Cabinet Frames: Frameless and Face Frame

By KBC Kitchen & Bathroom

There are two types of cabinet construction: face frame and frameless (also called European-style).

Face frame cabinets, as their name implies, have a frame around the front of the cabinet. Frameless cabinets don’t. You can usually tell the difference between the two types of cabinet construction by the way the doors and drawers fit against the front. Bathroom cabinets are made using these same techniques.

Kitchen Storage Tips

By KBC Kitchen & Bathroom

Providing convenient and suitable storage for small, large and variously-shaped kitchen tools and equipment is one of the most important aspects of kitchen planning.

Whether you choose to have enclosed cupboards, or open shelves , the important thing is that everything should be easily seen, accessible and in the most convenient place.

Shelving

Open shelving

is cheap and easy to install, and suits people who like the look of their kitchen equipment and use it often. Shelves can be fitted where cupboards cannot, (for example, in front of windows, on the backs of cupboard doors, under sloping ceilings and in small recesses). An up-and-over shelf can also be fitted so that a heavy piece of equipment, such as a food processor, can sit in a cupboard and swing out, when required. Shelves can also be of different depths. Wider shelves are good for large plates, jugs and bowls, but it is useful to have some narrow shelves. One narrow shelf, running along the wall about 12 inches above the worktop and above any electric sockets, is indispensable for jars of herbs and spices and any other small items, which would get lost on deep shelves.

Cupboards

Enclosed cupboards can be very dominant in a kitchen and will usually set the style for the whole room. You can choose the simplest wooden, Shaker-style design and paint it, or you can have an elaborate, molded wooden kitchen in a dark stain and in between these, there are many variations of wooden, veneered or plastic-finished kitchens to choose from. If you plan carefully, you should not have to cover every wall with cupboards. It is often more pleasant to have some open wall space to hang a picture on, or to act as your home office. Having too many cupboards simply means you can shove things into them, which you don’t need and never even glance at. For a narrow kitchen where cupboard doors may open straight into your face, you can get cupboards with sliding doors, but these can be irritating to use and small things can often get hidden behind them.

Plan the interiors of cupboards carefully. A narrower shelf fitted inside a cupboard will mean that you have room to hang a set of shelves on the back of the cupboard door, which can be a more convenient way of storing small items. Low cupboards are easier to use if the shelves pull out on runners, so you can see what’s on them. Wire basket shelves will prevent things from rolling off. If the kitchen is next to the eating area, equipment for eating and table laying can be kept in a double-sided peninsula unit, to make more efficient use of the area.

Drawers

Drawers are among the most useful forms of storage. They can be any depth and size: shallow for linen, table mats and cutlery, square for dry foods and smaller items such as string and labels, and deep for upright bottles, saucepans, a basket or waste bin.

You can buy standard drawers and design the interior for a specific purpose (for example, fill them with wire baskets for vegetable storage, bottles and jars or laundry). Very narrow drawers, fitted with wire shelves, are available as part of some ranges of kitchen units, which can store nearly all your tins and dry foods in a very compact space. Such units can be short in height to fit next to an under-the-worktop refrigerator, or tall to fit next to a large refrigerator-freezer or indeed into any spare, narrow space in the kitchen.

A Dream Kitchen in Your Budget

By KBC Kitchen & Bathroom

You may think that beautiful kitchens are always expensive and unaffordable. But there are ways to make your kitchen look elegant well within your budget. Read on to find out how…

is one of the most important spaces in your home that speaks volumes about your taste and personality. But to have your dream elegant kitchen need not mean you have shell out more money.  All you need is the right choice of materials and idea in the right place. Use your own creativity and get the best kitchen in your home.

You may across several programs on the television and advertisements about interior design but only some genuinely focus on giving you innovative ideas to spruce up your kitchen creatively. We all know that kitchen is an essential part of the house. This is the place where you prepare food to feed your family.

Typically there are three important parts in a kitchen– the working region, the storage section, and the clean up zone. Your gas range, oven and other appliances involved in food preparations are included in the working region. The sink of course comes in the clean up zone. The refrigerator and cabinets compose the storage section where you store items used in food preparation such as kitchen utensils, containers, etc. However, in a relatively large kitchen you can emphasize all of these in an architectural design. But in a small kitchen it is difficult to determine. Nonetheless, kitchen cabinets are truly a blessing in a kitchen.

Kitchen cabinets are cheap compared to other appliances and also have high purpose attached to them. Refrigerators are expensive storage devices used to store frozen food and those that need high temperature while the stoves and ovens cook the food. Kitchen cabinets not only store food but you can also design them to incorporate these appliances as well. It enhances the elegance of your kitchen space. You cannot imagine a kitchen without storage cabinets with all the utensils and food items scattered everywhere on your platform making it look shabby and messy.

These kitchen cabinets are made of different types of material such as aluminum, steel, and even glass. For a modern kitchen with contemporary design, an aluminum cabinet may be the best choice as it goes very with the interiors. Of course, aluminum is costly when compared to wood. But for those with a less budget you can go for the wooden cabinets.  They are durable and easily fit into all kinds of kitchen space. Besides, wooden cabinets are flexible and also ensure easy maintenance.

If your budget is still smaller to afford to custom made wooden cabinets, you can always resort to RTA cabinets. These cabinets are very easy to use and ready-to-assemble as the name implies (RTA).

