Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Malibu, CA Project by THE CABINET SPOT

 We recently started a project in Malibu, CA of a complete interior remodel. All work was preformed by The Cabinet Spot. Here are the before and after pictures. All work was completed in 25 days. If you live in the Los Angeles area, and wish for a free estimate, call us at 888-495-0210.

Thursday, May 26, 2011

20% OFF ON ALL CABINETS PROMO ENDS MAY 31st


We have been overwhelmed by the number of orders received buy our special promotion for the moth of May. Unfortunately, this special discount will end May 31th. We still have 5 days left. Visit www.thecabintspot.com and purchase today. Don't miss this opportunity to get your favorite kitchen cabinets for 60% off from retail value.

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Contemporary Kitchen Remodeling

Contemporary kitchen remodeling designs bring kitchens into modern styling and draw upon the latest themes in their construction of room arrangements and selection of products and materials. Contemporary kitchens are reflective of forward moving designs and cutting edge style. Remodeling kitchens while informed by these trends leads us to make very definitive choices in the products and installation services we choose. It is good to have a design scheme in mind right from the outset of a project. With so many different contemporary kitchen remodeling resources available, it is simple to come up with completely up to date designs and put together a package that suits you and matches your personal style.
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The first step if we want to do things right is to locate a top quality local remodel expert specializing in contemporary kitchen remodeling, or someone with significant experience in this area. Look for kitchen pictures of designs and completed jobs for evidence that the contractor you select is the right one for the job. A low price is extremely important; but when our taste and design goals are so particular, we need to find specialists who can bring the project into focus and help us get it done. Put together all of your ideas and build a coherent layout that works functionally as well as aesthetically. Plan the hottest designs and make your home interior renovation something special with help from a contemporary kitchen remodeling contractor in your home area.

Folks who want to do special modern remodeling jobs in their kitchens really need to find contractors that are comfortable enough with this particular style of kitchen remodeling project to be able to give expert advice and lend a hand as needed on the project. Contemporary wood flooring designs are a departure from classic norms, from their cut and finish to the different colors and materials sometimes utilized for trim pieces. Working off of this particular inspiration for the source of ideas for the project requires that designers have an eye for the modern and a knack for contemporary kitchen remodeling.

These jobs are often best done by specialists, but there are always companies that have expansive enough experience in different areas that they can handle the job and be of use to homeowners in the design phase as well as in the installation part of the process. Whether it means showing customers the different styles of countertops they might want to consider or simply helping them finalize the floor plan layout, remodeling specialists working on these tasks must have the right experience to be effective.
Modern Style Kitchen Idea

Kitchen remodeling with a contemporary feel has a certain style to it that can only be achieved with the right combination of specially designed products born expressly for just these sorts of projects. European kitchen cabinets immediately come to mind as a great example. But the look of a contemporary kitchen remodeling job is not only formed by the cabinetry. All the disparate design elements in the room also play a part.

Even the appliances are involved. In fact, more than most of us even realize, appliances are hugely influential in the way contemporary remodels turn out. There are certain styles and finishes available for a refrigerator or stove that are bold and striking, but are not really available for any other items in the room. To achieve the full effect of contemporary kitchen remodeling design, we need to include bold and exciting appliance selections in the mix.

Friday, May 20, 2011

Kitchen Remodel Budget


Kitchen remodel budget work takes projections for what different parts of a project might cost as well as what kind of money is actually available to spend and sets up a plan for fitting in the chosen parts of the job without overspending the limit. Most folks do set some sort of budget for work they get done by a kitchen remodeler, but in many cases when we get a kitchen idea going, it is kind of hard to slow down. Looking at pictures of new appliances and beautiful tile flooring among other things can make it very tough on homeowners to take a hard line on their spending and not exceed their limits.

