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How To Design and Pick the Right Cabinet For Your Kitchen!

Custom Kitchen Cabinets!

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Base vs Hanging Cabinets

So, you’ve found yourself in a position where you need or want new cabinets in your home. The first big choice you need to make is deciding if you want cabinets that sit flush with the floor, or ones that hang from higher up on the wall. Each has its own positives and negatives. A base cabinet will grab the most attention and give you more practical and useable space, while a hanging cabinet will allow you to work around windows and put up attractive backsplashes. It’s much easier to have a cabinet on ground level

Span across a large area, with hanging cabinets windows and other things tend to get in the way when you want to add any real width. Not so fast though, you may think that’s the only real choice you need to make, but you’re mistaken! One last little note about hanging cabinets, you’re not limited to just using wood, you can use other materials to really make it pop visually or to give you that extra storage or functionality that you want. For example, you can utilize glass shelving in your hanging cabinet to really show off those crystal wine glasses, while keeping all the functionality of any normal cabinet.

Cabinet Organizational ToolsDrawers vs Doors

The next design feature you should think about after you choose the main style of cabinet you want is if you want drawers or doors. Just like all things, each has its own good and bad parts! A drawer will offer you the easiest access, as you merely have to pull it out to have access to whatever it is you may want. At the same time though, it’ll be hard to fit oversized or strangely shaped cooking gear into your drawers, it could end up wasting more space than it saves depending on your situation. Also, drawers won’t work in any kind of cabinet you have sitting above eye level, as you won’t be able to see into them to get what you need! Doors on the other hand are perfect for fitting in any weirdly shaped things, as you have all the room you could need to move about and fit things. One thing that drawers can now do better than doors though is allow you to organize your things. You can build or purchase accessories that allow you to neatly organize anything you could be putting in them; from pans to plastic containers!

Stuck Trying To Decide Between Two Different Styles?

Well, you don’t at all HAVE to stay consistent through the house, even in the same room you are more than welcome to have different styles going on! For instance, you can have different cabinet styles directly next to one another, you can use different stains on different sections, and it’s even fun to experiment with all different types of mediums when finalizing your cabinets with shelving or storage. If you’re trying to figure out the cabinet situation in your home office, look no further than our helpful article on that!

Contact YOUR Local Cabinet Expert

Edgewood Cabinetry has been designing, building, and installing the highest quality custom kitchen cabinets for over 30 years now, needless to say they bring an amazing amount of not only expertise but talent to the table. We would love nothing more than to help you get the exact final product that you want. Contact us today and see just how amazing the work that we do is!

Ready to get you cabinets looking how you’ve always wanted it? Contact us today to find out how we can help give your cabinets the lifeline they desperately need (919) 339-7300!

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7 Questions To Ask Your Cabinet Designer Before The Build

Your cabinet designer serves as a partner for helping your remodel dream come true. However, you should ask a few important questions before jumping right into the build.

From getting a little background to ensuring they understand what you want, stunning custom cabinetry involves communication at the beginning of the project.

Take the time to fully discuss what you want and get valuable insight to help make your next remodel even better than you thought possible.

1. Can I See A Few Samples?

If you’re looking for something specific, it’s perfectly okay to ask your cabinet designer if they have any similar samples from past projects. By showcasing what they’ve worked on, you’ll know for certain if they understand what you’re looking for.

Plus, you’ll ensure they have the expertise to deliver the high-quality cabinetry your kitchen, or any other room, deserves.

2. Have You Ever Worked On This Theme Before?

Take a moment to discuss the theme of your kitchen remodel with your cabinet designer. This can drastically affect the final design of your cabinets. Maybe you want a traditional look or something more modern. Perhaps you love the earthy feel of the farmhouse style. No matter what style or theme you’re considering, tell your designer about it.

You should also ask if they’ve ever tackled your theme. If not, it’s a good idea to show them samples to give them an idea about specific features, such as the type of wood or door styles.

3. What Type Of Finishes Should I Consider?

Before you start building, it’s important to ask about finishes. You might think painted works best, but after discussing the care of painted cabinets, you might opt for stained. Of course, the opposite may be true. This is another reason to discuss your theme. Having a gloss stain might be ideal for your theme or a matte paint could be exactly what you need to make your cabinets pop.

