Good designs come from good choices. House of Kitchens is one of them.

Planning a kitchen or bathroom can be a very complex job. Items to consider include layout, styles, products, building codes and aesthetics. When you enlist the help of House of Kitchens, Ltd., a company with more than 35 years of experience serving the Siouxland area, you will ensure a professional result.

House of Kitchens' designers are trained to identify their clients' specific needs and to provide design expertise and creative solutions that enhance the beauty and function of any room. The designers will guide you through the process by answering design and technical questions, and discussing appliances, cabinets and other product options. They help customers make informed decisions about what will work best for them. House of Kitchens has the experience to detect potential problems that might be overlooked by someone without the experience or specialization in kitchen design.

Kathy Theeler, co-owner of House of Kitchens, explains, "A great looking room that still does not have enough counter space, efficient traffic flow or sufficient storage is of little value to the homeowner. Each project we work on is thought through carefully and planned step by step with the client."

Along with their professional design services, House of Kitchens operates one of the area's largest countertop fabrication facilities.

With more than 35 years of experience manufacturing countertops for both residential and commercial customers, they have the ability to work with a complete line of products including laminates, solid surfaces, stones and quartz.

Mark Shook, co-owner of House of Kitchens, says, "By having our countertops produced on-site, we have control on costs, lead times and, most importantly, quality. Our fabricators have been with us for more than 15 years and are meticulous craftsmen."

House of Kitchens' spacious showroom has a specific area set aside for countertops, as well as professionals who will educate the consumer on the advantages and costs of each countertop product. Their laminate countertops are available in more than eight different edge styles, says Shook. Each one expresses a unique look and feel to enhance your kitchen. Their laminates are available in more than 1,000 colors with many different textures.

Many of House of Kitchens' customers are looking for more than just a laminate countertop. House of Kitchens offers both Corian and HI-MACS solid surface countertops.

Advantages include integrated sinks, inconspicuous seams, no porosity, easy maintenance and availability in more than 100 colors.

You can even pick your own edge style or design your own with limitless options. In addition to the Corian and HI-MACS, House of Kitchens offers both Cambria and Soapstone. Cambria, a pure natural quartz product, offers the beauty and feel of granite but with superior performance. It requires no sealing or maintenance, is non-porous, is approved for commercial food preparation, and carries a 10-year warranty.

At the recent Siouxland Home Show, House of Kitchens introduced "Soapstone," which is versatile enough to be used with modern and contemporary designs. Soapstone is perfect for achieving a warm and rustic look with a touch of class and sophistication. A soft natural stone, quarried from the earth like granite, Soapstone is a soft gray or gray green color with flowing veins that darken with age. It is heat and stain resistant.

When you visit the showroom at House of Kitchens, you are greeted by a friendly and professional staff interested in your needs. A tour of the showroom includes more than 16 cabinetry displays in a variety of woods, colors and door styles made by nationally recognized manufacturers such as Plato, StarMark, Decor, Showplace and Kabinart. These quality cabinets vary in price from economical to custom, and each product comes in the most current styles, colors and wood species.

Good designs come from good choices and House of Kitchens is one of them.

"Our professionals listen to customers' needs," says Shook. "We are a locally owned company that takes pride in our customer service before and after the sale. Our commitment to our customers starts with their first visit to our showroom and continues even after the last piece of hardware is on."

If you are considering building or remodeling your existing kitchen, House of Kitchens offers expert design services, and a wide variety of quality cabinets and countertops. They invite you to experience the difference of dealing directly with a locally owned and operated business. You'll never want to go anywhere else.

For more information, visit House of Kitchens' showroom at 308 S. Floyd Blvd., call (712) 255-2552, or visit them on the Web at http://www.houseofkitchensltd.com