Showing posts with label Cabinets. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cabinets. Show all posts

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

White Kitchen Cabinets and Kitchen Design

Today the most popular type of home improvement homeowners are wanting and doing is kitchen remodeling. Kitchens are the main attraction and social center of your home for preparing meals for your family and for friends a comfortable place to socialize and gather. Kitchen design and planning is most important step for you to achieve the personal look, practical use and customized to meet you and your family's lifestyle and needs. One of the most popular colors kitchen designers choose is white. White kitchen cabinets can be used to make a subtle design statement or portray a very dramatic distinctive look. The color white speaks for itself and depending on the style of kitchen cabinetry and door style you can create a look that fits your personality. White kitchen cabinets are used for many different decor such as contemporary, traditional, country, French country, English, shaker and many more. There are also many choices of material used for kitchen cabinets like; plastic laminate, white painted wood, high gloss lacquer, vinyl foil, white stain and white washed finish - all having their our design statement. Each of these styles has a distinctive look and can reflect your own personality.

White kitchen cabinets make color choices for accessories and countertops somewhat easier to choose an accent color theme throughout the kitchen and surrounding rooms. Using white color cabinetry in any of the styles mentioned can accomplish a design which is timeless and stay stylish for years to come. Contemporary style white gloss finishes give a very sleek modern look, while white painted wood raised panel door styles can give a warm traditional feeling in a kitchen. The flooring and countertop colors are the main accent areas and can drastically give different moods with different colors. A white traditional style cabinet with wood flooring is very popular and makes the kitchen feel very inviting and warm. Adding granite countertops to this combination again can totally change the mood of the kitchen depending on the color and texture.

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The color choice for appliances is also very important and contributes to the total design statement. I would suggest if you are planning a traditional style kitchen use matching white wood front decorator panels on the dishwasher and refrigerator fronts as they will blend in better with the total look and use your choice for ovens, cook tops and sinks as stainless steel or black. In a contemporary style kitchen many designers choose to accent all appliances with contrasting colors to create a more dramatic look. In the past many people felt that white kitchen cabinets were only for showrooms and thought white was too much work to maintain. With today's new wood finishes and synthetic materials white kitchen cabinetry is as easy to maintain as any other stained color. White kitchen cabinets have been in style for the past 20 years and show no signs of going out of the style trends to date. It is much easier to change color themes from time to time by changing window treatments, place mats and countertop accessories with new accent colors if you choose.

White Kitchen Cabinets and Kitchen Design

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Friday, December 16, 2011

How To Stain Kitchen Cabinets

Staining kitchen cabinets, and how you prepare to stain depends on what you are starting with.

Are you building your own cabinets? Are your cabinets unfinished in your garage waiting to be installed? Are your cabinets new and already installed, but in need of staining? Are you stripping your cabinets and then re-staining and refinishing them? Or are you going to try your hand at re-facing?

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You will prepare and stain a bit differently for each of the above situations; however, there are some basic steps and supplies that are universal when you are staining kitchen cabinets.

List of Basic Supplies You Will Need:


a good stain (I like a good oil-based stain, like a Sherwin-Williams oil based wiping stain) stirring stick sand paper (150 to 320 grit) saw horses or work bench to stain on drop clothes/cardboard cotton rags carpet pieces or other tool to apply stain (the right carpet really works well to get into those nooks and crannies) clothes/shoes you don't mind getting dirty (the stain won't come out - it's a good idea to invest in a body apron that you don't mind getting ruined) dust mask/respirator face mask latex or rubber gloves lacquer thinner or acetone (to remove stain off of where you don't want it - like hinges or the floor; if you don't have these, you can use finger nail polish remover, most contain acetone) well ventilated area to work in area to set wood to dry
Step #1 - Remove Doors, Drawers, Hardware and Lay Flat

If you are building your own cabinets, staining them is simply a step in the building process. You can stain everything, and put finish on it too, before you ever put anything together.

