by Chris Boulton | Feb 22, 2017 | Architects, Cabinets 101, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
When spending money on a kitchen remodel, a savvy homeowner will want to ensure that it not only looks up to par with his or her taste, but will also want to determine if the cabinetry purchased will withstand the test of time. Durability is just as important, if not more important than pricing because remodeling a kitchen is not something that is done every few years. Ideally, a new kitchen gets improved and prolonged usage after a remodel. One item of importance in determining whether the cabinets in your kitchen will be able to hold up under stress is the cabinet joints. The joint is located where the door and frame are put together. There are a number of joint methods used by major cabinet manufacturers, and being knowledgeable about cabinet joints may aid you in your shopping. The dowel joint is one such joint method, in which two pieces of wood are connected by glue and two dowels which jut into the wood. A second type of joint is called a mortise-and-tenon joint. This method connects the two with one piece of wood carved out and extended into the other piece of wood. Many cabinetry manufacturers refer to the mortise-and-tenon joint differently. Some other terms used to describe this joint are tongue-and-groove joint and dovetailed joint. A butt joint is two pieces of wood side by side and either glued or nailed together. No matter what method is used for your kitchen cabinets you must ensure that there is no separation between the two pieces. This will eventually lead to a problem. Looking for kitchen cabinets that...
by Chris Boulton | Feb 15, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
How would you like your own custom wine rack to keep your bottles chilled? Product Featured: OakCraft cabinets, maple wood in nutmeg finish with black glaze. See more...
by Chris Boulton | Feb 8, 2017 | Architects, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
This contemporary kitchen was very long and a bit oddly shaped. Cornerstone worked with MarLam Industries to create a countertop shaped to fit the room and the cabinet configuration. See more photos on our Houzz Project...
by Chris Boulton | Jan 25, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Wood cabinets aren’t just for kitchens! Take a look at this bar that Cornerstone customized for a client. Wonderful detailing on the backdrop to make this a focus of a large room. Lots of function and storage for the bar...
by Chris Boulton | Jan 18, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Want to start the new year off more organized and efficient? Talk with us about Oakcraft’s line of closet systems. Great tools to organize clothing and accessories to make dressing for your day fast and...