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What Do Custom Cabinets Offer You?

Understanding the Benefits of Custom Cabinets in a Living Space

There is a growing trend in people personalizing their houses to meet their needs. The growing trend is with custom cabinets in Raleigh, NC. You might be wondering what benefits a custom cabinet could give you that a normal one cannot. It is clear right off the bat that a custom cabinet is more expensive in comparison to normal cabinets and semi-custom ones. However, they offer a longer shelf life, the extra storage that you want, and can add a lot of character to the home.

Cabinet Materials Matter

Most people assume that the term ‘custom cabinets’ means that they are better than the rest. The quality of the cabinet depends on the material used to make it. This is what people like most; they the choice of selecting long-lasting materials instead of settling for readymade cabinets that are made out of low-quality materials. The readymade cabinets are known as stock cabinets and they are the cheaper option since they are displayed on the shelf waiting for the consumers to purchase them and affix. Semi-custom cabinets are partially built before a person makes an order. They are slightly unfinished in order for the customer to personalize it some. Below are some of the benefits of selecting a custom cabinet in Raleigh, NC for your home.

Benefits of a Custom Cabinet

  1. Vintage style custom kitchen cabinetPersonalization: They fit the unique design of the room, storage preferences, cooking habits, and design preferences and lifestyle of the person. Stock cabinets are average and are the best fit for averagely designed spaces. If your home is unique or you want to make it that way, they custom cabinets are for you.
  2. Fit the space: If space has an odd or abnormal shape, the last thing you should think about doing is trying to fit a stock cabinet. A custom cabinet by Edgewood Cabinetry is bound to meet your needs and fit the required space. They are built to fit right where you want them, rather than having to adjust them to get them to fit where you want.
  3. Choice of materials: You can customize the cabinet further by choosing the materials that will be used to make it. You have the option of choosing the finish, style and wood used to make it. If you choose to use semi-custom and stock cabinets, you just won’t have this option. If you want to have more control over the design of your home, custom cabinets are what you need.
  4. Increased storage space: Not all cabinets have the same amount of storage space available. Limiting yourself to pre-fabricated cabinets could leave you lacking a lot of the storage space that you desperately wanted. The beauty of a custom cabinet is that you can measure the space and make cabinets that fit any space, even if it is abnormally large or small. It also gives you the chance to get creative, you could decide to set up abnormally long cabinetry or add more cabinets. They are YOUR cabinets.

If custom made cabinets sound like just the thing for you or a loved one, contact us today and let’s start talking about the ideal cabinets for you!

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How To Design That One-Off Cabinet

Most of the time, people want standard cabinets, such as a set of kitchen or bathroom cabinets. These are fairly straightforward.

But, how you do design that one-off cabinet? A single cabinet shouldn’t seem that daunting, but suddenly, you have the freedom to do almost anything.

Whether you’re adding a little extra storage or replacing a damaged cabinet, use this opportunity to add something unique to your home decor.

Make The Most Of Your Space

The most important part of designing a one-off cabinet is to make the most of your space. Even if you just have a tiny spot, add in a cabinet to store smaller objects, such as storage bags. A small drawer could give you easy access to chip bag clips or a notepad for jotting down quick notes.

Since this cabinet isn’t required to fit in perfectly with any of your other cabinets, it doesn’t have to be the same height or width. This is especially true if you’re placing the cabinet in a room with no other cabinets. For instance, you might want to design a cabinet that also doubles as a side table in your living room.

You could even consider floating cabinets. They work much like floating shelves and are great for a more fun design.

Stand Out Or Blend In

Now, you have to decide if your one-off cabinet should stand out or blend in. Maybe you want to make a statement and have a bright red cabinet in the middle of your natural wood tone cabinets in your kitchen. This could be your special cabinet for storing your cheat day snacks.

If you want your cabinet to stand out, consider using a vastly different color or a unique shape. Much like the floating cabinet idea from above, get creative and think outside the box. If you need a little inspiration, look no further than these unique styles from Fresh Home and Apartment Therapy.

