by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Kitchen islands have long been hailed for providing cooks with essential prep, cooking, serving, and storage space. But in recent years, islands have morphed beyond their original purpose and into the family hub—a do-it-all space for eating, scrolling, gathering, tackling school work, and maybe even remote work. Everyone wants a seat at the kitchen island. So it comes as no surprise that this communal staple ranks among the highest on the wish lists of luxury homebuyers, according to a recent survey. Islands tied for the number two spot, just behind double bathroom vanities. Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 22, 2024 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
Even in grand homes with a large master bath, there is likely a guest bathroom or a powder room with minimal square footage. Cramped bathrooms can feel open and airy with the right layout and well-proportioned vanity choices. The best vanities for small baths make a statement without compromising storage needs. Consider a floating vanity to make the room feel bigger by providing more visual space underneath. (A raised style makes the floor easier to clean, too!) Perhaps add a tall open towel shelf over the toilet to allow more personal items and cleaning products to be stashed in the vanity cabinetry. Choosing a vessel sink can add a few inches to counter-top spaces. Building the lighting right into the vanity and mirror also gives off plenty of lumens for tasks without the need for an additional light fixture to ruin sleek, magnifying lines. A corner vanity can be another chic solution to a small bathroom challenge. In any case, it is important to balance small vanity surface area above with ample drawer room below because hinged cabinets may not have enough available space to fully open the doors. If you must try to squeeze in a double vanity, try one long, narrow sink with faucets mounted at each end. One large mirror above the double vanity is a great aid to give the illusion of a bigger, brighter space. Also consider making the double vanity multi-level so that one side of the counter is low enough for kids to use easily without the need for a step-stool. A small bathroom doesn’t have to be claustrophobic. Consult the design...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you step into a kitchen, it takes just one look at the cabinets for you to decide whether or not the space is dated - oftentimes you can even guess when it was last renovated. Just like everything in interior design, kitchen cabinet color trends are changing all the time. You should always, first and foremost, choose what you love, but if you’re stuck between a few directions, renovating a rental property, or just love design, it’s helpful to have a reference. Consider this yours, thanks to a handful of kitchen design experts I had the pleasure of chatting with. Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 16, 2024 | Reviews
“Chris did an amazing job helping me put my kitchen back together after water damage! He went above and beyond trying to match cabinets purchased more than 10 years ago and was onsite to help oversee the project from start to finish. He worked with me directly as well as the restoration company - making the project run smoothly and quickly. Incredibly professional and outstanding customer...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 15, 2024 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
There are some cabinets that never go out of style. Shaker cabinets are a prime example. Certain types of glass cabinet doors are another. Glass is so versatile! Open shelving can soften the overall appearance. “Push-door” mechanisms on glass door cabinets keep that sleek, clean appearance. But if rustic, farmhouse and more traditional looks are what you’re seeking, glass really shines. Glass doors give you a way to decorate with dishes, decorative items and even some greenery. Glass doors add softness with back lighting. These cabinets are the perfect compromise between solid cabinetry and open shelving. For beautiful dishes or favorite decorations, they let you display everything with the additional advantage of keeping out dust. You also have a lot of variation based on the type of glass you choose. Transparent glass is the most common and the most versatile as it suits all types of kitchens. The biggest drawback is how easily it shows fingerprints. Frosted glass is blasted with sand or grit. Frosted is not the same as opaque. It hides little details but the silhouettes of items are still visible. It can be even be etched with custom patterns and designs. Additional options include molded or embossed glass to produce textures. These include rain, ribbed, pebbled, grooved or beveled glass. These options aren’t as susceptible to showing marks or fingerprints. What’s important is that you love the texture you pick. Some designs become outdated quickly. Seeded and leaded glass add an artistic look but again, any specialized choice needs to be personal as these looks are subject to outdating. Glass door cabinetry has the ability to...