Part of the problem frequently is that although homeowners may think about and even set a ballpark kitchen remodel budget, they might not discuss that figure with their remodeler when they talk about the remodel and look at products and contractor services that will be need to complete the job. The best policy for all of us is to be up front and totally honest about these things. If you have a kitchen remodel budget or if you want to establish one for the job, discuss your budget needs with your remodeler right from the beginning so that the lines of communication are open. Contractors are consumers too, with the same worries and financial woes that we go through, and they are usually perfectly happy helping their customers set and stick with a suitable budget for the job.
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Setting a Realistic Remodel Budget
For most of us homeowners all across the country, it is completely necessary to think in these terms such as the average kitchen remodel cost before we ever think of yanking that old refrigerator or installing a fancy new wine cooler. Putting together a kitchen remodel budget is something that is totally essential in order for most of these jobs to go off without a hitch. There are a few lucky ones here and there that do not have such needs, but those are not the ones who get online for help in these matters. Working on the financial end of these things is just as important as putting together a floor plan layout or choosing the color of your countertops, if not more so.

Without a sensible kitchen remodel budget, we can't even afford those countertops anyway. There is no sense in even doing a job of this magnitude around the house if you are not willing to roll up your sleeves and break out the calculator. The great thing is that as consumers, we do not have to go about this alone. You don't know how much a complete set of cabinets should cost for the kitchen, whether you choose birch or cherry. It is only natural to seek help in this area from the ones who do this stuff for a living and know all about how much things cost. Work with a kitchen remodel professional to set and establish your kitchen remodel budget and things will surely go much more smoothly as the job rolls on.

Affordable Remodeling Designs
The great advantage above all else of consulting with the contractor you hire to do this job is that it puts you in direct contact with all of the great products and materials that you are dreaming about having installed in the kitchen. Setting a remodel budget and taking about it openly gives you a realistic look at what you can afford and what might have to wait until next year. Rather than being discouraging, this is usually very uplifting for remodel customers because once that kitchen remodel budget is set, the headaches are all through and it is time to get to the fun part.

Hire a Kitchen Remodeling Contractor
That fun part, of course, is diving into the project and choosing all of the great materials you will have installed on the job. Perhaps you will do some maple floors. Or maybe you are interested in top quality corian countertops. Some buyers opt to do as much as they can with the money they have in their kitchen remodel budget, while others choose to focus on quality rather than quantity, thinking maybe they will do the whole room this way, a little at a time and just the way they like it.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Kitchen Remodel Designs


Kitchen remodel designs of all kinds are available online to those who are interested in exploring their many options for remodeling their kitchens. Free design ideas abound, meaning any one of us can come up with a great layout for our kitchens and complete affordable remodel projects in our homes. The price of these jobs is the one thing that prevents most people from actually getting them done. But if more of us weren't so afraid to even check on pricing, we'd find that there are affordable kitchen remodel designs that even ordinary people can swing. Price affordability is clearly one of the biggest concerns most homeowners have entering into an exploration of a project like this. In fact, for a majority among us it is probably the very top priority to get a low price on materials and installation. Finding cheap kitchen remodel designs allow us to complete remodeling projects without getting too far into debt. It is well worth exploring prices and financing details among different local contractors in search of the best deal. Low cost cabinets and counter tops can slash huge amounts off the cost of a project, since they typically make up a substantial portion of the overall price. And making choices on materials and products throughout the room not only shapes the look of the kitchen, but also the final price tag. Keep that bill under control with affordable kitchen remodel designs that help you get the most out of every dollar you spend.

Monday, May 2, 2011

Small Kitchen Remodels


Small kitchen remodels offer some unique challenges as well as advantages for homeowners who have smaller kitchens. Obviously we have the benefit of getting to do these projects for a lower average cost than people with larger kitchen spaces. But at the same time, every kitchen idea that gets tossed around for these projects really needs to have a focus on space considerations and how to accomplish more even with less room to do it. Small kitchen designs have to be as efficient as possible to minimize the cost of remodeling a kitchen, which generally becomes the biggest challenge of all in dealing with these projects for homeowners and for contractors. Remodels like this can still get very expensive, so it is up to consumers to keep a close eye on their expenses. Counter tops and cabinets, for example, are very pricey sometimes and just these items often end up costing more than all the rest of the materials needed to do the job even in top to bottom remodels. This is just one example among countless others, of course, and cost effective small kitchen remodels need to take every opportunity to conserve the financial resources of the consumer. To accomplish this goal, we have to seek out ways to save money and get more value for every dollar spent. There are specialists in small kitchens that understand the unique challenges presented by these projects, that have extensive experience in this area of interior home improvement.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Espresso Shaker Maple Cabinets


Espresso Shaker Maple cabinets are designed for the true lover of modern, contemporary, and dark color cabinetry. The flat panel design gives the Espresso Shaker a simple design, yet stands out and shouts “I’m here, look at me” with its dark color and tone. The Espresso Shaker is one of the top choices in newer homes and for customer who want to transform from traditional to current. All of the drawers are constructed with dovetail finish and are soft closing. The cabinet doors come with concealed European style hinges and have the optional upgrade to soft closing. Order Today!!!