Of course, you might prefer your cabinet to blend in. This is especially important if you’re trying to replace a damaged cabinet. For this, you’d want to design your one-off as close to your existing cabinets or decor as possible. For instance, if the room the cabinet will be in has a contemporary design, a rustic cabinet style would stick out like a sore thumb.

Another way to help your cabinet to blend in is to have it do double duty. Your cabinet could function as a rolling chair in your kitchen or feature hooks for hanging coats on either side.

Try Unique Shapes

Cabinets don’t always have to be a box shape. Your one-off cabinet can be nearly any shape. For instance, you might have more of a triangle shape if you’re adding storage space to an attic bedroom. And yes, circular cabinets are possible too. While they’re not always the most practical, they are great for decorative purposes and work well if you want a mirrored door.

Another option would be a stair-step style cabinet. By hanging this type of cabinet on your wall, you create staggered shelves as well. It’s a fun design that gives you even more storage space.

Tie In With Other Surrounding Area

The final thing to consider is how your one-off cabinet will tie in with the surrounding area. Even if you want it to stand out, you still want it to tie in somehow. Make your cabinet part of your home by including some common theme. For instance, if it’s a kitchen cabinet, you might use the same type of countertop on it, even if it’s a unique shape or color.

A popular option is to continue with the same home design style as the rest of the decor. For instance, a rustic theme might mean using wood recovered from an old barn. Even if it’s painted a bright color, it’ll still match with your theme.

Ready to start designing your one-off cabinet? Contact us today to create your own unique design.

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Cabinet Organizational Tools

Do Cabinet Organizational Tools Help Or Hurt Your Space?

You’ve probably used cabinet organizational tools in at least one drawer or cabinet. Did they actually give you more space or less?

While anything that says it’ll help you organize your cabinets sounds like a must-have, you should look closely at just how much space the organizer takes up.

Don’t worry, though. You don’t have to give up organizers. You just have to know when and where to best use them.

Look At Overall Size

The first thing to consider with any cabinet organizational tools is the overall size. For instance, take a basic drawer organizer. Unless it fits your drawer perfectly, you may have wasted space. If the dividers are too bulky, you may actually fit less in your drawer.

However, measuring to get the closest fit possible can help you save space and keep everything more organized. Another example would be metal baskets that fit inside your cabinet doors. You want to pay close attention to the size. If they’re too bulky, they could eliminate some of your shelf space, leaving you with less overall space to work with.

Saving Space Through Organization

Cabinet organizational tools are your best friend when they actually help you save space. Let’s go back to the cabinet doors baskets. A slender basket could easily give you more space for frequently used items, such as stovetop cleaner and sponges or favorite spices. By placing smaller items in the basket, you free up shelf space for bulkier items. Yet, your organizer gives you easy access to everything.

Built-In Versus Add-On

While this isn’t always an option, you might want to consider cabinet organizational tools during a remodel. If you’re having new cabinets built, consider having organizers built-in. For instance, have your silverware drawer built as an organizer. You don’t have to worry about getting the right fit.

Another great example is having a rack built-in to a bathroom cabinet to store extra toilet paper. Shelves could be pushed back to provide room for toilet paper in the door. This is ideal for smaller half-baths.

In most cases, built-in organizers take up far less space. After all, they’re built specifically for your needs. However, choosing the right add-ons help you save space too.

The only downside to built-in organizers is you can’t really change anything after the fact. You’re kind of stuck with them. Make sure they’re something you’re going to use for the life of your cabinets before you add them to your custom cabinets.

Too Much Of A Good Thing

Yes, there is such as a thing. Okay, so too much ice cream could never really be bad, right? However, when it comes to cabinet organizational tools, don’t go overboard. It’s easy for your cabinets to start looking more like Ikea than someone’s home.