4. Does This Design Fit My Budget?

Budgets are always something you should discuss. No matter how much price comparisons you do, only your cabinet designer is going to know for sure how much your design is going to cost. To avoid getting your hopes up only to have them dashed when the estimate comes in, discuss your budget with your designer.

Even if your design costs more than you hoped, your designer can still help you make tweaks to the design to still get you the cabinets you want.

5. Are There Any Trends I Should Consider?

You likely have at least a basic vision for your cabinets, but have you considered any new trends? Ask your cabinet designer about the latest trends in cabinets. You might just find that adding in a trend or two could make your remodel even better.

Remember, don’t get too carried away with trends. Ensure you’re still getting cabinets that you’ll love for years to come.

6. What Layout Options Do I Have?

Bring in measurements of your kitchen along with the sizes of your major appliances. Then, ask your cabinet designer about your layout options. You don’t always have to keep the exact same layout. However, your designer can quickly tell you which layouts work best based on your kitchen’s dimensions and the placement of appliance outlets. For instance, without some rewiring, your stove doesn’t have much wiggle room to move around.

7. What Is The Timeline For This Design?

The final question you need to ask is about the timeline for completing the design you want. If you’re hosting a party soon, you’ll likely want the cabinets finished and installed by then. Talk about this with your designer.

By getting a timeline estimate upfront, you’ll know how to better plan around the remodel. You’ll also have an idea of when to invite everyone over to check out your new kitchen masterpiece.

Want to discuss your custom cabinetry options with an expert team? Contact us today to find out how we can help with your cabinet remodel.

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Home Office Cabinets

Design Tips For Picking The Right Cabinetry For Your Home Office

Your home office is a unique area. While it’s still part of your home, you want it to feel more professional, especially if clients come to your office.

While many people put their focus on their desk and chairs, the right cabinetry is just as important. Home office cabinets aren’t just for storage.

They help create a more professional tone and can change the entire look of the room. When picking your cabinets, use these five tips.

Storage Or Display

The first thing to consider is whether your home office cabinets are more for storing items or displaying them. If storage is your main concern, you’ll likely want cabinets with more sections, drawers and doors. This helps to keep your office more organized. This also creates a professional, library-style feel.

If you want a more airy feel, display style cabinetry works better. This style usually only has doors along the bottom shelves. The rest of the shelves are open to showcase favorite books, photos and equipment.

Compliment Your Home

Your home office doesn’t have to seem foreign compared to the rest of your house. To avoid feeling like you’re stepping into a bland cubicle or nameless corporate office, try matching your cabinets to the rest of your home decor. This creates a more welcome, relaxing environment.

This is a great approach if you don’t have a separate room for your office. Your cabinets blend into the decor, but still make your office area look professional.

Doors Or Open

This design choice mainly depends on how much privacy you want. Doors automatically give more privacy, which works well for storing client data. Of course, doors also help make an office look far more organized, even if it’s chaos behind the cabinet doors.

While doors often look more professional, open cabinets make it easier to quickly see and grab whatever you need. However, it’s easy for this style to look more like plain bookcases. To spice things up and make your office feel more unique, consider cabinets with custom spaced shelves. Each shelf block can be different sizes, creating a stunning look whenever anyone walks into the room.

Stained Or Painted

To truly set the tone of your office, you have to decide between stained or painted cabinets. Part of this choice depends on whether you want your office to look more like the rest of your home.

Stained cabinets give a classic, professional look. However, going with a brighter, painted color makes your office seem larger. If you’re running a business, having your cabinets match the color of your brand is also a nice touch and makes clients feel more at ease when coming to your home office.

Stained cabinets are best if you’re already using stained furniture, such as a desk. If you’re not using wooden furniture, painted cabinets work well, especially if you match them to any colors in your office furniture.

Available Space

Your cabinets shouldn’t take over your home office. Instead, they should fit naturally into the design. This means carefully considering how they’ll fit into your space and around your existing furniture. For larger spaces, a floor-to-ceiling cabinet might work well and help fill the space. However, smaller home offices might work better with shorter cabinets that also function as extra desk space.

