by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 30, 2025 | Reviews
I had a small job that I needed help with. I needed handles put on some cabinets and I wasn’t even sure such a small job was something Cornerstone would even undertake. Boy was I wrong. Not only did they do it without ever making me feel insignificant. I felt like my job was just as important as any other one they were doing at the time. The handles were installed perfectly . They arrived on time, did a professional job and left everything looking so much better. I was very impressed with the professionalism and timely manner in which even my little job was completed. Thank you...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
“A bathroom vanity is more than just a place to stash your toothpaste and the hair gel you never use. It’s the command center of your morning routine, the stage for your impromptu karaoke sessions with the hairbrush, and the only witness to your questionable skincare experiments! Yet, for all the time we spend in front of these trusty bathroom fixtures, most of them look about as exciting as your Uncle Bob’s beige recliner! But fear not! We’re here to save the day with these 21 modern bathroom vanities that will surely transform your bathroom into the belle of the ball! Get ready to step up your bathroom game, because these vanities are here to steal the spotlight - and your heart!” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 23, 2025 | Homeowners
The kitchen is often the connecting space between the dining room and the living room. Even with an open floor plan, you don’t have to limit yourself to one style. Mixing elements in the kitchen can create a cohesive flow in the entire home while incorporating every style that you love. In fact, the current trend is to mix rather than match. Add traditional touches by copying moulding details from other rooms in the kitchen (like on an island leg or around the windows) or showcasing antique glassware and china in a custom hutch with glass cabinetry. To incorporate modern elements, choose sleek, flat cabinets in neutral colors. Use handles and pulls that are not too fussy. Bring in traditional granite for the countertops, but choose a matte finish instead of polished, and have the granite honed. Look for new and unusual colors like blue and burgundy to contemporize your décor. Go for green or beige to make it more traditional. Black appliances can update a country kitchen without clashing. Just be sure to add a farmhouse sink and use plenty of wood accents around the appliances. Switch out the faucet to update the look of your kitchen without a big investment. Feel free to go for a terrifically traditional faucet in your contemporary kitchen but opt for an understated finish to keep the visual peace. Make your kitchen more masculine by adding bulkier elements such as a bronze range hood or a stone backsplash. Period lighting fixtures and vibrant Persian rugs bring some vintage flair to the mix. Choose the unexpected, like a chalkboard for one of your...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 16, 2025 | Architects, Homeowners, Uncategorized
Custom cabinets are not just for kitchens anymore! They can provide a polished look and efficient storage in any room. You can choose to keep the cabinetry consistent with the kitchen or mix complementary styles in each space. Since open floor plans are on trend, dining rooms are often an extension of the kitchen. Use cabinets with glass panels in the dining room to display fine china and collectibles. Create a buffet by joining several cabinets together or use frameless cabinets for a floating buffet. Matching cabinetry to your dining room set adds a refined touch. Consider installing a wet bar in your living area for entertaining. A mix of open shelving and cabinetry is best. Large cabinets can store anything from ice buckets to beer kegs, and glass racks keep all types of glassware handy. Cabinet doors can be used to cover the wine cooler and microwave for a flawless profile. Cabinets can help control the clutter in your home office, too. Add a custom bookshelf or build in a desk to finish the space. The playroom is another space that can benefit from the neat appearance of built-in cabinets. Floor to ceiling cabinets are not only stylish, but are best for optimizing wall space. Adding drawers, shelving and baskets make for easy toy access and cleanup. Since adults keep their “toys” outside, similar cabinets can also keep supplies and tools neat and tidy in woodshops and garages. Old-fashioned entertainment hutches are bulky and often do not accommodate large screen TVs and updated electronics. Build a state-of-the-art entertainment center in your family room with custom cabinetry instead. Be...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
The bathroom is typically the first room people go to when they wake up and one of the last they visit before bed. People want their bathroom to be a relaxing retreat and it’s easy to design for luxury. However, renovations that make a bathroom easier to clean are the smartest investment to save time and make the most of the space. According to lifestyle legend Martha Stewart, a thorough cleaning of all bathroom surfaces should be done once a week. Floating vanities offer better access to the entire floor for mopping. A glazed ceramic vanity top is a modern update that resists staining and also has a high heat tolerance, so you don’t need to worry about accidentally burning it with your hair straightener. Since white bathrooms are the most popular, use off-white or gray grout on larger white tile to make it look less dingy with age and usage. Consider stone slabs or painted glass instead for a beautiful, lower maintenance option. Less is more for cabinetry in the bathroom. Flat-panel cabinets are easiest to clean, but if they look too modern for your taste, shaker-style cabinets are a good fit. To maximize space, a wall to ceiling cabinet is a practical way to store everything that doesn’t fit in the vanity. Make sure that shelving in the cabinet is appropriate to keep things organized. For example, position shelves so that you can store three rolls of toilet paper and a foot-high stack of bath towels on one shelf, and shorter stacks of hand towels and washcloths on the shelf above it. A turntable or wire mesh...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 2, 2025 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
