Refacing Your Cabinets

The kitchen is probably the most popular room in the house and most homeowners do frequent kitchen remodeling projects. The most expensive part of the kitchen consists of the cabinets. Buying brand new cabinets for your entire kitchen would cost several thousand dollars. That seems like a very large amount, especially when your cabinets are not broken or in poor conditions but rather you are just trying to get a new look or maybe want to try out a different color.  Luckily, there is one thing you can do to update and upgrade your cabinets without emptying your bank account!

A popular option among homeowners that want to save money is refacing cabinets. For those of you who

haven’t heard of that concept, refacing means covering your current cabinets with a thin veneer and thus replace the doors and drawer faces. This way you can completely change the looks of your cabinets without having to replace them and get new ones!

I think refacing your cabinets is an awesome option and alternative to buying new ones. This type of project is not as complicated as you might think and you will be done in just a couple of days. That means that in just a few days you can completely transform your kitchen and give it a new look and the best part is that you will be saving a lot of money! So I recommend everyone who is just trying to give their kitchen a new look to reface their cabinets instead of replacing them!

Lovely Bathroom Cabinets

About a month ago I decided to take a vacation with my lovely husband. It was a romantic getaway from all the stress that work and taking care of the children bring to our lives, not that I am complaining. We were kind of on a budget so we decided to stay in a small country hotel. The hotel overall was alright but what truly caught my attention was the fabulous, cozy, little bathroom! I had to take a picture! Don’t you just love

it?!

When I first walked into the room I was not surprised. It was just okay, nothing over the top. But for some reason I found this bathroom truly great. I really loved the wood. It was a perfect, all wood room! I enjoyed having so many cabinets because there was space for all my stuff and the bathroom wouldn’t look messy like mine usually does.

I think bathroom cabinets are a must if you want to keep things organized in the bathroom and avoid clutter at all cost. Women need a lot of space in the bathroom because we apply so many products so I thought having all these cabinets was wonderful. And I just love how everything is made out of this rustic looking wood! I think I should remodel my bathroom in the near future and I will definitely keep this bathroom in mind as a guide for how mine should look like. There is no doubt I must acquire cabinets like these ones!

The Layout of My Kitchen

I have always been a huge fan of kitchens and I love remodeling my kitchen. In fact, the kitchen is one of my favorite rooms in the house. I am very passionate about cooking and therefore spend a long time there every day. In addition, I always like giving my guests a good impression and want my house to be nice and welcoming to anyone who comes over. Guests always go into the kitchen so it is important to keep that space updated and follow the latest kitchen trends.

Usually, when I do a kitchen remodeling I just update the cabinets because I think they are the core of the kitchen and the essence of the room. However, the last time I decided to remodel, I wanted to change the layout of the kitchen because I think the layout is always kind of the same from house to house. I wanted to be different, I wanted my kitchen to be different.

I feel like rooms are always kind of straight so I wanted to break that norm. So I went from very chic to ready to assemble - online cabinets store. 
more country-like. At first I wasn’t too convinced but I ended up loving it! I just love how my island is not boring and straight but has kind of like a U-shape and it really makes my kitchen unique! Out of all the kitchen remodeling projects I have done, I think this one is my favorite because it’s also the one that has turned my kitchen into something truly different. I couldn’t be any happier with the results. Oh and if you are interested in knowing where I bought my kitchen cabinets and the island, it was in a

Antique vs Modern Kitchen Cabinets

Design concepts are extremely important. They are the equivalent of an architecture design for a brand new building; it gives a north to the compass which you will follow in order to get the expected result. That is why it was very important for me to have the best concept in mind when I decided my kitchen needed an upgrade. I think that one of the factors of a good concept is what kind of material you will be using and if you don’t want to build you can always purchase second hand ornaments or cabinets and so forth. When the time came to make my decision, I was much divided between modern cabinets (those fancy metal-wooden and marble ones) you usually see on housing fairs.

I was raised in a cottage-type home growing up so there were a lot of antique cabinets there. I loved their washed, worn and tired look so I think I gravitated more towards that option. Next was of course painting! I loved white, gray and brown colors. Anything that seems neutral or borderline earthy I can really get used to. Combine that to my antique selection and you have a very distinguished and elegant result. Finally, I had to decide what kind of faucets I wanted and if I was going to go with a dish washer or not, I decided against it (it was tradition in my family to do dishes after a big family meal). My kitchen looked absolutely incredible after I was done especially because of my antique cabinets.

