by TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More)
Spring City, PA, US 19475 · 464 photos
A Big Island
http://www.trs-designs.com/index.htm

The original owners of this house had long surpassed the original kitchens layout and usefulness. 30 years and the changing needs of a kitchen had finally caught up with this otherwise impressive home. The biggest problem with the old kitchen was a large peninsula that angled out into the center of the room, virtually cutting off the breakfast nook from the room and making getting into the pantry and fridge very inefficient.
The new kitchen design uses the long length of the room to it's advantage, by allowing for an extended island which connected the breakfast nook to the kitchen making it all flow together. At just over 11 feet long the homeowner initially had some serious doubts about the proposed islands size, but after some measuring and remeasuring(and some coaxing) she was convinced it would work. And now that it's all done, she couldn't be happier! (and that makes us happy)

 
This photo has 3 questions
viper1950 wrote:
Do you have plans to build the cabinet??? - I would like to make one for the end of our kitchen cabinet. »
· Comment · 5 weeks ago
TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More) We do not have plan for building this cabinet. This is a standard cabinet from our Diamond cabinet line. It can be ordered unfinished if you would like to finish it yourself to match your existing cabinetry. Feel free to email us directly for additional info or pricing.
5 weeks ago ·
viper1950 Ok. What is the size of the unit and how much dose it cost??? Thanks.
5 weeks ago ·
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trendyrendy wrote:
Is that a marker board or magnetic board inside the door? Or both? Thanks! »
· Comment · 8 months ago
elwelsh The contractors just finished up my kitchen..when I was brouseing through the internet and stumbled onto your website and lo and behold ...you had remodel a kitch with the exact same cupboards and I had put in mine...but was not offered the option of this message center or the the cabinet with glass doors at the end of the island are thease pices available to buy...you have done a great job on this kitchen...I have designed my own new kit ...knocked out some walls and boy how proud do you this I am? Anyway if you can e-mail me regarding those two pices I would appreciate it.Thanks,Elizabeth
7 months ago ·
TRS Designs, Inc (Kitchens, Baths, & More) Hi Elizabeth,
The black cabinet with glass doors requires a significant amount of assembly (read 'custom work') by the installing contractor and therefor isn't exactly available as a single unit, rather the individual pieces and parts that comprise it.. Technically it is order-able, but there's quite a bit more involved than just that.
The message center is available to order as a single unit, but it does require some planning to fit it as shown into the overall design and if your room is finished, then I'd be concerned that it may not fit 'correctly'. I have used the message center in a few applications where we installed it flat on a wall, instead of on the side of another cabinet, so this may also work for you if you have the wall space for it.
If you could email me directly ( ThomasRichard@TRS-Designs.com ) more info about your kitchen layout, the cabinet brandname, doorstyle, and woodspecies/finish info I could review it to see if these could be worked into the layout. Also be sure to include a contact phone number so I can reach out to you to discuss in more detail.
Thank you,
Thomas Richard
7 months ago ·
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trendyrendy wrote:
How deep is this key cabinet, please? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
If the kitchen is your go-to drop spot, turn a shallow cabinet into an organizer, complete with key hooks, charger and mail drop.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by muppets5 to muppets5's ideas (7 hours ago)
storage
added by kristamo to kristamo's Ideas (9 hours ago)
Message center
added by michang to Kitchen Ideas (2 days ago)
Smart for mud room. Would make cabinet a little deeper for sunscreen, sunglasses etc
added by cshaud to mud room (4 days ago)
place for keys/phones, etc in mud room or kitchen
added by kmauve to details (5 days ago)
Clever idea | depth-deprived shelf
added by dldittmar to kitchen (5 days ago)
I like this idea
added by Trudy Richter to richtertag's ideas (5 days ago)
phone charging & key ring
added by Sue Byers to sue_byers's ideas (9 days ago)
junk drawer
added by bugzmum5 to bugzmum5's ideas (10 days ago)
Mud room organizer cabinet
added by housebeth to Kitchen Ideas (12 days ago)
smart storage
added by fouzetharshad to fouzetharshad's ideas (13 days ago)
secret nook
added by Tracy Hagenmayer to tracy_hagenmayer's Ideas (13 days ago)
Cool storage of ugly stuff.
