by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
“As interest in personalized home improvement continues to grow nationwide, CabinetDIY has introduced a range of Do It Yourself Kitchen Cabinets aimed at meeting the needs of homeowners pursuing hands-on renovation projects.” At Cornerstone Cabinet Company we can supply all your RTA needs! Click here to continue reading the...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
“We always talk about colors, cabinet styles, and countertop materials when it comes to kitchen design, but there’s another element that is arguably the most important when it comes to creating a space that maximizes functionality. Your kitchen layout forms the basis of your kitchen – if you get it wrong, your entire kitchen will feel awkward and dysfunctional, but when done right, your entire space will perfectly balance function and style.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | May 1, 2025 | Contractors, Homeowners, Interior Designers, Uncategorized
Universal Design is an interior design that adapts homes to homeowners, not the other way around. The goal is to make the entire home safe and easy to use. When it comes to kitchens, here’s one design tip that adapts your kitchen to your needs plus transforms it into a dining area with ambiance. You’ll be amazed to see how one small addition to your cabinetry can make such a difference. When it comes to base cabinets, most manufacturers include an indentation to make room for your feet called the toe kick space. Typically 3 inches deep and about 3 1/2 inches high, this space allows people to stand closer to the countertop so they don’t have to lean forward. Standing closer puts less strain on the back, shoulders and arms and minimizes discomfort, posture issues and chronic pain. The addition of light to this space adds both safety and ambiance. Here’s how. First, it clearly defines the break from floor to cabinets. Especially advantageous at night, you minimize the possibility of bumping into things. This definition also aids early morning and evening meal preparation. Another advantage is that lighting placed within the toe kick can’t cause a glare. One goal of Universal Design is to balance lighting. It doesn’t matter if you have 20/20 vision, wear glasses or have a family member with sight issues; too much light is just as dangerous as too little. Foot level lighting balances overhead lighting and the combination eliminates shadows. Finally, toe kick lighting sets the ambiance of a kitchen. The soft glow creates an atmosphere that makes your meal more relaxed…...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Apr 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
“1. Open shelving has been a go-to for kitchens in recent years, offering a breezy, minimalist look. However, more homeowners are finding that open shelves collect dust, grease, and clutter much faster than traditional cabinets.” Click here to continue...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Feb 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
The bathroom vanity is where you primp and pamper yourself, or just wash your hands quickly. It can be massive or understated, modern or traditional, decorative or just plain practical. The bathroom vanity can be made up of one cabinet or several cabinets used to make a large vanity with plenty of storage options. When designing a bathroom vanity, you must first decide if you want one sink or two. If it is a small space, a single sink is all that can usually fit. However, you can incorporate an eye-catching vessel sink and a wall-mounted faucet to inject some style into a small unit. For dual sink areas, consider separating them with a tall storage tower to make a clean, clutter-free space. Create a rustic bathroom with rough wood cabinetry filled with natural knots in neutral colors. Substitute baskets on open shelving for drawers. A contemporary, ultra-trendy idea is the asymmetrical half floating vanity which attracts attention and features open plumbing. Floating vanities, in general, always give the illusion of a larger room and contribute to a minimalist vibe. Feel like royalty with mirrored cabinetry, a marble countertop, graceful carved legs under the vanity or ornate gold hardware. Consider a retro 60s vanity by adding a splash of bold color on the drawers or using sleek plastic laminate cabinetry with no hardware. Vanities don’t even have to be near a wall anymore either. They can be an island near a free-standing tub or used to create a separate dressing space anywhere in the bathroom. Mixing styles is also a hot concept. Old materials, such as a weathered wooden...
by Cornerstone Cabinet Company | Feb 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
“As our homes become smaller – shrinking by almost 20 per cent since the 1950s – it is increasingly common to combine a kitchen and living area into a single open-plan space. The benefit of this layout is that it brings a family together in one room, but it can throw up a few design dilemmas, most often around its division into distinct living and cooking areas.” Click here to continue...