How To Create A Designer Kitchen

By KBC Kitchen & Bathroom

How To Create A Designer Kitchen

How do you create an attention-grabbing, designer kitchen on a reasonable budget? How do builders and remodelers design kitchens that sizzle? They’ve figured out the secret to creating kitchens that sell. They hire a kitchen designer! So, if builders think kitchen design is a smart idea, do you think it might be worth the investment?

Today’s remodeled kitchen can easily cost $25,000 – $50,000 or more. If you are going make a sizeable investment upgrading your kitchen, you may want to allocate a portion of your budget to kitchen design. Why? Because a good designer comes up with great ideas. You pay for a trained eye to see what you can’t see. A good designer suggests design elements that won’t blow the budget. They know which details are relatively inexpensive, but add significant “punch” to your project.

Once you’ve budgeted money for design (generally 3-5%), now what do you do? Well, before looking for a kitchen designer, start thinking about what want in your kitchen. A kitchen designer will ask you what you have in mind so they can narrow the focus of your design. Is there a specific appliance that you want to make the focal point of your kitchen? Do you like exotic wood cabinets? Or do you just want a kitchen where everything coordinates and flows together?

Before you contact a kitchen designer, you may also want to visit a kitchen appliance dealer. A designer vent hood or an oversized range can serve as a great focal point for your new kitchen. Then you may want to start looking in design magazines, a great source for design ideas. Find the kitchen or the design elements you like in a magazine and simply replicate those ideas that appeal to you. Finally, after you’ve gathered some general ideas of what you want in your kitchen, start looking for a kitchen designer.

Where do you find a good kitchen designer? And once you’ve settled on a designer and come up with a design, how do you know what your design will cost to build? How do you avoid designing a kitchen you can’t afford? Wouldn’t it be helpful if you had some guidance throughout the design process to determine construction costs?

That’s where a “design-build” firm can help. Design-build remodelers offer both design and construction services. When working with a design-build contractor, the designer creates the beauty (the floor plan, the cabinet elevations, the finished material selections, etc.) and the contractor creates the estimate. There’s no more guesswork. When you hire a design-build contractor you know exactly what the design will cost.

Today, there are number of professional remodelers offering design services. Some design-build remodelers provide in-house design services. Other contractors outsource design to kitchen-designer, business partners. The best design-build contractors couple top design talent with professional construction services.

So how do you create a designer kitchen? Since they appreciate the value of good design, you may want to start by looking for a good design-build contractor. Check their work, check their trade associations, look at their project pictures and talk to their designers. A reputable design-build remodeler can be a valuable partner for creating your new designer kitchen!

How to Choose the Best Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets

By KBC Kitchen & Bathroom

How to Choose the Best Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets,Outdoor Kitchen,Best Outdoor Kitchen Cabinets,How to Choose,Low cost cabinets,plywood,laminates,outdoor kitchen design style,outdoor kitchen design,door material,Teak,Cyprus,Stainless Steel,Polymer,Natural Stone,Cabinet construction,hardware,outdoor kitchen cabinet manufacturers,Hinge,Drawer Glides,Cabinet Door,Drawer Handles,Pool Toys,layout,Brooms and Mops,Lockable Cabinet

Outdoor kitchen cabinets are unique in that they need to withstand outdoor elements like sun, water and the changing weather conditions. Low cost cabinets constructed from plywood and laminates just won’t do. You need to find outdoor kitchen cabinets that are manufactured or custom built so that they will not rot, warp, discolor or peel and match your outdoor kitchen design style. With these tips you can assure yourself that the outdoor kitchen cabinets you choose are the very best for you and your outdoor kitchen.

Step 1

Choose the right cabinet and door material for your outdoor kitchen cabinets: It’s not only about look when choosing outdoor kitchen cabinets but each of these materials has a unique look and I’m sure one would be perfect for your outdoor kitchen design.

Teak: Teak with a rich dark wood finish has been used by the best boat builders for years.

Cyprus: Cyprus finished to a warm honey color with the right countertop combination can appear formal or family casual.

Stainless Steel: Stainless steel works marvelously with a huge gas grill and may even get the men in your life interested in your outdoor kitchen.

Polymer: Polymer has the unique characteristic of being available in a number of colors, actually, so many colors and panel designs that it may be the hardest material choice to make.

Natural Stone: Cabinet construction utilizing natural stone and a lighter weight but weather resistant choice for doors and drawers works great for an outdoor kitchen that will include a wood-fired oven.

Step 3

Choose the quantity and layout of your outdoor kitchen cabinets: I know you and your contractor may have already worked out a layout for your cabinets but make sure that you consider the unlimited storage opportunities that these cabinets provide before placing your order.

Pool Toys: The construction of outdoor cabinets is perfect for your children’s outdoor toys. You may want to consider a storage bench that could add seating and storage for these possibly wet toys.

Brooms and Mops: After your outdoor kitchen is installed you will not want to have to look for the push broom or mop in the shed or use your indoor cleaning supplies for the outdoor kitchen so a tall cabinet is something to consider.

Lockable Cabinet: As your outdoor kitchen changes from family gatherings to adult gatherings you will want to be able to store some items in your cabinets that will need to be locked, so keep this in mind also.

Laminate Kitchen Cabinet

Buy Kitchen Cabinet

Kitchen Cabinets