If your cabinets are pre-built, try to remove as much hardware as possible (handles and hinges). It is much easier to put the hardware back on than to try and clean it later. If you can take the hardware off, number each piece, then also put that same number on the wood where the hardware sits - making sure it is inconspicuous.

You should also remove the doors and drawer fronts before you begin staining kitchen cabinets, if you can, so you can lay them flat. Again, if you remove hinges, etc., do so and number so it won't show on your finished product.

The advantage of having an item lying flat while you are staining kitchen cabinets is that the stain and finish won't run all over and create a look you don't want - sloppy. Who wants to put a lot of work, time, and effort into staining kitchen cabinets, just to see the finished product look sloppy and completely unprofessional? Learning how to stain kitchen cabinets means ending up with a stain job that looks beautiful and professional and says to the world that you know what you're doing. You want your cabinets to look like you paid a fortune, even if you didn't.

Step #2 - Look Your Pieces Over and Sand If Necessary

When first staining kitchen cabinets, look over the pieces you want to stain. Do they need to be sanded first? Most likely they are already sanded well, and you'll just have to sand out small scuff marks which resulted from handling them or installing the cabinets.

Use a fine grit sandpaper, 150, 220, or even higher. Once you begin staining kitchen cabinets, any marks you've missed in sanding will jump out at you. You can always sand out marks and scuffs after you've stained your kitchen cabinets, but that takes more time and energy, so try to do a good job of sanding initially.

Step #3 - Setting Up The Area Where You Will Be Staining Kitchen Cabinets - Remember Safety First!

It is a good idea to stain items on saw horses if you have them, or on any sturdy table or bench that is about waist high. As you learn how to stain kitchen cabinets, you will be glad you used a drop cloth or cardboard on your floor or on any area that you don't want stain on. You can use lacquer thinner or acetone to wipe up stain, but it doesn't always work (like you can almost never get stain out of clothes). Also, lacquer thinner or acetone might melt or ruin what the stain is sitting on. If you don't have lacquer thinner or acetone, use finger nail polish remover. It has acetone in it. Don't inhale the fumes of such products, or get them on your hands.

You'll also need to mask off any parts of the cabinets you don't want stained, such as the interiors.

Wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty, and/or a full body apron.

You should also wear latex or rubber gloves and safety glasses when you are staining kitchen cabinets. These precautions are not only for when you are learning how to stain your kitchen cabinets, but are necessary even if you become an expert. Safely is of the utmost importance.

ALERT: BEWARE OF DANGEROUS FUMES. Wearing a dust mask won't do any good against fumes. Only wear a dust mask if you are in the sanding process. You will either have to invest in a respirator face mask for your safety, or ensure that you are in an extremely well ventilated area, such as your garage with doors wide open, or both. Fumes from the chemicals used while you are staining your kitchen cabinets are extremely dangerous, not only to breathe in, but, if concentrated enough, they can cause an explosion. And, don't be fooled by water-based products. They can give off fumes and hazardous odors as well. Each product's danger level is different, but error on the side of caution. Knowing how to stain kitchen cabinets means knowing how to do it safely.

Step #4 - Applying The Stain

Once you know where you are going to be staining kitchen cabinets, and have yourself and your area prepared, open your stain can and stir well. This cannot be overstated enough. When the can sits for any length of time, the stain will separate and sediment (color) will sit at the bottom of the can. If you do not stir well, the stain you use from the top of the can will be much lighter than the stain you end up using at the bottom of the can (and at the end of your project). These results will not look good. The things you stain first will be much lighter than the last pieces you stain.

To apply the stain, one of the easiest tools to use are old carpet remnants. Cut them into approximately 4 x 3 inch rectangles. Dip one end of the carpet into your stain, then rub the carpet onto your wood. It doesn't matter if you go with the grain or against the grain at this point, you just want to make sure that you cover all surfaces. If you are doing intricate work, such as doors with groves or raised panels, be sure to get stain into corners. Over staining at this point is a good idea, because the excess will be wiped off. This is where the drop clothes and wearing an apron come in handy, because it can get pretty messy!!

