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Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath is a Fourth Generation Fabrication Shop with Locations in Normal IL as well as Champaign IL. Need Countertops or Cabients?

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11/03/2026

When a remodel list includes two rooms, the order you tackle them in matters more than most people expect.

If the kitchen and a bathroom are both on your list, here is how we usually think it through with homeowners:

- Start with the room that is failing hardest. If the kitchen truly is not working for your family, it earns the first slot. If the main bath is the daily frustration, start there. The room you use most should not wait behind the room you use less.
- Consider doing the smaller room first. A powder room or guest bath is a shorter project, and it lets you experience how the process runs: decisions, schedules, dust, crews in the house, before committing to the big one.
- Understand the calendar reality. The kitchen is usually the longest and most involved project in the house. Doing it first means the disruption happens once, up front, while the rest of the home stays intact.
- Never start both at once. Two rooms under construction in a lived-in home means no working kitchen and no working bathroom at the same time. Sequencing keeps one of each in service almost the whole way through.
- Spread the decisions. Each room carries its own choices in finishes, fixtures, and materials. Staggering the projects keeps the decision load manageable instead of stacking every selection into one month.

There is no single right answer, but there is a right answer for your household, your budget, and your tolerance for dust. That conversation is worth having before either project starts.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been remodeling kitchens and baths for 72 years. Bring us the whole list and we will help you find the order that works.

11/03/2026

The inside of your base cabinets is one decision most homeowners never make on purpose.

Most base cabinets come as doors over shelves by default. Drawer base cabinets swap the doors for full-extension drawer stacks, and the difference shows up every single day.

Why people who cook love drawer bases:

- Everything at a glance. Open a drawer and the whole contents are visible from above. No crouching, no pulling everything out to reach the pot in back.
- Deep shelves hide things. A deep shelf sounds efficient until the roasting pan you need is pinned under everything else.
- Dishes, pots, utensils, and even pantry goods live better in drawers than most people expect.

The tradeoffs worth knowing:

- Cost. Drawer bases usually run a bit more than door-and-shelf bases, both in hardware and construction.
- Raw volume. A drawer box has walls, so it holds slightly less than an open shelf of the same size. What you gain in access you give up a little in capacity.
- Widths matter. Drawer stacks come in set widths, so the drawer layout gets planned with the cabinet run, not picked off a shelf later.

Most kitchens end up a mix: a stack of two or three drawer bases beside the range for pots and everyday dishes, doors and shelves where deep storage makes sense. That mix gets decided when the cabinets are ordered, not after.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been planning cabinet runs for 72 years. Open a few drawer bases in our showroom and you will see why cooks swear by them.

11/03/2026

An ice maker is one of those features homeowners don't think to plan for until the cabinets are installed and the refrigerator is delivered. The good news: it's a simple thing to plan well. The bad news: it's an awkward thing to fix later.

If your new kitchen layout moves the refrigerator, the water line has to move with it. That's easiest to do while walls are open and plumbing access is already part of the project, not after the new cabinets are in place.

A few details worth deciding early:

Where the shutoff lives. Many lines are shut off behind the refrigerator, which means pulling the fridge out every time you need to turn the water off. A shutoff at the sink or a small access panel is far more convenient over the years.

The supply line itself. Braided stainless is the common choice for durability, and copper is still used in many homes. In tight spaces, avoid lines that can get kinked or pinched behind the box.

A little slack. A short service loop of line lets you pull the fridge out to clean coils or roll the bin out for trash day without straining the connection.

One more thing to check before ordering: if the fridge's water dispenser and ice maker are features you actually want, confirm the new spot has (or can get) a line at all. Some homeowners discover mid-project that their planned location is on an exterior wall or across the kitchen from the nearest supply.

Planning questions like this are the quiet work of a remodel. After 72 years of building kitchens in Normal, we've learned the small details are the ones you're glad someone thought through.

Have a question about your kitchen plan? Stop by or give us a call.

11/02/2026

Some of the nicest countertops we have ever seen were leftovers.

Every slab that gets cut for a kitchen leaves behind remnants: perfectly good stone in pieces too small for a full kitchen but just right for nearly everything else. Remnants are usually sold at a fraction of full-slab pricing, and since the material is already cut and paid for by the first project, the savings are real.

