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Luxury Kitchen Cabinets

AJ — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:53:33 +0000

If you thought that luxury kitchen cabinets are only the privilege of the rich and elite, then you are wrong. You too can have a cost effective solution for a designer kitchen complete with luxury kitchen cabinets.

Luxury kitchen cabinets do not necessarily mean the cabinets that adorn the house of celebrities. It can mean quality functioning cabinets that have the necessary amount of aesthetic appeal. It should be in sync with the rest of the kitchen design and also with the décor of the home.

With the right amount of planning, you too can have a kitchen that looks as good as the one that you see in designer catalogues.

The plan

This is the first step towards a proper functioning and good looking kitchen. Draw out a plan and make sure that you put all your expertise into it.

If you feel that you are unable to do justice to the plan, then you can always seek the services of an expert.

A kitchen cabinet is the most prominent thing that will stand out in your kitchen. It should be in the perfect location, should support proper storage and do not forget the luxury aspect.

You can opt for ready made cabinets or have them custom made.

Everything from wooden cabinets to modular ones can be purchased off the shelf or custom made.

The advantage of having them custom designed is that you can get the size and the shape that most suits your kitchen.

Types of cabinets

You can opt for face framed ones or frameless European ones based on your overall kitchen design. The luxury kitchen cabinets should be designed in such a way that they make maximum usage of space and compliment the storage area, the cooking area and the sink.

If you have question or would like an estimate on getting custom cabinets for your Kitchen please give Shilling Cabinets a call at 928-768-7688 or if you just have questions a sales associate will be glad to answer them for you.

Cabinet Design Styles

AJ — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:14:57 +0000

Design styles: A number of basic design styles apply to everything from furniture to interior and exterior home design. Here are some general guidelines for three basic design styles:

Contemporary/modern design features sleek, unadorned cabinets, plain panel doors and hardware that’s hidden or unobtrusive.
Traditional is more formal and elegant. Raised panel cabinet doors or clear glass panels separated by thin strips of wood are often seen. Rich wood finishes or painted white wood may be accented with sparkle from brass or brass-tone hardware.
Country features light stain or distressed-color finish, simple cabinet and door styles and unpretentious wood or ceramic knobs and handles.

For a quote on custom cabinetry please contact our office at 928-768-7688 to see samples of our work and to see the variety of lines we carry please visit our website at Shillingcabinets.com

Remodling Your Kitchen?

AJ — Wed, 21 May 2008 20:41:37 +0000

Before you buy your new kitchen or bathroom cabinets, there are some important things you should know and important questions you need to answer. This guide can help you zero in on the basics of buying cabinets, including budget, size, style, quality, construction, and finish. These should all be considered before you make a final decision to buy.

Set Your Budget

Cabinets account for 40% to 50% of the total cost of your kitchen or bathroom remodeling project, so setting your total budget figure will be one of the first things you’ll need to do. But don’t let this decision scare you off. The cabinets you select will set the tone of your new kitchen or bathroom and play a major role in transforming your space.

Measure Your Space

You’ll eventually want a professional to come to your home and look at your space, but you should measure your area and think about where you might want the new cabinets to fit. With these preliminary measurements in hand, you’ll be able to give more accurate information to the salesman at the home center or kitchen store, and he’ll be able to give you more precise estimates and ideas for your project.

Choose Stock, Semi-Custom, or Custom Cabinets

Stock cabinets are least expensive, are constructed in standard shapes and sizes, and are available in a limited number of woods or styles. Semi-custom cabinets are factory-built in standard sizes, with many options for storage, design and style. The high end of cabinet construction is custom cabinets. They are constructed in either a workroom to designer specifications or on-site in any style and finish.

So Many Options

Stock cabinets offer few options beyond drawers and cupboards. But semi-custom and custom cabinets provide endless solutions to your storage needs. Pullout shelves for pans, a lazy Susan, a wine rack, vertical dividers for trays and cookie sheets, an appliance garage, or pullout bins are some of the standard add-ons. If you have a space too narrow for a cabinet and counter, a tall pantry closet provides lots of space, either for pots and pans in the kitchen or towels in the bath.

You Have a Choice in Quality

If you’ll live in the home for a short time, you can select a basic style of cabinets. But if this is going to be your “dream kitchen” or bath, you should look for top-quality construction. Cabinets should have solid frames, door and drawer fronts, reinforced corners and closed backs. Drawers and doors of cabinets will be opened and closed many times a day and should operate smoothly and quietly. The finish on the wood should be smooth. At Shilling Cabinets we can help make your “Dream Kitchen” a reality!

Choose Your Style

Look in magazines and stores to find what look you like. Stock cabinets come in a limited number of styles, whereas semi-custom and custom cabinets offer more choices. Choose a style that blends well with the architecture of your home as well as the interior design of the other rooms. You can choose natural wood finish in a number of colors and woods, painted or stained, or laminate finished.