The moment when your organizers start hurting your space, you’ve gone too far. Organizers are supposed to help you gain space and eliminate clutter. It’s easy to get carried away and try to continue saving more and more space.

Instead of letting all those cabinet organizational tools get in the way, try de-cluttering your cabinets instead. Too much stuff might be your problem.

Getting Inspired

With all the cabinet organizers available, how do you know which ones to use and which ones to avoid? One of the best places to get some inspiration and see organizers in action is to browse Pinterest’s kitchen organization pins. For instance, multiple pins showcase using an over-the-door shoe caddy for storing cleaning supplies in your pantry.

There are also numerous pins on cabinet organizers for all rooms. Just check out Pinterest for each type of room or cabinet and you’ll find a variety of ways to de-clutter and organize without losing space. Consider checking out some options before custom ordering your cabinets to get the organizational cabinets of your dreams.

Want to build organizers into your cabinets? Contact us today to find out how we can help turn your custom dream into a reality.

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Space In Your Cabinets

8 Tricks For Doubling The Space In Your Cabinets

Who doesn’t have space issues when it comes to their cabinets? What if you could double the space in your cabinets with a few simple tricks?

It’s actually possible. From gadgets to custom shelving, you could go from a cluttered mess to neatly organized cabinets that you’re not afraid to open.

The best part is you’ll be able to store even more in them. If you struggle with space, try implementing a few of these and stop just wishing things would fit right.

1. Look Under Your Cabinets

Most cabinets just have a baseboard running along the bottom. While it’s not much space, imagine how much you could store if you had slide-out drawers instead. Under-cabinet storage means customizing your cabinets, but you gain extra space for pans, baking sheets, small boxes (such as foil and freezer bags) and even small cleaning supplies. Try having this built-in during your next remodel.

2. Utilize The Sides

Do you have exposed sides on your cabinets? Odds are, the sides are exposed around your window and sink at least. This is the perfect place to add some open shelving to store frequently used items. You can also hang items, such as your favorite frying pan. When done right, you get more space in your cabinets by storing some items just outside the cabinet.

3. Use Drawer Organizers

Drawer organizers are probably one of the best ways to gain space in your cabinets. For instance, if you have a deeper drawer, use two thinner organizers stacked on top of each other to separate your everyday cutlery from your special occasion cutlery. Of course, you don’t have to stick with just the standard drawer organizer.

Use small mesh baskets for deeper drawers and cabinet shelves. Utilize plastic food containers to prevent items from falling over, leading to far more space.

4. Hang Pots And Pans If Possible

Whenever possible, hang up your pots and pans. While it’s not possible in every kitchen, hanging up your most frequently used pots and pans easily doubles the space in your cabinets. Plus, you don’t have to dig through a stack of pans to find the one you need.

If this isn’t an option, have pot/pan racks built into your cabinets. This keeps them stacked neatly. You get more space and less hassle.

5. Add An Open Plate Rack

Do you use the space above your window? Try turning it into an open plate rack. You can easily store a dozen plates in a small rack. Of course, you could also stack your most used plates and bowls in open shelves on the outside of your cabinets. This approach also works with wine glasses.

6. Use Rolling Or Sliding Shelves

The person who first thought to use sliding shelves inside cabinets was a genius. It’s one of the absolute best ways to get to the things you need and gain more space in your cabinets. For instance, you would need taller shelves to reach the back items in most cases. With rolling or sliding shelves, the shelves are closer together and you just slide out the shelf you need to reach the items you want.

7. Put Doors To Good Use

There’s typically a gap between the inside of the door and your shelves. Why waste this valuable space? It’s ideal for storing small items, like spices. You could also hang large utensils, such as spatulas. While you don’t want to hang anything overly heavy, it’s a dream come true for small items. You’d be surprised at just how much space those items tend to take up.

