by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 10, 2023 | Homeowners
The kitchen is often the connecting space between the dining room and the living room. Even with an open floor plan, you don’t have to limit yourself to one style. Mixing elements in the kitchen can create a cohesive flow in the entire home while incorporating every style that you love. In fact, the current trend is to mix rather than match. Add traditional touches by copying moulding details from other rooms in the kitchen (like on an island leg or around the windows) or showcasing antique glassware and china in a custom hutch with glass cabinetry. To incorporate modern elements, choose sleek, flat cabinets in neutral colors. Use handles and pulls that are not too fussy. Bring in traditional granite for the countertops, but choose a matte finish instead of polished, and have the granite honed. Look for new and unusual colors like blue and burgundy to contemporize your décor. Go for green or beige to make it more traditional. Black appliances can update a country kitchen without clashing. Just be sure to add a farmhouse sink and use plenty of wood accents around the appliances. Switch out the faucet to update the look of your kitchen without a big investment. Feel free to go for a terrifically traditional faucet in your contemporary kitchen but opt for an understated finish to keep the visual peace. Make your kitchen more masculine by adding bulkier elements such as a bronze range hood or a stone backsplash. Period lighting fixtures and vibrant Persian rugs bring some vintage flair to the mix. Choose the unexpected, like a chalkboard for one of your...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Aug 2, 2023 | Architects, Homeowners, Uncategorized
Custom cabinets are not just for kitchens anymore! They can provide a polished look and efficient storage in any room. You can choose to keep the cabinetry consistent with the kitchen or mix complementary styles in each space. Since open floor plans are on trend, dining rooms are often an extension of the kitchen. Use cabinets with glass panels in the dining room to display fine china and collectibles. Create a buffet by joining several cabinets together or use frameless cabinets for a floating buffet. Matching cabinetry to your dining room set adds a refined touch. Consider installing a wet bar in your living area for entertaining. A mix of open shelving and cabinetry is best. Large cabinets can store anything from ice buckets to beer kegs, and glass racks keep all types of glassware handy. Cabinet doors can be used to cover the wine cooler and microwave for a flawless profile. Cabinets can help control the clutter in your home office, too. Add a custom bookshelf or build in a desk to finish the space. The playroom is another space that can benefit from the neat appearance of built-in cabinets. Floor to ceiling cabinets are not only stylish, but are best for optimizing wall space. Adding drawers, shelving and baskets make for easy toy access and cleanup. Since adults keep their “toys” outside, similar cabinets can also keep supplies and tools neat and tidy in woodshops and garages. Old-fashioned entertainment hutches are bulky and often do not accommodate large screen TVs and updated electronics. Build a state-of-the-art entertainment center in your family room with custom cabinetry instead. Be...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Jun 8, 2023 | Homeowners
According to the Woodworking Network, the size of the average garage is steadily increasing. Garages no longer have to be purely utilitarian. You can create customized storage solutions for the ultimate in garage makeovers. Storage cabinets along with custom flooring, updated lighting, and wall organization allows you to keep seasonal items close at hand, increase the value of your home by adding extra living space and eliminate the need for rented storage units. …and who says that a garage has to house only cars and seldom-used junk? Your garage can be a craft room, home gym, a pantry extension, or the ultimate man cave. Cornerstone Cabinet Company experts can create built-in shelves and cabinets for your every need and even install a home bar or utility kitchen for garage entertaining. Popular Slatwall panels and overhead storage cabinets can also be constructed to house specialized equipment. Even if Mom wants a laundry station and Dad wants a workbench, both can be customized to form one cohesive design concept in this large, open space. When choosing cabinetry for the garage, the best options include melamine laminated on MDF or plywood, injection-molded resin, or steel. However, laminated cabinets may not hold up well if your garage gets a lot of use or is exposed to frequent moisture. Hanging cabinets of all materials reduce the likelihood of moisture transfer from the garage floor. Hanging cabinets also ensure that they will be level and open perfectly because there is often a slight downward pitch to the floor of a garage that diverts water toward the outer doors. Well-fitted cabinetry protects belongings by keeping out...
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 | May 18, 2023 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
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by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 11, 2023 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
“Since most layouts have a pantry situated close to or within the kitchen, the color of this space and how it interacts with the kitchen can be a big factor to consider. Do you want both spaces to merge or feel like one seamless space, or should they each have a look and personality of their own? ‘I think that pantries are small spaces so why not make a bit of an impact?,’ says Cat Dal, founder of Cat Dal Interiors. ‘We often do a bright and fun wallpaper; it’s something you just go into for a short time, so why not make it a surprise and something delightful?’ “ Click here to continue...
