it with a massage chair, a speaker for calming music, or an essential oil diffuser.

5. Don’t forget storage

All the extra amenities are nice, but you can’t ignore the basics. Storage is essential to a good break room. It’ll give employees a place to lock away their devices if they want to unplug or give them some peace of mind knowing their belongings are within sight and protected.

To get started on creating the perfect office break room, contact The Burkhart Company. This Louisville, Kentucky-based business has years of experience in making custom cabinetry, bars, built-in bookshelves, and media centers.

A bookshelf is a piece of furniture that is often overlooked. You simply put books on it, take books off, and move on with your life. In other words, bookshelves often become part of the background (unless you are a bookworm). Well, sometimes, things that are life-changing come when they are least expected, and a built-in bookcase is a perfect example. In this blog, read about some of the ways that a built-in bookcase can change your life. 

Save Space

This is one of the most easily noticed benefits of a built-in bookcase. A built-in bookcase will free up space in your home in ways you never even thought possible. Kids will have more room for play. You will have more room in your office for a desk and more room in the family room for a large couch or TV. The possibilities are endless! No longer do you have to worry about a large, bulky bookcase sticking out from the wall. 

Safety First

Because of all the different books and other objects that rest on them, bookshelves can sometimes fall over. Large pieces of furniture are a source of injury and even death, especially in children. Not to mention a bookcase falling over can cause damage to your walls, floors, and other pieces of furniture in your home. With a built-in bookcase, these risks are essentially eliminated, as it is sturdily built right into the wall!  

Built-in Bookshelves are highly versatile 

One great aspect of built-in bookshelves is how highly versatile they are. They can be built as entertainment centers with room for a TV. They can be built into all four walls of a spare bedroom that can instantly be turned into a library. Our experts can create bookshelves to fit any room or lifestyle. Just say the word, and we’ll do our best to build it. 

Built-in Bookshelves are aesthetically pleasing 

Lastly, built-in bookshelves are simply gorgeous. Because they are built into the wall, they flow seamlessly with the rest of the interior. They are a sleek and elegant addition that will increase the aesthetic appeal and functionality of any room. 

Satisfy your Inner Bookworm with a Built-In Bookcase

In short, a built-in bookcase is an addition to your home that can greatly improve your quality of life. In the office, playroom, bedroom, or even the bathroom, a built-in bookcase will change your life from the moment it’s installed. If you are interested in how a built-in bookcase can change your life or are interested in having one installed in your home, contact the Burkart company today. We’ll take care of it, and our job is not done until you are fully satisfied.