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Create a Unique Look with Multi Level Cabinets and Tops in Your Kitchen

If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen, remember that the sky is the limit, and you don’t have to have cabinets and counters in even, straight lines.  Think outside the box and consider the benefits of multi level cabinets and tops.
Multi-level Cabinets and Countertops Provide Aesthetic Appeal
I’m sure you’ve walked into a kitchen and seen straight, even rows of cabinets with a one-level countertop.  Nothing really stands out or is very memorable about the kitchen, even if it has high quality cabinetry and top-of-the-line materials for the counters.  Designing cabinets and counters with different levels creates an architectural interest and is appealing to the eye.  It makes the kitchen unique and different.  While the placement doesn’t really add much cost to the project, the result will be a kitchen that looks like it cost a fortune.
Multi-Levels Add Functionality
Not only do different levels add aesthetically to a kitchen, but they can make the room more practical and functional.  Counters at different levels are useful for different purposes.  A lower counter with a chair can be used as a desk for paying bills, doing homework, or planning meals.  Then a counter at a higher height is perfect for food prep, baking, and cooking.  Some people like to add an even higher level that works well as a sitting and eating area with some raised stools.
Cabinets of different levels can be useful when finding a home for items.  Lower cabinets can be used for fragile glass items so that you can easily reach them without risking an incident.  Some heavy items are also easier to keep lower.  High cabinetry can be used for items that need a home, but are not used very often.
If you’re thinking of designing a new kitchen, contact us.  Take our price match challenge to find out how affordable it is to create your own custom kitchen. Also, check out our photo gallery to see pictures of multi-level cabinets and countertops, as well as other design aspects you would like to include in your renovation.

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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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Less is More: Current Trends in Kitchen & Bathroom Design

Less is more is regaining its popularity as a mantra for interior design. A recent article from Remodeling Magazine emphasizes this point with their list of the 2013 Kitchen & Bath Design Trends. If you’re considering new designs for your kitchen or bathroom than check out these current trends, they’re guaranteed to provide you with an on-trend, well-designed room. As always, Edgewood Cabinetry can provide you with elegant, affordable cabinetry designs to add the perfect, essential touch to your kitchen or bathroom.
1) Neutral Tones: White and off-white remain the classic color choice options for the kitchen and bath. However, gray has also surfaced as an extremely popular choice for 2013. If you’re looking for a pop of color without loosing the classic simplicity of white than consider a gray hue as your color palette.
2) Wood cabinetry: Cabinets and storage space is always one of the most pressing choices for your kitchen and bath. Remodeling Magazine reports that white cabinets remain popular with wood tones also growing in their use. Specially, light finishes got 30% of the vote, medium received 54% and dark finishes on cabinetry had a 55% approval rating
3) Transitional: The on-going debate between traditional and contemporary finishes in these two rooms seems to have found a compromise in transitional styling. Blending the best of both design plans transitional styling gives you more options than ever before.
4) Finishes: Granite and quartz still top the list for finishes and furnishings. Also consider glass, ceramic and porcelain for your tile and back splash needs.
5) Light it up! LED lights are gaining in popularity – the crisp, clean lights show off your new room to its best advantage.
6) Faucets: Touch-activated faucets are taking the market by storm. They cut down on germs and add a modern touch to even the most traditional design elements.
7) Finish: Satin nickel and bronze faucets are the current trends for kitchen and bathroom finishes.
8) Flooring: Natural stone tile has jumped in popularity. The elegant, simplicity of this tile is the perfect conversation piece for your room
Contact us for a free quote for your home improvements. We guarantee our professional, elegant work and know you’ll be thrilled with the custom cabinetry we provide for your kitchen or bathroom.

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Multi-Level Cabinets Create Valuable Mudroom Storage

Especially for families with children, the mudroom can be almost as important as the kitchen or bathroom for getting everyone ready and out the door in the morning.  They’re also the perfect space for catching muddy shoes and sports equipment before they make it into the house and onto your carpet or tile.
Creating the perfect mudroom is a cinch with multi-level cabinets from Edgewood Cabinetry.  You can carry your existing kitchen cabinets through to the mudroom, or choose a complementary stain of a more durable material.  Multi-level cabinets give you the ability to store coats, shoes, and sports stuff down low where your kids can reach them, while keeping breakable or less kid-friendly items up high and out of reach.
Space providing, Edgewood Cabinetry can also install one of the most important elements of any great mudroom: a bench.  Especially for younger children, a bench to sit on while tying shoes and putting on jackets is a must-have, and we can build one that matches seamlessly with your cabinetry, giving your room a custom, high-end look.  There’s no need to sacrifice style in a room that’s all about function.
And if your mudroom space doubles as a laundry area, we can install custom multi-level cabinets to accommodate your washing machine and dryer, as well as plenty of space for storing your detergent and other supplies.
There’s really no limit to what we can do to maximize the organizational potential in your space.  Contact us to see samples of our previous mudroom designs, and to find inspiration for your own!

