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Custom Home Movie Theater – What Would You Need?

Going to the cinema is a great way to relax and have fun. But it gets even better when you can have a movie night with your friends and loved ones, right there in your home. Edgewood Cabinetry in Raleigh custom cabinets can bring the cinema to your home with a custom home movie theater.

Home Cinema in Raleigh – Custom Cabinets

The beautiful part of having an in-home cinema is that you can enjoy the movies and games, of your choice, at your chosen time and with as much popcorn and refreshments as you please. After all, what’s a good movie without popcorn? When creating a home movie theater, here are a few items that will give you a complete theater experience.

Room Requirements

Finding the right space in your home will result in a high quality home theater.  The room should have the following features:

  • A large rectangular-shaped room, no smaller than 10′ x 12′ (ideally, dimensions should be based on ceiling height – 1.6 times for width, 2.3 times for length)
  • Minimum ceiling height of 7 feet
  • Carpeted floors to prevent excess reverberation within the theater and absorb sound
  • Isolated area (basements are ideal)
  • No windows
  • Multiple power outlets
  • Internet access (for streaming)

Home Theater Features

Lighting: If you’ve ever gone out to the cinema, you’ll agree that the dimmed lights help you enjoy the movies better. A dark room shuts out the world for a more in-depth movie experience. The bonus is being able to view darkly lit scenes easily.

Sound Quality: Having quality sound is essential, as it could either make or mar your movie or gaming experience. You can opt for a surround sound system which makes you feel like you’re in the middle of the action.

Seating Arrangement: For this, you can either opt for chairs that recline or have sofas or seats against the wall. Bean bag chairs are also a great option. If your room is big enough, you might want to create stadium-style seating, so every seat has a great view.

TV/Projector: The screen’s size and positioning will depend on the room size and the number of seats in the room. Ideally, the TV should be High Definition (HD), and for projectors, a 4k is preferable. An 1080p is also an excellent and affordable option.

Storage: You’ll need a place to hide all the gamepads, DVDs, and other media items to avoid distractions. Custom built-in storage space can be added around the big screen.

Other Features For Extra Comfort

You can go the extra mile to ensure the comfort of your family or guests by adding some of these extras to your home movie theater:

  • A popcorn vending machine
  • 3D glasses
  • Comfy pillows and blankets
  • Video games
  • Snack box
  • Soundproofing
  • Massage chairs
  • Adjustable seats for a better viewing experience

Edgewood Cabinetry

Imagine having a cinema where you can experience the passion, suspense, thrills, and intrigues of a good movie or video game, all from the comfort of your home. You can customize the setting with cabinets designed to give it a classic, retro, or modern feel. It’s all up to you to decide. At Edgewood Cabinetry in Raleigh custom cabinets are our specialty. We can design a great look that suits your home theater needs and wants. Contact us today at 919-339-7300 and see what we can do for you.

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Thoughts On Matching Kitchen And Bathroom Cabinets

When it comes to renovating or remodeling a home, you have endless decisions to make. One thing to keep in mind is to have a general aesthetic layout for your entire home. Identifying the overall aesthetic will assist the decision-making process.

However, many people wonder about matching custom cabinets. For example, do the bathroom cabinets have to match the ones in the kitchen? Paying attention to such small details will help you execute a beautiful and functional home. Here are factors to keep in mind when choosing bathroom and kitchen custom cabinets.

Choosing Custom Cabinets

Complementary Styles

You don’t have to match all the cabinets in your home, but you can choose kitchen and bathroom cabinets that complement each other. For example, if you are going with modern cabinetry in your kitchen, you can also select modern cabinetry of a different style for your bathroom. Doing this will allow you to keep a uniform aesthetic all over the house, and the cabinets will complement each other. That is why you should always choose cabinet styles that don’t compete or clash with each other.

Proximity

How close is the bathroom to the kitchen? If your kitchen has a powder room nearby, you should have the same style cabinets. Doing this will provide a flow from one space to the other. On the other hand, if your bathroom is on another floor or in a different home section, you don’t have to match the cabinets.

Blending It All Together

All the elements of your home should blend and complement each other. That does not mean that everything has to match, but you should consider using complementary colors so the house’s flow remains uniform. You can also repeat the same cabinet style throughout the house if that is what you want.

Of course, you are the one who holds the vision of your home and are under no obligation to follow these rules. Many designers create beautiful homes without following conventional interior design rules, and you can do the same.

Edgewood Cabinetry

If you are looking to remodel your home and need custom cabinets, you are in the right place. Edgewood Cabinetry is one of the leading cabinet designers. For more information, call us at 919-339-7300 and see what we can do for you.

