by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 3, 2025 | Reviews
I’m absolutely thrilled with my new kitchen cabinets from Cornerstone Cabinet Company. the quality is exceptional, and the craftsmanship is truly outstanding. The installation team was professional, punctual and left my kitchen spotless. From the initial consultation with Chris Boulton to the final touches, the entire experience was seamless and stress-free. I highly recommend Cornerstone Cabinet Company to anyone looking for beautiful, high-quality kitchen cabinets and excellent service. Thank you again Chris Boulton I love my kitchen. Patricia L. ...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 3, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
“I don’t want my bathroom to look like everyone else’s.” Find inspiration for a unique interior in unexpected ways. Possibly one of the reasons that you chose your home was its location. Consider integrating your surroundings into your bathroom. It will make your space feel more expansive and will connect you with the outside world. If you live in an urban environment, choose metallic industrial tile or leave brick exposed on the walls. If you live near a beach, consider cabinetry painted in water tones and a custom wavy counter-top. If you love your backyard, a large glass wall with privacy glass, the coverage of plants and trees outside, or retractable shades can allow you to bathe at one with nature. You can also look inward instead by reflecting your family’s heritage in your bathroom. For example, Asian design features clean lines and simple architecture. Color schemes used in this type of space include black, beige, pale green, white, gray and red. A Scandinavian bathroom would appear minimalist with white and neutral colors. Focus on geometrical shapes and keep the wood cabinets natural. You can find design inspiration in piece of art that holds personal meaning for you and build your bathroom concept around it too. Just be aware that tubs and showers produce a lot of moisture and steam, which is a dangerous environment for matted pieces. It is better to opt for a decoration that doesn’t need to be framed like sculpture, painted canvas or plaster intaglios. Parisian bathroom style is particularly popular with a claw foot tub, a pedestal sink and colors that complement impressionist art...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 2, 2025 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
“Everywhere I look right now, I can’t help but notice square kitchen island ideas. While the trend has been towards filling spaces with gargantuan rectangles, up until now, this underutilized shape is finding its way forward, especially in smaller spaces where it gives you the practicality of an island, without dominating the space.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 27, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
A new kitchen can be an opportunity for your whole family to adopt a “green” lifestyle. It’s economical as well as socially conscious to create a sustainable kitchen because they are inherently durable and minimize the exploitation of the Earth’s resources. The following tips can make a big difference in your planned kitchen’s long-term sustainability: Re-facing cabinets use less than a single tree’s worth of wood. Your existing cabinets also get reinforced so that they will have stronger, sturdier cupboards. It’s important to know that there are always safer and healthier choices when it comes to selecting your paints and varnishes for your cabinets, so be sure to ask. Consider recycled timber with nail holes, nicks, and other character marks for kitchen doors, benches, shelving, and cladding. Quartz, concrete, and Corian are produced without the mining resources of granite. Furthermore, they don’t require toxic sealants and have no fissures to trap bacteria. Keep on the lookout for recycled glass tiles made of discarded bottles for your decor. Appliances should have the Energy Star symbol to ensure they exceed current EPA guidelines for energy efficiency. Be sure your plumbing fixtures have the WaterSense label as well. Upgrade your faucet to be touch-free so that you minimize water waste with automatic shut off. Install a picture window, aia skylights, and reflective surfaces to cut down on the need for power. Dimmer switches can adjust the wattage of your lights and LED bulbs offer an expected lifespan of 10,000 hours above conventional bulbs. Part of sustainability is creating a timeless design so that you do not have to manufacture replacement items or...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 26, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
“Bold, luxe, timeless, and chic — these are but a few words to describe black cabinetry. Ironically, choosing the right black cabinets isn’t the tricky part; it’s finding the right color palette to pair them with. We all know black goes with everything. However, you’ll want to be extra mindful of your color choices when swathing this moody finish on a surface as prominent as cabinet doors. We’re not just talking about wall paint; we mean everything from the color of your range hood to your kitchen island stools. Too many dark tones can give the kitchen a cave-like feel. Meanwhile, overly bright accents can create a jarring effect on the eye. Tricky, right?” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 20, 2025 | Homeowners