8. Use Undershelf Baskets

Remember those taller shelves we talked about? If adding rolling shelves isn’t an option, try undershelf baskets. These attach to the underside of your shelves. If you’re storing mainly small items on a shelf, you have ample space to store more. Think of these baskets as added shelves. You can easily double the space in your cabinets by adding baskets to each one.

Are the gears turning about all the ways you could double your cabinet space? Contact us today to find out how to implement these ideas and more.

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Decluttering Tips for Cleaning Your Cabinets

Decluttering Tips for Cleaning Your Cabinets

 

For those of you who have not jumped on the decluttering and tidying train – it’s time to climb aboard! If your cabinets feel cluttered, look untidy, and have an overwhelming amount of stuff strewn all about – it’s time to learn how to declutter and tidy your cabinets. Here are some tips on how to clean and tidy:

Prepare by Study

Decluttering and tidying is not something that comes naturally. Naturally, we are sloppy, messy, and untidy. In order to clean your cabinets in an effective manner, you must prepare to do so by studying the actual methods you will use. Tidying doesn’t come easily to many, what some call tidying is in fact just the act of reorganizing the junk around the cabinets and drawers and it will soon by untidy again. The best way to prepare to declutter and tidy your cabinets is to study, one book you can study that will give you great ways to declutter and tidy is The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo. Here are some tips she gives on how to tidy your house and cabinets:

  • Declutter THEN Store

The biggest mistake you can make while tidying is to start putting things away and storing them before you go through each item to decide what you are going to keep and what you are going to sell or throw away. Remember to declutter and throw things away first, and then store and put away.

  • Declutter by Category

Instead of cleaning one cabinet or one space at a time, Kondo suggests cleaning by category.

  • One Item at a Time

When you declutter one item at a time – hold it up and decide whether or not you want to keep it. Doing this will force you to actually see and feel every item you own and it will help you to truly decide if you want to keep it or not.

Tidy and Store

Now that you have cleaned you can decide where every item goes in your cabinets. Remember the saying ‘A place for everything, and everything in its place.’

Contact us today for more tips on cleaning your cabinets.

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Three Steps to Declutter Your Kitchen Worktops

Kitchens are the heart of the home and now more than ever they can be both beautiful and functional.

But, if you are struggling with too much clutter on your counter-tops, here are three steps to declutter your kitchen worktops

take them from an unorganized nightmare to your perfect dream kitchen.

  1. Evaluate your small appliances: Every day some new and improved small appliance appears on the market. Many of these appliances take up precious worktop space while only serving one specific purpose.  Take time to evaluate, reduce and consolidate by selecting appliances that provide multiple uses for a variety of needs.
  2. Plan ahead: Make a list of what you use your kitchen for. Do you cook at home or eat out? Do you want a coffee station or an indoor grill? Using the list, think about specific needs to allow you to use your kitchen efficiently. Then plan your custom cabinets to give you space to store the tools, utensils, and appliances that best fit your needs. Having a designated storage place for everything allows you to keep your workspace free of clutter.
  3. Get creative: The beauty of custom cabinets is that it allows you to look at innovative new options for storing frequently used items at your fingertips. Consider corner shelving units and tambour doors to hide items from sight while still making them easy to access.  This is especially good if the object is heavy and hard to move in and out of a traditional cabinet space. Love coffee or baking? Install a built-in coffee machine in your kitchen cabinet design. Or create a separate baking station with a pull out mixer drawer, flour storage and a dropped-down counter section for kneading and rolling dough. It’s your kitchen! Make it reflect you and your cooking style and needs.

And don’t forget beauty. Today’s kitchens balance high-efficient use-of-space coupled with stunning colors and materials. There is a style and design perfect for your dream kitchen. Clear away that clutter and enjoy the potential of your beautiful kitchen space. 

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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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An Even Dozen of the Most Popular Kitchen Storage Ideas

Storage is an ongoing problem in most kitchens.

Just when you think you’ve found a home for everything, that new must-have appliance comes out.