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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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Utilize Mudroom Cabinets to Keep Clutter at Bay

The name mudroom is somewhat of a misnomer. Though it sounds dirty, a mudroom is the first line of defense for your house’s cleanliness. You often have your arms full of mail, coats, bags, leashes, etc. when entering your home. Utilizing mudroom cabinets in creative ways to organize all of that clutter can keep a house neat and tidy.

Organize With Custom Cabinets

In most homes, the mudroom becomes the junk drawer for the house, but you can create an organized room by having storage cabinets and drawers for all of that clutter. Out of sight, out of mind, right? Turn chaos into an organized dream.

Mudroom Storage

The beauty of mudroom cabinets is that they are incredibly versatile and come in different varieties to suit your needs. You can create lockers with handy hooks for coats, leashes, and other hanging items. Shelving can store shoes, and cubbies can keep those seasonal items like gloves and hats handy but out of sight. You could even add a bench to use for lacing up shoes and putting on boots. Seating can include additional storage in the seat.

Mudroom Décor & Style

Add some personality to your mudroom with family photos, inspirational messages, or cute colorful cubbies for miscellaneous storage. Include a built-in hamper for placing dirty outerwear or sportswear. Use a label maker to create labels for the baskets and cabinets to quickly locate needed items and remind family members to store their gear. For young children, print out a pet’s name in a cute font or use the pet’s picture and label the child’s mudroom cabinet that way. It adds an extra something special to your mudroom cabinets.

Coordinated mudroom cabinets create a clean look, even if what’s behind the doors is utter chaos. You can create a Pinterest-worthy mudroom with custom cabinets. Custom mudroom cabinets may be a good option if you have something bulky or large to stash away, if your mudroom has a high ceiling (and thus extra wall space to take advantage of), or you have a lot of family members requiring their cubbies.

Edgewood Cabinetry

No matter your mudroom situation, custom mudroom cabinets can give you a stylish and unique look to take it to the next level. Ready to turn your mudroom chaos into an organized dream? Let Edgewood Cabinetry design the ultimate combination of cabinets and drawers to meet all your family’s needs. Call 919-339-7300 to set up an appointment today.

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A Basic Guide for Keeping Your Kitchen Cabinets Clean

Proper maintenance of kitchen cabinets can save you a lot of money. It also gives the kitchen a good appearance boost. The kitchen is one of the essential rooms in the house. Clean, well- maintained kitchen cabinets could boost the value of the property. Here are a few simple steps that will keep those kitchen cabinets clean and glowing.

Basic Kitchen Cabinet Cleaning

Edgewood Cabinetry cabinetsStart by wiping the cabinets with a slightly damp, lint-free cotton cloth and use a second cloth to dry and buff cabinet finish. Use mild soap and water to remove daily spills, grease, and oil, then wipe with a soft cotton cloth. Avoid using a harsh detergent that might destroy the finishing. Don’t use soaps with dye, ammonia-based cleaners, self-polishing waxes, or abrasive cleaners. Using furniture polish on cabinets might seem smart, but it’s not recommended.

Clean Spills Immediately

Keeping the cabinets dry is vital to maintain them in good condition. Use a dry cloth to wipe spills immediately with a “blotting” motion. Areas where water is common such as around sinks and dishwashers, are prone to moisture. Wipe immediately and never allow detergents or water to dry on the cabinets.

Avoid Excess Moisture

Edgewood Cabinetry custom kitchen cabinetExcess moisture is the worst enemy of furniture finish. Wet towels shouldn’t be draped on the cabinet doors or surfaces. Towel racks shouldn’t be attached to cabinet door interiors, and tea and coffee makers shouldn’t be placed where the steam hits the cabinets directly. If you notice excess moisture when cooking, open the windows to help it dry off and wipe any remaining moisture.

Avoid Excess Heat

Don’t place cabinet appliances where heat is applied directly or directed on the cabinet surfaces. The wood’s stability and finish are heavily impacted by temperature.

Never Use Abrasives

Never use steel wool, scouring pads, or powdered cleaners to clean the cabinets. These cleaning methods penetrate the cabinet surface, allowing moisture to enter, therefore damaging the cabinets and the finish. If there are stains, use mild soap and warm water to clean but avoid scratching the cabinets.

The proper care practices recommended above extend the life and beauty of your kitchen cabinets. Remember, leaving water on the cabinet surface for a long time harms the finishing, and any warranties do not cover this. Wipe spills immediately and avoid using harsh detergents and scratching methods to clean the cabinets.

For more information on caring for your custom kitchen cabinets, contact Edgewood Cabinetry.  Call 919-339-7300.

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What To Consider When Designing Your Custom Cabinets

What To Consider When Designing Your Custom Cabinets

When you need new cabinets, custom is the way to go. Designing your custom cabinets is a fun process that lets you get exactly what you want.

