by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 20, 2023 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
Do you ever feel that your kitchen storage just isn’t quite suitable for your ever-changing needs? Well, with a few simple DIY steps, you can make the most of your kitchen cabinets by turning them into a fully functional pantry that can maximize the storage space you have, ensuring your whole kitchen runs more smoothly. A pantry is a luxury staple of any kitchen, making storing all food-related items convenient and organized. Many kitchens don’t come with a built-in pantry or simply lack the room for one. With these steps, you can convert an underutilized closet or kitchen cabinet into a pantry to create a more functional space. Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Dec 14, 2023 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
More than just expanding cabinet storage and countertop surfaces, kitchen islands have evolved into a gathering spot where family and guests hang around. Island design and comfort now draws cooks and visitors together to increase functionality, aesthetics and socialization. Along with food preparation and meals, kitchens are more open. Kids do homework and adults take care of paperwork. Additional activities like these promote family time as meals are prepared. For those whose children have moved away from home, this time goes to enjoying a glass of wine with guests before dinner gets to the table. And dinner is more likely to stay at the island with more comfortable seating. Still used for storage and counter space, islands also accommodate appliances like stoves with downward vents. And don’t forget about sinks where approximately 90% of the time is spent. The convenience of doing multiple tasks in one place shortens steps and work time. The ability to socialize more makes everything feel easier. Universal Design further expands function with varying countertop heights. This enables anyone at any height, especially children, to participate in food preparation and other activities without having to climb stools or reach overhead. Incorporating different materials from the rest of the kitchen adds even more appeal. One way is to use fabrics for surrounding stools and chairs. Fabrics contrast well with hard surfaces to soften the overall look. As a result, islands stand out as design objects and look more like furniture that seamlessly blends into the living room. The future will see more variation in island shapes and heights. Seating room will be expanded and rather than...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 16, 2023 | 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 | Nov 9, 2023 | 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…...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 25, 2023 | Contractors, Homeowners
“Hinges for kitchen cabinets? I can understand your thoughts. You’ve spent a lot of time selecting everything from the right color of stain or paint to the right kind of wood and the right design for your cabinets. Presently you want to stress over pivots, as well? It sounds irksome. Perhaps somewhat burdensome. In any case, it’s valid. You absolutely need to consider your hinges. If you don’t choose the right soft closing kitchen cabinet hinges, you’ll be wasting your time and money in the long run. However, there is good news. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to pick the right hinges, and the other options you’ve already chosen will help you do so quickly. Therefore, despite the fact that you really cannot ignore the selection of the appropriate hinges, you should not lose sleep over the issue either. When looking for the ideal hinges for your kitchen cabinets, there are a few things to keep in mind.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 19, 2023 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Shaker cabinets have been the most popular way to refresh your kitchen and keep it timeless for the past several years. Shaker cabinets are defined by five-piece doors with flat recessed panels and no bevel on the frame. They are typically made of quality hardwoods like birch, maple, pine, chestnut, cherry, ash, hickory, oak, and poplar. The hinges are usually hidden. The simple construction also referred to as rail and stile, is a clean, classic look. Shaker style was developed by members of the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, an 18th-century Christian sect who fled to the American colonies. They were called “Shaking Quakers” because of their overexcited behavior during worship services, but they lived a simple life which included making all of their own furniture. Utility and attention to form and proportion marked Shaker craftsmanship. They were the first to regularly integrate cabinetry into architecture. Because Shaker style is adaptable to many design schemes, the squared off rectangle shape cabinetry can accommodate most finishes and hardware. Although white paint or natural stain is on trend for a moderate, transitional style, Shaker pairs well with the marble countertops of traditional kitchens and can be painted in the most modern pop colors for contemporary enthusiasts. Shaker cabinets can also be everywhere you can imagine. They can be built not only in the kitchen, but the laundry room, living room or bathroom. Shaker doors can be easily combined with matching five-piece drawer fronts or simple slab drawer fronts for maximum storage capacity in a full wall unit. Cornerstone Cabinet Company uses only top-quality manufacturers like Oakcraft and...
