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The 3 Big Questions To Ask Yourself Before Installing Kitchen Cabinets

Are you looking to take the plunge of installing kitchen cabinets? You got seemingly endless choices and design styles, but this makes your kitchen remodeling venture an overwhelming experience. Before the enthusiasm gets the better of you, it’s good to ask yourself some simple questions to put together your expectations and figure out what you want.

Function and Design

Cabinets are often termed as workhorses of your kitchen and are rightly so because they give your space both structure and flow. Cabinets are an essential part of any kitchen design. They have to be durable and well crafted. Above all, with a spectacular kitchen cabinet design, you can make your space look unique and integrate well with the overall décor. Custom cabinets can bring that design to any kitchen. Here are some questions to narrow down your choices.

What Style is Best?

Whether you’re after a country style, rustic, contemporary, or love the shaker style, it’s all your personal preference. Your kitchen cabinet has to go along the type of kitchen you envision. So, jot down three or four options that you think will work as per the budget and space available in your kitchen. Remember to consider the overall style of your home so that the kitchen does not conflict with it.

Which Cabinet Style Requires Minimum Maintenance?

The kitchen is the busiest area in the house and presents the most significant cleaning challenge with food stains, dirt, and splatters on every surface. This challenge includes the cabinets, and you can deal with this with practical, easy-to-maintain cabinets. Cabinet finishes that stain or show dirt easily should be avoided.

Regardless of the style of cabinet you prefer, you always have to keep in mind your family’s lifestyle and requirements. You can’t go with fancy kitchen cabinets with young children and a busy family in your house. Instead, you have to look for easy-to-maintain cabinets that have got minimal details, flush ends, and dark stain cabinets.

What Type of Hardware?

Kitchen cabinets are a hefty investment, and one must not run after the trendy and glossy styles. Look for a clean and streamlined style that remains timeless, and then you won’t have to fresh every few years. Think of kitchens from the 60s and 70s that look so dated. What makes them look dated? Keep the items that are expensive to replace more classic in style. Go trendy with wall colors and accessories. The hardware, including cabinet knobs and drawer pulls, can drastically update the look of your kitchen. The bottom Line

Edgewood Cabinetry

Finding the right kitchen cabinet without a workable approach may seem perplexing. But you can narrow down your choices with the requirements and inputs you have in your mind. You’re investing your hard-earned money, and you deserve to get the best experience. Edgewood Cabinetry can create custom cabinets that are right for your style. Let us help you with the selection process. Meet with one of our designers and get the kitchen you’ll love for years—Call 919-339-7300 to schedule an appointment.

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Why Do You Need To Buy Kitchen Cabinets Before Appliances Or Anything Else

A beautiful, well-designed kitchen is a showpiece for any household. Now when we talk about a well-designed kitchen, we start to ponder over appliances, tiling, and other details but tend to forget one essential part. Cabinetry is the foundation of the room, and it is mandatory to plan proper shelving and cabinets before proceeding with other details. The sequential order, while remodeling or constructing a new kitchen should be hiring a well-trained designer to design your kitchen, then planning the cabinets and finally purchasing appliances and kitchen goods to fit in the cabinet based on their sizes. If you’re still not sure as to why cabinet designing must be prioritized over other stuff, consider these reasons:

Why You Need to Design Around Your Cabinets

Edgewood Cabinetry home tips kitchen cabinetsPlanning and space utilization: As mentioned previously, cabinetry forms the foundation of any kitchen. You can always exchange your appliances for newer ones, but cabinet building can only be changed while undergoing renovations. Most people are not fond of the exhausting task of redesigning and renovating frequently. Once the cabinets have been designed, overall placement, sizes, and adjustment of everything else can be decided.

Budget-friendly: It’s better to prioritize cabinetry and invest appropriately in quality so that there is no need to spend again and again to make adjustments. Cabinets should sustain throughout the lifetime of the home. Updating the kitchen can then be done by replacing doors, tiles, or lighting as per the resident’s changing mood or the latest interior decorating trends.