After you apply stain to your piece, look it over to make sure you didn't miss any spots. Areas that are commonly missed in learning how to stain your kitchen cabinets include: grooves, door edges, drawer edges, or any corners - like where the raised panel corners meet the door frame.

Step #5 - Wiping The Stain Off - A Very Important Multi-Step In Ensuring Your Piece Looks Great

As you are first learning about staining kitchen cabinets, I suggest you wipe the stain off immediately. Most cans of stain suggest leaving the stain sit for 10 minutes, then wiping off the excess. I've found that this does not usually change the color, so why wait? Also, if you are staining kitchen cabinets that are already installed, or already built, and you can't lay pieces flat, your stain will run all over if you let it sit for any length of time. You will want to wipe it up as soon as possible.

If you want a darker piece of wood, purchase a darker stain color. The only time that waiting to wipe excess stain off will actually darken your piece significantly is if you can let it sit for over 30 minutes. This is really a false darkening, and the problem with it is that your stain is usually so dry by then that it's difficult to remove smudges and wipe off the piece properly. The stain ends up sitting on top of the wood, not soaking in. Use your own judgment. If you decide to wait the 10 minutes, do it on every piece to ensure consistency.

Actually wiping the excess stain off in itself is a two step process.

First, have several cotton rags at your disposal. Put a rag in each hand. Never touch your wood with bare or gloved hands alone after it's been stained, as it will leave a smudge mark. Wipe off the bulk of the excess stain. At this point it doesn't matter if you are going with the grain or not, you just want to get the big spots of stain wiped up.

The second step is a finishing type step in staining kitchen cabinets. Take another clean rag. Go back over your piece of wood, this time with the grain. The second rag takes more stain off, preventing smudge marks. The biggest enemy in staining is leaving smudge marks.

Following these two steps and not being afraid to use rags as needed will ensure that you don't leave any smudges. Look your piece over. If you have left any smudges, wipe off gently and blend color in with your cotton rag.

Step #6 - The Final Step In Staining - Set Your Pieces Aside To Dry

Now that you've learned how to stain kitchen cabinets, set your pieces aside to dry (or just let them hang there if they are already installed). You can lay your piece on a flat surface if only one side is stained. If your piece has multiple sides that are stained, you can lay it flat on something that allows for air circulation to the back, such as saw horses, or if you do enough staining, purchase a professional staining rack. One caveat: where the saw horses or rack touch the stained piece, smudge marks may be left. Before you finish a piece that has dried on such equipment, you may need to touch up that side.

You can also lean your piece against a wall to dry. When your stain is drying, it is best to let air get to as many sides that you have stained as possible. It's also okay to let fans run in the area where you are drying your piece. This helps it to dry faster and doesn't hurt the end result; however, never let fans run on a a piece that you've put finish on.

How long your piece has to dry depends on what type of stain you are using. Read the label and act accordingly.

ONE FINAL AND IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT SAFETY AS YOU LEARN HOW TO STAIN KITCHEN CABINETS

Remember to hang your rags to dry, ensuring air movement around them as well. Too many times, bunched together wet staining rags have caused a tragic explosion resulting in fire and even death. Please be careful!!

You Are Now Ready For The Next Step - Finishing

Congratulations!!! You have learned how to stain kitchen cabinets and have completed your staining project!

After your pieces are completely dry, you are ready for the next step - putting a beautiful, clear finish on your beautifully stained kitchen cabinets!

And remember - HAVE A HAPPY KITCHEN!!!

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About the Author:
Crystal co-owned a custom cabinet shop for 14 years (1992-2006). She is now a stay-at-home mom who writes on the web, sharing all that she's learned from her years building and installing kitchen cabinets.

For more free information check out the websites: http://www.kitchen-cabinets-and-hardware.com and http://www.thewoodworkersdepot.com (an online kitchen hardware store).