It all started with the concept and I was able to finish my own kitchen remodeling project in record time. A sales clerk at RTA Kitchen Cabinets I received very important assistance throughout the project and their customer service representatives or sales clerks were incredible in helping me choose not the most expensive option but the one that best fit the description I provided and the search criteria I had outlined. Needless to say I was very, very impressed with them and could certainly recommend kitchen remodeling ‘’on the budget’’ to anyone with the help of RTA.

The Beauty of Online Shopping

I have always been kind of a shopaholic but mostly of clothes, just like any other girl. I remember many years ago when my friends started buying clothes online I thought it was crazy because it was easier to just go to the store and try on clothes to make sure they fit. As the years went by, online shopping started growing on me, and not just for clothes but also for buying custom cabinets online!

As I started buying online more and more, going to the stores started to feel weird and I was just lazy to do it. I hate driving and can’t stand being stuck in traffic jam. That’s one of the many benefits that online shopping brings to my life. I have also found that many times you get better deals online because you can easily select items that are on sale whereas in the store, you would have to look for them. So buying online really saves you a lot of time, and money!

A couple months ago I was looking to remodel my kitchen. My kitchen is something I take very seriously and try to keep as neat as possible at all times. I wanted to get new kitchen cabinets but I just couldn’t find the perfect ones. I went into a couple stores and only found myself spending an entire afternoon without any luck! Nothing seemed to be good enough for my precious kitchen. Either the quality of the wood wasn’t good enough, or the quality was good but I couldn’t find the right colors.

So I gave up and decided to check out some ready to assemble cabinets online. Jackpot! I found exactly
what I was looking for, perfect quality, amazing colors, and a great variety. I got to choose the measures I wanted to, hit check out and in a few weeks I had my new kitchen cabinets delivered to my door! 

Remodeling My Mom's Kitchen

You know how sometimes we tend to undermine our parents as they get older? We forget about all the things they did for us when we were growing up and all they gave up to raise us and give us a better life. Sometimes we complain about visiting them because their home is old and kind of neglected. I felt like this about my mom’s kitchen. Last time I visited I thought it was a real mess. There were so many things all crammed into a few kitchen cabinets.

Truth be said, I think my mother hadn’t remodeled the kitchen in quite a few years. My dad doesn’t even get into the kitchen, so I wouldn’t expect him to do it either. My first reaction was to judge because I am a very neat person and I like to keep my kitchen organized given that I spend a lot of time there cooking for my loved ones. But then I realized that my parents weren’t exactly young and they didn’t have as much energy to start a remodeling project.

In addition, I think that once you’ve had a house for several years (and I don’t mean 10 years, I’m talking
more like 30) you kind of stop caring about the physical aspect of your home and only fix things that need to be fixed. Anyway, I started talking to mom and dad and suggested they should remodel their kitchen. They said they didn’t like the idea of going shopping for new cabinets because it took too long and they had to deal with inefficient customer service representatives and all that.

Being the modern person that I am, I explained to them that now they don’t have to go out to get new ready to assemble kitchen cabinets from any online shop. The three of us started looking at online shops and we decided to go with CabinetDIY. The prices were awesome, we got a few cabinets and in a couple of weeks they arrived. My husband and I helped install the cabinets and my parents’ kitchen looked as good as new! 

cabinets because they could simply get

Treatment for kitchen cabinets

Kitchen cabinets can be made out of many materials. They can range from plastic, to plywood, wood and steel. This varies depending on the taste of the occupant of the property. Each and one of these materials have cabinet protection rules which promote material longevity and aid the wear and tear that your kitchen cabinets would suffer if no precautions or general maintenance steps are undertaken.

If your cabinet is made out of wood, a good step to take would be to not let it get wet. This could happen if there are leaks on the roof or more commonly if you wash your dishes and put them in the cabinets without letting them fully dry up. If it’s made out of plastic perhaps the best way to protect them is by not slamming the doors shut which could of course break them. If we are talking about steel, one of the things you could do is to be careful with the things you store in them. What I mean is, you should not put items with sharp edges on them or otherwise this could affect the surface (it would not break it or make it less functional but it would undoubtedly look bad because of the amount of scratches).

If it’s made out of plywood, I would suggest similar precautions be taken like the ones I recommended for wooden cabinets. Bear in mind plywood is fragile, so you should not slam the doors shut or treat the cabinet ‘’aggressively’’. These general, common-sense recommendations of care for your cabinets would ensure a longer life for them while looking absolutely sharp and thus exponentially enhancing the aesthetic appearance of your kitchen. Try to apply furniture shine or disinfectant from time to time, basically a substance that would clean your cabinet and keep it nice and glossy.