Don’t Cheap Out on Cabinetry

Edgewood Cabinetry kitchen cabinets Raleigh NCDo not skimp the budget when deciding on cabinetry. Overall budget allocation to cabinets should be around 30-50% of the total remodeling budget. Don’t exchange the dollar investment on this crucial element for purchasing some sophisticated fridge, microwave, or other feature that has a much shorter lifespan; however, if the budget is very low, save money on the countertops. Countertops are much easier to upgrade and less expensive than changing out cabinetry.

Custom-made cabinetry allows the client to get exactly what they want in the space available. Many space-saving elements can be incorporated into a small space. For more home tips on the best cabinetry for your kitchen, contact Edgewood Cabinetry at 919-339-7300.

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7 Common Mistakes In Kitchen Design And How To Avoid Them

8 Common Mistakes In Kitchen Design And How To Avoid Them

You want the kitchen of your dreams, but some common mistakes in kitchen design could ruin everything. Don’t let this happen to you.

It’s easy to avoid mistakes and create a kitchen you’ll love to use. Whether it’s large or small, the right design can completely transform the space into something perfect for your needs.

The best part about these common mistakes is they have easy solutions as well. If you get it right the first time, you can go years without remodeling and still have a kitchen you enjoy.

1. Limiting Your Space

It’s far too easy to try and cram too much into too small of a space. This is obviously more of an issue for smaller kitchens. Instead of just trying to fit everything and having no room to move, get creative with the kitchen design. For example, skip a dining room table and have a slide-out table under the counter of a small kitchen island. You get extra storage and counter space with the island. Sit a few chairs near the island or even have foldup chairs nearby. Then, slide out the tabletop, grab the chairs and enjoy.

Use simple hacks to make the most of your space. Suddenly, a smaller kitchen has ample space.

2. Using Cheap Materials

Saving money is great, but not if you have to keep replacing broken kitchen cabinets, sagging shelves and water-logged doors. One of the worst mistakes in kitchen design is sacrificing quality to save a little. There are cost-saving options available. However, custom hardwood cabinets will far outlast cheaper pre-fabricated cabinets, meaning you’ll have a kitchen that lasts decades versus 5-10 years. The same goes for cheap fixtures that fall apart in no time, such as sinks and lighting.

3. Using The Wrong Colors

The wrong colors can make your kitchen look much smaller and dreary. Of course, going with a stark white makes your kitchen seem like it’s unusable. Instead, go with a blend of shades. Using a brighter floor and countertop along with darker cabinets works well and vice versa. The idea is to make your kitchen look welcoming.

4. Opting For Too Much Open Shelving

Open shelving is one of the top mistakes in kitchen design. A little goes a long way, but many people make the mistake of getting carried away. If some look good, why not skip cabinets and stick with open shelving? The problem is your kitchen will quickly look cluttered, things fall off the shelves and it’s difficult to keep everything clean. It’s much better to put most of your dishes and cookware in closed cabinets. Leave open shelving for decorative items or a few items you use all the time.

5. Cabinets/Drawers That Open Into Each Other

Sometimes your kitchen design gets away from you and it’s not until everything is finished that you realize opening doors and drawers is like a strange puzzle. Often times, this happens due to poor measurements or using cheaply built pre-made cabinets that open at weird angles. It also happens when corner cabinets aren’t carefully done and end up not opening without scraping against surrounding cabinets.

6. Restricting Lighting

Your kitchen needs to be one of the most well-lit rooms in your home. It also needs a variety of lighting. However, many kitchen designs make the mistake of restricting lighting. Cabinets may cast large shadows or block light entirely in some areas. Ensure lighting is placed so it lights the entire kitchen. Also, ensure there is ample space for under cabinet lighting around your stove.

7. Not Making It Your Kitchen

Trends are wonderful and give you ideas to update your kitchen, but don’t become a slave to trends or even classics. Incorporate trends if you like them, but don’t just use them to be stylish or for resale value years down the road. Remember, trends change, so you don’t want to be stuck with something that you hate and that’ll be outdated in a few years.

Instead, make your kitchen your own. It’s your space, so make it look like it. Use the colors you like and the design that works best for your needs.