We’ve talked before about the Great White Kitchen and how white stands the test of time. Whether you opt for white or choose another color, the fact is - color not only enhances the beauty of your kitchen…it makes it safer to use. Here’s why. The percentage of our population with eyesight challenges is probably much higher than most of us realize. Think about this - you don’t have to be blind or have cataracts to be sight challenged. Anyone with glasses, contacts…even corrective procedures like Lasik can leave you with less than perfect vision. This is where color comes in. Color creates contrast. Done properly, color separates objects which help you move around your kitchen with ease. We talked about how lighting adds ambiance along with safety. The same principle applies to color. It distinguishes where floors end and walls begin. It outlines doors and delineates how far cabinets stand out. Good color blocking minimizes the potential to bump into objects when you’re in a hurry to get food on the table! Whether you have perfect vision or even minimal vision correction, paying attention to the nuances of color makes time in the kitchen more enjoyable for everyone who uses it. If you’re not sure how to use white (or whatever color you choose), consider a color consultation with a professional designer. You’ll be amazed at how any color used wisely brings out the best in your...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 1, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
“Design is a constantly evolving thing. Not only does that keep things fresh (and keep stores in business,) but it also evolves as needs change. The kitchen used to be an industrial part of the house, where you would tuck away to do the hard work of cooking. But as the decades passed, it morphed into a communal space where family and guests can gather around and connect while dinner is being made. This has completely changed the look of the room, morphing it from a small, closed space in the back of the house to a large, open area in the heart of the home. But that doesn’t mean it has stopped evolving. The things that were important to us in 2024 are changing as 2025 quickly approaches, and because of that, certain trends are waning to accommodate new needs. To figure out what those trends are, we asked interior designers to share what is beginning to feel passé, and what is replacing them. “ Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 25, 2024 | Homeowners
“One of the most important elements of a kitchen is, of course, the cabinetry. You might be deciding on the size, material, and finish of your kitchen cabinets — and maybe whether you’re going to have any built-in cupboards at all, with the increased popularity of unfitted kitchens. As with most other home features, you can also consider current cabinet trends to see if anything speaks to your aesthetic.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 19, 2024 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
The kitchen is where family and friends gather for food and fun so it’s always got to look its best. Stop endless dusting, scrubbing and wiping kitchen surfaces and remodel smart instead! Kitchens are both wet zones and high-traffic areas so proper flooring material is key. Ceramic and porcelain tile have moisture resistance that is superior to natural stone or wood. They also rarely scratch or stain. Quartz countertops are the most durable and you can clean them with common household products. A sturdy, lower cost countertop option is laminate. Flat-panel cabinets are easiest to clean, but if they look too modern for your taste, shaker-style cabinets are a good compromise. Dark stained cabinets show fingerprints and dust, and white cabinets show absolutely everything else, so a medium stained finish is the best choice for effortless style. Otherwise, consider satin-painted cabinetry, which is still very resilient. Opt for a rollout pantry to put groceries away quickly without fumbling around in deep cabinets. Its shelves are easier to reach for both organizing and cleaning. Brushed nickel or dark bronze hardware hides water spots and fingerprints well. Stainless steel sinks may develop a chalky residue around the drain due to hard water and they can also scratch, but overall, stainless steel appliances require the lowest maintenance. Use garage door cabinets to hide away appliances or to cover any area that may get cluttered. Consider a glass backsplash because although they are more likely to show grease and food splatters than ceramic and natural stone, they can be easily wiped down due to the smooth surface. Flat sheets of glass eliminate grout...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 18, 2024 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
“Kitchen cabinetry has come a long way, having evolved from cupboard-like pieces of furniture in unfitted kitchens to rooms flush with rows of built-in upper and lower cabinets. Sure, open shelving re-entered the chat in the early aughts and hasn’t left, but most people rely on some type of kitchen cabinets to store everything from snacks and dried goods to cookware and dinnerware. And the look of kitchen cabinetry has undergone quite the transformation, too. From the simplest slabs to ornate glass insert designs and beyond, more options than ever are available today. One cabinet trend that has my attention, though, is Micro-Shaker, or Slim Shaker, cabinetry.” Click here to continue...
