by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized
Because kitchens are the heart of the home, homeowners continue to strive for an inviting atmosphere that’s easy to work in. If you want to put a little more color into your kitchen, here are some ways to say “Come in and stay awhile.” Cabinetry is the anchor of every kitchen, making this the place to start. Whether you update the current cabinet faces or completely replace what you have, the style and color selection set the theme for the rest of the room. One option is to go with more ornate doors and drawers. Or you can keep the doors simple and use decorative hardware. The advantage of the second choice is that hardware is easy to update if your taste in décor changes. When it comes to countertops, options like engineered quartz, colorful terrazzo and wood give you a limitless selection to liven up your work space. One casualty of more color is stainless steel appliances. Stainless steel is losing popularity as evidenced at the 2020 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Several manufacturers featured bright colors for refrigerators, stoves and hoods. And don’t forget ceilings and floors. A rich wood or a favorite color for your ceiling with complementary floor tiles pulls the room together. Finally, nothing brings out the atmosphere like good lighting. While it’s important to keep lighting evenly distributed, think about pendant lights in jewel tones. Under-cabinet lighting is ideal to illuminate a specific area, yet gives a softer glow to rest of the room. Increasingly popular toe-kick lighting comes in both white and color. It also adds a little drama and safety by...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Once a cavern-like space to park cars; garages are now an extension of the home’s livable space. Epoxy floors cover concrete slabs and customized cabinetry creates an in-home look over “big box store” plywood cabinets. Along with cars, garages can be play areas for kids and home gyms. Your cabinetry helps you accommodate whatever activities your family enjoys. When it comes to the traditional workshop, pull-out base cabinets, organizer inserts and right-height countertops still work for home projects. But there’s more. For the sports-minded family, tall cabinets are ideal for large items like skis. In Arizona where ski clothing has a short season, closet style cabinets are ideal. Use hooks for rackets and other sports items that can be hung. Overhead cabinets are always good for items that are used less frequently. Another benefit is that they keep things out of easy reach for children. If you want to store items that are more valuable, consider cabinets fitted with locks. And to make the garage more versatile, consider movable cabinetry. For example, cabinets on castors can convert a workshop area into a game room. Since garages are more exposed to the elements than the indoors, you’ll want to protect the surfaces with a weather – resistant material. This way the garage looks good with cabinetry that lasts longer. Little defaces a home more than a disorganized garage. Customizing your cabinetry increases organization, adds storage and allows you to increase your homes livable space without a major...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Feb 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
We know remodeling can be a huge undertaking, especially in the kitchen. So when it comes to changing your living space, it’s important to feel like the upgrade you’re doing is right.Kitchen islands continue to be a mainstay of renovated kitchens and 61% of upgraded kitchens feature them. While relatively few remodel projects make no changes to the islands, some upgrade an existing island and roughly 33% add islands. Here’s a breakdown of what’s happening. Cabinetry Almost 40% contrasted island cabinet color with the perimeter cabinets. The top choice for contrast is grey, followed by blue, black and medium-toned wood. Over 10% opted for a different cabinet style altogether. The most popular is flat-paneled, followed by louvered and glass-front cabinets. Shaker cabinets continue to be the most popular door style overall. It’s no surprise that only 6% of renovating homeowners choose Shaker for their island cabinetry. Counter-tops Counter-tops feature big in remodel projects. Twenty-six percent upgraded their kitchen island counter-tops with a different material from their perimeter counters. Butcher block or wood slabs are the top choices, followed by engineered quartz, granite, marble, quartzite and solid surface. Along with different materials, almost 30% of homeowners opted for a different color from the perimeter cabinets. Again, wood tones from dark to light are the most popular choices. When it comes to color, white led the way followed by gray and multicolored tops. Storage and utility Around 98% of homeowners add or upgrade their islands to increase storage. More than half of the upgraded islands also included appliances. A recent survey shows homeowners use their islands for eating, entertaining and socializing....
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Feb 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
If your home includes even one small bathroom, how well it’s designed is critical for two reasons. You have less room to accommodate everyone who uses it… and…a small bathroom is where simple materials and fixtures have a chance to really stand out. In previous articles, we’ve mentioned how your cabinetry has the most impact on a bathroom’s overall appearance. For example, bold colors or the hardware you choose for doors and drawers set the style and tone for the entire room. Whether your cabinetry is beneath the vanity or stands alone, how well it’s designed often comes down to inches… and it’s where you want to make the most out of every inch you have. In a small bathroom, a vanity with cabinets has some wasted area to make space for the sink. Customized vanities can have a small, shallow drawer for little items like makeup. Or go with an above the counter sink to make more room underneath. Custom cabinets are also good for hiding plumbing that may not be movable. Mounted cabinets, either beneath the vanity or on their own, make any bathroom more contemporary. To enhance the look, use a high-gloss car finish that can be waxed or buffed out if it gets scratched. Since white and light colors are highly recommended for small spaces, be a little more daring with bold cabinet colors. This way you create contrast and make a statement. When it comes to overall home design, small bathrooms tend to be overlooked. Yet depending on where they’re located, they are often one of the busiest rooms in the house. To make...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jan 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
2020 not only marks a new year, it marks a new decade. Along with your New Year’s resolutions, now’s the time to look at your home to see if you’re ready for a change. What’s nice is that you don’t have to search for something new. All it takes is using established styles in new ways. When it comes to bathrooms, shaker cabinets continue to work well even though the style is as old as cabinetry itself. They’re timeless because of their versatility. Here are three ways these cabinets bring new life to your bathroom. Color and contrast. For those who who currently have all-white or one-toned bathrooms, consider color cabinets to add color and contrast. White bathrooms get definition with black shaker cabinets. Create a nautical look with nave blue…or…simply chose your favorite color to reflect your personality. Texture. Another choice for one-color themed bathrooms is to add texture with farmhouse or rustic surfaced cabinets. It’s a way to provide definition without going outside the color scheme. Hardware. This is where shaker cabinetry is at its best. The simplicity of shaker doors allows homeowners to choose virtually any hardware they like. For example, complete the nautical bathroom with drawer pulls that resemble dock cleats. When it comes to dark cabinets, gold, chrome and brushed nickel contrast well. And you have endless options for light cabinets. Dark metals like brass, copper and iron always stand out. Light cabinets also support colorful ceramic hardware. Shaker cabinets offer a simple palate where the hardware makes a statement. They support all sizes but don’t hesitate to use large hardware like tubular and...
