Guided by chef Curtis Stone, you’ll be asked a series of questions that will help you determine your specialized needs and preferences, covering everything from kitchen layout to paint palettes. Once you’ve completed the customized planning process, you’ll be able to review your kitchen choices in a virtual rendering and a mood board that can be printed at home and shared with your local Merillat dealer.

The process is laid out in six easy-to-follow steps:

1. Getting Started. In this first section, you will be prompted to create or log in to your IdeaFolio™ account so your project can be saved, changed and shared. In this step, the planner also gathers information about you that could affect your kitchen design. For example, it asks if you are remodeling or building a new kitchen.
2. Inspiration. Here you will explore and choose the design style that fits you best. Once you have chosen a style, you will then be presented with a series of kitchen photos from which you can choose and “save” favorites, and learn about the features that make those kitchens special.
3. Door Style. In this step you will be guided through the process of choosing your favorite door style, wood species, finish and hardware for a finished look you will love.
4. Organization and Accessories. Based on answers provided about how you plan to live in your kitchen, the tool will then present a series of features designed to make life in the kitchen easier. From pull-out wastebaskets to wine racks, you can browse additional photos and videos about the features to learn more, saving your favorites to your project.
5. Planning Your Space. Next you will review major considerations you may want to discuss with your designer once you get to a Merillat showroom, such as sink and faucet types, counter top materials and appliance options, all of which can affect the kitchen layout.
6. Finishing Touches. This is where it all comes together with cabinetry accents like corbels and crown molding, paint color, flooring and counter tops.

Upon completion of the final step, you will be presented with “My Design,” a collection of your favorite products organized for easy sharing with your designer. Swatches and images are provided; including door styles, hardware, paint color, flooring and countertops.

The Kitchen Planner is designed to engage and inspire you, and make the planning, selection and purchasing process more efficient and streamlined so your dream kitchen can become a reality.

Want to learn more? Check out this video and then give the Kitchen Planner a try yourself and let us know what you think!

Merillat Classic Avenue Maple Chiffon

In April, Merillat debuted an amazing 100,000 new items in its Classic^® product line, the biggest expansion ever for this cabinetry collection.  This launch brings some exciting new styles, colors, storage solutions and organizational accessories for you to choose from.

To see firsthand some of these new options, watch our New Products Video.

New Finishes

Our new creamy white Chiffon finish is available on our maple cabinetry.  You can add depth to Chiffon’s warm look with our new glazes. The Desert glaze adds a brown undertone, while Tuscan contributes a hint of light gray.

The new Amaretto finish brings a warm, natural brownish glow to the naturally refined grain of our cherry cabinetry. Adding the new Java glaze to the Amaretto finish creates a deep, dark brown.

Merillat Classic Tolani Cherry Amaretto

Merillat Classic Tolani Butt Door

New Door Style

For versatility, it’s hard to beat the new Tolani door style. With the right finishes, decorative hardware and accents, this recessed-panel door looks right at home with a wide range of décor from traditional to contemporary. “Its beauty lies in its simplicity, with straight lines and right angles,” said Paul Radoy, manager of design services for Merillat. “It’s the perfect option for homeowners who want a clean, understated look.”

Product Enhancements

Along with these new styles and colors, this product launch includes practical solutions to everyday needs. Our new butt cabinet doors have no central divider, letting you put wider items inside. Bookcases now come in a wider variety of widths, depths and heights. New starter molding and tapered legs add distinctive character to a kitchen without the expense of customization. And pegged deep drawer organizers keep pots and pans under control when you open or close the drawer.

With a vast array of options to choose from, putting together the Merillat kitchen of your dreams has never been easier! And now you have 100,000 more reasons to give Merillat Classic a closer look.