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Kitchen Cabinets - Wood Smells Unpleasant?

The statuesque cabinets in your kitchen have become the cynosure of all eyes, making all your friends extremely envious, thanks to that one-of-a-kind regal disdain that they exude. Wish you could say the same thing about that repugnant odor! The kitchen cabinet wood smells seem well on course in subverting the splendor and refinement so painstakingly constructed by the cabinets, eliciting not such a piquant reaction.

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And with all the dishes in the cabinets acquiring that nasty smell, the results are bound to be calamitous. It's time to banish this odor forever; something that has contributed to your cabinet's dark, caustic existence.

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Inject A Dose Of Freshness

There is no doubt about the fact that ignoring that funny smell that bears an uncanny resemblance to washed wood can be the harbinger of doom. So if that odor has taken the wind out of your sails, here are some stunning new ways to inject that much needed dose of freshness:
Following an effective cleaning routine carries a tremendous heft. This will sound the death knell for the bacteria and other substances that are the root cause of the odor. A mixture of bleach and water also promises sparkling results. But just make sure that the bleach does not mar the magnificence of the wood cabinets. A strong disinfectant is another sure-shot winner. Cotton balls soaked in vanilla in a glass bowl will absorb all traces of that rather intractable odor. But this remedy needs to be repeated more than once. Allow a combination of white vinegar and water to wipe off all traces of that invidious smell. Stimulate unused coffee grounds into action and watch their invigorating impact. If the cabinet houses canned food, an all-natural solution like wintergreen oil is ideal. A box of white chalkboard chalk will script a new success story by launching a two-pronged attack on the odor and moisture. The tried and tested blend of Borax and baking soda is however your best bet.

Already giddy with the sweet smell of success?

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Sunday, September 25, 2011

Interior Design Ideas For Kitchens With White Cabinets

White cabinets are standard in many kitchens. You might not want to repaint but you want to get a different feel. This is a very enduring style if you know what you are doing. Also, you might want to paint your outdated wood cabinets in a bright white for a modern or contemporary look. Here are a few tips or ideas for decorating kitchens with white cabinets.

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Bring in color. You might have a tendency to go with a very dramatic color just because your white cabinets are so boring. This is an option as long as it is done correctly. This style should be decorated for a modern and contemporary room. You could even mix things up by painting your walls a daring black so that the white really pops. Then use a modern take on a very traditional black and white kitchen.

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Another option for these color schemes is just to go with a neutral color palette. This way your white cabinets will really just blend in with the rest of the beautiful taupes and grays. You can draw out colors from stone or add in stone if you don't have it in your room. Then just try installing a beautiful tumbled marble or ceramic backsplash. This can really give your room cohesion so your white cabinets won't stand out any longer.

Add something special to the doors. In most instances you want to have a very plain door. This is really true if you have a small kitchen. However, white doors are neutral so they can handle a lot more carving and molding. You can also make a statement with your hardware. It's very contemporary and modern to find a stainless steel knob that runs the entire length of the door to really give a lot of sparkle while keeping with the simple lines of this style.

Bring in sparkle. This is really important in a white kitchen. You will keep it from feeling too plain or cheap. You'll want to bring in high end items. An easy way to do this is by investing in stainless steel appliances. You can also coordinate the white cabinets with a beautiful shell chandelier for a beach look. For more of a traditional feel bring in luxurious crystal pendant lights. Anything you put in a white kitchen is really going to pop even if it's just crystal. This gives you the opportunity to explore different accent colors while still working within your budget and space constraints.

Interior Design Ideas For Kitchens With White Cabinets

Learn more about white kitchen cabinets. Stop by Sara Gilmore's articles where you can find out all about white cupboard design.

