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Before & After – Your Laundry Room Doesn’t Have to be Boring!

For years, laundry rooms have been treated as purely functional spaces — tucked behind closed doors and designed with little more than efficiency in mind. But designers are increasingly rethinking these overlooked rooms as opportunities for creativity, personality, and even relaxation. Barrett Cooke, principal of architecture and design studio Arterberry Cooke, transformed one stale, all-white laundry room into a sweet retreat that feels more like a boutique studio than a chore zone. Inspired by the surrounding landscape and the home’s 1920s history, Cooke leaned into color, style, and thoughtful functionality to completely reimagine the space. The result is a lesson in how good design can elevate even the most boring daily rituals. Read the full article and see photos on Brit +...

Designers Want You to Avoid These Dated Cabinet Colors in 2026

“If it’s time for a kitchen refresh, there are a few things designers want you to avoid: Double kitchen islands, pot fillers above the stove, and these kitchen cabinet colors that feel dated in 2026. Design experts say that as kitchen designs have evolved to be more personal, the best colors for cabinets have also changed. In the era where things were all about a minimalist look or preserving the home’s resale value, certain neutral colors were both practical and on-trend. Today, it’s a slightly different story. Homeowners want their kitchens to feel warm and unique, which has renewed interest in warmer neutrals and earthy colors for the kitchen cabinets.” Click here to continue readin on Good...

How to Choose the Right Bathroom Vanity for Your Space

“You might not think it, but a vanity is one of the most important elements of your bathroom. It’s the sun around which day-to-day life in a bathroom revolves, housing drawers, outlets, a sink, and leaving room for a mirror just above. Naturally, it’s important to choose the right one for your space. But where should you begin? There are a few primary considerations when picking out a vanity, from function to aesthetics. We spoke with design experts to get to” Click here to continue reading on Martha...

How to Pick Beautiful Hardware You’ll Love Forever

“It’s a bit of a misconception to think of hardware as the jewelry of a room. Sure, it can add a much-needed accent or sparkle to a room—but it should never be an afterthought when designing a kitchen. As a matter of fact, hardware is functional, tactile, and something we usually touch several times a day.” Click here to continue reading on Veranda....

The ‘Neutral’ Paint Color Designers Say Everyone Is Using Right Now

“Green has been a staple for years, but what is it about this particularly soothing hue that has designers all abuzz? Sage green continues to have a moment on everything from walls to furniture and decor. Is it a connection to nature, versatility, and range from the deep and moody to soft and subtle that makes earthy sage green a favorite? We spoke with home designers to find out their top tips for using this beloved color. “ Click here to continue reading in Southern...

The Easiest Way to Add Elegance to Your Kitchen

When it comes to dressing up your kitchen, you’d be surprised at how important your cabinet hardware is. Often seen as a small detail, hardware has a huge impact on the overall picture. So how do you make the most of it? One option is to go large. Another factor is to choose hardware that’s timeless. C and D-shaped hardware give you both, plus another advantage… ease of use. Starting with large hardware, designers have long understood the effect of placing large handles on cabinet doors and drawers. Both C and D-shaped hardware come in different lengths and depending on the size of your cabinets, feel free to go as big as 7-8 inches from end to end. Going long creates a ‘designer look’ with a relatively small investment. This hardware is also timeless. While cup pulls and knobs may customize a current look, just like complicated patterns in floors and walls; they tend not to stand the test of time.  With C and D-shaped hardware, you have multiple styles and metal types to create your current custom look plus adapt to future changes and upgrades. The benefit least talked about but most important is the ease of use. If you haven’t heard about Universal Design - you will in the future. Our aging population is demanding it, yet it’s not just for seniors. People with mobility issues, especially arthritis (which inflicts over 50 million today) need to have easy access to stored items.  And even if you and your family are in perfect health; think about times when your hands are wet, greasy or soapy. The ability to...

Smart Storage

Concealed customizations for kitchen necessities can make life better without ruining the clean lines of a modern design. Go to the head of the class with some genius storage ideas. Keep organized and never forget what you need at the grocery store when you add a pegboard to the inside of a cabinet. Not only is it handy for lists, it can be used for holding small kitchen tools and is an innovative way to let kids be creative without refrigerator magnets to display their artwork.  A pegboard can be purchased and sized to fit inside a cabinet door, or a thin piece of wood can be affixed to the cabinet and accessorized with various types of hardware. When searching for a storage solution to keep kitchen items both handy and neat, think retractable. Retractable drawers under the sink can keep cleaning products handy and neat. A sliding hanging rack hidden inside a cabinet can keep pots and pans easily accessible without putting them on display. Vertical shelving units for cans and jars can be created to pull out of kitchen counter spaces…. It’s especially on trend to add these sliding shelves near the refrigerator or stove. Using the side of a counter or kitchen island is also an excellent way to hide away food, glassware, towels, or utensils. Open shelving is an option here, but consider baskets or wooden boxes for twist on the traditional. Sealed plastic bins are a great choice to keep cereal and pasta fresh while displayed neatly, too. Cornerstone Cabinet Company partners with innovative companies like Hafele and Rev-A-Shelf for the best quality cabinet...

Bathroom Cabinet Trend

Soft-Close Doors And Drawers Remember the days when home offices were considered an addition – yet now they’re standard? Well, get ready for the next ‘upgrade’ to be expected…soft-close doors and drawers. With just a gentle nudge, the soft close mechanism takes over and gently closes the drawer or cabinet the rest of the way. They’ve been around awhile and provide a great way to impress your guests. But once you experience the serenity of soft-close doors and drawers, you’ll wonder how you lived without them. This is especially true for bathrooms located near bedrooms. And the benefits spread throughout the house… More Than One Reason To Have Your Cabinets Close Softly Not only in the bathroom, but in kitchens and home offices – soft-closing drawers and doors are Whether concentrating on home business or just getting away from the noise of civilization, the reduced speed of soft-close cabinetry eliminates those jarring sounds when someone slams a cabinet shut. Sometimes a hard close can break fragile items. At the very least, soft closes keep contents from flying around so everything stays better organized and easy to find. Often energetic kids are the most prone to slamming things shut and getting their fingers caught in the process. Soft-close drawers prevent both kids and adults from getting pinched, especially with full overlay cabinets that butt up to each other and to the underside of counters. When properly installed, they put less stress on hinges, drawer stops and rails. Over time, this lessens the need for maintenance and extends the life of the cabinets. Better Now Than Later Re-modeling is an investment...