Some people want a natural look in their kitchens and are drawn to a more distressed finish. One such finish that may have a funny name, but creates a very distinct look is called cow tails. Cow tails are swirl patterns similar to a coma which occur in cabinetry with a distressed glaze. These markings are really unique and created the very unusual kitchen cabinet design.
If you have dark kitchen cabinets, re-facing and whitewashing them can brighten up but it is a project that requires effort and time. Make sure you do both because you just don’t want to white wash only – the stain or varnish could show through.
Your kitchen is one of the main areas in your home that’s a breeding ground for bacteria. Make sure you keep your kitchen cabinets clean and healthy for you and your family with eco-friendly methods.
Kitchen cabinets are arguably one of the more expensive purchases for your home. Custom cabinets are outside many people’s budget but there are other choices which allow for you to have quality cabinets within a lower budget range. One such choice is cabinetry made from engineered wood.
There are many types of beautiful woods used in the construction of kitchen cabinets but few match the beauty of those with a Birdseye graining. While it is not necessarily known what causes this type of graining in the wood, it is unique and one of the most highly sought after types of kitchen cabinet materials.
Installing kitchen cabinets on your wall space is pretty straight forward but it can get a bit tricky on lower cabinets when you reach a corner. There are a couple of ways to minimize the amount of dead space that occurs when trying to turn a corner with your base kitchen cabinets.