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

How to Select Your Laundry Room Cabinets

Storage cabinets come in many sizes and styles. In general, cabinets help us in keeping order and organization to our supplies whether in the kitchen, bedroom or laundry area. When shopping for cabinets it is imperative to match the type of cabinet to the supplies that you will be storing in the cabinets and the area where the cabinets will be located.

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I'm going to give you some tips and suggestions in this article that should point you in the right direction when looking for storage cabinets for your home - specifically for your laundry room area.

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Since your laundry room is generally one of the smallest rooms in your house, it is vital that you find cabinets that will fit adequately and make the most of the space designated for your new laundry cabinetry. You can choose either free-standing or wall cabinets depending on your preference. Just be sure that either will allow enough space to open and close the cabinet doors and obviously enough clearance to safely operate your washer and dryer.

Laundry room cabinets are manufactured using a variety of materials like laminate, melamine, plywood, hardwood and even pressboard. Generally speaking, any solid wood or hardwood cabinets will be the most expensive so if your budget is on the low side, you will most likely opt for the laminates and plywood models.

There are plenty of stores in many price ranges to choose from such as, Home Depot, Lowes, IKEA, and you can even find some quality cabinets used in your local newspaper classifieds or garage sale listings. Another way to find high quality cabinetry on a budget is by going to secondhand stores in the nicer areas of your city as some wealthy people will often get rid of their older furniture when remodeling and such just to own the latest and greatest of everything, including cabinets.

How to Select Your Laundry Room Cabinets

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Friday, September 16, 2011

Rta Cabinets - Separating The High Quality Cabinets From The Rest

Everybody knows that RTA Cabinets can save you a significant amount of money on your new kitchen or bathroom, but not everybody knows the difference between the various types of RTA Cabinets that are on the market. It seems like for every person who had a good experience with assembling and installing their own cabinets, there are just as many people who have horror stories from dealing with the wrong supplier or buying the wrong type of RTA Cabinets. In this article I am going to cover the differences between the various ready-to-assemble cabinets that are on the market so that you can ensure your experience is a positive one.

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Materials- whether you are talking about custom, stock, or RTA cabinets, the materials used for the construction of the cabinets should be the biggest factor in what cabinets you are buying. The most common question that I get from customers is "what is the door made of?". People want to make sure that the door is made of real wood, when in reality they should be more concerned with what the cabinet box is made of. 95% of the RTA Cabinets that are the market are going to have solid wood doors and face frames (if not, that should be a red flag!!). Where they differ will be what they use for the box and the back panel. There are a wide variety of materials that are used by manufacturers, including- plywood, fiberboard, particle board, MDF, and solid wood. Plywood and Solid wood are going to be your strongest cabinet box. There are several issues that you might have to deal with if you buy cabinets that use particle board or fiberboard with a veneer cover..... 1) if the material gets wet, fiberboard and particle board tend to swell or buckle 2) both materials tend break or split, especially screws or nails are used. Screws will have a tendancy to lose their grip because the material is made of shredded wood or paper vs. a plywood or solid wood material. Ironically, most of the cabinets that you have to special order from Lowes or Home Depot are actually made of fiberboard with a veneer. For a strong, long lasting cabinet, make sure that the cabinet box is made of plywood or solid wood.

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Ease of Assembly- if you have heard any stories horror stories about RTA cabinets, it most likely had to do with the complicated assembly that is required. If you have ever bought anything from IKEA than you know exactly what I am talking about. One of my neighbors who just remodeled their kitchen with cabinets from IKEA was telling me her story about the cabinets she thought she was getting a great deal on. I was amazed to find out that everything literally comes in its own box.... the hinges are in a box, the screws are in another box, the cabinet faces are another box, etc, etc.... she was telling me that it took a couple of hours just to identify all of the different parts. After hearing her story, I can understand why some people might not what to deal with the headache. I can assure you that not all RTA cabinets are that hard to assemble. A good, high quality cabinet will come with everything ready to assemble in a single box. Having worked with ready-to-assemble cabinets for the past 15 years, the cabinets that I am used to dealing with only require a screw driver to assemble, and can be assembled in 5-10 minutes. On a high quality cabinet, the doors will already be attached to the face frames, and everything interlocks using cam locks. If you find yourself buying each piece in a separate box, make sure you set aside a couple days for assembly because you are going to need it!!