If you’re sharing the space with someone else, having two sets of smaller cabinets versus one large set may be the best approach. This also allows you to use the cabinets to separate the space into two distinct areas.

If you need inspiration on how to best lay out your office to see what types of cabinets work best for you, consider Shopify’s guide to a more productive space or Entrepreneur’s guide to the best home office.

Are you designing your dream home office? See how our custom office cabinets help you create the best workspace possible.

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Make the Most of Your Kitchen Space With Custom Cabinets

Whether you’ve recently purchased a new home, or have been saving up to fix your old place for years, custom cabinets can give you a fresh look.

They take up the largest amount of space in your kitchen, so they should also be the most attractive feature. They can give your home an enchanting blend of style and purpose.

With nearly endless choices, the options for your kitchen are vast. There are so many different ways you can combine different cabinetry pieces to create a unique and timeless design for your living space.

Keep reading if you would like to learn about some cool cabinetry options to make the most out of the space in your kitchen.

The Upper Shelf

When you are putting your dishes away initially, you must decide what to put on the top shelf. Unless you want to keep a step ladder handy, whatever is kept on this shelf will become unreachable to some members of your household.

Many people use these shelves for those rarely uses platters and fancy dishes brought out once a year. But with customized cabinets, you can find new ways to make the most of your space.

Adding a library ladder, or using glass paned doors can make it easier to see what the cabinet contains, making them a more functional place to store things.

Counter Intelligence

If you have a love of cooking and enjoy watching the Food Network, then you may have seen some of the recent innovations in kitchen design. One popular new trend is the pull-out butcher’s block. A drawer opens to reveal a full-size cutting board that can either be removed for cleaning or is treated to allow for easy cleanup.

For those that want to take this design to the next level, locating a disposal bin below your cutting board can make cleaning a breeze.

Custom Cabinets Stand Up

If you have ever gone to bake something and dug through a pile of pans before you finally reached the one you needed, then there is a solution for you.

Storing baking sheets in a drawer is a waste of space and a real pain. If you purchase a specially made drawer, with dividers, you can organize your pans to stand up. This makes them easier to sort through and gives you one less excuse not to try that recipe out.

Beyond your baking items, you can also purchase drawers that contain cylinders designed to store your utensils upright. This is a much more sanitary way to maintain your kitchen equipment, storing them on the countertop makes them dust magnets.

Aim for the Ceiling

If you want to avoid having dust collect on top of your cabinets over the years, you can have them designed to reach the ceiling.

This extra height will give you more room for storage while also keeping your kitchen a cleaner place.

End Corner Discrimination

Noone ever knows what to do with the small spaces in their kitchen that don’t seem large enough for anything useful. But it is very frustrating to have wasted space.

With custom cabinets, you can fill those corners in a variety of ways.

Some creative people have designed to have baking ingredient storage containers integrated into their cabinet design. Another way they use these cut outs of space is to store and display cookbooks.

If you have a collection that you have been wondering what to do with, display your books can be a really fun way to personalize your kitchen. You may be surprised how many memories it triggers when you go through those dusty old recipes.

Another great use for a crevice is knife storage. If you have a space that is at least two inches wide, you should be able to fit a knife block there. Making it into a drawer can be a great way to camouflage it.

Spice Up Your Life

One of the best things about investing in custom cabinets is the ability to display your spice collection.

People have gone about this in a variety of ways.

One of the most popular is building an exposed shelving unit near the stove top. Pieces of wood are then nailed along the front of the shelf in a similar way to the shelves inside your refrigerator door. This prevents them from falling whenever they are touched since spices are used so frequently.

If you don’t feel a strip will be enough to control your collection, purchasing a glass front cabinet door can be a great option.

The last and perhaps most ingenious way to manage the spices in your kitchen is a pullout spice rack. You can hide them in a corner or crevice, the same way as other things we previously discussed.

This is a good option for someone who has a very large spice collection. If you have tastes that go beyond the decorative, having this style of spice rack will be very satisfying. You will be able to see everything you need immediately upon opening the drawer.

Declutter Your Countertop

If you have multiple sets of keys, a lot of electronic chargers, leashes, change, and any number of other items cluttering up your countertop, custom cabinets can give you another option for storage.