Coffee Maple Cabinets


Coffee Maple is becoming a customer favorite day by day. With its medium color stain and natural maple grains, it gives out a warm and welcoming feeling to your kitchen. If you have a small kitchen, the medium brown will not make the room appear small like other dark colors. As for large kitchens, the Coffee Maple will bring traditional, yet modern feel to the entire room. All of the drawers are constructed with dovetail finish and are soft closing. The cabinet doors come with concealed European style hinges and have the optional upgrade to soft closing. If you are a fan of medium and soft colors, than Coffee Maple is the choice for your kitchen. Our cabinets are shipped ready to assemble. RTA cabinets take about 5 minutes each for a beginner to assemble and all of the cabinets come with assembly instructions. We ship them un-assembled to protect them from shipping damages. Order Today!!!

Cherry Maple Cabinets


Cherry Maple! Rich, bold, classic. If you are fan of dark and bold colors, then the Cherry Maple is for you. With its beautiful dark cherry color finish and the subtle black trims around the inner grooves of the wood, the cherry maple will give your kitchen the richness that it deserves. Yet, its warmness will welcome the eye to enjoy the surroundings by complementing the any counter top and appliances. All of the drawers are constructed with dovetail finish and are soft closing. The cabinet doors come with concealed European style hinges and soft closing. Our cabinets are shipped ready to assemble. RTA cabinets take about 5 minutes each for a beginner to assemble and all of the cabinets come with assembly instructions. We ship them un-assembled to protect them from shipping damages. Order Today!!!

Honey Shaker Maple Cabinets


Modern flat panel design is gaining high demand with customers who love the simple and virtuous look. The Honey Maple Shaker will bring your kitchen to the 21 Century with its contemporary, yet simple design. The light and soft colors will brighten up you kitchen and give it a larger feeling to any sized room. The natural grains of the maple will show the purity of the wood and the shaker style doors will bring out the contemporary design you are looking for. All of the drawers are constructed with dovetail finish and are soft closing. The cabinet doors come with concealed European style hinges and have the optional upgrade to soft closing. Order Today!!!

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Benefits of All Plywood Cabinet Construction

As you shop online for your kitchen cabinets, there are many comparison factors you should look for. One of these comparisons should be the construction of the cabinet box. Preparing for you kitchen remodel is as much about efficiency as it is about style. Beside it being the perfect design of your dream kitchen, it is also an investment. One attribute that you should always look for is all plywood construction for your kitchen cabinets.

Different manufacturers use engineered wood or particle board in the construction of their cabinets. This may not seem like a direct problem, but engineered wood is not as durable as plywood. Besides the cost being very low for the manufacturer to produce engineered wood or particle board, it is very vulnerable to shrinking, cracking, or buckling under pressure. This is something which you as a consumer should not constantly worry about as you enjoy your new kitchen. Plywood is a type of manufactured wood made from thin sheets of wood and is used instead of engineered wood or particle board in cabinetry because of its resistance to cracking, shrinkage, and twisting or warping, and its general high degree of strength. Therefore, if you live in an area with high humidity your cabinetry will be unaffected. Particleboard and other processed woods have a tendency to warp and morph due to moisture.  The Cabinet Spot offer all plywood construction as a standard feature on all of our kitchen cabinetry to benefit you as our customer and prolong the lifespan of your new kitchen. You want to be able to enjoy the beauty and style of your kitchen cabinets for years to come. So while you are shopping for the prefect cabinet style for your kitchen, make sure all plywood construction is checked off in your must have list.