Price- let's face it, most people associate the price of a product with the quality of the product..... this is not true. If you have ever searched for RTA Kitchen Cabinets on the internet you will find several dozen cabinet stores selling the same exact line of cabinets, with highest priced websites selling the same exact cabinets (changing the name to slightly) for 2-3 times as much as the lowest priced cabinet store. Don't be fooled by price. Check into the materials, assembly procedure, and shipping schedule to determine if the cabinet is right for you. Shop around... just because a big box store has the buying power, doesn't mean you are going to get the best deal... in reality, the best deals available are going to come from the internet sites that have very little overhead and are working off of lower margins. They can usually offer better customer service as well.

So if you are at the point where you are thinking about RTA Cabinets, make sure you ask the right questions to ensure you have to best experience possible. By finding cabinets made of the right materials, that are easy to assemble, and priced appropriately, you can ensure a beautiful kitchen or bathroom and a project that is easy to accomplish.

Rta Cabinets - Separating The High Quality Cabinets From The Rest

I have been able to save thousands of dollars on discount kitchen cabinets by buying RTA cabinets. If you are interested in finding out my secrets, go to my Kitchen Cabinets article at Hubpages

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Metal Kitchen Cabinets Save Money and Time

If you are building a new kitchen or remodeling an older one, cabinets are one of the big expenses. Custom wood cabinets can cost a fortune and then you pay to have them installed. If your budget is on the small side you may want to consider metal kitchen cabinets. These cabinets come in different styles, finishes and price ranges so they meet a lot of needs. Most metal kitchen cabinets have a contemporary look to them. Some have metal doors and some come with glass doors in either clear or frosted glass.

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When doing a kitchen remodel on a slim budget, it is important to do most of the work yourself or with a friend's help. Labor is one of the biggest expenses in kitchen decorating and remodeling. Make sure you have the skills to do your own work, before starting such a big job. If you are not sure you can do the work involved, save money for a while longer and hire a professional to do the jobs you are not skilled in.You can still save money by doing your own demolition of old cabinets and so on.

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It is important to read up on kitchen design before you tackle your own kitchen remodel. Get a couple good kitchen design books and use them as a guide for the new lay out of your cabinets and appliances. These books will also give you an idea of what is current in color and materials for the kitchen. You can also watch a few shows on kitchen remodels on the decorating channel on TV for ideas. Another good source of decorating ideas is a home supply store like Lowes or Home Depot. They have areas devoted to model kitchens. They also have decorators on hand to give you advice and help you choose their products for your kitchen redo.

Metal kitchen cabinets come all finished and ready to install. You will have a choice of metallic or paint finishes and hardware to customize your kitchen look. It is important to plan the kitchen lay out in advance so that you order the correct sizes and number of cabinet units for your space. You can not alter the size of a metal cabinet if you order wrong. Once you have your choices on metal cabinets, you can match the countertops, flooring and appliances to them for a well coordinated look in your new kitchen.

Metal Kitchen Cabinets Save Money and Time

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Sunday, August 28, 2011

Creating Style and Elegance With Bathroom Medicine Cabinets

Bathroom medicine cabinets can make a big difference on the look and function of your bathroom. They provide additional storage space and complement the décor of your bathroom. They are affordable way to add beauty and functionality to any bathroom.

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Choose among the many types and designs as well as mounting and hinge styles. Take a look at some cabinets you can find online at such retailers like decorisland.com and kitchensource.com.

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Mirrored Medicine Cabinet, BM Collection:

This Decolav Collection cabinet will make any modern bathroom look more elegant and classy. It feature a wood border and frame with espresso stain, 3 adjustable tempered glass shelves, and reversible door for left or right opening. The total dimensions are 22 inches wide by 5 inches deep by 30 inches high.

