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Wine Rooms and Wine Storage

Wine Rooms and Wine Storage

by | Aug 2, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized

Sometimes it is difficult to choose between particular types of wine storage. There must be a balance between style, and necessity. Our customer had a limited amount of space, and a lot of wine bottles to display. After many discussions, it was determined that multiple types of storage would give them the best look, as well as being very functional. There is the large “X” shaped bulk wine storage, Cradle wine racks, and wine cubes all in one display. By varying the types of storage, we were able to combine maximum storage with exquisite...

Graphic Backsplashes Pump Up White Cabinets

by | Aug 1, 2017 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers

Cornerstone Cabinet Company gets a lot of requests for white kitchen cabinets. They are timeless. This article describes ways to take the cabinets (and your entire kitchen) to a higher level with colorful backsplashes. Cornerstone can direct you to the tile contractor and work with them to perfect your kitchen. Graphic Backsplashes Pump Up White Cabinets Photo by GMT Home Designs Inc. - Discover kitchen design inspiration...

How to Pick Out a Vanity

by | Jul 16, 2017 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers

Houzz is an excellent source of information and ideas. We wanted to share some recent articles with you. “It’s not always the most glamorous part of a bathroom remodel, but choosing the right vanity can make or break your bathroom’s design. If it’s placed awkwardly in a traffic route, uses poor or mismatched materials, or doesn’t have enough storage, the rest of your bathroom will suffer. We spoke with six bathroom and vanity designers to get the professional scoop. Here are their suggestions for this bathroom cornerstone.” Click here to read the full article from Houzz.  ...

Five Things to Consider Before Replacing Your Vanity

by | Jul 5, 2017 | Homeowners, Interior Designers

Five things to consider BEFORE replacing your vanity. When it comes to vanities, it’s easy to focus on sinks and faucets. While the cabinet may not be the most glamorous part, choosing the right style can make or break the entire bathroom design. It’s why you need to consider these five characteristics before you make a change. Placement Where your vanity goes is just as important as how it looks. Things to consider are… Is there room for traffic to flow, even if drawers or doors are open? Do the drawers or doors block the shower door or other doors? Is there adequate space for a mirror and/or medicine chest on the wall above? Plumbing Moving the vanity to a different location requires plumbing changes that add to the overall re-model costs. Even changing from a floor-mounted vanity to a wall-mounted version may require rerouting pipes and drains; therefore it’s important to budget accordingly. Materials Since bath rooms are humid and vanities can be wet and busy; you need materials that can stand up to these conditions. Thermafoil and laminates hold up well. Wood can be used but must be sealed properly to prevent water stains and warping. Size Vanities need to be scaled to the size of the room they’re in. Some designers recommend adding 20% more storage space than you think you’ll need. The problem is – cram in a vanity that’s too big and it throws off the overall balance. We’ll talk about how to increase storage efficiency in the next section. The other consideration is height. The traditional standard for vanities is 32” high, but...