Where a remnant earns its keep:

- Vanity tops, especially in powder rooms and guest baths where a small piece covers the whole top
- Fireplace hearths and surrounds
- Window sills and shower benches
- Laundry room and mudroom counters
- Utility sinks and bar tops
- Cutting boards, serving boards, trivets, even small tabletops

A few practical notes. Selection is first-come, first-served, so if a specific stone is on your wish list, shopping remnants before your project is scheduled works better than after. Matching an existing counter can be tricky, since slab lots vary in color and veining, so remnants shine brightest on projects that stand on their own. And fabrication still applies: your edge choice, cutouts, and templating happen the same way they would on a full slab.

It is also just a cleaner way to use the material. Stone that would otherwise sit in a yard becomes something you touch every day.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been fabricating countertops for 72 years, and our remnant selection changes all the time. If you have a small surface in mind, bring us the measurements and we will show you what is on the rack.

11/02/2026

A warm bathroom floor is the upgrade nobody notices until they step on it, and then it is the only thing they talk about.

Radiant floor heat turns a cold Illinois morning into a non-event. No more tiptoeing across icy tile in January while the room heats up. And because it is a behind-the-floor decision, it is one of those things that is easy during a bathroom remodel and much harder after.

What is worth understanding before you decide:

- Two ways to do it. Electric mats warm quickly and are the usual pick for a single bathroom; hydronic systems run warm water through tubing and make more sense when several rooms will be heated at once.
- It warms the floor first, the room second. Radiant is wonderfully comfortable underfoot, but it is a floor system, not a replacement for the room's heat source in most Central Illinois homes.
- Floor height and thresholds. Mats and tubing add a little build-up, so transitions to hallways and the curb detail need to be planned, not discovered on install day.
- Flooring choice matters. Tile and stone are ideal conductors. Some vinyl and wood products have temperature limits, so the floor finish and the heating plan should be picked together.
- Controls are part of the design. A programmable thermostat with a floor sensor, placed where it is handy, is what turns warm floors into an efficient habit.

The best moment to decide is while the old floor is coming up anyway. Adding it later means tearing out finished flooring.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been building warm, comfortable bathrooms for 72 years. If your feet dread January, mention it at your first design visit and we will walk you through what radiant heat looks like in your room.

11/02/2026

The prettiest trend in kitchens right now is a very old idea: cabinets whose doors sit flush inside their openings, exactly like fine furniture.

That is inset cabinetry, and it is why English country and "new traditional" kitchens look so quietly expensive. The doors do not lie on top of the frame, they fit precisely within it, with an even reveal around every door and drawer. It reads as custom even when nothing else in the kitchen is fancy.

A few things worth knowing before you fall in love:

- The look depends on precision. Insets are built to tighter tolerances, so quality of construction matters more than it does on standard overlay cabinets.
- It is not a clearance style. Every reveal is a real gap, and those gaps collect dust and crumbs in exactly the pattern that shows them off, so it suits people who keep counters reasonably tidy.
- Budget for a step up. More precise building takes more material care and labor than a standard door.
- It pairs naturally with the other traditional details driving the trend: plate racks, warm stained woods, arched shapes, softer lines. You can borrow one detail or go all in.

Inset does not have to be an all-or-nothing kitchen either. A single inset hutch or coffee zone mixed with overlay cabinetry elsewhere gives you the furniture look without the full traditional kitchen.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been matching cabinet styles to real Central Illinois homes for 72 years. If the furniture look is calling you, stop by and we will show you the difference in person.

11/01/2026

Shower glass is one of those decisions that looks purely cosmetic until you live with it for a year.

If a glass shower is in your bathroom plan, here is what actually separates the options:

- Clear glass: the open, invisible look. It shows off tile work beautifully, but it also shows every water spot. If you have hard water (and in Normal, you likely do), plan on a squeegee habit or a protective coating.
- Frosted or rain glass: privacy with light still coming through. The texture hides spots and fingerprints well, which is why it is a favorite for shared bathrooms and guest baths.
- Framed vs. frameless: framed doors cost less and seal with the frame's help; frameless uses thick tempered glass and hardware only, for that floating look. Frameless also means fewer places for mildew to hide in metal channels.
- Fixed panel + door vs. full enclosure: a walk-in with one fixed panel is the simplest and easiest to clean. Full enclosures hold heat in better for long showers.
- Coatings matter: a factory-applied hydrophobic coating can cut cleaning time dramatically. It is far easier to add at the shop than to wish you had later.