Robern - 8" D x 30" H MT Series Flat Door Cabinet:

This cabinet with flat door panel is made from rust-proof anodized aluminum material. It features reversible door hinges, SAFESEAL Gasket frame, ½-inch plain or beveled mirror edges, 3 adjustable ¼-inch glass shelves and hidden finger door pull. It also comes with interior mirrors and mirrored doors. Configuration options are widths of 16 inches, 20 inches and 24 inches and height of 30 inches and 8 inches depth.

Broan Cameo Oval Frameless Bathroom Medicine Cabinet:

This frameless cabinet is all you need to complete your bathroom remodeling or renovation. This is a single-door, recessed mounted cabinet with oval mirror, reversible piano hinges, heavy-gauge steel construction for superior durability, white powder coat finish, adjustable polystyrene shelves and premium float glass exterior mirrors with 1-inch beveled edge. This cabinet comes with a 1-year manufacturers' warranty. The overall dimensions are 21 inches wide by 4.5 inches deep by 31 inches high.

Canby Jackson Medicine Cabinets:

This recessed-mounted cabinet is made of solid wood, making it the best choice to bring out the beauty of your contemporary bathroom. The interior is finished with a white laminate. It features chrome hinges, ¼-inch thick beveled mirror, three frame standards and adjustable shelves. Dimensions vary for this item.

Broan Soho Framed Bathroom Cabinet:

This single-door, recessed-mounted cabinet features reversible piano hinges, heavy-gauge steel interior finished with white powder coat, exterior mirrors of premium float glass with beveled design and 3 adjustable glass shelves. Wood options are maple and solid cherry. The overall dimensions of this cabinet are 17 and 3/16 inches wide by 27 and 7/16 inches high. Prices vary by options for this item.

Alno Medicine Cabinets - Series 2000:

Buying this affordable frameless cabinet is one of the wisest things you can do to make your bathroom look stylish and elegant. It is recessed mounted for that streamline look and available with reversible hinges. It is made of durable stainless steel and made rust-proof by the electro-deposition finish of white paint. It features an inch thick of polished or beveled edge exterior mirror, interior back and door mirrors and 3 ¼-inch thick adjustable glass shelves. It measures 15 inches wide by 25 inches high and 15 inches wide by 35 inches high.

Wholesale prices await buyers who placed their orders for cabinets with online retailers such as Lowes, Ikea and Home Depot.

Creating Style and Elegance With Bathroom Medicine Cabinets

For additional information concerning Bathroom Medicine Cabinets, pay a visit to http://www.bathroommedicinecabinetsonline.com.

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Tuesday, August 9, 2011

RTA Cabinets - Before Buying Cabinets Online, Find Out The Secrets They Don't Want You To Know

If you have ever shopped for rta cabinets or just kitchen cabinets in general, you have probably noticed that there are dozens of websites out there that seem to be selling the same cabinets because they have the same exact pictures. I started shopping for cabinets on-line a couple of years ago and there was only a handful of sites that were selling them. Within the past 2 years, dozens and dozens of more sites have popped up and they all seem to be selling the same cabinets at a wide range of prices. Without using any names, let's take a look at two different sites: Site #1, looks like an interior design studio. They have product lines like "Tuscany", "Cappuccino", and "Antique Nutmeg". Site #2, isn't quite as fancy, and they carry lines like "Honey Maple" and "Chestnut Glazed Maple". Ironically, they are both using the same exact pictures for their cabinets. So the obvious question that I found myself asking is.... what is the difference between the two of them? I started doing some research on these companies and I found out that there is absolutely nothing different about the cabinets that they are selling.

