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Stained vs. Painted – What Cabinet Style Is Best for You?

It might sound simple, but choosing cabinet styles to fit your décor is sometimes one of the hardest decorating decisions you can ever make. The cabinet finish, stained or painted, has a substantial visual impact on the room. Regardless of what enthusiasts on either side have to say, neither of these two options is perfect. It all boils down to the unique tastes and preferences of each individual. To help with this decision, we have listed each option’s benefits and potential drawbacks.

Painted Cabinets

Painted cabinets are a big deal today. They offer the opportunity to add a burst of color to any space. They are highly versatile and look lovely against many types of décor, flooring, and kitchen backsplash.

Pros

Variety. These come in a wide range of cabinet colors that make it possible to match a specific aesthetic. They also can be delivered in either two-tone cabinets or bold paint. Bold statements or a relaxing atmosphere can all be expressed through colored cabinets.

Modern Style. Modern cabinet styles feature more painted cabinets. If you are aiming for sleek surfaces, painted cabinets are the way to go. The colors can be emphasized by using either a matte or glossy finish.

Saving Money. Painted cabinets are made using medium-density fiberboard (MDF), which is cheaper than the hardwood associated with staining. MDF produces a better and smoother finish at a reasonable price.

Cons

Hidden Grain. Grains make your cabinets look unique. The cabinet’s personality and warmth might be lost if the grain is covered.

Maintenance. The look of fresh-painted cabinets is appealing but short-lived. These cabinets are vulnerable to scratches and chips, which are easy to spot and problematic to fix.

Difficult to Replicate Paint. When the paint on the cabinet chips, there is no guarantee that you can get the same color shade for touch-ups, especially for custom colors.

Stained Cabinets

Stained cabinets might not be as popular or trendy as the painted ones, but they are an excellent option for giving any space an appealing, natural look.

Pros

Versatility. Stained cabinet styles offer the versatility of looks that can’t be achieved with paint alone. These include techniques such as natural, rustic, or traditional.

Hardwood Showcasing. Your cabinet style largely depends on the type of hardwood you choose. With the help of the right stain, numerous beautiful varieties can be showcased. Stain colors bring out the natural qualities of the hardwood.

Long-Term Maintenance. If you don’t want to be forced to touch up your cabinets regularly, take solace in stained cabinets. They will look beautiful for decades without the need for touch-ups.

Cons

Few Color Options. Stains provide access to numerous styles and types of hardwood, but the color selection is limited. If you have a custom hue in mind for your kitchen, stained cabinets may not match perfectly.

Highlights Unwanted Grains. Grains are beautiful and bring out the natural look of the hardwood. However, they also attract attention to flaws like knotholes and burrs that are unsightly.

Edgewood Cabinetry

Cabinets can be styled in different ways. What’s best for you? At Edgewood Cabinetry, we are on the cutting edge of cabinet trends. Whatever your cabinetry needs are (i.e., custom colors, white, or custom enamels), we deliver the best and trendiest looks in cabinet styles for all our customers. Talk to us today and spice up your cabinets and décor. For more information, call 919-339-7300.

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Cabinets And Storage Beyond The Kitchen

Most homeowners who own a tiny home are often pressed for storage space. They usually make up for this by maximizing the already cramped storage in our kitchen. Although a separate storage room would be a great choice, it would take up more floor space in your already tiny home.

Finding Storage Space

A great alternative is to use the under-utilized spaces of existing rooms, walls, or the area underneath the furniture. Being creative and observant of under-utilized space is key to maximizing storage beyond the kitchen.

Remodeling with this in mind will surely help keep your home from looking cluttered while maximizing livable space. Below are some storage design ideas that revolve around custom cabinets that add more storage space while also enhancing your home’s beauty.

Storage Bed

The bedroom is often the room with the most amount of space for storage. Still, modern design sometimes restricts excessive additional custom cabinets other than the main wardrobe cabinet and a few shelves and drawers here and there.

To account for this, the space underneath the bed can be a prime space for storage. Consider installing custom cabinets/drawers in this space. These cabinets can be either shoe racks or storage for sheets and blankets or other items necessary inside the bedroom.

These items usually end up sharing space with the already cramped wardrobe cabinet, so giving them their very own storage space can make you feel more relaxed and less cluttered. This home storage solution is every bit as practical as it’s beautiful.

Mudroom Storage

Mudrooms are essential places in the house wherein you can leave the weather behind and the stains outside your home. Without them, wet soaked raincoats, shoes, or umbrellas can damage wood flooring. These rooms usually don’t get any attention from homeowners, but reliable and functional storage space can be put in this place. For instance, custom cabinets complete with coat hooks, shelves, and drawers are perfect for this room.

This storage space can be dedicated to essential things that we usually carry outside. These items can be umbrellas, coats, bags, and slippers, among many others.

Outdoor Bench Storage

An outdoor bench has become almost a necessity nowadays. This is where we usually plop down while removing dirty shoes or sitting while staring blankly to the sky. In other words, an outdoor bench is a convenient place to relax. But you can rest easier knowing that it can store things essential for garden work such as a hose, extension wires, or other less than attractive supplies. You can build one by making the bench a top-open custom cabinet.

Knee-Wall Dresser

You can convert the hidden and unused spaces of the knee-wall of an upstairs bedroom into valuable storage spaces. From here, you can transform the knee-wall into a chest of drawers or storage cabinet without sacrificing an inch of floor space.

Storage Ottoman

Although the ottoman has many uses, serving as extra seats, coffee table, or a footrest, its potential function is not yet done. Ottomans with under-lid storage, sort of like a top-open custom cabinet, are the perfect storage space for books, blankets, and sheets. Alongside its storage potential, a storage ottoman can also be decorated to fit your household theme or needs. It can also be stain-resistant or vary in style and height to complement existing furniture.

Contact Edgewood Cabinetry

With so many options available, one can select the storage solutions that meet the needs and space available in the house. For custom cabinet ideas for your space contact Edgewood Cabinetry at 919-339-7300.

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How Glass Front Cabinets Can Enhance Your Kitchen

When it comes to cabinetry, less truly is more, because when you install glass front cabinetry in your kitchen, you add more light, style, and interest to your design.  It’s no wonder they’re such a popular kitchen trend this year.  Just a few glass front cabinets interspersed with the rest of your cabinetry can open up your kitchen immensely.
But that’s not the only reason to love glass front cabinets.  They have many other design benefits, including:

  • Pleasing the eye.  Glass front cabinets break up monotonous cabinet banks, adding visual interest to your kitchen through the introduction of a different texture.
  • Suiting any decor.  Whether your kitchen is modern, traditional, or somewhere in between, glass front cabinets can work in any decor, particularly because there are many variations of glass fronts.  For instance, our Old World Kitchen features glass that has been treated to match the style of the cabinetry.
  • Letting in light.  Especially in a smaller kitchen, glass front cabinets have the ability to let light into new spaces and make the room look and feel much larger than it is.
  • Displaying your treasures.  If you have serving dishes, china, or other special pieces in your kitchen, glass front cabinets provide a display space for all your treasures.  This will also allow you to add punches of color to complement other elements in your kitchen.

When you’re ready to turn your vision into reality, contact us to learn more about Edgewood Cabinetry and see examples of our fine kitchen craftsmanship.

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