Posts Tagged ‘kitchen cabinets’

The Mysterious Chewbacca Cabinet – Is Chewie Stuck In My Cabinet?

Friday, September 3rd, 2010

Most cabinets have normal squeaks when you open and close them. I stumbled upon this video randomly a few days ago and I had to post it. This cabinet sounds like Chewbacca! When I first saw this I instantly thought, “I wonder if we can make this an add-on for our cabinetry.” Until we figure out how, watch below to see the Chewbacca cabinet open and close. Do you think that this video of Chewie in the cabinet is real or not? Leave some comments and let us know if the Chewbacca cabinet exists. RUUUUUrhrGUGUGHRhghghghrRURURUghGHrrrrrr

Tradition Continues with Dark Cabinetry

Friday, August 13th, 2010

Kitchen Makeover with Black Cabinets
Kitchen Makeover With Dark Kitchen Cabinetry

Traditional homes have such a regal, old world feeling, and it is a lot simpler than you think to incorporate this into your layout.

Utilizing dark kitchen cabinetry can bring the Victorian era right into your kitchen.  Opt for deep stained maple cabinets or cherry wood.  You should also go with a raised panel door, and steer clear from anything modern such as the slab door or recessed panel.

Infusing molding, such as crown molding, into your cabinet design will help add a little extra flair.

No Tax is Always a Plus

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Kitchen Cabinet Kings - No Sales Tax
NO SALES TAX!

As consumers I’m sure most of us have come to terms with paying taxes. Mostly everything we do is taxed, so it becomes expected. There are many great reasons to purchase kitchen cabinets online. You can get your cabinets for cheaper, you no longer need to make appointment after appointment at show rooms or home centers, and there is typically more of a variety available at your finger tips. But there are many sites that do not charge sales tax on kitchen cabinets.

A red flag may have gone up, and you’re probably thinking there’s a catch. As long as you are ordering from a state that does not have a physical location or store, then the distributor does not legally have to charge you sales tax. As you know, the more expensive the product, the more expensive the tax, and with kitchen and bathroom cabinets being a large purchase, adding sales tax can sometimes bring it into an entirely different ball park.

You can not only save money on the internet because the prices are just that much lower, but you can also save that little extra by not having to pay sales tax. You can either hold on to those savings for a rainy day or splurge on the counter top that you’ve been eyeing.

Be Smart About Your Remodel

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

Hanging New Kitchen Cabinets
Hanging New Kitchen Cabinets

As consumers we sometimes wind up being sold on a name. Instead of paying the big bucks for high quality, efficient products we are spending our hard earned money on the opportunity to own a brand. Luckily, if you are a smart shopper, you can find deals that will blow your mind more than any fancy logo can. With advances in modern technology stock line cabinetry is the up and coming trend. Exposure on HGTV and in home magazines have spread the news far and wide. You can have the kitchen of your dreams without breaking the bank.

Inexpensive cabinets, or cheap cabinets, sometimes turn people off. This has something to do with the word “cheap”, but that’s strictly the price. Inexpensive cabinets can also be very efficient. Many manufacturers of stock line cabinetry solely use plywood for the cabinet box construction. This is an additional cost when dealing with some of the semi custom or custom lines. There are also cheap cabinets that come with some of the more high end features like self closing doors and drawers, dovetail drawers, and finished interior. These features are what make the difference.

Don’t be so skeptical when you see such a low price; be a smart shopper. Somethings don’t have to cost an arm and a leg to be what you’re looking for. There can be tons of reasons the prices are so low, so take advantage of cheap cabinets. Create the kitchen you have always dreamed of for a fraction of the cost.

Two Tone’s Better Than One For Kitchen Cabinets

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Kitchen Cabinetry
Kitchen Cabinetry

Have you ever noticed that when you are shopping for kitchen cabinets you tend to be drawn to complete opposite finishes? You find yourself loving the cabernet finish on the cherry cabinet, but you are also drawn to the unfinished maple door. When your style is all over the map and your taste is on two different ends of the spectrum what do you do?

Incorporate both styles into your kitchen. There is no need for you to have to make a decision between one or the other when you can have both. A new trend in kitchen design is utilizing two different finishes. Many home owners use their favorite stain for the majority of the cabinets, such as the wall and base cabinets. Then try infusing a contrasting finish into your island. You can do this with any two colors that are either complimentary or contrasting.

By using complimentary colors you are making subtle changes; this will give the eye a break from the monotony that can occur with too much similarity. The finished look will be a cohesive, well designed kitchen. If you want to add a little drama into your kitchen, opt for contrasting colors for our kitchen cabinets. This will not only break up the look, but it will catch the eye of your guests.

Crown, Dental & Scribe Moldings – Add Something Extra To Your Kitchen

Sunday, July 4th, 2010

Rest of kitchen cabinets
Cabinets With Moldings

There are tons of ways to visually enhance your kitchen. Incorporating molding into the mix will change the look of the room without spending tons of money. There are numerous types of molding and multiple ways to utilize it.

