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A Grand Garage

by | 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...

Choosing the Right Kitchen Cabinet Hinges

by | 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...

Should a pantry be the same color as the kitchen?

by | 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...

Shake It Up!

by | 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...