added by 4squarephotos to cubbies (2 weeks ago)
For keys chargers
added by maggietobyphoebe to kitchen cabinets (2 weeks ago)
message station
added by lindafritzknitz to Mud room (2 weeks ago)
organization - keys, docking station
added by teaching1 to teaching1's ideas (3 weeks ago)
beside desk organization
added by pattersoninak to Patterson Kitchen Ideas/Likes (3 weeks ago)
If possible I would like one of these on the upper cabinet above the dishwasher area.
added by npeters52 to npeters52's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
End of coat prganizer
added by brianmary to brianmary's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Charging/ keys
added by tanyaroe to tanyaroe's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Key cupboard
added by gouletl to gouletl's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Message centre at end of cabinets above penninsula
added by wawadehut to kitchen (3 weeks ago)
love this as a way to help organize keys, pens, papers, etc
added by amandasparrow to amandasparrow's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Kid center
added by audrarockwell to audrarockwell's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
NEED TO DO IN THE "KITCHEN OFFICE" AREA.
added by montanasherryc to kitchen (4 weeks ago)
like a junk locker instead of a junk drawer!
added by lcdk8 to entry (4 weeks ago)
love!!
added by smiling to smiling's ideas (4 weeks ago)
good use of small spaces
added by debbiegomes to Kitchen Ideas (4 weeks ago)
great idea
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secret storage
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Mud room
added by markhamdons to markhamdons's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Ideas to deal with clutter (keys, phones, mail)
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Mudroom
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Mudroom
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Message board organization
added by mccabe187 to mccabe187's ideas (5 weeks ago)
necessities....keys, phone, outlet for charger
added by mskb to SMALL BATH REHAB (5 weeks ago)
shallow cabinet chargers out of the way passports! magnetic panel?
added by mac_home to Kitchen Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Hidden clutter
added by jbell to kitchen (5 weeks ago)
Cabinet for keys, phone charger
added by arancia to Kitchen Inspiration (5 weeks ago)
Great hidden message center for kitchen!
added by quincy1915 to kitchen ideas (5 weeks ago)
LIKE THIS ORGANIXER
added by sehouse to living room (5 weeks ago)
with chalkboard door?
added by riverfaye to Kitchen (6 weeks ago)
Cabinet for phone, etc
added by Jennifer Frilingos to jennifer_frilingos's ideas (6 weeks ago)
message center
added by laflannery to cabinets (6 weeks ago)
awesome for kitchen or mudroom!
added by vcclement to vcclement's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Outlet to "hide" phone chargers
added by rjackson44 to rjackson44's ideas (6 weeks ago)
Idea for key storage and other things
added by C.J. Quick to kitchen (7 weeks ago)
for chargers
added by mroden to Kitchen Ideas (7 weeks ago)
great idea. Might work above our phone shelf
added by suzannegogel to suzannegogel's ideas (7 weeks ago)
LOVE IT!!
added by seattlecosmo to Charging station (7 weeks ago)
Use of side of cabinet for keys, etc.
added by gaelam to G. Elam's Kitchen Ideabook (7 weeks ago)
Shallow hidden storage. Could use next to fridge on duct wall.