It’s not as easy to switch styles after a kitchen renovation as it is to donate an out-of-fashion jacket to charity. Decorating fads come and go, but consider kitchen elements proven to stand the test of time. Painted cabinetry has been popular for several years and isn’t going away anytime soon. While the appeal of kitchen cabinets painted grey or blue is definitely strong, for longevity, white is the winner. White cabinets go with any design style and appeal to a wide variety of home buyers at resale. Complete the look with white appliances which are easier to keep clean than stainless. Glass front cabinets are a staple in traditional kitchens but have been appearing in transitional or modern kitchens too. They are great for displaying interesting serving pieces, decorative accessories and heirlooms. Glass front cabinets usually line the uppers, which makes the kitchen look more open, but a few closed cabinets are more functional to hide everyday items. LED lighting can be creatively installed along toe kicks as nightlights, on the inside of cabinet doors to show off china, and concealed in crown molding to wash ceilings with light. LEDs are energy efficient and emit virtually no heat so you can keep them on forever without burning cabinets or walls. Quartz countertops require less upkeep than granite or marble and offer lasting appeal. Plus the shimmering surface is less dominant than other materials so you’re unlikely to tire of it. Ideas that used to be great but are on their way out include a microwave installed over the range and a hanging pot rack. An updated trend is...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 19, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
“The bathroom has evolved from a purely functional space to a sanctuary of relaxation and luxury. As we move further into 2025, bathroom design trends are reflecting this shift, focusing on creating serene, stylish, and highly functional environments.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 13, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
The kitchen is often called the “heart of the home” but it can also be the brains. A smart kitchen features devices that are connected via Internet technology, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. They can be controlled remotely with a mobile app or a voice assistant like Amazon’s Alexa. Smart products make cooking more fun, easy, precise and safe. You don’t need a total renovation to create a smart kitchen. Consider a refrigerator that streams music and video, features a touchscreen, adds to a shopping list with voice commands, and has cameras to see inside. A smart dishwasher can be controlled remotely. A touch faucet can pour specific amounts and warm up water with voice commands. A smart stove connected by Wi-Fi to a mobile app can send get alerts when burners are left on. You can even remotely operate your stove - preheating the oven before you arrive home or shutting it off when cooking is complete. Cabinets play a major role in smart kitchens. Custom cabinets must be designed to work with tech gadgets for maximum efficiency. Having a lot of electrical outlets and a few USB ports right where you need them can make all the difference so they can be installed directly into cabinetry. A beverage station provides extra storage for water, wine, and juice items while keeping your fridge free for more important tasks. A microwave with a recessed control panel built into the kitchen island can make quick snacks accessible for the whole family. A heavy-duty lift that turns a shelf into extra countertop space can be great for infrequently used smaller smart appliances like...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 12, 2025 | Homeowners
“Managing a kitchen remodel or renovation can be a huge project. Not only do you need to consider functionality, style, and budget, but you risk burning out if you don’t plan properly. No one wants to get halfway through a kitchen redesign without enough funds. That’s why understanding costs is crucial—starting with your cabinetry, which can take up to 25% to 40% of your total kitchen renovation budget. To learn more about kitchen redesign costs and explore ways to avoid unnecessary expenses, we talked to Shannon Ggem, interior designer and National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) member, for her expert insights.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 6, 2025 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
We know some things in kitchens never change. Appliances may be sleeker, materials improved and color palettes may be broader. But let’s face it, the kitchen continues to be the heart of the home where most of the hard work takes place. Probably the biggest change we’ve seen over the years is to open the kitchen up to the rest of the house. And for good reason… After all, who wants to be isolated from company or the rest of the family while preparing food? Now the question is whether or not open kitchens are here to stay. According to Sam Cochran of Architectural Digest, “Kitchens will continue to be the gathering spaces, with dining nooks and multipurpose work surfaces where you can both roll your dough or type on your laptop. But it’s no longer a universal truth that a dream kitchen must be an open kitchen. “ In fact, many high-end homeowners are adding a second kitchen to serve as a working kitchen. It’s especially popular with those who entertain a lot. Second kitchens or “backstage workhorse kitchens” allow the “social” kitchen to serve as the gathering space. This way the kitchen continues to be the place to hang out without getting in the way of food preparation. For those who have the space, two kitchens provide room for unhindered food preparation while maintaining the social kitchen we’ve come to...
