Page 26 - Kitchen Cabinets
- June 26, 2013
One of the most unique ways to upgrade a room is to add new moldings and new interior doors. This is particularly true when the doors themselves are in poor condition or of a lower quality than the rest of the space. Consider the fact that many modern homes have inexpensive and hollow doors installed by their builders as a way to keep costs low. Since these are the very first item encountered when entering a room they can often lead someone to view the space as “cheap” or “low quality”, even when the rest of the room is well-designed.
It is remarkably easy to remove any door that is out of place within the rest of the environment, and most are sold as pre-hung models. This means that installation of such a door can be an easy DIY project for even someone with the most basic carpentry skills.
It helps to understand that interior doors can be found in unfinished and prefinished styles. They can be made from
- June 23, 2013
What are RTA kitchen cabinets? They are “ready to assemble”, and this means that you will have to take such a factor into serious consideration if you are also tackling a project of the DIY (do it yourself) variety. Why? Most are not at all complicated to piece together, but if you are not sure about measurements and common installation practices you may need to hire a knowledgeable assistant to ensure the project goes as planned. Of course, that is really the only “downside” to choosing this route for a remodel or renovation project.
While you might leap to the conclusion that RTA kitchen cabinets are not going to be as impressive in their appearance as custom-made designer options, you would be wrong. In fact, many people choose such cabinetry in order to obtain a very high-end result. They do so because there are options for purchasing them in exotic and rare wood veneers. For instance,
- June 18, 2013
Many homeowners and apartment dwellers will hesitate when it comes time to decorate their spaces. This is because they feel as if they don’t have the proper level of training or knowledge to make the right choices. Fortunately, there are many designers who understand this problem and who offer all kinds of premade fixtures, furnishings, and accents to help the enthusiastic novice. One area in which this is particularly helpful is in the selection of home interior doors.
Because it is doors that are so often forgotten during a renovation project, the availability of high-quality interior doors is a real boon. Consider that most are made using gorgeous all-natural veneers that include exotic woods in equal proportions to more common choices. These woods make it easy to support any type of décor or design scheme.
- June 16, 2013
Whether you have a home office or are fortunate enough to have a private office in your place of business, you may want to consider updating your space with office wall panels. The best versions are made using all-natural wood veneers and come in a huge range of designs and styles.
How would office wall panels fit into your space? Close your eyes and envision your work desk, office chair, and other nearby furnishings…does the space seem a bit unappealing? Now, envision the space with a backdrop of warm and natural wood paneling. If your office is like so many others it will probably take on an immediate air of warmth, tidiness, and even contemporary “hipness” with this simple addition to the space.
It is interesting to note that many designers use office wall panels as a base from which to arrange or organize the home or professional space. This is because they often serve as an incentive
- June 08, 2013
How can you know if the wood interior doors that you purchase are of a high level of value? Generally, it is going to require that you know all about the interior of the door just as much as you do about its attractive exterior too. What this means is you will have to make a point of comparing any of the interior wood doors you intend to buy against any others as well.
What are you looking for? The first thing to ask about is what the doors are actually made out of. Are they 100% natural wood or do they rely on a variety of composites? For instance, it is not uncommon for doors to be made of “honeycomb” cardboard or paper materials. This is not a desirable scenario and best avoided if you are looking for a long-wearing and durable fixture.
Next, you might want to inquire if your interior wood doors will come
- June 04, 2013
The incredible beauty of Mahogany woods has made them a popular choice for a huge range of uses. They appear in furnishings (both new and old) and also in a wide array of cabinetry, interior doors, and wall panels too.
One of the most common ways in which Mahogany is used, however, is as a wood veneer. This allows the buyer to enjoy a significantly lower price on the item while also getting the benefits of the wood’s striking beauty. The stains for the wood can range from an auburn hue to a very deep stain as well. The key feature of any door, cabinet, or panel made from Mahogany, however, is the gorgeous grain and pattern within the wood itself.
Consider that many high-quality kitchen
- June 01, 2013
Did you know that frameless cabinets can accept a wide variety of replacement kitchen cabinet doors? In fact, this is a common reason for someone to select this type of cabinetry in the first place. Just consider how difficult it can be to update the average kitchen. Often someone will have to spend a lot of time and money on the laminate or veneers necessary to cover the exterior of the cupboards, and then face the challenges of mounting the new kitchen cabinet doors in a way that displays the reveal (the space which appears between the cabinets) properly.
If, on the other hand, the original cabinetry is frameless (or European) the cabinet doors are much easier to measure and install, and there is not a lot of difficulty with the installation
- May 30, 2013
Although many home or office improvement projects require a lot of planning and hard work, there are usually a few really “fun” decisions to be made. These often include the choices in paint and color schemes, moldings, and major features. One area that many people almost entirely forget about are the doors, but custom wood doors can make it easy to make a very expressive statement of personal style and have a lot of fun making the choices along the way.
What sorts of custom interior doors are available? Actually, the first thing to understand is the importance of choosing only top-quality wooden doors. For instance, opting to purchase doors made from “honeycomb” materials is nearly the same as buying a “hollow core” door. This is choice to be seriously avoided, and it is best to
- May 27, 2013
- May 26, 2013
Why would a homeowner want to install frameless kitchen cabinets? After all, what is the difference between those with frames and those without? If you take a look at a standard set of kitchen cabinets you will see gaps between doors and drawers, referred to as the “reveal”. Behind any reveal is the wood framing to which the doors are attached and which serves as a “stop” for the drawers too. When it is frameless kitchen cabinets, on the other hand, there is no reveal, no additional wood mounted to the exterior of the cabinet, and all doors are mounted to the interior of the piece.
Now that we understand this we can try to get a clearer understanding of why frameless cabinets can often be more aesthetically appealing to a certain group of people. For one thing, those with contemporary homes often express their fondness for the





