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Emerging Kitchen Trends – From Clean White To Colorful

by | Mar 26, 2020 | Uncategorized

Because kitchens are the heart of the home, homeowners continue to strive for an inviting atmosphere that’s easy to work in. If you want to put a little more color into your kitchen, here are some ways to say “Come in and stay awhile.” Cabinetry is the anchor of every kitchen, making this the place to start. Whether you update the current cabinet faces or completely replace what you have, the style and color selection set the theme for the rest of the room. One option is to go with more ornate doors and drawers. Or you can keep the doors simple and use decorative hardware. The advantage of the second choice is that hardware is easy to update if your taste in décor changes. When it comes to countertops, options like engineered quartz, colorful terrazzo and wood give you a limitless selection to liven up your work space. One casualty of more color is stainless steel appliances. Stainless steel is losing popularity as evidenced at the 2020 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. Several manufacturers featured bright colors for refrigerators, stoves and hoods. And don’t forget ceilings and floors. A rich wood or a favorite color for your ceiling with complementary floor tiles pulls the room together. Finally, nothing brings out the atmosphere like good lighting. While it’s important to keep lighting evenly distributed, think about pendant lights in jewel tones. Under-cabinet lighting is ideal to illuminate a specific area, yet gives a softer glow to rest of the room. Increasingly popular toe-kick lighting comes in both white and color. It also adds a little drama and safety by...

Cabinetry Options to Organize and Update Your Garage

by | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized

Once a cavern-like space to park cars; garages are now an extension of the home’s livable space.  Epoxy floors cover concrete slabs and customized cabinetry creates an in-home look over “big box store” plywood cabinets. Along with cars, garages can be play areas for kids and home gyms. Your cabinetry helps you accommodate whatever activities your family enjoys. When it comes to the traditional workshop, pull-out base cabinets, organizer inserts and right-height countertops still work for home projects.    But there’s more. For the sports-minded family, tall cabinets are ideal for large items like skis. In Arizona where ski clothing has a short season, closet style cabinets are ideal. Use hooks for rackets and other sports items that can be hung. Overhead cabinets are always good for items that are used less frequently. Another benefit is that they keep things out of easy reach for children. If you want to store items that are more valuable, consider cabinets fitted with locks. And to make the garage more versatile, consider movable cabinetry. For example, cabinets on castors can convert a workshop area into a game room. Since garages are more exposed to the elements than the indoors, you’ll want to protect the surfaces with a weather – resistant material. This way the garage looks good with cabinetry that lasts longer. Little defaces a home more than a disorganized garage. Customizing your cabinetry increases organization, adds storage and allows you to increase your homes livable space without a major...