One of the basic elements of any kitchen is the kitchen cabinets. They are essential for the design and function of the kitchen, so planning what, where, and how many you should have are very important. Kitchen cabinets dictate the layout of the kitchen, so this is a crucial part of your planning. The types [...]

There once was a time when carpenters built kitchen cabinets by hand to fit the available spaces. It is no longer cost-effective to do this, however. Cabinetmakers now use modern technology to build and construct them in quantities using materials other than solid wood such as medium density fiberboard or particleboard. This makes the cabinets [...]

Most stock and RTA cabinets as well as many types of trim and moldings today have some medium density fiberboard or MDF in its composition. MDF has been around for many years because using it in lieu of solid wood makes many of threes items more affordable. That said, any material has its pros and [...]

Keeping your cabinets in top condition will extend its life, and spare your pocket. In fact, natural wood kitchen cabinets can last indefinitely if you take reasonable care, which includes regular cleaning, polishing, and using mild products to avoid damaging the material. Cleaning and polishing the wood can also accentuate the inherent beauty and uniqueness [...]

Kitchens usually come in standard heights and dimensions so most people can work comfortably in them. Kitchen cabinets are particularly important as they determine the height and width of the work-space and storage. They come in two variants: wall cabinets and base cabinets. Base cabinets are usually about 36 inches from the floor with countertops. [...]

Any kitchen is sure to have some type of storage, and that usually takes the form of kitchen cabinets. Aside from storage, kitchen cabinets are also an integral part of the kitchen’s design. Kitchen cabinets represent a considerable investment, so it is important to choose good quality products that will last a long time. However, [...]

The kitchen and bathroom are where we spend time in every day, and the kitchen is particularly popular. As a result, these two rooms require more regular cleaning than any other room. Kitchen cabinets accumulate quite a good amount of grease, dust, and bacteria. Typically, this is from opening and closing the cabinets as well [...]

All solid wood construction for kitchen cabinets is a thing of the past. Sure, you can still find them, especially if you get custom cabinets, but they are quite pricey. It is rare to find them in prefab cabinets, such as standard and semi-custom lines. However, most people prefer to stain their kitchen cabinets, and [...]

Kitchen cabinets are not likely to occupy a lot of your attention unless you have an issue with them and you need to replace, or you plan a renovation. In either case, you will probably need to know more about basic facts about the kitchen cabinets you are about to choose. One of these is [...]

The styles and designs for kitchen cabinets tend to be slow to change. This is a great thing if you want to put in new ones and having to worry about them going out of date quickly. However, there are other ways that kitchen trends can have an impact on your remodeling plans. Generally, you [...]