Or dear Aunt Elsie gives you a set of hand-embroidered dish towels that you know won’t last a week if you leave them out in your busy kitchen.

So, how do you cram more storage into your already packed kitchen? We’ve rounded up a dozen of the most popular kitchen storage ideas. These run the gamut from hideaway trash and recycling bins to a shallow drawer that’s perfect for Aunt Elsie’s treasured dish towels.

An organized pantry

This is high on most people’s wish list! Installing custom organizers makes it easy to keep your pantry neatly organized.

Dedicated spice storage

Many home cooks have expanded their cooking repertoire to include international dishes. Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are no longer enough when you’ve added dishes like pad thai, moussaka, and chicken tikka masala to your dinner menus! It’s easier to make these delicious dishes when your spices are neatly organized and easily visible.

Rolling cart

A rolling cart with a butcher block top offers additional prep space, storage, and the convenience of moving it to where you need it the most at the moment.

Corner drawers

It seems like there has never been a really good storage solution for those kitchen corners – until now. An ingenious set of long drawers can tuck some much-needed storage into that awkward corner. A good cabinet designer can even design the drawers to fit what you need to put in them!

Vertical utensil drawer

If you love storing your most-used utensils vertically in bins, but also love uncluttered countertops, this is the drawer for you!

Multi-level drawers

Adding an extra, movable shallow drawer in the top of a deeper drawer gives you a handy place to store things like cookie cutters, potholders and trivets, or Aunt Elsie’s dish towels. You can even install several  levels if your drawer is deep enough!

Drawer dividers

Dividing a drawer into multiple configurations allows you to have a place for everything. It also makes it easy to put everything back in its place! 

Vertical storage for large flat items

Vertical dividers will let you store large flat items like cookie sheets, muffin pans, cooling racks, and cutting boards neatly and efficiently. No more pulling out the entire stack because the piece you need is inevitably on the bottom!

Full-extension slides

Adding these slides allows you to easily reach everything in your cabinets by pulling out the whole shelf. Replacing the cabinet doors with drawer fronts makes them even more convenient!

Under-sink pullouts

The area under the sink is a popular place to keep cleaning supplies. The only problem is trying to find that can of cleanser that’s hiding somewhere in those deep, dark crevices. The solution is to install a large shallow drawer or set of wire baskets that pull out to expose all of your cleaning supplies to the light of day.

Pullout trash and recycling bins

These bins free up floor space while keeping the trash handy. They also make recycling easy. You can get a four bin setup that will even let you sort the recyclables!

Well, there you have it – the dozen best storage solutions for your kitchen. When you’re ready to implement them in your kitchen, contact us.

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Custom Storage Solutions for Short Walls and Sloped Ceilings

Do you have a bonus room upstairs that has pony walls and sloped ceilings? Those half-sized walls can really cause problems with furniture placement. If you keep furniture far enough from the short walls to be comfortable, it looks awkward – as if the furniture and walls belong to different rooms. But if you arrange your furniture so the room looks “right”, then it isn’t comfortable because of the sloped ceilings.

One way to meld your furniture, the short walls, and the sloped ceilings into one stylish, yet comfortable, room is with custom cabinetry. Adding cabinets around the room visually draws the walls toward the center of the room and your furniture. Now they look like they’re part of the same well-designed room. As a bonus, you’ll have added ample new storage to that bonus space. And what house couldn’t use some more storage?

Whether those new cabinets hold books and display pieces, the kids’ toys, or craft supplies, you’ll have a neatly organized addition to your room that looks like it was designed for that specific room – because it was!

If you’ve decided to build your new master bedroom suite in an attic space, those formerly unused edges are the perfect place for your new master closet. Even the most awkward space can hold an amazing arrangement of organized niches, cubbies, drawers, rods, and hooks that are perfect for shoes, handbags, sweaters, pants, long dresses, jewelry, and everything else in your wardrobe.

Contact us for help designing the perfect solution to the awkward spaces in your home.

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