Advantages:
- Durable
- Wide variety of options
- Can be simple or elaborate
- Work well in any room
OVERVIEW of Kitchen Cabinet:
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and the right choice for kitchen countertops is key to the successful execution and ongoing use of the space. Now more than ever, you can choose from a diverse range of kitchen counter materials. For each aspect of home design and remodeling you can also strive to make choices that are 1) Functional, 2) Stylish, 3) Cost-Effective, and 4) Environmentally Sustainable. These are the four key guiding principles in the GREENandSAVE strategy. You will find that in certain cases, one or two of the criteria take precedent over others. However, as you review the home improvement options that are right for your home, you may be surprised to learn that reaching all four is more achievable than you thought.
Selection Tip: In choosing a kitchen countertop material make sure to think through the backsplash that will work best for your design and installation. Solid surface and natural stone materials typically need to be precut prior to installation versus tiles that can be cut and set right on the job site. Kitchen countertop backsplashes sometimes look great when they match the countertop material, but you can alternatively enhance the countertop material by choosing a different tile to run from the top edge of the counter all of the way up to the underside of the head cabinet. If you decide on the tiles, also take care in choosing the right color grout and look for new tile grouts that are stain resistant.
DETAILS on Recessed Kitchen Cabinet Doors:
Recessed cabinet designs are popular because there is a wide variety of options to choose from and most importantly, they are durable. With recessed designs, the panel is lower than the outside frame, and can give the look of a picture frame, cathedral door, roman design, or other original looks.
Whether you want your design to be simple or elaborate, you can have a recessed cabinet design. Your cabinets will add elegance and originality to your space, as the options are virtually endless. Recessed cabinets work well in any room, so, if desired, you can carry your designs from one room to another and have them flow smoothly.
The options you have when choosing your recessed cabinets include applied moulding, mitered, mortise and tenon, artist series and thermofoil. The names may be unfamiliar, but each gives an original look that will add depth and dimension, work with horizontal or vertical stiles, range in design styles, or intensify lighting, if desired.
GREEN Considerations:
When updating or replacing your wood cabinetry, make sure to use FSC-certified or reclaimed wood. A Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification guarantees that wood is grown and harvested in a sustainable manner. Many companies also use reclaimed wood, meaning they use salvaged wood to produce beautiful products.
Columbia Forest Products is the largest manufacturer of hardwood in North America. They have transformed their business to supply only formaldehyde-free products, an extremely beneficial factor for the environment, as well as your home.
Checking to be sure that the products you are placing in your home are manufactured and sold in eco-friendly ways is half the battle of keeping your home environmentally-friendly.