Whether you’re renovating your kitchen or adding storage to a home office, custom cabinets are designed to always fit where you need them.

Instead of feeling stuck with pre-fab and stock cabinets, you get to customize nearly every aspect. Finally, you’ll get the perfect storage and look for your home or office.

Consider Your Space

What To Consider When Designing Your Custom CabinetsOne of the best parts of custom cabinets is ensuring they perfectly fit your space. Designing custom cabinets to fit into odd or unusual spaces ensures you have ample storage, no matter how large or small your area. For smaller areas, you might consider thinner cabinets or taller cabinets to give you more room to move around. In larger areas, you might take advantage of a variety of cabinet sizes to fit better around appliances or to show off knick-knacks.

Maximize Storage

Custom cabinets aren’t just for your kitchen. However, no matter what room your designing custom cabinets for, you’ll want to maximize storage. There are a variety of techniques to get more storage. For instance, you might have a thin pull-out cabinet between your washer and dryer that contains your detergent and household cleaners. In the kitchen, you might fit a knife block in a crevice that’s otherwise unused.

Custom cabinets give you the ultimate in storage space. Where stock cabinets might leave you with gaps on the sides or around the floor or ceiling, custom cabinets can be designed to fill up an entire space for even more storage room.

Customize Features

The Ultimate Kitchen Storage Solutions For 2020Designing custom cabinets might seem overwhelming when you start thinking about all the various built-in features. Just a few options to consider include:

  • Pull-out shelves
  • Lazy Susans
  • Under-cabinet drawers
  • Open-shelving
  • Thin pull-out cabinets for smaller items
  • Built-in organizers

It’s always a good idea to check out cabinet features and storage ideas on Pinterest and architecture sites to get an idea of what’s possible. Of course, meet with a custom cabinet builder to discuss your needs and design your cabinets together.

Think About Materials

Usually, with stock cabinets, you’re limited on what materials you can use. Designing custom cabinets gives you more freedom to choose the materials you want. At Edgewood Cabinetry, we can even make sure you’re using environmentally friendly sourced materials. Choose the type of wood you want so your cabinets will last longer, especially in more humid environments.

Choosing your own materials helps you stick to your budget too. Plus, the wood you pick sets the foundation for how your entire area will look when the cabinets are installed.

Customize The Hardware

Much like with the core materials, you also get to pick the hardware you want. Add personality to your new custom cabinets by picking unique hardware. Love the ocean? Customize your bathroom cabinets with ocean-themed handles and drawer pulls. Want a rustic look in the kitchen? Use antique-style hinges and handles. While you could customize these on stock cabinets too, it’s much easier to have it all built together versus having to change everything on your own later.

Get The Color You Want

Nothing is more frustrating than having to simply settle for a color or finish because that’s all that’s available. Designing custom cabinets gives you the chance to choose the exact color and/or finish you want. The great part is you won’t have to paint or stain it all yourself. Everything is finished before your cabinets are installed.

Go for a more natural look with a clear finish that accentuates and protects the wood. Bring out deeper tones and highlight the wood grain with a darker stain. Or, brighten up your kitchen with an antique white or yellow. They’re your cabinets, so you get to pick what you want.

Designing custom cabinets means you have a lot to consider. Let us help you by relying on our years of experience designing custom cabinets for our clients. Contact us today to learn more.

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Woodworking, Worth Doing Your Own?

Should You Take a Shot at Your Own Woodworking?

Woodworking, especially for smaller jobs, is not rocket science. It is something you can easily do with the right tools and safety knowledge. It is pretty exciting to look at your work after you’re done and admire what you have been able to do. But we must say, difficulty increases quickly and their is a lot of work that you should just leave to the pro’s. Like when it comes to custom cabinets, you’re better off just paying us to make them for you. DIY woodworking does have benifits in certain cases, and when you already have all of the tools that you need on hand.

Save Money on Small Repairs

Saving money is usually the motivation behind many DIY projects, not just woodworking. When it comes to building cabinets, the cost can be high depending on the type of wood being used and the size of the cabinet. So if you have the knowledge to do the small parts of woodwork in your house then you can definitely take a shot at doing the work yourself. However, for bigger projects, it is best that you can ask for help from professional woodworkers like Edgewood cabinetry.

Save Time on Small Fixes

Sometimes you can get something fixed faster than the time it would take to call a pro. Professionals can have many bookings which make them unavailable for your work. Instead of living with whatever you broke, you can try and fix what you can. If you can fix it yourself, great! If not, you’ll have a pro out there soon enough!

A Fun Learning Opportunity

edgewood custom cabinetry ClaytonDoing woodworking projects by yourself gives you a platform to learn everything you need to know about it. You get to learn a lot of things that you never would otherwise, understanding how things really work. Even if you end up hating it, at least you gave it a try and now you know! There is some sweating involved and even some injury, but nothing feels quite like finishing a projcet and seeing your final product.

