In most American homes, the kitchen is usually not only a place for preparing meals, but also the central gathering place in a home. When it comes to the importance of kitchen safety for adults, research says it all – According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), people aged over 65 years are 2.5…
There’s more to designing a kitchen than physical appearances – yes, the cabinet color selection, cabinet door style, and decorative detail are very important – but don’t forget about what goes inside the cabinets. If done the right way, the interior planning of your cabinets can dramatically improve the day-to-day use of your kitchen. There…
The most common wood species offered by both custom and semi-custom cabinet manufacturers are Maple, Birch, Cherry, walnut, and oak. These woods are popular because of their hardness and durability, attractive appearance, and affordability when compared to other woods such as Mahogany and Teak. The wood species selection is used to make the cabinet doors,…
Selecting kitchen cabinets is possibly one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences. Yet, for someone just getting started, there is a lot to learn about, and it can be quite overwhelming. Cabinets are obviously made differently by different companies, but to simplify, the manufacturing process can usually be categorized into one of the following:…
If you’ve begun to research cabinet styles for your kitchen or bathroom, odds are you’ve come across the term shaker. Shaker is a style of cabinets that has been popular for over a century. It is a minimalist, versatile cabinet style that can be used in a traditional, country, transitional, or modern look. Most shaker…
Kitchens today are truly works of art. For those new to kitchen remodeling, it’s very easy to, “fall in love,” with the way a kitchen looks. Everything that makes up the kitchen’s aesthetic qualities – the cabinetry style, the color scheme, and decorative features like the tile, hardware, glass inserts, and light fixtures – are…
If you have the space to incorporate an island into your kitchen, there are many factors to consider implementing. A kitchen Island plays a big role functionally, as well as aesthetically. A central location, and access from all sides allows for an island to fulfill a creative and versatile role for your kitchen. Let’s break…
Designing kitchen cabinets can be overwhelming when confronted with all the options a custom manufacturer provides. The ultimate goal for most people should be to strike a balance between form and function. Some options to consider when in the design phase of your kitchen project; Glass inserts in the doors, open shelving, getting, and utilizing…
Your bathroom vanity may not seem as important as your kitchen cabinets, but the same considerations of quality, functionality, and overall design come into play just as heavily. Stock vanities from a furniture store, or online retailer may look visually appealing from a glance, but there are usually significant differences in quality. There are also…
White cabinetry has become extremely popular and continues to be the most common selection our clients gravitate towards. Magazines, movies, and television shows on networks like HGTV tend to feature white kitchens regularly and in a prominent fashion. There are good reasons for this. A white look is clean, it brightens up the room, and…