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

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Wood Kitchen Cabinets

New kitchen cabinets are something that people can do to their homes to update them drastically without having to change a lot. Wooden kitchen cabinets are extremely popular, easy to take care of, and come in many different colors, types, and price ranges.

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Some different types of light wooden cabinets include maple, pine, oak, birch, ash, beech, and chestnut. Some darker toned wooden cabinets include cherry (which is more of a mid-dark color), ebony, butternut, rosewood, teak, and mahogany. There is also alder wood which can be almost white and hickory which can range from white to a light brown. If none of these colors are appealing, there is also the option to choose a light wood and buy a stain. Stain works by soaking into the wood of the cabinet and giving it an element of color. It is very difficult to lighten a dark wood so it is easier to choose a light one and darken it with stain.

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There are many places available to purchase wooden kitchen cabinets. First, there are local stores such as Menards, Home Depot, Lowes, and others that have samples available and ordering information right in the store. There are also online cabinet stores whose sole purpose is selling cabinets. Also, many people choose to get their wooden units built. There are local places that do this and places online that one can order from.

Cost can be a huge factor in choosing kitchen cabinets. There are a few tips to get the best and the cheapest ones available. The method of construction and the materials used can make up to sixty percent of the cost of the units, but better products and construction will make a longer lasting unit so one should take this into consideration when choosing which wood to use and choosing the construction type of the cabinet.

The style of the cabinet can have a huge impact on price since a very simple looking cabinet door will be much cheaper than one with much detail. The type of finish can affect the price, also. If this is an issue, one can paint or stain the cabinet on their own to save some money. Lastly, the species of the wood will alter the price. Some wood is cheaper than other, so if price is an issue, one can choose a cheaper wood and stain it to look like the type they choose.

Wooden kitchen cabinets are a great way to update any kitchen and come in a wide array of types and prices so one can always find something appealing.

Wood Kitchen Cabinets

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Friday, August 19, 2011

Create a Custom Laundry Room Using Stock Cabinets

One of the latest trends in home design is the creation of customized laundry rooms. With today's emphasis on customized spaces, there are a lot of companies that are cashing in by claiming to sell customized solutions specifically for the laundry room or garage. While they may call them custom, there really isn't anything custom about the cabinets. Similar to custom garage solutions, they are usually made out of particle board or flake board with a white veneer, which is exactly what you would buy if you were shopping at Home Depot or Lowes. The high prices are based on the concept that you buying them specifically for that space.

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If you are planning on building a custom laundry room, you might want to think about using stock kitchen cabinets for the space. Kitchen cabinets are going to have the same features and functionality that you would get from these "custom laundry room cabinets, but you will be paying half the price. These cabinets usually feature higher quality materials, such as solid wood face frames and doors, and will usually have solid plywood sides as well. Rather than paying a company that specializes in custom units, consider buying these cabinets and installing them yourself.

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While stock kitchen cabinets can usually be found at your local home supply store, you can usually find some pretty good deals on-line as well. Recently, there has been a flood of companies importing stock cabinets and selling them on the internet. So rather than paying a premium for so-called "custom" cabinets that are designed specifically for your laundry room or garage, trying using kitchen cabinets. Not only will you get a durable product, but you can also coordinate the look of your house by having the same cabinets throughout.

Create a Custom Laundry Room Using Stock Cabinets

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Saturday, August 13, 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

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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

RTA Cabinets - Don't Get Scammed!

Horror stories abound everywhere. Novice DIY Homeowners trying to remodel their kitchen or bathroom who take on a project bigger than they can handle. Remodeling your own kitchen or bathroom can be a very rewarding project and you can save a ton of money, but buying the wrong cabinets can lead to disaster. Home Improvement stores and the name brand manufacturers have done a very good job of selling the accessories and styles of cabinets, while at the same time taking the focus away from what the cabinet is actually made of. Stores like Ikea offer a wide range of RTA cabinets in all of the most popular styles and do a very good job of helping you select everything you will need for your project. What they fail to do is talk about how hard it will be to actually assemble the cabinets or what the box of the cabinet is made of.

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A quality cabinet, whether it is a customer cabinet or RTA cabinet, will be constructed of plywood or solid wood. Ikea cabinets and even the pre-assembled cabinets sold at Lowes and Home Depot, are traditionally made of particle board or fiberboard with a veneer or laminated cover. The problem with fiberboard and particle board is that it acts like a sponge when it comes in contact with water, which leads to bubbling or warping. While the face frame and doors of these cabinets may be solid wood, it is the cabinet box that is going to add stability to the cabinet. The other issue with cabinets made of these materials, is that the screws, staples, or nails that are used to hold the cabinets together, have a tendency to lose their grip, since the material is not solid. The combination of all these attributes will significantly shorten the life of your cabinets.

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Another issue that DIY Homeowners don't realize is that not all RTA cabinets are assembled the same way. A quality one will come complete with all of the pieces in one box, with simple assembly instructions, and should only require a screwdriver to assemble. A neighbor of mine thought that she found the kitchen of her dreams at Ikea.... everything was great until she got the cabinets home. Literally every piece came in a separate box (hinges in one box, doors in another box, screws in another box). It literally took her 3 days to layout, and identify all of the different pieces for each cabinet. By the time she got down to the last couple of cabinets, pieces were missing, extra pieces were left... assembling RTA cabinets doesn't have to be that difficult. I installed some in my kitchen that I bought on-line and it was super easy. Each cabinet showed up in it's own box, all of the pieces were included. The cabinet locked together using cam locks which only required a screw driver. In 3 hours I was able to assemble the same amount of cabinets that took my neighbor 3 days to layout.

So when considering RTA cabinets for your kitchen or bathroom, don't fall into the common pitfalls that hundreds of other homeowners have faced when buying the wrong cabinets. Do some research on the ones that are available, both on the internet and in the stores. Inspect the materials they are made of, how they are assembled, and finally the overall cost (make sure there are no hidden costs from having to buy extra parts). Don't get scammed by low grade RTA cabinets.

RTA Cabinets - Don't Get Scammed!

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