added by Annette Novak to Kitchen Ideas (7 weeks ago)
storage
added by amy7371 to dream kitche (8 weeks ago)
Message center side of fridge
added by Bethany Delich to Kitchen Ideas (8 weeks ago)
side of cabinets by door
added by christinalmn to Kitchen (8 weeks ago)
Love the organized hidden storage
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cell phone charging cabinet
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Message center
added by Cami Nelson Designs to greg and shawna (8 weeks ago)
Media? End of cabinet run
added by slentini to slentini's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Cool closet
added by mivydiaz to mivydiaz's Favorites (8 weeks ago)
Hmmmmm. Very creative
added by Nancy Hahn to Kitchen Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Bob area for notes
added by mgorsuch7811 to storage (8 weeks ago)
something like this to right of front door
added by bethbretz to kitchen cabinet (2 months ago)
Mail/key/calendar cupboard
added by 1000milesaway to 1000milesaway's Ideas (2 months ago)
MSG center
added by Taylor Ramsay to Future Dream Kitchen (2 months ago)
cabinet with message board inside
added by raychyc to Mudroom (2 months ago)
key storage
added by pollygirl to pollygirl's Ideas (2 months ago)
Keys
added by rohrerr to Interior Extremes (2 months ago)
shallow, panel opens up to mail/message area
added by amandacarlysascha to kitchen (2 months ago)
essentials cabinet
added by schrammy2 to kitchen (2 months ago)
Organizing space
added by bsorenson7 to bsorenson7's ideas (2 months ago)
organizer
added by asquibb to kitchen (2 months ago)
Organization!
added by jfiebrqndt to Laundry Room (2 months ago)
KEYS! Junk we stash by the door!
added by sleidi to mud room (2 months ago)
great organization for all that essential clutter!
added by sauer5 to sauer5's ideas (2 months ago)
great idea for mudroom or kitchen!
added by heath1 to heath1's ideas (2 months ago)
What to do with this stuff?
added by kimka23 to kimka23's ideas (2 months ago)
key box. what about wallets change sunglasses etc
added by susanmaguire61 to susanmaguire61's ideas (3 months ago)
Message center
added by Peggy Corrigan to peggy_corrigan's ideas (3 months ago)
wow organize important items phone charger in cabinet, acryllic fronts on shelves, key storage out of sight
added by celestialstory to celestialstory's ideas (3 months ago)
magnetic board inside the cabinet door
added by modguyinmo to Eric's ideas (3 months ago)
this is one of those key and phone cabinets
added by hk27 to hk27's Entry (3 months ago)
shallow cabinet for storage
added by rgenoni to rgenoni's ideas (3 months ago)
Personal storage
added by shale to kitchen (3 months ago)
built in hidden storage for cell phones, keys, etc.
added by jmlasalle to jmlasalle's Ideas (3 months ago)
Organizer cabinet
added by Jeff Taddeo to jeff_taddeo's ideas (3 months ago)
message center
added by gtfrantz1 to gtfrantz1's Ideas (3 months ago)
Narrow cabinet storage
added by aamcgaha to aamcgaha's ideas (3 months ago)
messasge center
added by April Kline to apeykline's Ideas (3 months ago)
Organization
added by ocdc53 to ocdc53's Kitchen (3 months ago)
Like the outlet inside the cabinet.
added by pamehret to pamehret's ideas (3 months ago)
Bulletin board inside door, gets rid of cupboard clutter
added by soccermom6026 to soccermom6026's ideas (3 months ago)
Storage area for keys, notes, etc.
added by mjfrusc to Kitchen Remodel (3 months ago)
message center
added by Karen Coberly to Storage (3 months ago)
add to side of cabinets by the slider?
added by suzyofisher to suzyofisher kitchen storage ideas (3 months ago)
difinitely use the ends of cabinets for something like this
added by nbankhead to Kitchen (3 months ago)
Built in next to fridge?
added by suzq229 to suzq229's ideas (3 months ago)
hidden message center
added by Connie Francis to connie_francis's ideas (3 months ago)
storage
added by Lori Jolin Design, LLC. to laundry & storage spaces (3 months ago)
love this storage idea!