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The reality is that the majority of the rta cabinets in the U.S. are being manufactured in China by a handful of factories. While there may be multiple importers that are bringing them, they are all coming from the same place, being made the same way, with the same features. The pictures that they use for as sample kitchens are straight from the manufacturer, which is why they all look the same. So the next obvious question would be, "why is one site charging for cabinet x, when another site is charging for the same cabinet"? I had been buying from the company that was charging for the cabinet because I thought I was getting a deal (in reality it WAS cheaper than buying a similar cabinet at Lowes, but I still felt cheated after I found out). This really got me thinking and I wanted to find out why I should pay more at one site than another... especially if it is the same exact cabinet. What I found out is that some of the sites really do offer some extra services for the novice home builder that could probably justify a slightly higher price. In some cases the websites offer free design service, or include free shipping if you buy so many cabinets. So if you were absolutely clueless about which cabinets you needed for your kitchen, I guess it would be worth it. Having installed a cabinet or two over the years, I didn't need these services and I wanted to know exactly what I was paying for those cabinets to be delivered, so again I found myself saying... why would I pay more for the same exact cabinet?

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As I searched around the internet I came across countless companies, big and small, selling the same or very similar cabinets. Ultimately I stopped buying from the big guy, with the fancy artwork and high prices on his site. While I partially wrote this article because I felt cheated, I also wanted to get the word out about the cabinet websites that are out there.. I am sure that some of them will change the pictures and change the names, but they are all the same product. So before buying cabinets on-line, do your homework.

RTA Cabinets - Before Buying Cabinets Online, Find Out The Secrets They Don't Want You To Know

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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Remodeling Interior Doors and Kitchen Cabinets - Matching Styles

Remodeling your interior doors and kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, utilizing matching styles, is one of the most effective and cost-efficient means of revitalizing the look of your home. Capitalizing on a contemporary European design, new wood cabinets can lighten and brighten your bathroom and kitchen, making the rooms feel modern and clean, while new wooden interior doors create a sense of solidity and timelessness.

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Custom interior doors, designed to match your chosen new cabinetry in matching wood styles, create a united feel throughout your home, reflecting positively on your sense of design and tying-together the different rooms into a unified whole, creating a sense of unity and permanence. We have all been in homes that feel disjointed and unfinished; if only those owners knew what you know: that it is essential to have matching looks and appearance in your home wood doors and custom cabinets, and that such cohesiveness creates a sense of harmony and luxury.

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Every home should reflect well upon the owner, representing their fashionable interior design concepts. While it might be tempting to completely remodel your home when you have new ideas, which is not a cost-effective decision, especially when it is less expensive to remodel and improve upon your already-established concepts. New cabinets in your kitchen lend themselves to practicality and efficiency. The same is true for bathroom cabinetry. And then, when you add in new interior doors, where the wood styles match and compliment the cabinets, you have created a revitalized living space for less than the cost of a complete remodel.

Quality is an essential component to an interior design concept: cheap materials are insubstantial, easily destroyed, lack durability, and create a sense of instability within a home; therefore, it is essential to select high quality, professional designed and crafted materials, which are durable and solid. Interior doors made of the highest quality wood, with no filler or honeycombing, are a sign of quality, designed to last for the lifetime of your home. Likewise, bathroom and kitchen cabinets, completed with wood doors and drawers, are built to the strongest modern cabinetry standards, designed to serve you and your family well over years of repeated usage.

Custom European awareness pervade the crafting of contemporary designs in building products ready for installation, including interior doors being prefinished and prehung, ready to take their place in your home. The same is true for European frameless cabinets, equipped with quality hardware, materials, and accessories, so you know that your new cabinets will fill your home with a modern feel.

Tired of your home's lived-in appearance? Want to remodel but cannot afford a completely new interior? Need to create a sense of permanence and modernity? The purchase and installation of new, wooden interior doors, in addition to new matching bathroom and kitchen cabinets will create a feeling of completeness in your home, letting your guests know that your interior design extends through all details in all of the rooms, creating a peaceful and balanced contemporary atmosphere.

Remodeling Interior Doors and Kitchen Cabinets - Matching Styles

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