by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 9, 2018 | Uncategorized
Cabinetry has come a long way from consisting of drawers and “boxes with doors”. One example is the pullout cabinet, a style that works well beyond the kitchen. Pullouts can be customized to different heights and widths while they add flexibility to your laundry room, bathroom, and garage…virtually any location where you have cabinets. Pullouts work well with the principles of Universal Design by providing smart storage space and giving homeowners easy access to what they need most. Instead of reaching to overhead cabinets for detergents and fabric softeners, use a pullout located beside and at the same level or slightly above the washer and dryer. Pull outs are also good for garage cabinets instead of hanging tools on pegboards. It’s a way to create a neater appearance, especially if you use your garage as extended living space. Pullouts in bathrooms are ideal for hiding the waste can or storing additional towels. Our cabinetry partners offer multiple options Companies like Hardwood Resources offer sturdy slides from Dura-Close, built to be smooth and quiet without the wiggle. Never thought about wiggle? Check out (http://www.hardwareresources.com/ ) to view the short video on the difference between their Base Cabinet Pullout BP02 and what most other companies offer. One more product of note is the recent addition of 35-quart waste container pullouts that come pre-assembled. You can fit one or two containers in cabinets with a minimum 15-inch opening width. Pullout cabinets have a variety of accessories to expand their use even more. Take Hafele – our partner who offers the ability to hide pullout storage for office accessories. One such option...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 4, 2018 | Uncategorized
On September 6th we reviewed the trends in laundry (or utility) rooms and their versatility. Like garages, laundries are now an extension of a home’s living space - and options are plentiful when it comes to re-modeling. Instead of just a nook to do wash, laundries now have windows, décor…even furniture…and cabinetry is the key to setting the atmosphere. Here are some ideas about the cabinets around your sink. A Sink Is Only As Effective As The Cabinets Surrounding It Laundry sinks or tubs differ from other sinks due to their large size. With wide, deep basins, they’re perfect for a number of tasks such as hand washing delicate clothing, bathing small pets, emptying the mop bucket, even cleaning garden tools. For the all-purpose sink, it’s best to have a combination of closed cabinets and open shelves for easy access to soaps, disinfectants, sponges and baskets. Closed, overhead cabinets work well for storing cleaning agents out of the reach of children. Open shelves placed on either side or underneath accommodate laundry baskets where kids can toss in dirty clothes and bathing suits. Keep Maintenance As Easy As Possible Since this is a busy area, the best way to maintain a clean, orderly appearance is to keep it simple. Shaker cabinets, time tested and always popular - are a great choice around the entire laundry. For those cabinets immediately around the sink…think of simple, functional hardware. Whether you prefer cups, knobs or handles – larger, easy to grasp hardware makes more sense when your hands are wet or soapy. Regardless of whether you have lots of space or...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hafele has a large variety of pull-out runners for spaces of all sizes. And as you can see from this pull-out for wicker baskets, the practical can be the...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
How Customized Closets Can Add A Hour To Your Day How often do you rummage through your closet to find the right items? Maybe it only takes a couple of minutes…sometimes it’s much longer. Either way, it’s frustrating. Professional organizers tell us the answer is to keep your closet organized. But that’s easier said than done…and it still takes up time if the closet doesn’t fit your specific needs. The key is to customize. Why customization is better than “one size fits all” Customizing your closets means having the proper space and configuration for what you need most. If your job requires business attire, you need room for suits. If you have a shoe fetish, keeping shoes together and organized eliminates searching for the mate of the ones you want to wear. For those who buy the basics and ‘create’ different outfits with accessories, it’s important to arrange scarves, ties, belts and jewelry to quickly pair with that days attire. For some, closets hold more than just clothes. Travel for work and there’s nothing like having the suitcase in the same place as the clothes to be packed. Participate in sports and your closet is home to everything from rackets and balls to those special accessories necessary to play. They’re also the place to tuck away a safe if you need some private room for personal items. Other closets are for stashing the kids’ toys or treasures like the family china. Whatever you want to have around but out of sight, a customized closet keeps things organized and accessible. Having what you need at your fingertips saves time We...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
