Let's Talk About Pantries: Walk-in or Cabinet?
As cabinet makers, we’ve built some pretty spectacular pantries. Some are walk-in pantries with ample storage space, others are cabinet pantries with cleverly designed space and tools to keep stored items organized. The kitchen pantry is so central to the efficiency of your kitchen that debating whether or not you need one is pointless. You need one. The real question is, would your kitchen be better served by a walk-in or cabinet pantry? Here are a few things to consider abo
Kitchen Trade-offs: How to Get Your Perfect Kitchen on a Not So Perfect Budget
In a perfect world, we could all build dream homes with perfect kitchens that meet our every want and need. The reality is, most of us have a budget to stick with when it comes to remodeling your old kitchen or building a brand new kitchen in your dream home. Even if that budget is generous, you’ll probably still have to make concessions in terms of what your budget will allow. But if you choose wisely in your budget trade-offs, you can still have a kitchen you’ll love for a
Contemporary Style 101
“What’s in a name? That which is a called a rose by any other name would smell as sweet!” -Romeo Montague, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet That quote may be relevant when it comes to love but when it comes to interior design style, the name distinguishes the elemental differences of the design. Most home designs share certain elements, but each has distinctions that set them apart from the other. For instance, distinguishing farmhouse style from rustic style might mean
Dimensions and Bathroom Design
The bathrooms we design come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, many are small. Some are foursquare rooms, others have odd corners to navigate. With the right measurements and thought of design, you can make the most of just about any kind of bathroom space. By understanding the dimensions and measurements of most sinks, vanities, showers, and tubs, you’ll have a clearer view of how you can make your bathroom space work best. This Houzz article explains the key measuremen
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
It’s March and signs of the season are “springing” up everywhere. Soon, weekends will be filled with smells from the grill and the loud buzz of lawnmowers. But in order to enjoy your home and outdoor space, you’ll also need to spend a bit of time performing routine home maintenance chores this spring. Not sure where to begin? Start with this list. Clean out gutters and downspouts. Check for leaky or loose gutters, clear away debris and make sure downspouts drain away from the
When to Hire a Cabinet Company for Your New Home Build
If you’re planning to build a new home then you probably already know that quite a few different home professionals will be involved in the process. But what you may not know is when to bring each of these professionals on board, including your cabinet company. Here’s what we recommend. Cabinet Company As your cabinet builder, we want to be involved pretty early on in the planning although we do recommend having a house plan drawn up before visiting us so we can make any nece