added by fraido to fraido's ideas (3 months ago)
in the mudroom
added by emajdase909 to emajdase909's ideas (3 months ago)
outlets behind cabinet door
added by mwagner3 to kitchen (3 months ago)
key area/charging station
added by kathykelsey to kathykelsey's Ideas (3 months ago)
Good idea
added by shawncunningham to cabinets (3 months ago)
custom key and phone station
added by westnic to westnic's ideas (3 months ago)
Great idea for keys and drop spot
added by bdhamon to bdhamon's ideas (3 months ago)
charging station
added by patssy7 to Kitchens (3 months ago)
it's all hidden
added by sbhdrh to mail center (3 months ago)
stud depth
added by jizelepottratz to jizelepottratz's ideas (3 months ago)
side of buffet wall
added by 9626215 to 9626215's ideas (3 months ago)
Kitchen:cubby
added by trishcopp to trishcopp's ideas (3 months ago)
Kitchen key cabinet
added by joykitchen to Joy Marshall Kitchen's Ideas A (3 months ago)
white board, Key hanger, charging station
added by amyga to amyga's ideas (3 months ago)
good idea
added by jennygail12 to 141 Ridgedale (3 months ago)
organizer
added by house9050 to kitchen (3 months ago)
Storage
added by Renae Charbonneau to renae_charbonneau's ideas (3 months ago)
Command station
added by remodelin to remodelin's ideas (3 months ago)
make sure to add the outlet for charging
added by Rachel Wilke to Kitchen (3 months ago)
“Message centers... perefect place to hang your keys and jot down messages"
added by shysel to shysel's ideas (3 months ago)
work area organizer
added by darlaww to To Darin (3 months ago)
thin cupboard/closet at end of cabinet by door between kitchen & utility room, or cabinet between kitchen and sunroom, with magnetic whiteboard
added by jfnissing to jfnissing's ideas (4 months ago)
Oh look here is my idea!!
added by Dalia Abdalla to entry way (4 months ago)
storge for keys
added by kitchenbathdesigner to kitchen accessories (4 months ago)
Thomasville and Martha Stewart cabinetry at Home Depot offer this!
added by chlorinequeen to chlorinequeen's ideas (4 months ago)
storage
added by fmrovenolt to Dream Kitchen idea's (4 months ago)
magnetic, dry earase board, plug in for cell, key hook
added by Laurie Sheehan to Reno ideas (4 months ago)
End cap with key hooks, chargers
added by ninakwan to ninakwan's ideas (4 months ago)
Key and home storage space including papers and passport
added by dianeapplegate to dianeapplegate's ideas (4 months ago)
cabinetary
added by themcgintyfamily to Kitchen (4 months ago)
Shallow cabinet, in Mike's area?
added by cotantc to cabinets (4 months ago)
message cabinet- look @ Diamond for ideas
added by Terri Clore to terri_clore's ideas (4 months ago)
Ask Tom?
added by cav52 to bath (4 months ago)
organization
added by seattlecosmo to Kitchen ideas (4 months ago)
Shallow cabinet for keys, etc
added by wilamina to wilamina's ideas (4 months ago)
message centre
added by Jeri to Storage Ideas (4 months ago)
Like for end cabinet
added by hannah3219 to hannah3219's ideas (4 months ago)
In suite -- by galley
added by Whitney Raybould to Whitney/Kids Office Space (4 months ago)
Put on either side of entrance to Pantry. Next to locker or up against mail station.
added by gretchengillig to butler pantry (4 months ago)
metal on interior side--excellent idea
added by munchkin71 to Living room (4 months ago)
Great small storage area to hide keys in, disguised as a wall panel.
added by claasfamily to claasfamily's Ideas (4 months ago)
Built in cabinet
added by wcomtois to mudroom (4 months ago)
smart
added by 8386lmh to 8386lmh's ideas (4 months ago)
GREAT IDEA! In mudroom, close to the door to the garage, create a cupboard like this. It's for recharging electronic devices, keeping keys and eyeglass/sunglasses, putting mail you want to take to the mail box or post office, etc. LOVE IT!
added by ipaige79 to ipaige79's ideas (4 months ago)
something like this close to back door entrance
added by Kimberly Horn to Mudroom Ideas (4 months ago)
Little cabinet with phone charger, keys, etc
added by yuppiewife to yuppiewife's Ideas (4 months ago)
on end of side mudroom storage
added by eaga to eaga's kitchen ideas (4 months ago)
charging station, key hooks, organizer
added by robforster123 to robforster123's oval window (4 months ago)
inside cabinet detail
added by leav to mudroom (4 months ago)
cabinet for mudroom
added by agslee1 to agslee1's ideas (4 months ago)
idea for the right of bench in entry
added by Bob Swanson to Bob's Kitchen Ideas (4 months ago)
Message center cabinet
added by dent54 to dent54's Favorites (4 months ago)
messy items storage great
added by ecseems to Kitchen space (4 months ago)
oohh...i like this one...vs. the holder we have for keys now that sticks out...and all of our cell phones, etc.
