Types of Wood Kitchen Cabinets

There are a lot of great reasons to have real wood cabinets in your kitchen when you remodel. Although your kitchen may be filled with fancy, shiny, stainless steel appliances, having natural wood cabinets can bring a bit of hominess back to your kitchen space. Here are the different types of wood kitchen cabinets that you can choose from.

Birch

Birch is a very light colored wood that is most often used in bulk kitchen cabinets. The panel doors are usually raised or recessed type doors. They are lightweight, but will not be as durable as other woods. Continue reading “Types of Wood Kitchen Cabinets”

What to Look for in a Custom Cabinet Installer

Making the decision to get custom cabinets is an important one, but it is equally important who you hire to install those custom cabinets for you. You want to know that your custom cabinets are going to be installed seemingly effortlessly, with the utmost respect for your home, and in a professional manner. Here are some things you should look for in a custom cabinet installer to get the best possible experience.

Licensed and Insured

Make sure that the custom cabinet installer you hire is a licensed and insured company. This is extremely important. A licensed business is one that is held accountable. An insured business is one that can cover injuries to their workers if any occur. That is important not just for the outcome of your project, but also in protecting you from any liability. Continue reading “What to Look for in a Custom Cabinet Installer”

Three More Ways to Use Custom Built-In Cabinets

Cabinet JobsHow many times have you thought to yourself, “I wish I were more organized,” or, “I wish I had more usable space.” Most people who have bought a house rather than built one feel exactly this way at least once after moving in. It never seems that rooms have enough closet space or the right type of storage space to meet our needs. This is where custom built-in cabinets can be very beneficial. Here are three more ways to use them.

Den/Study

Custom built-in cabinets are a great option in a den, study, or office where you want to display a myriad of books, maps, and knick knacks, and store office supplies and equipment conveniently, but out of sight. While you could get bookcases or other shelving to meet these needs, getting custom built-in cabinets allows you a lot more freedom to organize and display as you truly desire. Continue reading “Three More Ways to Use Custom Built-In Cabinets”

Three Rooms that Benefit from Built-In Cabinets

When you are building a new home or remodeling an old one, you want to make sure that everything is just as perfect as it can be. You want to make sure that you are considering all of your needs for the home, such as storage. One of the biggest complaints of most homeowners is not enough storage space. To that end, here are three rooms that benefit from built-in cabinets.

Family Room/Entertainment Room

Many people have a living room for entertaining, but use a separate family room or entertainment room for everyone to enjoy on a daily basis. If you have a family room, there are a lot of things you might need to be able to store and organize. For example, you might want to be able to store video games and equipment, movies, CDs or albums, and board and card games. Built-in cabinets make keeping a family room safe and organized a piece of cake. Continue reading “Three Rooms that Benefit from Built-In Cabinets”