Built-in Features Add Quality, Value And Convenience

When considering how to see the most return on your investment in a kitchen upgrade, adding built-in features will add quality and value to your home while also providing some great ways to increase storage and convenience in your daily living.  They can also create a more "friendly" and functional kitchen for those that choose to "age in place".

The "built-in" can help you clear clutter, provide easier access to your kitchen appliances and help you avoid the need to bend and reach which can cause injury.  The added storage functions can be great for saving money by providing a way for you to store bulk items, like food staples or pet foods.  The addition of a built-in kitchen island can solve all your storage needs while creating a functional "command central" in your kitchen.

Organization

With added cabinet space you will be able to find more creative ways to utilize that space.  You might consider deeper cabinets with pull out shelves for storing pots and pans.  With a built-in desk you will have a space for your computer, a place for homework and with the addition of a cork board, a place for family messages and grocery lists.  

Functionality

A built-in kitchen island can provide many features that will greatly increase the functionality.  You could have a chalkboard face on a kitchen island cabinet that will give youngsters a place to create art down at their level.  With a couple of open cabinets you have space for cookbooks or a wine rack.  Deep pull-out drawers can be designated for recyclables or for pet food storage.  With a built-in sink and mini-fridge you will greatly increase your work space and offer an option for younger members of your family to have access to their own refrigerated snacks down at their level.

Hidden Features

When space is at a premium, a cabinet with a pull-out shelf can be a good place for a small microwave or a coffee maker which will then be hidden from view after use.  By adding outlets in the back of the cabinets, you can leave your appliances plugged in at all times.  A pull-out cutting board with a pull out trash can underneath can mean simply sliding the garbage off the board and straight into the garbage can. The kitchen island offers numerous options for built-in convenience including a place for a second oven or cooktop, a refrigerated wine cabinet or a trash compactor.

These are just a few of the myriad of choices that you have when designing the kitchen of your dreams.  At Edgewood Cabinetry our designers will work with you to make that dream a reality.  Contact us today and let's talk about those built-in features that would help make your life a little easier.

Cabinets in the Closets Are Perfect For Organizing Your Space

Closets tend to be a place that naturally gets messy. From shoes that are tossed in to folded sweaters and jeans, there has got to be a better way of keeping your closet space neater. Fortunately, there is a perfect solution to all of your closet organizational needs. Cabinets in the closets not only help you create space that is needed but they look elegant and timeless.
Whether you have a large, walk-in closet that guests will see or a smaller one that you simply want to add more orgnizational space to, we can help you design cabinets that allow you to have the room you want to store things with a look that is timeless, functional and showcases your aesthetic.
Imagine being able to find your favorite tie or belt with a built-in tie rack and belt rack. A jewelry and valet tray is perfect for keeping your valuables safe and secure while making sure they are easy to find. The felt cloth ensures that you won't scratch your organizer or your precious stones. One of the most important items to include in your closet cabinet is the shoe rack accessory. Each pair of shoes can be displayed so that you never have to search for them again. The convenience of cabinets in the closet doesn't stop there. You can even add a drawer mounted ironing board, which makes it easy and convenient to take care of those last minute ironing jobs. By adding a pull out hamper you can even have the convenience of changing clothes in one place without having to run to the laundry room.
At Edgewood Custom Cabinetry we are a family owned and operated business that handcrafts your cabinets from start to finish. We design, build and install everything you need and everything is done to your specifications. We start by talking to you and finding out what it is that you want and then start with a design. We only use the finest woods that you choose such as cherry, hickory, walnut, oak, alder and maple. We know that your walk-in closet needs to utilize the space in a way that is operational and functional while maintaining the look you desire.
If you are tired of trying to find places to put things in your walk-in closet, simply contact us and allow us to help you design the closet cabinet of your dreams.

Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2013

If you're considering remodeling your kitchen this year, you'll want to make sure you're up on the latest cabinet trends for 2013.  New cabinetry is a big expense in a new kitchen, and rightly so.  It is the longest lasting feature, far outliving appliances, counters, and floors, so make cabinetry your splurge.  You can cut corners on other areas of the kitchen, but when choosing cabinetry you want to choose quality pieces that will last a long time.  Integrate some of these newest style ideas for a great result.
Old World Style Cabinets Redesigned for 2013
When you think of an old Italian kitchen, you might picture a room with a lot of beautiful cabinetry, architectural features, glass doors, and intricate detail.  People are combining this style with unique wood choices, such as a glazed or whitewashed finish, or distressed wood.  The result is a casual old world style that is increasing in popularity.
Mixing Cabinets
Until now, homeowners chose one color or one type of wood for all cabinetry in the kitchen. Recently, many have decided to forego tradition and choose two finishes.  A darker wood finish on the bottom cabinets provides a contrast to upper cabinets painted or done in a lighter wood finish.
Incorporating Appliances into Cabinetry
Many homeowners are still choosing the large stainless steel, commercial grade appliances, but a recent trend is calling attention away from the appliances and toward custom cabinetry.  Facing the refrigerator and dishwasher in cabinetry to match the rest of the kitchen gives a warm and inviting look.  In addition, appliances such as warming or cooling drawers, wine refrigerators, and dishwashing drawers are being integrated into cabinetry, often in an island where they remain unnoticed.
"Green" Cabinetry
As people are making more environmentally-conscious choices, these decisions extend to cabinetry in 2013.  Traditional options like oak and maple are available, but many are making their wood choices based on trees that are a sustainable variety.  Lyptus is one of the newer wood choices that comes from a tree that grows quickly and is considered "green."
The first step in preparing for your new kitchen is meeting with a reputable company that provides quality custom cabinetry.  Contact us and we will help you decide which options work best for your family and lifestyle.

Making the Decision to Stain or Paint Your Cabinets

You’ve been through the process and have chosen the design for your new cabinets, selected your wood, and decided to go with just the right hardware.
Maybe your existing cabinets need a facelift. You’ve taken them down, sanded them and now the decision needs to be made…To stain or paint?
Here is a list of pro’s and con’s:



Paint

• You’ll need to prime the cabinets after sanding them down
• The cabinets may require several coats of paint
• You have the option of choosing the sheen in flat or gloss
• Depending on the finish chosen, it may chip or peel in the future, in turn, the whole process needs to be done again to change the color

Stain

• Stain, which is flat in finish, comes in thousands of colors
• Sanding the cabinets to the bare wood between color change is necessary
• Doesn’t require a primer
• The look is more natural and it won’t chip down the line
• Some woods require more stain than originally anticipated due to the wood soaking it in

For instance, Maple is smooth and has a fine, even grain pattern. The color varies naturally and is accentuated by staining. Some view the thin, dark, mineral streaks as a defect, but it is a natural characteristic of the wood and is displayed darker once stained.
Alder wood looks beautiful stained or painted but it is a softer and lighter in weight than other woods. This means it will mar and dent more easily and requires extra care. Alder can appear blotchy when stained. Prior to staining a wash-coat should first be applied and lightly sanded after prior to staining.
Stained Cherry wood brings out the natural deep red to reddish-brown color. Cherry darkens with age and that will change the color variations along with it.
There are a lot of factors to take into consideration when choosing new kitchen cabinets or overhauling your existing cabinets.
Feel free to contact us today to discuss your options and we’ll help you to make the right decision that works for you.