Aug

25

2010

Kitchen Cabinet Drawer Construction is Important
Posted by: Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro

Many times kitchen cabinet drawer construction is an afterthought.  We tend to look at the upper and lower cabinets, their overall appearance, and if they will work well in our overall kitchen design scheme.  The drawers of the cabinets should be added to the first things first department.  If the drawers are not quality constructed, you will become disenfranchised with your new cabinets fairly quickly.

Quality Cabinet Drawer Components

There are several areas of the drawer to which you should pay attention.  Here are a few:

  1. Side and back material – steer clear of thin particle board material on the sides and back of the drawer.  Look for solid wood or other sturdy material.
  2. Joint construction – are the joints stapled together or do they have a high quality dovetail joint?
  3. Slide components – look at the guide slides that allow the drawer to slide in and out.  Again, steer clear of flimsy materials.

Kitchen cabinet drawers undergo a lot of wear and tear with all of the opening and closing they go through.  Don’t let your drawer construction be an afterthought.  Make it one of the first areas you look at when deciding on your new kitchen cabinets.

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Aug

24

2010

Green Up Your Kitchen Cabinets
Posted by: Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro

Add Eco-Friendly Kitchen Cabinets to Your KitchenIt makes sense to be kinder to the environment when possible.  One item in the kitchen that is trending toward being more “green” is kitchen cabinetry.  You can have kitchen cabinets that are more environmentally friendly.

Reclaimed Material or FSC Certified

If you are going with wood cabinets, look for those made out of reclaimed wood or are certified by the Forest Steward Council (FSC) as being grown and harvested in a sustainable manner.

You can also look for alternate materials such as wheat board or bamboo.  Wheat board is a compressed plant material and bamboo is actually a grass.  Be a bit more environmentally friendly in your kitchen by starting with “greening” up your cabinets.

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Aug

23

2010

Finishing Off Those Unfinished Kitchen Cabinets
Posted by: Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro

Unfinished kitchen cabinets are often purchased because they are less expensive than your finished cabinets.  Many homeowners may also want to put their own custom finish on the kitchen cabinets for a truly unique design.

Put Your Talent to Use on Your Kitchen Cabinets

You or someone in your family might have a knack for painting or staining.  If so, you can certainly put this talent to use on turning those unfinished kitchen cabinets into beautiful custom cabinets.  You can select your own color, stain, glaze, etc. to make these cabinets uniquely your own.  Save some money by purchasing unfinished cabinets and finishing them off yourself.

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Aug

20

2010

Kitchen Cabinet Door Options
Posted by: Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro

Kitchen cabinet doors come in many styles.It’s important to know the difference between types of kitchen cabinet doors.  Each type can make a big difference in the end design of your kitchen.  You should select the type of door that best goes with your overall design.

Don’t Confuse Type with Style

There are types of doors and styles of doors.  Types of doors refer to their shapes.  Here are the basic types of cabinet doors:

  1. Raised Panel
  2. Recessed Panel
  3. Slab
  4. Framed
  5. Frameless

Pick the type of door first and then the style to make your overall kitchen design end up just right.

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Aug

19

2010

Display Cookbooks in Your Kitchen Cabinet
Posted by: Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro

A kitchen cabinet is the perfect place to store your cookbooks.  They can be easily accessed when you are preparing your favorite recipes.  Use one or two of the shelves located about your main food prep countertop area.

To See or Not to See

You can display the cookbooks by using glass front cabinet doors or simply removing the cabinet doors completely.  Displaying your cookbooks can add an interesting design element in your kitchen and proudly display your culinary skills.

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Aug

18

2010

Adapting Kitchen Cabinets for Wheelchair Accessibility
Posted by: Cathy, Kitchen Cabinet Pro

Adapt your kitchen for wheelchair accessability.Some families have members who are confined to wheelchairs.  It is important to adapt many areas of the home for them to have ease of accessibility.  The kitchen is one of the more important rooms in the home that should easily accommodate those in a wheelchair.  Being able to access items in your kitchen cabinets will provide them with a better level of independence.

The Right Height for Your Kitchen Cabinets

The kitchen cabinets should have a bottom opening that is tall enough for the wheelchair’s wheels to roll under.  You should also consider removing one of the lower cabinets to allow the wheelchair to roll underneath for easy access to the kitchen countertop.

Lower the upper cabinets so items can be placed on the lower shelves within reach from a sitting position.  You can also reference ADA guidelines for help in determining appropriate cabinet heights and depths.  Makin your kitchen cabinets accessible for those in a wheelchair will allow them a greater level of independence in the kitchen.

For most everything you need to remodel your kitchen , DirectBuy has a great selection of brand name products. You will find top quality kitchen cabinets and other home improvement products to choose from at savings of up to 50% off retail.

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