The toe kick is the small part between the floor and the base cabinet. It serves as an allowance to prevent the base cabinet from coming into contact with water when cleaning the floor. The countertop provides prep space where most of the kitchen work is done. The standard height of a countertop is 36inches…
Bamboo is readily available as a softwood tree that can be grown just anywhere as long as the climate allows it. Unlike other hardwood and softwood species like mahogany and walnut, bamboo can be grown even in our backyards. Bamboo boards are made from assembling laminated strips that are cut from the bamboo stalks. The…
No one likes the idea of cleaning their kitchen now and then. Placing waste bins on the floor will present you with lots of cleaning to do when pets knock over them. To avoid this hassle, you could design a pull out drawer for placing the waste bins. This will help keep your space clear…
Most, unfortunately, old and torn kitchen cabinets decrease the quality of your life in many ways. The cabinets are prone to mold growth because they are always in contact with grease and water. Mold growth affects your health and you may be forced to incur expensive costs with hospital bills. It is Cost-Efficient Contrary to…
Whether kitchen cabinets should go all the way up to the ceiling is dependent on the size of your upper cabinets and the standard height of your ceiling that has gradually evolved over time from 8 feet tall to 9 or 10 feet tall on the first floor. The standard height of the ceiling on…
Kitchens are busy areas due to frequent cooking and washing of utensils. This, therefore, means that the fixtures in the kitchen will be exposed to lots of water and high temperatures. This makes it crucial to install kitchen cabinetry that will withstand heat, water, scratch, food and drink spills. Wood is a great choice from…
Choosing the right size for your kitchen cabinet is not easy. You thus have to put into consideration several factors to ensure you have the right cabinet for your kitchen. You have to consider the purpose of the cabinets, the size of your budget, the size of your kitchen and the ease of installation. As…
Custom kitchen cabinets are storage spaces that are built according to individual style and preferences with the help of a professional carpenter or cabinet maker. They are measured and designed to fit in a particular space and can either be mounted to the ceiling or on the floor. Each space within a room is measured…
Some of the reasons why you might consider renovating your kitchen are to improve functionality, enhance safety, and most importantly, personalize the space to suit your sense of style. A kitchen can be a boring place to prepare and serve food if it does not meet or exceed your expectations. All the finer details, materials…
There is a wide array of great options regarding the best materials for kitchen cabinets. They all have numerous advantages and disadvantages. You have to consider this fact before opting for any given material when you want to install new kitchen cabinets. The material you select goes deep and beyond the surfacing of your kitchen…