by Chris Boulton | Jan 25, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Wood cabinets aren’t just for kitchens! Take a look at this bar that Cornerstone customized for a client. Wonderful detailing on the backdrop to make this a focus of a large room. Lots of function and storage for the bar...
by Chris Boulton | Jan 18, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Want to start the new year off more organized and efficient? Talk with us about Oakcraft’s line of closet systems. Great tools to organize clothing and accessories to make dressing for your day fast and...
by Chris Boulton | Nov 30, 2016 | Homeowners, Uncategorized
If you’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen in Arizona, it is important to stay within your budget and have an appropriate plan before beginning. The most expensive part with any kitchen remodel will be the kitchen cabinets. Keep in mind the different cabinet types, as well as the option of refacing instead of replacing. Keeping Existing Cabinets When your cabinets are still in great condition, it may be best to keep them and just restain or repaint them. This will save you the most amount of money, and is generally used when the remodeled kitchen is putting more emphasis on new countertops or flooring. The cabinets are then restained or painted, or even refaced to match the new additions. Keep in mind that when refacing kitchen cabinet, 60-70% of the cost of the cabinet is in the doors. If you are going to be refacing too much, it may be best to look at the next option, new custom, semi-custom, or stock cabinetry. Custom, Semi-Custom, and Stock Cabinetry Custom cabinets are made exactly how you want them. Wood types, finishes, and cabinet accessories will all be custom chose how you like. In turn, this will be the most expensive option of the three. Semi-Custom cabinets can be adjusted to your kitchen’s specific size requirements, but may require spacers to fit. The wood types and finishes will not be as broad as custom cabinetry, the price will be lower. Stock cabinetry, also known as modular cabinetry, is the least expensive of the three. Because stock cabinets in Phoenix are mass-produced, they may not fit in your kitchen exactly how you...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 29, 2016 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Houzz is an excellent source of information and ideas. We wanted to share some recent articles with you. “Color has a huge effect on the atmosphere of a space, and this beautiful kitchen in a Georgian house in London proves that sometimes it pays to be bold. The kitchen is outfitted with classic Shaker cabinets but wears a striking shade of flinty gray on the walls, cabinets and shelves, punctuated by a pale marble counter top. ‘It’s a very warm, atmospheric space,’ says Emily Rumble, its designer. ‘It’s a small room, but the color really makes it feel cozy and inviting.'” Click here to read the full article on Houzz....
by Chris Boulton | Nov 23, 2016 | Cabinets 101, Homeowners
The National Kitchen & Bath Association offers advice on when and why to update. Many homeowners think their kitchen is outdated from the looks of their worn cabinets, dated appliances and crackled countertop. What they may not realize is that there are many other reasons, more important than cosmetic, why a kitchen needs to be remodeled. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) offers the following tips to help homeowners evaluate the current condition of their kitchen and decide if the time is right for a remodel. Adequate space: Are you satisfied with the amount of counter space, cabinet space and floor space in your kitchen? The position of your refrigerator or shape of your counter may be taking away useful workspace. According to the NKBA Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines, when replacing a countertop or changing the shape of your kitchen, keep in mind that a total of 158″ of countertop frontage, 24″ deep with at least 15″ of clearance above, is needed to accommodate all uses, including landing area, preparation/work area and storage. Traffic flow: If there’s more than one cook in your household, you may want to consider making more room around the main workspace. If you enjoy entertaining, you may want an open plan kitchen that allows for more social interaction between the kitchen and other rooms. According to the NKBA Kitchen Planning Guidelines, the width of a walkway should be at least 36″ and the width of a work aisle should be at least 42″ for one cook and at least 48″ for multiple cooks. Children: Depending on whether or not you have children,...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Nov 22, 2016 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Houzz is an excellent source of information and ideas. We wanted to share some recent articles with you. “Whether you love sleek contemporary washrooms or rustic loos, Houzz has you covered. Here are great ideas featured in the most popular bathroom photos on Houzz over the past three months. Do any of them inspire you?” Read the full article here on Houzz. ...