Doing your own woodwork is a worthwhile experience as long as you have the right tools and basic safety knowledge. Do remember shoddy work will have to be re-done professionally. Trying does not hurt. However, for bigger jobs, your safety and the quality of the work needs a professional. It will cost you way less to have custom cabinets made than for you to try and learn yourself with all of the trial and error that would be involved.

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Color Does Matter: Finding the Right Color Balance in Your Refurbished Kitchen

If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen with new cabinetry, you have to keep in mind that color does matter in the final result.

Sometimes you can be thrown off by color based on lighting, and that can lead to some disastrous situations after a remodel. In order to avoid an expensive re-do on your kitchen, you need to take some time on matching your colors. In the matching process, you have to tie the color of the wood you use, your countertop color, your backsplash color, plus the colors of the wall and floor all together so it makes sense based on what you’ll actually see.

Matching Your Countertop Color with the Wall

One of the best ways to match color schemes is to take the color of your countertop and match it with a piece of your wall color. House Painting Tutorials points out this can be challenging because how you see the color of your countertop sometimes looks different from a particular angle or in different lighting situations. That’s why you should always match the two together at an angle to see how you’ll be viewing it when everything is in place at home.

Looking at them from this perspective, you gain a better sense of reality in the color matchup. The same can be done by taking a piece of the wood you’ll be using in your cabinetry and matching it with a piece of your wall, countertop, or flooring.

Finding Overall Color Balance

The general rule of thumb is that if you have extreme contrasts in your color scheme, you could throw your kitchen into a bit of colorful chaos. While some creative people do that anyway, you have to think of what your guests will think when entering your new kitchen. Considering the kitchen is a place where your guests may spend some considerable time, you can’t expect they’ll all love a wildly divergent color scheme.

You’re much better off thinking in relational terms when it comes to color. If you decide to use bright red on your walls, for instance, you might want to pick a rust or dark reddish color as your cabinet color. The same goes for your floors and backsplash.

Thinking of Lighting and Color Tone

As mentioned earlier, lighting can play tricks on the eye when attempting to match up colors. Too dark of lighting can ultimately make darker color schemes look overly drab in a kitchen. Study your lighting carefully before committing to your kitchen remodel and see whether a lighter color scheme would help brighten things. All it takes is a lighter color on your cabinets and walls to lighten up a room and give a psychological feeling of brightness.

No matter what colors you decide to use in your new kitchen, we can help build it for you here at Edgewood Cabinetry. We understand how color matters in the final result, and we’ll work with you to assure your kitchen remodel color scheme works with your lighting and the reality of your surroundings. At the same time, you’ll be able to enjoy customized cabinetry and shelving that add new dimensions to any outdated kitchen.

Contact us so we can start working with you on preparing a design and color scheme your family and guests will enjoy for a lifetime.

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Why is Attention to Detail Important? Just ask your Cabinet Maker

Attention to detail is important in just about any industry, and cabinet making is no exception. Fine craftsmanship and excellent appearance only come with an experienced hand, and attention to detail is a part of that. Cabinet making is an art, and like any other art, this sort of attention is crucial to getting a good result. Here are some reasons why.

Longer lasting products

Products made with good attention to detail are products that last longer. When the joints and seams of an entertainment center or a vanity are put together with exacting tolerances, they’re less likely to come apart. A vanity, cabinet, bureau, or other product purchased from Edgewood cabinetry is likely to last all the way up until your grandchildren are buying their first houses, and even beyond.

Better looking cabinets

Anyone can tell the difference between a flat-pack cabinet and a piece of high-end furniture. But what makes the difference between high-end furniture and an amazing cabinet? Attention to detail is the answer. Good attention to detail means that no aspect is missed, and the visual elements of your furniture will pull together into a fantastic result. Anyone can tell a gorgeous cabinet from a ho-hum one, and the cabinets from Edgewood cabinetry use attention to detail to achieve gorgeous results.

Inspirational pieces

Handmade furniture is one-of-a-kind. Each piece has subtle differences in color, little nuances, and small differences that make the piece unique. Pieces from Edgewood cabinetry are no difference. Craftsmanship and attention to detail come together, and the wood speaks to the artist to result in pieces like no other.

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So the next time you’re thinking of replacing your cabinetry, or you want a new bureau or entertainment center, look to Edgewood cabinetry. The attention to detail here is second to none, and you’re guaranteed to get a beautiful product at a great price. Don’t settle for less than the best: purchase your cabinets from Edgewood cabinetry.

To find out more about our cabinetry and other furniture, contact us today.

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