You also subconsciously will benefit from a clean and properly used kitchen. Some housewives or ‘’house-husbands’’ complain that they don’t enjoy cooking or even being around a kitchen because it may look dirty or old. My recommendations undoubtedly would help in that regard.

The most important room in the house

I lived with my parents for the better part of the first 3 decades of my life. I remember an infinite amount of mornings in which we shared breakfast in our marble island and talked about what each of us was up to; dad with his job, mom with her decorations and baking recipes and then my brothers and I talking about our friends or school projects. That kitchen made me feel I was at home. That’s why now that I’m married and have children of my own, I focus a lot on having my kitchen looking absolutely beautiful with gorgeous cabinets, faucets, drawers and of course, the marble island.

I remember the cabinets in my parent’s house were made of wood and they decided to paint them in white. I personally decided to go with a more traditional wooden-tone color for mine. I keep my china there, my husband’s collection of shot glasses (they are there despite my best judgment) he says they remind him of a more carefree era.

My children and husband love the kitchen; we spend more time there than in any other room whenever we are together. I think my favorite times above all in that kitchen come around by the end of the year when Thanksgiving, New Years, Christmas and the Super Bowl seem to mesh in an endless string of holidays and days off. I cook so much during those days, but I see them smile so much and be happy it makes it worth it all. When my husband and I moved into our new home, it came with a standard kitchen so I had interiordecorators come in and work together with me on a new design concept for the kitchen and the master bedroom. First thing I changed were the kitchen cabinets and then the bathroom curtains for glass doors. Whenever I have some time off I go on Pinterest or Tumblr for new ideas of recipes or design concepts, I’m always on the move!

Modern Kitchen Cabinets

All women dream of the perfect house, but more than that, they dream of the perfect kitchen. And women have a reason for that: they spend a lot of time in the kitchen cooking for the entire family so the least they deserve is that the place where they spend so much time doing part of the chores of the home is somewhere they feel great in, and a place that looks fabulous!

Sometimes a home can have a lovely kitchen but in general I think most kitchens just look the same. Of 

 course, some of them have more elegant elements or newer cabinets than others, but generally speaking they are all similar. The kitchen is not a room that can vary highly; after all, you’ve got the kitchen, the oven, the sink, and the cabinets; there isn’t much to add there. But believe it or not, some kitchens can look very unique and like nothing you’ve ever seen before.

One of the things I have noticed is that kitchens tend to have the same colors. For instance, cabinet colors don’t tend to vary so much and that also contributes to the fact that all kitchens look the same. The moment I saw this picture with the violet kitchen cabinets I just wanted it for my own home so bad! And it also made me realize that paint can be a very powerful tool!

Painting your kitchen cabinets in bold colors like violet or red can have a big impact on the looks of your kitchen! It’s very extravagant and you might be afraid of trying it out, but at least in the pictures it looks amazing! The two kitchens look very modern and it’s all thanks to the awesome paint! But imagine the cabinets were painted in a more traditional color like maple, the kitchen wouldn’t be as fabulous. This goes to show that a little paint can make a huge difference. 

Differentiate Your Kitchen

Kitchens tend to be quite similar from one another. There aren´t as many variations in kitchen as there are kitchen cabinets, options are kind of limited. That’s not necessarily a bad thing; after all, it would be kind of weird to have a kitchen with a bunch of colorful cabinets. The most common colors for cabinets are brown, maple, or cherry. However, there are some pretty good ideas to make your cabinets stand out from the crowd.
with other rooms and spaces in a house. When it comes to 

After going through a whole bunch of pictures and designs, I fell in love with this one. I am usually not a big fan of gray but I just found this to be so sophisticated. Of course the chandelier doesn’t hurt, either. But really, this kitchen looks fabulous and the best part is that it is very unique and chances of you finding a similar kitchen are slim. There are other kinds of kitchen that are beautiful, but it looks like every home has the same exact kitchen. I like a little differentiation, which is why I highly recommend painting cabinets in this color.

I also found another interesting picture which I thought was totally original and kind of cute. Forget about the
regular kitchen island. Replace it with this adorable kitchen island/couch. I’m sure this will be a kitchen hard to match. The couch also has some cabinets at the bottom to store kitchen utensils. With this in your kitchen you will be able to cook with the company of your loved ones! No more getting bored cooking all by yourself in the kitchen. Or perhaps you can lie for a little bit while you are waiting for something in the oven. Either way, I think this couch/kitchen island is both functional and beautiful!