You will also impress your friends when you reach in your super secret cabinet and pull out something completely unexpected. It is almost like having your own hidden passageway.

Make the Most with Custom Cabinets

No matter the size of your living space, you can benefit from designing your own customized cabinetry. You want the area you cook in to be relaxing, intuitive and vibrant.

By prioritizing the position of your utensils you will maximize the attention you can provide to cooking your dishes. There is something magical about knowing exactly where everything is.

For those with smaller spaces, custom cabinets allow you to have more flexibility. You can control precisely where you want your sink, and even incorporate a breakfast bar if you desire.

With savvy shelving choices, your cooking process will be transformed. If you are looking to reclaim your space contact Edgewood Cabinetry today.

 

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Cabinet Storage Options

 

One of the easiest ways to maximize the efficiency of your house is to use products specifically designed to increase storage capacity and usage of existing spaces, such as inside cabinets and closets.  Many people are aware of lazy Susans and rotating corner systems, but there are dozens of other options out there as well so that you do not have to retro fit your kitchen in order to make the best use of your space. You can also choose from a wide variety of drawer organizers, roll-out tray storage, spice racks, base cabinet swing-out pantries, under-cabinet pull downs, cabinet door organizers, swiveling baskets and more.  For your laundry area, you can choose built-in ironing centers, hampers and a slew of racks to keep your laundry center running smoothly

 

 

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Quality kitchen cabinets designed with every budget in mind

A beautiful new kitchen starts with an idea and a plan. Deciding exactly how much you can afford to spend, and the best areas to spend it on is crucial to your renovation project.

In theory, the cost of your kitchen should range between 10-20 percent of the value of your home. If you are planning to stay in your current home, budgeting  on the high side of the spectrum makes sense. If you foresee selling  the house in the near future, spending less than 10% may cost you prospective buyers down the road.

Once you have determined how much you want to spend, ask yourself the following questions. What does this kitchen need? What architectural style will best fit in with the overall look of my home?

Choosing the cabinetry for your kitchen is one of the most important decisions you will make. The cabinets’ design and color make the largest  impact on your budget and have the most influence on the feel of the room.

Be an informed consumer. Know what your options are before committing style or design. The difference between stock ( or builder’s grade), semi-custom  and custom cabinets is primarily in the manufacturing process, not necessarily in the quality.  A custom-made cabinet is not always well made, and conversely, there are stock cabinets made with quality materials and well constructed.

At Edgewood Cabinetry, we offer a full line of well made, well-constructed products for every kitchen design.

Stock cabinets are pre-made in standard sizes, usually in three-foot sections. While they typically offer few options for customization, you will have some choice in style, material and color.

Semi-custom cabinets are also pre-manufactured, but give you a wider array of styles, finishes and interior and exterior design options.

There is no limit to what you can expect from custom-made cabinets. This option allows you to finesse all the details of your kitchen cabinets. You are bound only by your imagination and your budget.

We have a cabinet for every budget.  Contact us to learn more about our full line of cabinets and how you can have the “Edgewood experience” as you plan your new kitchen.

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Quality kitchen cabinets designed with every budget in mind

A beautiful new kitchen starts with an idea and a plan.

Deciding exactly how much you can afford to spend, and the best areas to spend it on is crucial to your renovation project.

In theory, the cost of your kitchen should range between 10-20 percent of the value of your home. If you are planning to stay in your current home, budgeting  on the high side of the spectrum makes sense. If you foresee selling  the house in the near future, spending less than 10% may cost you prospective buyers down the road.

Once you have determined how much you want to spend, ask yourself the following questions. What does this kitchen need? What architectural style will best fit in with the overall look of my home?

Choosing the cabinetry for your kitchen is one of the most important decisions you will make. The cabinets’ design and color make the largest  impact on your budget and have the most influence on the feel of the room.

Be an informed consumer. Know what your options are before committing style or design. The difference between stock ( or builder’s grade), semi-custom  and custom cabinets is primarily in the manufacturing process, not necessarily in the quality.  A custom-made cabinet is not always well made, and conversely, there are stock cabinets made with quality materials and well constructed.