Crown molding, dental molding, and scribe molding, oh my! Crown molding is a very traditional molding that can be used in a variety of ways. Many home owners opt to install crown molding around the entire room; while others simply use it to build the cabinets up to the ceiling. To achieve cabinetry to the ceiling look dental molding is inserted into the crown molding to add height. Any way that the crown molding is used, it brings a traditional, home feeling to your kitchen.

There are also more embellished types of moldings. Some moldings have a roping insert for a more Victorian feel. If you are looking to make your home as modern as possible, there are also very simple, linear moldings. Adding molding to your room or your kitchen not only finishes the look, but it makes the room complete. With very little money you can take something small and reap big rewards.

Cabinet Versatility Provides Endless Possibilities

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Wholesale Kitchen Cabinets
Wholesale Kitchen Cabinets

Renovations become stressful when you can’t seem to find the perfect match for what you are looking for. Perhaps your bathroom is lacking on storage space, and there is no linen closet nor ample room in the vanity. What do you do? Your kitchen is fully designed, you have all the cabinets you need, but it is lacking that extra flair. Is there anything that you can do to change that?

The answer is yes! The great thing about cabinetry is the versatility. You have so many selections to choose from, while it may be overwhelming, it comes in handy. You may need extra storage room in your bathroom, but you have no linen closet. Try using a tall kitchen pantry cabinet in your bathroom. As long as space permits, this kitchen cabinet can be transformed into the ideal free standing linen closet with no one knowing but yourself. Maybe your kitchen looks nice but you were looking for extraordinary, try using staggered height kitchen cabinets. This simple adjustment can change the entire look of your kitchen.

There are also the minor variations among cabinets that are not only helpful but sometimes necessary. You can purchase your base cabinets with doors only, one drawer and doors, or all drawers. You can use different colored cabinets throughout your kitchen. While options become tiring, they are also necessary. They allow you to mix and match until you find the perfect fit.

Make Your Cabinets Look New

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Before Cabinet Refacing
Before Cabinet Refacing

Do you want new kitchen or bathroom cabinets, but you can’t afford it?  Sometimes a cabinet remodel is financially out of reach no matter how far you try to stretch a dollar.  This doesn’t mean that you can’t have a kitchen that looks like new.  Here are some tips and tricks to make your dingy kitchen cabinets sparkle like new.

Try replacing the knobs and pulls on your kitchen cabinet doors and drawers.  By changing the hardware you will add a little extra flair to your kitchen.  If your current pulls are wooden, try incorporating a polished metal in silver, bronze, or copper.

You can also attempt to restain your cabinets yourself.  By sanding down your current kitchen cabinets and applying a new stain it will give the kitchen a brand new feel.  Without having to pay cabinet manufacturers to finish and highlight your cabinets you will save tons of money.

After Cabinet Refacing
After Cabinet Refacing

Also try rearranging what can be moved in your kitchen.  If you have a painting on one wall, try moving it to the other. This will play with the look of the kitchen.  Painting the walls will also help change up the theme of your kitchen cabinets without costing you money.

Real Wood Always Wins When Choosing Cabinets

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Wood Kitchen Cabinets

There are a few materials used in the construction of kitchen cabinets. Some manufacturers use particle board, fiber board, or MDG. These materials can produce decent quality cabinets, but why not purchase the best! When you redo your kitchen, you want this to be an investment that will last a long time. Choosing wood will ensure that your new kitchen cabinets will withstand the test of time.

Wood kitchen cabinets are more durable than any other material. These cabinets tend to be stronger, being able to hold much more weight. The wood cabinetry also tends to hold up through humidity and changes in weather.

No matter what you are doing you want to do it the best you can, so make sure you ask what your cabinets are going to be constructed with. Many cabinet manufacturers offer all wood cabinetry, but they may charge for the upgrade in construction. If this is the case, research a company that offers wood construction standard.

Cabinet Samples for Your Convenience

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Mocha Shaker Cabinet

Mocha Shaker Cabinet

Purchasing new kitchen cabinets online is not only convenient, but it is also financially efficient. Kitchen cabinets bought on the internet save you tons of money, but it is difficult to get a true feel for what they would look like in your home.

Most internet cabinet distributors have strict no return, refund, or exchange policies on kitchen cabinet orders due to to the fact that they are such large purchases, so what is a consumer to do? Purchase cabinetry that you have no idea what it will look like in the light of your home? Or stick with your existing cabinetry and scrap the idea of a remodel?

Kitchen cabinet samples are a savior. By spending about thirty dollars you can get a a replica cabinet door. This will help you get a feel for what the actual door style, wood species, and finish will look like in your home. You can also take this sample with you to pick out your counter top, paint color, and back splash.

With so much money being invested into new kitchen cabinets, you need to make sure you are going to be happy with the end result. By ordering a door sample, you will not have an anxiety attack waiting for your new cabinets to come. You will know before hand that the cabinets you selected are going to help build your dream kitchen.