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Elegance and Sophistication: Moulding in Layers

At Edgewood Cabinetry, you can customize your cabinets to achieve the exact look that you want. Gone are the days of prefabricated (or stock) cabinets that can often be bland or boring. Because the kitchen is the room where the most time is spent, you want to make sure that your kitchen reflects your design taste and style. The cabinetry is often the focal point of the kitchen because it takes up the most space, therefore you should hire craftsmen that will take their time to build and install the cabinets that will bring life into your kitchen through craftsmanship, design, and color.
Edgewood Cabinetry feels that “custom cabinetry makes a kitchen.” This is the reason that the craftsmen pay special attention to detail, ensuring that every element you desire in your cabinetry, from extra storage; knobs, handles and pulls; islands; and built in appliance units, can be brought to life. Edgewood Cabinetry will draw the plans out for you, and provide you with 3D images that include texture, color, and style, so that you can see a realistic depiction of what you’re paying for, before process begins.
Some design elements that Edgewood Cabinetry can include are:
Layered, stacked or stepped, crown moulding. Moulding in layers gives your cabinets, and kitchen, a uniquely elegant and sophisticated appearance.
Ample storage allows you to have cutlery; appliance; pots and pans; as well as food, wine and spice storage where ever you want it.
Islands provide you with more counter, cabinet, and storage space.
If you’re looking to have custom cabinets designed, built, and installed in your kitchen, and you’re in the Clayton, NC area, Edgewood Custom Cabinetry is the company for you. Contact us, and let’s get started on your project right away!

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Distressed Finishes Give Cabinetry Charm and Character

Are you shopping for new kitchen cabinets and everything you find looks too perfect?  The shiny, smooth, contemporary choices can be cold and uninviting, and maybe you would rather have cabinetry that gives off a casual, warm vibe.  Whether you’re trying to find something that fits in with a century old farmhouse or you just have an eclectic taste, distressed finishes might be the look you’re going for.
What is a Distressed Finish?
A distressed finish is a fairly simple procedure that makes cabinetry appear aged.  Normal wear and tear causes finishes to have nicks, blemishes, and edges that are worn from daily use.  A distressed finish allows you to have the benefits of brand new cabinetry, with the aesthetic charm and character of older woodwork.
How Do You Distress Wood?
There are many ways to distress wood.  One way is to simply make some imperfections in the wood with a chain or hammer before finishing the wood.  With painted cabinetry, we simply lightly sand some areas to reveal the wood below, making it look like it has been lovingly used for years.  Using many different shades of paint will reveal layers, giving the appearance of decades of history.  After the perfect result is achieved, the wood is sealed so that the look will hold up for years, and it will give you a smooth surface for easy cleaning.
Distressed wood is becoming a popular choice for cabinetry both in new homes and older remodels.  Homeowners find the distressed look makes their kitchen warm and welcoming, providing a perfect place to relax, whether it’s a quiet family night at home or you’re planning on entertaining a crowd.
Distressed finishes will look great in your kitchen whether your style is country, traditional, or old world.  The result will be a unique, custom look that you won’t regret.  And if cost is a concern, check out our price match challenge.  To get started on choosing your new cabinets, contact us.

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Storage Shelves, Cabinets and Closets

Many modern homes come with open spaces, connected living areas, more windows and fewer walls separating rooms.  In addition, what used to be attic space is often being converted into additional rooms.  While the increased living space is a welcome advance, it does have a consequence.  Homeowners are having a harder time than ever finding adequate storage space.

If you have a need to add storage to your home, ask Edgewood Cabinetry how adding storage shelves, walk-in closet cabinetry, and other storage solutions can help.

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Mud Rooms & Laundry Rooms

The kitchen is the most important room in a modern home.  This is why most homeowners invest more in the kitchen than any other room.  And cabinets, more than any other item, determine the style and feeling of a kitchen.  Of course, countertops, flooring, light fixtures, appliances and wall tile all play an important role.  But your choice of cabinets is what establishes the look, feel, and mood of the kitchen.

If you want to create a traditional, rustic, contemporary, or modern look, it is the cabinets that  form the central design element of the entire room.  Since cabinets play a central role in a kitchen’s design, it is important to learn as much as possible about kitchen cabinetry and the choices available.

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Custom Desks and Tables

Handcrafted Office Desks & Furniture

Home offices come in many shapes and sizes.  It is important to be well organized, use space efficiently.  The right home office design  and set up your home office space with the desk and cabinet space that helps you be productive.  Tell us how you use the office and what filing and storage needs you have.  Show us your computer equipment, printers, fax machines and telephone system.  We will work with you to create an office design that looks great and custom desks and office furniture that provides just the right comfort, style and working environment.

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