Entries by Edgewood

Pros and Cons of Using Media Sites to Plan your Kitchen Remodel

If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, chances are you’ve checked out some media sites for some ideas. It’s always fun to flip through the pages of a magazine and pick out styles you enjoy, or by doing a simple search on the computer, you can have literally thousands of images to look through in […]

Installing New Cabinet Hardware

Supplies You’ll Need for Installing Cabinet Hardware: Pulls and knobs Measuring tape Sturdy template or jig Disappearing marker or pencil Masking tape Safety glasses Drill bits Screwdriver bits Variable speed power drill Screwdriver (optional) Machine screws Using a template or jig Using a template will make it easier to quickly and easily mark the locations […]

Should You Take Cabinets to the Ceiling?

When you’re installing upper-level cabinets, you have several options. You can take them all the way to the ceiling; you can box them out with moldings; or you can leave space between the cabinet and the ceiling. Which one is the way for you to go? The answer will depend on a variety of factors […]

Kitchen Seating Clearances for Your New Kitchen

Taking kitchen seating clearances into account when designing your new kitchen can mean the difference between loving your kitchen and being annoyed each time you’re in it! You may have plenty of leg room while sitting at your new island, but will someone trying to get to the refrigerator have to edge behind you to […]

Accent Finishes in the Kitchen: Weathered Finish

When you design your kitchen, you’re thinking about both appearance and function. You want a kitchen that allows for the maximum use of space, with plenty of storage; but you also want a warm, welcoming room that you’ll love coming back to again and again. Accent finishes in the kitchen can help you create a […]