by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 15, 2025 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
The increased popularity of farmhouse kitchens is easy to understand. With kitchens becoming the focus for friends and family interaction, this style is comfortable, cozy and loaded with charm without being cluttered. While similar to country, farmhouse style uses salvaged materials like reclaimed wood that retains a certain level of sophistication. Even antiques fit it but not ones that are too delicate. The idea is to create a down-home feeling that invites everyone to relax and enjoy each other. Typical materials include: reclaimed wood wide plank floors wrought iron and vintage accessories larger, comfortable furniture particularly pine furniture architectural salvage To get started, you want to work with a color palette of warm or cool neutrals. Colors like cream, beige, grey and silver sage make good starts. What’s important is to use the colors you like but stay with light or neutral shades. Since woods are a key component, look for pieces with some wear and tear but not ravaged. Details like scratches, knots and nicks add authenticity and individuality. Mix woods with metals, but don’t forget fabrics like cotton, canvas, wool and chenille. It’s important to use a variety of textures to prevent the space from looking flat. When it comes to metals, layer in a mixture of light fixtures, hardware and accents like railings. A good rule of thumb is to use no more than three metals per room. Organic materials keep an ‘outdoor’ connection. Wood floors are best but don’t rule out stone. When it comes to additional architectural details consider wicker, rattan, sisal and other natural materials. Whatever you choose, don’t try to cram in...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
“As interest in personalized home improvement continues to grow nationwide, CabinetDIY has introduced a range of Do It Yourself Kitchen Cabinets aimed at meeting the needs of homeowners pursuing hands-on renovation projects.” At Cornerstone Cabinet Company we can supply all your RTA needs! Click here to continue reading the...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 8, 2025 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
Glass and wood work so well together. Using glass in your cabinets offers a million possibilities to customize and dramatize your kitchen. Cornerstone Cabinet Company works with you to design and install beautiful cabinets to make your vision a...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“We always talk about colors, cabinet styles, and countertop materials when it comes to kitchen design, but there’s another element that is arguably the most important when it comes to creating a space that maximizes functionality. Your kitchen layout forms the basis of your kitchen – if you get it wrong, your entire kitchen will feel awkward and dysfunctional, but when done right, your entire space will perfectly balance function and style.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 1, 2025 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Universal Design is an interior design that adapts homes to homeowners, not the other way around. The goal is to make the entire home safe and easy to use. When it comes to kitchens, here’s one design tip that adapts your kitchen to your needs plus transforms it into a dining area with ambiance. You’ll be amazed to see how one small addition to your cabinetry can make such a difference. When it comes to base cabinets, most manufacturers include an indentation to make room for your feet called the toe kick space. Typically 3 inches deep and about 3 1/2 inches high, this space allows people to stand closer to the countertop so they don’t have to lean forward. Standing closer puts less strain on the back, shoulders and arms and minimizes discomfort, posture issues and chronic pain. The addition of light to this space adds both safety and ambiance. Here’s how. First, it clearly defines the break from floor to cabinets. Especially advantageous at night, you minimize the possibility of bumping into things. This definition also aids early morning and evening meal preparation. Another advantage is that lighting placed within the toe kick can’t cause a glare. One goal of Universal Design is to balance lighting. It doesn’t matter if you have 20/20 vision, wear glasses or have a family member with sight issues; too much light is just as dangerous as too little. Foot level lighting balances overhead lighting and the combination eliminates shadows. Finally, toe kick lighting sets the ambiance of a kitchen. The soft glow creates an atmosphere that makes your meal more relaxed…...
