by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 25, 2024 | Architects, Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers
Home owners are “personalizing” and turning to placing lights beneath their cabinets for more atmosphere. If you decide to go that route, here are a few things to keep in mind to get the best effect without creating problems. LEDs are the best option for under-cabinet lighting for a number of reasons. They produce the least amount of heat, provide good lighting for activities and come in a variety of colors. Traditionally more expensive, costs have come down considerably recently. This, along with their long life makes LEDs a good choice for the long term. Fluorescent lights are almost as energy efficient as LEDs but they do produce more heat. Another option is Xenon lights that emit some heat but they can be dimmed to create an attractive, warm glow. Halogen lights are still possible but the heat they throw off can affect food or drinks stored above them. When selecting lights to go under your cabinets, determine what kind of effect you want but keep in mind what you plan to store in each of those...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 24, 2024 | Homeowners
“If you are looking for an easy way to update your kitchen in 2024, you might want to start with painting your cabinets and updating your kitchen fixtures to match. Never underestimate the power of a great kitchen cabinet color palette. The right color combination can transform your kitchen into a warm, welcoming space. But, with so many options to choose from, finding the right paint color for your kitchen cabinets can be overwhelming and frustrating. Pinterest is a great place to find inspiration if you are out of ideas. One of the trending cabinet color schemes from Pinterest is taupe, gold, and black.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 18, 2024 | Homeowners, Interior Designers
Most often when we think of cabinets, kitchens and bathrooms are first to come to mind. Now that home offices are included in most home designs, the ability to organize and store important items like documents, laptops and iPods is more critical than ever. Whether an official place of work… the room where household tasks such as bill paying take place… or the location where kids do homework… office cabinetry influences both the appearance and function of whatever activity is performed. In spite of how much we do electronically these days; items like pens, paper, paper clips, staplers and staples, scotch tape and stamps still need to be handy. Knee drawers that fit below the desk surface are the ideal place for these accessories. Take it a step farther by adding dividers. Depending on how many files you have to have on hand, you have a choice of cabinets with single or double width drawers. For those who have less paperwork, a single door file drawer with a knee drawer on top may suffice. When it comes to a place to store a brief case or attaché, cabinets with pull-out drawers are ideal plus give you easy access. Built-in dividers allow for multiple items and if papers within are sensitive, the addition of a lock increases privacy and protection. And don’t forget cabinet hardware. Depending on how cozy or formal you want your office to be, knobs and cups versus handles make a difference. Homey offices are made casual with cup drawer pulls or knobs where it’s easy to add a little bling or whimsy. Formal offices might call...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 17, 2024 | Homeowners
Designers always stress how important the little details are in interior design. In the kitchen, many people will focus on the cabinet colors or picking out the right slab for the countertop. That often means that small details like hardware aren’t considered as heavily. However, kitchen hardware can add the finishing touch that makes your kitchen look more customized while adding personality to the space. While smooth finishes were the go-to choice in previous years, textured and matte finishes are gaining more popularity. “The combination of matte finish and texture adds depth, visual interest, and a touch of luxury to any kitchen,” David Mason, founder of Knobs.co, tells The Spruce. Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 11, 2024 | Architects, Homeowners, Interior Designers
The Home Office Trend Is To Customize Space For The Entire Family There was a time when the ‘home office’ applied solely to corporate executives. Traditionally defined by wood-paneled walls, large oak desks and leather-bound chairs; this space was dedicated to the head of the household as his “office away from the office.” With the explosion of remote employees and work-from-home businesses, this once ‘exclusive’ room is now used by any family member. More than employment, it’s the family place to do everything from paying monthly bills to homework assignments. Custom cabinetry is the best option to increase both safety and efficiency. Let me explain… Safe and Secure, or Open to All? The business office: How cabinets are placed for security is more important than ever. They may need to be high enough to stay of children’s reach, or come equipped with locks for sensitive documents and files. To maximize efficiency, office cabinets can be customized with built-in file dividers and holders…and have as many drawers as needed for whatever ‘tools’ the work requires. Some businesses decide to use an electronic filing system instead of having paper files as they can be easily organized and accessible. That way, it doesn’t matter if you run out of space in your filing cabinet as it is all done on your computer. By checking out a company such as FilecenterDMS can offer an alternative solution if you start to run out of space in your cabinet. The family office: Where the home office is multi-functional; parents and kids may share the same space. Here’s where cabinets with open shelves, glass-paned doors and...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 10, 2024 | Homeowners
“Each year, we see trends come and go. While some trends hold on for years and years, 2024 is proving that even the most popular home aesthetics can eventually go out of style. For instance, the once-trendy all-white vibe is officially becoming passé, causing us to also say goodbye to one specific design aesthetic — farmhouse.” Click here to continue...