At Edgewood Cabinetry, we offer a full line of well made, well-constructed products for every kitchen design.

Stock cabinets are pre-made in standard sizes, usually in three-foot sections. While they typically offer few options for customization, you will have some choice in style, material and color.

Semi-custom cabinets are also pre-manufactured, but give you a wider array of styles, finishes and interior and exterior design options.

There is no limit to what you can expect from custom-made cabinets. This option allows you to finesse all the details of your kitchen cabinets. You are bound only by your imagination and your budget.

We have a cabinet for every budget.  Contact us to learn more about our full line of cabinets and how you can have the “Edgewood experience” as you plan your new kitchen.

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The Top 3 Benefits of Working Directly with a Custom Cabinet Manufacturer

If you are building a new kitchen or upgrading an existing one you will need to have new cabinets installed.

You can select to go through a contractor or designer who will work with the cabinet manufacturer on your behalf.  We believe it is better to work directly with the custom cabinet manufacturer however and want to provide you three reasons why.

More Likely to Get Exactly What You Envisioned

Imagine this scenario, you envision what you want your cabinets to look like and you communicate it to the contractor who then communicates it to the cabinet manufacturer.  Remember the game of ‘telephone’ you used to play as a child where one person would tell the next something and it would get passed down the line?  In the end it would come out a completely different word.  The same thing could potentially happen with your contractor.  Although the contractor has good intentions they may not completely understand or visualize what you are desiring and therefore may not communicate it properly to the cabinet manufacturer.  When the project is completed you may be disappointed with the results but at this point it is too late.  If you communicate directly with the cabinet manufacturer you are much more likely to be pleased with the final result.

Feedback is Possible During the Process

The custom cabinet manufacturer will have a consultation directly with you to find out what your specific needs are.  Any questions you have about the process are answered.  Information will be provided so you can make informed product decisions.  Measurements of the space will then be taken.  At this point you will meet again with the manufacturer where you will be presented the design options.  Based on your feedback the cabinet manufacturer will create a final design.  The cabinet manufacturer can provide you a visual design to show what your kitchen will look like when completed.  Details such as wall and floor colors and even pictures on the wall can be included so you can really envision what the final result would be.  The project will not start until you are completely satisfied with the design.  This means the final layout will be exactly what you approved and you know you will be happy.  There won’t be any unexpec ted surprises upon completion.

You Should be the Ultimate Decision Maker

By working directly with the the custom cabinet manufacturer you will be able to prioritize your design so your result fits in your budget.  The manufacturer can work with you to determine how many cabinets you need and what style you like.  In addition the wood species and finishes can be selected.  You will work directly with the manufacturer to determine which features are important to you.  Having a close relationship between the cabinet manufacturer and the customer is vital.  The customer should be the ultimate decision maker and will be if working directly with the cabinet manufacturer.

At Edgewood Cabinetry we prefer to work directly with the customer so we can ensure complete satisfaction with the final result.  Contact us for your cabinetry needs.

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Adding Style To Your Kitchen By Adding Feet and Aprons To Your Cabinets

One of the simplest ways to add style to your house is by adding feet and aprons to your cabinets. These two simple additions can change the feeling of your house.

An apron is a piece of wood that connects legs. It can be very simple addition or it can be very detailed. An apron can be custom created to support a variety of different cabinet styles and designs. 

An apron can be added to the bottom of cabinets to dress them up. Adding an apron gives cabinets a more classic and streamline look.

Aprons are also an excellent choice to dress up your kitchen island. They can be adhered under your countertop overhang. A cabinet maker can create a custom apron that accommodates the height of your island or bar.

You can make the new apron you added to your island or bar look even classier by adding legs. You can choose from a variety of styles and design details. Custom designed legs can add architectural detail to your home.

Another simple way to add architectural detail to your is by adding decorative feet to the bottom of your cabinets. They can be attached under the toe kick. They provide a more pleasing visual look to your cabinets. You can add decorative feet under only one cabinet to make it stand out or under all of your cabinets for a streamlined look.

Please contact the experts at Edge Wood Cabinetry to help with your decorating needs. We can design new cabinets that incorporate feet and aprons into your cabinet design. We can also help you update your existing kitchen with a few extra special touches.

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