8. Limiting Storage Space

Out of all the mistakes in kitchen design, limiting storage space is the worst. For instance, if you need more space, why only have bottom cabinets? Build cabinets above your counters too. Also, use as much vertical space as possible versus leaving large gaps between the ceiling and cabinets. This is lost storage space. You don’t have to just stick with standard cabinets. Gain more space by having custom cabinets built for your needs, such as more drawers or a tall pantry versus sectioned cabinets in one area. We have some great ideas for making the most of your space.

Kick kitchen design mistakes to the curb and prevent many of them with custom-built kitchen cabinets. Contact Edgewood Cabinetry today to make your dream kitchen come to life.

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Cabinet Installation

A recent install is awaiting granite installation in Cary NC and the customer can’t wait to start filling the cabinets.

Sherwin Williams Pure White, raised panel doors give this traditional kitchen with an island cooktop a brand new look.
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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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Remodeling for Resale-Maximize your ROI by Staying On-Trend

House flipping in today’s hot real estate market provides everyday investors with big returns. When remodeling for resale–maximize your ROI (return on investment) by staying on-trend without being too trendy. Most investors love to save money on materials while still staying on-trend with a modern design that impresses buyers. The kitchen is one of the most important areas of the home. Choosing custom kitchen cabinetry brings the ‘wow’ factor that impresses buyers. According to a recent article by CNBC, flipping a home is more competitive because of the high demand for starter homes and the low inventory in many housing markets. When you visit a local home improvement store to order materials, you might be forced to wait longer than you anticipated for your order to come in. By ordering from Edgewood Cabinetry, the process is easier and quicker, plus you save money. Also, you can find amazing all wood cabinets in beautiful styles and colors such as modern gray for a modern home or royal cherry for a traditional house.

Finding ways to save

In addition to ordering custom cabinetry, you can also save money on countertops, flooring, lighting and accessories. Talk to family and friends who would be willing to work out a barter system so you can get the help you need to fix up a property in less time.

Coordinating your design

Saving money on countertops and flooring is all about coordinating the colors and design patterns. Talk to kitchen design professionals about the latest trends in terms of materials, textures and patterns. Most homebuyers and renters want their home to reflect their modern tastes and sense of style.

Knowing your buyer

Another tip for making the most money off of your fix-and-flip is to know your buyer. Experts say your fix-and-flip will likely be bought by an investor who plans to rent out the home for a monthly profit. Buying inexpensive cabinets and countertops will help your profit margins and won’t deter an investor. As part of your kitchen renovation, make sure the appliances are in working order. Most investors appreciate new appliances that are reliable as well as a washer and dryer for tenants. In other cases, your potential buyer could be a young family looking for a starter home or a retiree.

At Edgewood Cabinetry, we are glad to show you ideas for your investment home. For more tips on remodeling the kitchen of your investment property, please contact us.

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Remodeling Your Kitchen? Decide Where To Put the Microwave in Your Plan

Remodeling the kitchen is always an exciting time, and since it will be a long time before you change it again, it’s important to think about all aspects before starting the project.Decisions such as cabinetry, counters, lighting, and storage solutions are all important. Another important question is where to put the microwave in your new kitchen design.

A few years ago, this was no quandary at all. Newer kitchens simply installed a microwave with a fan above the stove. Today’s trend includes a more substantial hood, either wood or stainless steel, above the stove. Whether people prefer it aesthetically or for functionality, the result is the same. The microwave has been evicted from its home above the stove, so where do you put it?

Take heart, there are many options for your microwave that don’t leave you resorting back to a countertop model. With a custom kitchen, you can decide what location works best for you and work it into your design. Some people opt for a microwave built into the wall. This popular space-saving idea has been used for conventional ovens for decades, and it’s a great idea for its fast-cooking partner. Even if your oven won’t be in the wall, you can still place a microwave there for easy access.

Drawer microwaves are trending right now too, as they seamlessly fit into a re-designed kitchen and are extremely convenient. Like any drawer, simply give it a little pull and it opens easily, giving you easy access to your microwave.