One design note: glass is measured and made after the tile is in, so the shower walls and curb need to be plumb and level. A crooked wall means gaps and shims you will see forever.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been building bathrooms for 72 years, and we can walk you through glass options in our showroom before you pick tile that has to match them.

11/01/2026

Most people agonize over the countertop color and then let someone else choose the edge. The edge is what you see and touch every single day.

If you are ordering countertops, the edge profile is worth an actual decision, not an afterthought:

- Eased edge: nearly square with a tiny softening. The cleanest, most modern look, and the least likely to chip. It shows the slab's thickness honestly.
- Beveled edge: a crisp angled cut along the top. Sharp and formal, but the polished line can show fingerprints and wear over time.
- Bullnose (rounded): fully rounded over. The safest and most forgiving profile, especially where kids bump into things, and easiest to wipe.
- Ogee: a decorative S-curve, usually on thicker built-up edges. Traditional and dressy, and it suits ornate cabinet styles. More profile means more places for grime to settle.
- Mitered edge: the slab is cut and joined so a 2cm slab reads as a thick 4cm or more. Popular in modern kitchens because you get drama without the weight.

Two practical notes. First, an elaborate profile on a busy stone can visually compete with the veining; sometimes the quieter edge lets the stone be the star. Second, edge choice affects fabrication time and cost on some materials, so it belongs in the countertop conversation, not at template day.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been fabricating and installing countertops for 72 years. Bring us your stone and we will show you the edges on real samples before you commit.

11/01/2026

The sink you pick changes the cabinet and countertop order. Most people don't find that out until it costs them.

There are three common ways a kitchen sink is mounted, and each one lands differently in the remodel sequence:

- Undermount: the sink attaches beneath the countertop, so you can wipe crumbs and water straight off the counter into the basin with a clean, uninterrupted edge. It needs a countertop material strong enough to carry the weight, which usually means stone or another solid surface.
- Drop-in: the sink drops through a cutout with its rim resting on top of the counter. It works with any countertop, including laminate, and it is often the friendlier choice on budget and on replacement later.
- Apron-front (farmhouse): the sink's front face replaces part of the cabinet face below it. Because the cabinet has to be built to fit it, the sink gets ordered before the cabinets, not after. These sinks are heavy too, so the cabinet sometimes needs extra support.

The common thread is timing. The sink decision affects the cabinet spec, the countertop template, and the plumbing rough-in, so it belongs at the front of your planning list, right beside the faucet.

Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath of Normal has been matching sinks, counters, and cabinets to each other for 72 years. If you are early in planning, we are glad to talk through which mount makes sense for your kitchen before anything gets ordered.

10/31/2026

The holidays are about to give your kitchen its biggest stress test of the year. Your job is not to fix it. Your job is to write it down.

Keep a simple list going through the busy season. Note where counter space runs out when you cook a big meal. Watch where family and guests bottleneck, like everyone crowding one doorway or hovering around the cooktop while you work. Notice whether the trash and recycling fill up faster than you can keep pace. Pay attention to whether the dishwasher keeps up with back-to-back meals, or whether dishes start stacking on the counter. And look at where drinks and snacks pile up away from your work zone, because that spot is telling you where a second prep or beverage area could earn its keep.

None of these notes will fix themselves before Thanksgiving, and that is fine. A remodel is not a holiday-weekend project. But a list written while the pain points are fresh is worth far more than a vague memory of "the kitchen felt cramped" in March. Tape the list inside a cabinet door, add to it every time something annoys you, and by January you will have the most honest remodeling wish list a designer could ask for, built from your real routines instead of a magazine photo.

When you are ready to turn that list into a plan, we are happy to walk through it with you. Luther Falls Kitchen and Bath has spent 72 years helping Normal homeowners fix exactly the problems their kitchens show them around the holidays.

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1805A West Hovey Avenue
Normal, IL
61761

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Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm
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