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The kitchen is probably the most visited, not to mention the most used, room in your home. It is often where the family gathers, not just to eat meals together, but also to socialize. It will often be used by family members for other activities, perhaps if you have small children you might do a craft activity with them at a kitchen island, because it's easy to clean, or maybe you might work or study at the counter if you have no desk in your home. With so much going on you will want the room to not only look great, but be hard wearing and functional.

Where do we turn to after a stressful day? When we are tired and sore the place we turn to is the bathroom. What better way to unwind then with a relaxing hot bath. However, if your bathroom is drab and uninteresting then it could suck some of your enjoyment out of it. So why not remodel your bathroom and turn it into the stylish and serene sanctuary you deserve.

The great thing about remodeling your bathroom is that as it is a relatively small room, it can be done fairly quickly and without too much expense. Despite the limited space, there are many different styles and colors to experiment with. Take a look at our extensive range of bathroom cabinetry for an idea of some of the options available to you. Whether you are more interested in a traditional look, or a contemporary one we can provide the bathroom cabinets that are right for you. Color is also

When you decide to remodel your kitchen there are various elements to be taken into consideration if you want to ensure that the end result is both stylish and functional. One of the most important elements to focus on are your kitchen cabinets.

Cabinetry are a very important part of your kitchen and there are so many different styles to choose from. Making the right choice is important as you will have them for a very long time. The design of your kitchen cabinets will set the tone for the entire style of your kitchen. The first thing to consider when remodeling your is what the overall look you are hoping to achieve as your cabinetry will need to fit into your chosen décor. Some of the popular kitchen style which you might wish to take under consideration might include Art Deco, Early American, Cottage, Modern, Victorian, Retro and European. At 27estore.com we have cabinets

Dramatic paneled interior doors look classy and expensive, but they are not just for the rich and well connected – they are actually very affordable and will be a worthwhile addition to any home. Paneled doors are very fashionable right now and offer an aesthetically pleasing, warm and inviting look to any room. They are beautifully crafted and can act as both a way to divide areas of the house and as a decorative feature.

Our interior doors are fashioned from solid slabs of wood, not hollow shells stuffed with honeycomb filling like some cheaper versions. Our most popular versions are made of hardwoods such as Walnut or mahogany and can often be accented with heavey frosted glass panels too. Sounds expensive right? In fact, our interior doors are very affordable. However, we do not skimp on quality or craftsmanship

So the time has finally arrived and the kitchen remodel you have been planning and discussing for weeks, or months, has finally arrived. You have done the easy part, looking through magazines and brochures, ordering in cabinet door samples, picking out the perfect cabinetry and counter-tops and creating your plan – now the difficult part begins. It is going to be something of an upheaval, but it will be worth it. Today we thought we would share with your our top tips for preparing for your kitchen remodel so that it all runs smoothly and according to plan.

Tip Number One

Gather up your most frequently used items. We are talking the coffee maker, can openers, cups, silverware and dinner plates. All of those things you use every single day. While your kitchen is out of commission you will still need these things so keep them all together in one easy to reach place. Also

The popularity of wall panels is ever increasing in the world of interior design, especially in the bathroom. Often people looking to update their bathroom do not want to go to the expense of replacing the bathroom cabinets or the tub and toilet. Instead, these individuals choose to make use of wall panels to give a brand new look rather than traditional décor like paint, wallpaper or tile. One of the main reasons for this is the when doe correctly, wall panels can offer additional durability and will extend the life of your bathroom walls.

Wall panels are a great alternative to wall tiles in the bathroom because they do not require the use of grout. Grout looks great in the beginning, but over time it can be difficult to keep clean and can become discolored. It is also common for mold to grow in these areas. However, with wall panels you are getting a relatively maintenance free surface which

In terms of the latest interior design trends, 2012 has been a year which has focused on materials. The most popular looks have been centered around real wood, exposed brick, glass features and aluminum. When it comes to kitchen cabinets, we have seen a recent demand for aluminum. It is fresh and modern and will stay in fashion for a long time. It is also durable and easy to clean which is always a bonus in the kitchen. Our range of brushed aluminum cabinet doors are available in custom sizes to fit your existing cabinetry. They are professionally finished with laminated surface to be both strong and durable. They are very easy to maintain and will wipe clean with warm water. When installed in your kitchen they will provide a chic, modern look you can be proud of.

However, for some people, the addition of aluminum cabinet doors may be too much,especially if you are updating from

The kitchen is an important part of the home, and we all want to make sure it is a warm and inviting room. However, because the kitchen sees so much use it can easily become shabby and worn out over time. That is why most people would like the opportunity to remodel the kitchen every few years, but in the current financial climate there are few of us who are able to replace out kitchen cabinets and countertops on a whim. That is where our stunning range of wood veneers comes in. These can be used to reface your existing cabinets and give them a whole new lease of life. Let's take a look at the top five reasons for choosing to reface your cabinetry.

1. Affordability – When you consider that a full kitchen remodel could potentially set you back up to $40,000 and that you could potentially resurface your existing cabinets for under $5,000 then it is apparent that resurfacing with wood veneer is much more affordable for the average homeowner. After all, the chances are

When you are planning to update your kitchen or bathroom there are lots of things you will need to consider. One of these things will be whether or not you are going to replace the cabinetry or just freshen them up with some new cabinet doors. Both options have their pros and cons.

If you originally purchased good quality cabinetry, then the existing cabinets in the kitchen or bathroom may still be stucturally sound, even if they are a little shabby on the surface. In this case simply replacing the cabinet doors will take care of the aesthetics while saving you money as this option will cost less than a full refit of your cabinetry. Replacing your cabinet doors is also less of an upheaval and can be completed in just a couple of days with a minimum amount of mess and displacement. This can be a big attraction to many people, especially those with small children, who let's face

On of the latest trends when it comes to cabinet doors both in the kitchen and the bathroom is lapiswood. With it's distinctive blue hue it is easy to see why. At 27estore.com our lapiswood wood veneer presents you with the perfect opportunity to create a modern and high class look in your home. Our wood veneer can be used to give cabinet doors a new lease of life, to clad islands and units or to create feature panels on interior doors.

Lapiswood is created by using water based natural dyes on the grain to give it that unique blue coloring in the grain. This gives a really contemporary twist to natural wood. The beautiful blue dye comes from the Lapis lazuli semi-precious stone which is prized for its striking blue color. This stone has been mined from as