When planning their kitchen design, others have included a custom open shelf that is designed to hold a microwave. Others try to find a space behind a door for their microwave so they can access it, but it isn’t taking up space in the main work area of the kitchen.

Whatever you decide for your microwave, it’s always best to confer with a kitchen renovation expert. Microwaves come in all different sizes, and most are deeper than a standard cabinet depth so it’s important to have an expert involved in the kitchen design to confirm its success.

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel and need to find a place for your microwave that is functional and convenient, contact us. Our years of building custom cabinetry give us an experienced perspective and will help you find the best placement for your microwave oven.

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Five Things to Remember when Measuring your Kitchen

If you’re in the planning stages of a kitchen remodel you probably already know that the first step in concocting a new design is to accurately measure your kitchen.

What you may not know is exactly how to do that! Here are five measuring tips to remember that will help to ensure accuracy and your complete satisfaction with the final product.

1) Pick the right tools:  It doesn’t take anything fancy to measure a kitchen but you do need to make sure you have accurate measuring tools including: a straight edge ruler and yardstick, lockable tape measure and, if you plan to use it, graph paper.

2) Break it down: Before you begin measuring draw a rough draft of your kitchen. Include the obvious details like windows, doors and walls but don’t forget to look for less obvious things like heating or cooling units and exposed or hidden pipes. Note everything on your chart and leave space by each item to record the measurements!

3) Follow a logical pattern: As with any home improvement project it’s best to have a plan. When measuring, follow a logical pattern so you don’t miss anything – many experts recommend following a simple clockwise pattern but do what seems best for your thought process and the unique layout of your kitchen. Most importantly? Consistency. Once you pick a system stick to it so you don’t miss anything.

4) Don’t forget the details: One of the key things that is often overlooked is the trim around windows and doorways – make sure to include it in your measurements and to keep a careful eye out for unusual measuring details like varying ceiling heights and recessed flooring in your kitchen.

5) Check your work: When you’re done measuring take the time to carefully check your work. Though it may seem repetitive at the time catching errors early on will save you headaches in the long run!

Contact us to see our complete inventory of stunning, wood cabinet doors and drawer fronts. We look forward to helping you complete your dream kitchen!

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Is a Kitchen Designer Necessary? Working on a Layout and Other Configurations

If you’ve been planning a new kitchen design this winter, perhaps you’ve heard one particular myth you should reconsider: Is a kitchen designer necessary?

The answer to that is a definite “yes” since there’s so much more to a kitchen design than just randomly building cabinets and placing appliances. When it comes to layout and important configurations related to plumbing and electrical issues, you’re going to need serious thought put in.
It’s something we can help you with here at Edgewood Cabinetry. But how complex can it really get? We’ll work it out for you on paper before we do the work so you’ll know exactly what your design will look like.

Dealing with Layout

Layout is going to be more important than you think due to the structure of existing cabinetry and the shape of your kitchen. All kitchens have different shapes with complex corners, wall spaces, and floor dimensions. Placing new cabinetry in relation to other items in the kitchen you’ll be keeping the same needs proper measurement and almost a sense of Feng Shui (without being literal).
Everything needs to make sense structurally or you could have certain items in places that turn out to be obstructive later. Some cabinetry might be placed in an area that gets in the way while you’re preparing food. This might even include a kitchen island not placed in the best spot.
We’ll work with you to make layout a top priority so everything is placed for ergonomic comfort and efficiency.

Plumbing and Electrical Configurations

Layout always goes together with these, because placement of specific items in the kitchen might conflict depending on plumbing configurations, as well as electrical. These have to be assessed before anything is done, even if it means rewiring to place electrical outlets where you want them. A new kitchen sink, cabinetry, and placement of appliances need careful analysis so you’ll know whether anything conflicts. We want to make sure we’re both on the same page about what you want before construction begins.
Contact us here at Edgewood Cabinetry so we can plan your kitchen layout and work out any issues beforehand. Start off the new year right with a new kitchen that’s planned intelligently so you can enjoy it for a generation.

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