by Chris Boulton | Oct 27, 2016 | Cabinets 101
So many people are straddled or blessed with small to tiny kitchens. Depending on your views it could be either for you. The question for those of us with small kitchens is how to best design the space. We will look at some ideas to help you in preparation of your small/tiny kitchen remodel or ‘small space living’ new home. It is all in the design how well your small kitchen will flow and function. As always we suggest you find a qualified Kitchen Designer that has the expertise to design the best kitchen for you no matter the size. Let’s Start by Going Vertical That’s right vertical, the walls are our friends in a small kitchen. Between a shallow depth decorative rack pushed up against an unused wall, utilizing the space above your cabinets and/or wall organizing systems that can be ordered for any area in just about any finish, we can add so much storage to your small kitchen. It becomes a fun task for your designer to work with you finding the perfect mix of styles, colors and functional accessories to please your senses. Rising to the Designing challenges of Small/Tiny Kitchens One of our challenges is the pairing up of a great hardworking, neat & tidy minimal kitchen. As designers we take pride in producing a kitchen with your needs and wants. We help you to make the decisions necessary to fit your new digs. Our owners are encouraged to start thinking in a minimalist attitude and hone down their kitchen collection to the bare minimum. It is a good practice to remove your non-essentials...
by Chris Boulton | Dec 11, 2014 | Cabinets 101
The differences between kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets are not readily known, especially to the first-time shopper. Bathroom cabinets are a bit shorter, shallower, and don’t have quite so many options as kitchen cabinets from the same retail manufacturer. However, because they are labeled as “Bath” cabinets, many designers may flip to that section of a catalogue when sitting down with a customer to come up with a plan. Yes, there are specific bath cabinets that don’t have a kitchen counterpart, but often times it may be more practical and aesthetically pleasing to try and swap out different types of cabinets. You may end up with a more functional bathroom in the end. Other differences between Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets While the main and crucial difference that separates a kitchen cabinet from a bathroom cabinet is size (bathroom cabinets being marginally shorter and less deep), there are other factors to consider when choosing to enact a more custom remodel of your home’s cabinetry. Height Even though the accepted standard is that kitchen cabinets are often taller than bathroom cabinets, recent design trends are shifting toward a taller and less wide bathroom cabinet, which turns out to be much more convenient as years pass, due to less bending over being done over time. Accessories Consider for a moment the different accessory options that come into play depending on which room your cabinetry remodel is completed; as far as your imagination may project, so may your desires be enacted with your remodel project. If you are taking the time and resources to renovate the feel and design of your home, why...
by Chris Boulton | Oct 15, 2014 | Cabinets 101
Time is Money Kitchen remodeling projects, especially those taking place within new and old Arizona homes alike, are major contenders amongst the many options within the field of home improvement. They are a task that, while full of fun and excitement as you have newer things to explore and assemble, can cost you a considerable amount of time, money and effort. Home improvement can often be decribed as a bonding process that brings the family together within a new outlook within a fresh and modern space, but at the same time, a project that lasts too long or goes over budget can put strain on the already arduous task of changing your kitchen for the better. A kitchen remodeling assignment may consist of total rebuilding, complete replacement, or some partial modifications that are made to countertops, kitchen cabinets and kitchen appliances. A Chandler or Scottsdale kitchen remodeling project may require handsome investment for this task. However, an expertly crafted kitchen remodel results in an enduring sense of fulfillment, and means of bonding for family members, especially a reason to eat together, and most importantly a way of making cooking easier and more accessible to all members of your desert home. We at Cornerstone Cabinet Company would like to help you, the homeowner, by disclosing certain key points that can make this daunting task much more manageable and will help you grasp the entire situation at hand and assist you in running it smoothly without any unnecessary steps or procedures. Important factors to consider when planning a home kitchen remodel are: Decide the needs, wants, and overarching objectives of your...