A sink that’s been around for hundreds of years is once again on the rise. In March, we wrote “Farmhouse Sinks — This Time In Color” because we know they add pizzazz to modern kitchens. With more and more firms like Annie and Oak offering farmhouse sinks, we’d be very surprised if you didn’t find a design online that you liked. Farmhouse sinks originated at a time when there was no running water. Since water had to be carried in from outside the house, the sink was large, deep and close to the body for convenience. Now in a number of sizes, colors and materials, their appearance and function fit today’s active cooks. Old Concept – New Trend The National Kitchen and Bath Association, along with remodelers and interior designers – agree the trend in kitchen design is back to basics. Clean lines, neutral colors and clever storage make farmhouse sinks a natural addition to complete the environment. Their traditional design - deeper than the modern top and under-mount sinks - allows users to stand directly in front of the basin with no countertop or cabinet in between. In the “old days,” it worked well for women who prepared food, washed clothes (sometimes even the baby!) in the sink. Today, cooks love the extra space to clean large pots, big baking sheets, oven trays and large items like barbeque grills. Before You Purchase Consider this before you start shopping: It’s easy to incorporate a farmhouse sink in new construction… but you may have obstacles with remodeling. Unless you’re replacing all the cabinetry around the sink, you’ll probably need to...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Even if you’re a consummate shopper, by the time you get to hardware for your cabinets and drawers, you may be experiencing that ‘deer in the headlights’ feeling. If so, here are some tips to note when deciding what style and size to use for those finishing touches. Knobs, Cups, Drop Handles or Pulls Recessed pulls are built into cabinet facings. They’re great for active galley style kitchens because they won’t snag or hook clothing. Just be sure they’re something you can live with because they can’t be converted to another style. Sometimes hardware choices depend on who uses the kitchen the most. Easy-to-use Bar Pulls are favored by designers trained in Universal Design. The ability to get your hand through the pull to open the drawer or cabinet makes this optimal for elders and anyone with arthritis-like conditions. Larger sizes are more expensive but easier to use, and for wider drawers, they eliminate the need for two pulls. Just be aware that chrome, brass, or any shiny finish shows scratches more easily. Drop Handles consist of two pieces with a dangling pull hanging from a mounted piece. They make built-in cabinets look more like furniture - but can be harder to use. Some like them because they give toddlers more difficulty, but that also goes for anyone in a hurry. One drawback is over time; they can nick and scratch the cabinet finish. Cup Pulls (or Bin Pulls) are upside-down cups that give the kitchen a minimalist, vintage feel. They go well on Shaker style cabinets to create the clean, understated Nordic appearance that’s popular today. Knobs offer...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Yes! Those are our beautiful cabinets in this video showing off the completed remodel at 621 W. Azalea Dr in Chandler,...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
We recently completed this project featuring Shaker style doors in the kitchen. Kitchen Shiloh cabinets are 54” tall with stacked uppers, Shaker style doors with clear glass. Hardware is from Hardware Resources - Sutton style with a satin nickel finish. Countertops from MSI International are quartz with arctic white and lagos azul coloring. Master bath Executive height cabinets are 36” tall. Chrome hardware. ...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
More and more designers are including floating vanities as part of their design. Floating cabinets are suspended off the back wall and off the floor by approximately 10 inches. This can vary depending on design. The front of a floating cabinet is suspended out from the wall 21 inches typically. Make no mistake. The weight of the cabinets is such that the front of the cabinet will push down, forcing the back of the cabinet away from the wall. You also have the weight of the sink and the counter top to consider. The cabinets are heavy and most cabinet manufacturers do not reinforce their cabinetry to compensate for the weight suspended away from the wall. Some custom manufacturers integrate webbing into the design of the cabinet and are designed not to have the steel brackets. There is just too much weight for the backs of the cabinets to withstand the downward gravity. We have seen many installation applications that have failed - metal straps or extra screws. Cornerstone has engineered a steel bracket for the cabinets to sit on. We professionally install our custom designed brackets regardless of the way the cabinets are manufactured. Many designs incorporate the floor tile to transfer up the wall underneath the floating vanities. Under cabinet lighting accentuates the luxury bath and can be integrated into the bottoms of your floating cabinetry. There are also many moldings that can accentuate the floating cabinetry as well. Floating cabinets are stylish, sexy, contemporary, and can enhance the space of your bathroom. With proper installation and design, a floating vanity can be the focal point of your...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Cornerstone Cabinet Company will help you design a custom home bar to fulfill your every dream! Here is some inspiration! Trending Now: Houzzers Raise a Glass to 15 New Home Bars Photo by Blackband Design - Browse home bar...
