by Chris Boulton | Jun 15, 2014 | Cabinets 101
Traditionally we have all loved to gather in the kitchen. The popularity of an open plan kitchen is in vogue more now than in past years. We purposely plan for no separation between the kitchen, living, outdoors and dining areas. This encourages ideal interaction as it allows your guests room to move freely. Our kitchens are designed to fit the needs of our present day lifestyles. With the many small appliances and gadgets we have, the design is much more important today. As we plan for multiple cooks, school homework and parties it is very important to bring the design together. There can be challenges in creating your perfect social kitchen. So we will look at a few ideas to help you build the benefits into your perfect entertaining kitchen. Create Life Action Areas When entertaining, an area for preparing and serving beverages is a must. A custom beverage hot spot stocked with all the needs for your bartender is a must. Warming drawers will be another consideration to give the host and hostess more time to enjoy their guests. Appropriate refrigeration units placed in your kitchen is also an important part of your entertainment open kitchen. An open layout with room to roam throughout makes a more pleasant atmosphere for your family and guests. Be sure to plan several sitting areas for your guests to sit down to chat and eat. Of course you can easily boost your hosting scores with your great looking appliances. Not to mention their fantastic function. Get with your kitchen designer for more great options. Prepare Storage To Hide The Mess ...
by Chris Boulton | Feb 15, 2014 | Architects, Cabinets 101, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry has been committed to serving and satisfying their customers’ needs for more than two decades, supplying natural, real wood cabinets throughout Phoenix, Arizona and the western region of the United States. With numerous options for your bath, entertainment center, kitchen and home office cabinetry, the possibilities are limited only by one’s imagination. OakCraft is also committed to conserving and respecting the environment in the conduct of their business and operations and earned the Environmental Stewardship Certificate Program (ESP) certification from the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) in 2007. OakCraft consultants can produce any shape of natural wood cabinet door for your home design needs, including raised and recessed panels, with arch, square, or shaker style, as well as other miscellaneous styles. You also have 9 different and beautiful wood species to choose from to compliment your home and paint styles. Any dealer of OakCraft wood cabinets can help you choose, should you wish, the perfect natural wood species to show off your preferred stain or paint job. Benefits of OakCraft Elegant Cabinetry Phoenix homeowners can be assured that when they go with OakCraft, they can expect the utmost standard of quality in product and installation. OakCraft natural wood cabinets are a paragon example of rugged strength and style, and will keep their beauty intact much longer than a typical home cabinet installation. These cabinets are constructed of a hard natural wood that will resist scratches and dents for years to come. There are added environmental benefits of choosing OakCraft wood cabinets, as well. The company’s award-winning environmental track record is outstanding, and goes a long way...
by Chris Boulton | Jun 20, 2011 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
With the kitchen continuing to be the most important room in the home, we would like to outline the biggest design trends now being seen in kitchen design. Mix-and-Match Materials Combining different materials, like butcher block countertops and marble backsplashes, add visual interest and allow for homeowners to play around with certain aspects of different architectural styles. You can determine which wood type, color of wood, style of door and cabinets that are appealing to you and also what fits your budget. Neutral Color Palette Whites and other natural colors are truly timeless. They can work with almost any architectural style while allowing other aspects of the kitchen to shine, such as a great granite or butcher-board countertop, recessed LED lighting or Energy Star stainless steel appliances. Custom Cabinetry Specialized storage not only adds visual interest, but also keeps clutter from getting in the way of your kitchen’s design. Custom cabinets are typically manufactured by local craftsmen, tradesmen with honed skills, and sometimes by expensive automated equipment. Custom cabinets offer you a wide variety of wood species, the biggest selection of door styles, an assortment of options and modern conveniences, and a vast array of stains and finishes. Sustainable Materials Kitchens that use materials such as bamboo, sustainably harvested woods and recycled glass not only help keep our planet pretty, but also add style and visual interest to the kitchen space itself. These materials are often manufactured with low- or no-formaldehyde glues, which protect the home’s indoor air quality as well. There is a surprising selection of materials, many of which are made from recycled materials. One...
by Chris Boulton | Feb 23, 2011 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Uncategorized
The Hansen Family called Cornerstone Cabinet Company to do a beautiful kitchen remodel in Arizona. The job included semi-custom cabinetry, as well as beautiful countertops. Here are some pictures from that full kitchen remodel in Gilbert, AZ for the Hansen Family home! Enjoy! 🙂 Is it time to remodel your kitchen? Contact us when you’re ready for a full kitchen...
