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Custom Countertops for Your Kitchen and Bath

by | Nov 15, 2016 | Contractors, Homeowners, Uncategorized

Granite and matte finishes that are leathered or honed are becoming very popular for your kitchen. These finishes are not shiny instead they have a satin or soft look. Honed pieces do not have the mirror-like appearance like granite countertops but they are equally as durable. Nude colors such as grays, charcoal black, tinted beiges and off-whites are widely being used right now as they have a clean appearance. Neutral paint color decisions have more than just an aesthetic purpose; they also lower maintenance time. These muted colors on cabinets are low maintenance and have to be cleaned less than standard paint colors.     Countertops in the bathroom are starting to feature custom pieces in custom shapes or with more complicated edges. Some are adding pieces such as glass bowls as opposed to the traditional, large vanities or built-in...

Cabinet Doors – Today’s Best Look And Fit

by | Aug 9, 2016 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers

Cabinet Doors – Today’s Best Look And Fit In January, we wrote about the surge in Shaker style cabinets.  Defined as a full overlay or euro-style doors, they’re easy to personalize with a multitude of hardware options yet fit the trend towards simplicity and functionality. But let’s not forget there’re other options. Here we discuss the three major cabinet door mountings with some pros and cons of each. Cabinet Door Lingo As far back as the early 1900s, Inset Cabinet Doors were built into most kitchens. Held in place by hinges mounted on (or just inside the cabinet face frame), the door and drawer are on the same plane as the leading edge of the cabinet box. Usually, the hinges are visible when the door is shut.   This style reduces cabinet space inside, and smaller drawers and hardware require extra blocking in the box. Price wise, it costs more than the others. However, this simple, traditional look is over 100 years old. Hardly a fad, Inset Cabinet doors aren’t going away anytime soon. Modernizing the inset door created Partial Overlay Cabinet Doors. Just as the name suggests, they partially cover the finished face frame.  The ability to install more functional hardware allows a little more room for storage space over Inset Cabinet Doors. The problem is with the overall look. The space between doors and drawers gives the appearance of dotting, rather than defining the entire surface - diminishing their popularity. Full Overlay or Euro-style Doors are the latest and again, the name defines the style. Doors and drawers completely cover the box surface leaving very small gaps...

Blackstone Custom Kitchen 3137

by | Nov 12, 2015 | Architects, Contractors, Uncategorized

An exquisite custom contemporary kitchen filled with storage galore!  Indeed, a chef’s kitchen with modern styling and exceptional custom craftsmanship. Custom cabinets of maple wood with Shaker doors. The kitchen is painted in Dover White. The island is a custom color.                     ...