added by pharohess to pharohess's ideas (4 months ago)
organize
added by ejsami1 to Kitchen ideas (4 months ago)
Place for keys
added by roxann67 to roxann67's ideas (4 months ago)
Great storage
added by lisahein669 to lisahein669's ideas (4 months ago)
storage
added by riley2005 to LAUNDRY ROOM & Mud Room (5 months ago)
Message key area like this in entry mudroom?
added by lauramair to lauramair's ideas (5 months ago)
Neat idea
added by dfish1223 to dfish1223's ideas (5 months ago)
Love the storage idea
added by freak987 to freak987's ideas (5 months ago)
Message center
added by walkesee to Breakfast room (5 months ago)
outlets inside cabinet
added by laurengarges to Finishing playroom (5 months ago)
Behind cubbie doors
added by willywally to magnet boards (5 months ago)
clever, space saver
added by kimfischer0905 to kimfischer0905's ideas (5 months ago)
love it. perfect! had everything i need.
added by bbishop104 to command central (5 months ago)
charge station
added by hstraight to hstraight's ideas (5 months ago)
love the key storage hidden
added by formaj to kitchen (5 months ago)
Put this on back of bathroom wall
added by elab to elab's ideas (5 months ago)
Message Center
added by atrutter58 to atrutter ideas - kitchen (5 months ago)
message cabinet
added by lmesposito11 to lmesposito11's Ideas (5 months ago)
Interesting cabinet
added by barnma2 to Kitchen ideas (5 months ago)
Mail cabinet / key cabinet
added by Wendy Patterson to wendy_patterson's ideas (5 months ago)
clutter station
added by emilylising to emilylising kitchen (5 months ago)
Storage
added by jaimimiller to jaimimiller's ideas (5 months ago)
Mudroom
added by jenniferjhall to Jennifer Hall's Kitchen Ideas (5 months ago)
End cabinet storage
added by cornbread67 to Kitchen (5 months ago)
Smart cabinet
added by dcommesso to dcommesso's ideas (5 months ago)
keeps clutter out of sight
added by lmcoleman to lmcoleman's ideas (5 months ago)
mudroom
added by meldag to meldag's ideas (5 months ago)
LOVE it
added by attilu to kitchen (5 months ago)
Nice end cabinet
added by lynnclark017 to Mudroom (5 months ago)
place in cupboard area
added by maryannwahhab to maryannwahhab's Ideas (5 months ago)
Have it
added by mollywagoner to kitchen (5 months ago)
next to washer/dryer as you go into the garage?
added by sreck to kitchen (5 months ago)
Could be a good idea
added by theresanewhouse to kitchen (5 months ago)
kitchen office
added by lisaann1234 to Kitchen (5 months ago)
Message center
added by kitchenvixen to kitchenvixen's ideas (5 months ago)
Mail Sort / Key organization / Charging Station
added by deepthiadarsh to ideas (5 months ago)
some wher in hall
added by devans0416 to Ringle Mudroom/Laundry (5 months ago)
Storage
added by kleyenhorst to Organization Ideas (5 months ago)
chargers, keys etc
added by jritter30 to Hall/Nook (5 months ago)
entryway cabinet
added by CENTURY CABINETS to Other (5 months ago)
magnetic dry erase
added by pattylovespurple to pattylovespurple's ideas (5 months ago)
plug in message centre
added by Mona Rottinghaus to Kitchen Klatter for Mona (5 months ago)
message center?
added by shisslerrd to Shissler house (6 months ago)
would be nice for junk!
added by craftsman6 to craftsman6's ideas (6 months ago)
organization
added by hwbkelly to hwbkelly's ideas (6 months ago)
Message center- outlet
added by kellilgabel to Ideas for a New Home (6 months ago)
Love the key hook.
added by lgboenker to lgboenker's ideas (6 months ago)
message center cabinet