How Cabinet Sizes Work

Knowing your cabinet sizes is the core element of your kitchen design. When you envision your dream kitchen and have your wall measurements ready, knowing where to install the right cabinets with the perfect size is key for your design. Here we will explain all of the sizes and accessories needed to complete your kitchen design and prepare for installation. Getting an idea of how cabinet sizes run should put you on the right track to successfully laying out your kitchen in an ideal way. If you have any questions or concerns about the sizes of the cabinets, contact The Cabinet Spot

Wall Cabinets
Wall cabinets are 12 inches deep, and the height and the width vary. Standard wall cabinet height begins with 30 inches and can also be 36, or 42 inches high. The height will depend on whether you want the cabinets to go all the way to the ceiling, or if you would like to create a unique design with different and staggered cabinet sizes. Sometimes low ceiling (84 to 90 inches) homes require you to install 30 or 36” wall cabinets. Remember, you need to have a minimum 18 inches clearance between the counter top and bottom of your wall cabinet. Bridge or Refrigerator wall cabinets are 12, 15, 18, 21, and 24 inches high; these cabinets are placed above the refrigerator or over a cook top. Refrigerator cabinets can also be 24 inches deep. As for the width of the cabinets, it all depends on your floor plan and the space available. The width of the wall cabinets range from 9 to 36 inches in 3 inch increments. (eg: 3” filler, 9”, 12”, 15”, 18”, 21”, 24”, 27”, 30”, 33”, 36”).

Base Cabinets
Base cabinets are 24 inches deep and 34 1/2 inches high, which 4 ½ is the toe kick. You may have heard the height of the base cabinets referred to as 36 inches, this measurement includes the 1 1/2 inches for the countertop. Base cabinets also range in width from 9 to 48 inches in 3 inch increments. (eg: 3” filler, 6” filler or spice cabinet, 9”, 12”, 15”, 18”, 21”, 24”, 27”, 30”, 33”, 36”, 42”). Drawer base cabinets range in width from 15 to 30 inches. Sink base cabinets have the same height and depth as standard base cabinets, and the drawer faces are none functional (dummy drawers). Sink base cabinets are usually 33, 36, or 42 inches wide.
Pantry Cabinets
Pantry cabinets are 24 inches deep and have three heights, 84, 90, 96 inches. The 4 ½ toe kick can also be trimmed to fit with your ceiling height. Pantry cabinets in 96 inch height are also popular with the floor to ceiling cabinetry look. Pantry Cabinets come in 18, 24 and 30 inches width. Although some manufacturers carry a 36 inch size as well.

Oven Cabinets
Oven cabinets are 24 inches deep and have three heights, 84, 90, 96 inches. The 4 ½ toe kick can also be trimmed to fit with your ceiling height. The width of oven cabinets can range from 30 to 33 inches. The opening for the oven can be modified with fillers for smaller oven sizes. Double oven cabinets are very popular and have become the typical option when desired in a floor plan. Some manufacturers still carry single oven cabinets.
Accessories
Accessories and are key to the finishing touches of your design.

Crown Moldings come in different height and width sizes. A basic Crown molding usually comes 2 ½ inches high and 96 inches wide. Remember, if you get a larger size crown molding, the gap left for the crown to be installed will get larger. Which mean that the cabinets will be installed lower and will affect the 18 inches distance required between counter and bottom of wall cabinets. Always get an extra crown molding due to corner cuts and waste. Running short of Crown moldings is a common occurrence with customers not calculating the extra 2 to 3 inches required for corner cuts.
Toe Kick is the flat panel plate which is installed after cabinets have been placed next to one another in order to cover the seams in between. Toe Kicks come 4 ½ inches high and 96 inches wide.
Scribe molding are used to cover gaps between cabinets an walls. If any of your cabinet sides are against a wall, you usually want to cover the joints with a scribe molding. This will give your cabinet a finished look. Scribe moldings come ¾ inches high and 96 inches wide.
Light Rail Molding is used on the bottom part of your wall cabinets. Light rail molding will give you an extra 2 inches of height to your cabinet and hide all of the lights and electrical wires. If you do not wish to have under cabinet lighting, we suggest you don’t purchase light rail moldings.
Fillers are very important in RTA kitchen designs. As well all know every kitchen design comes with different wall measurements and not all 3 inch increments can perfectly fit in the floor plan. Fillers come 3 inches wide and will help you fill in the gaps left open in your measurements. Fillers are usually placed against walls to prevent an uneven look with the cabinets. Fillers can also be trimmed down to the preferred size in order to fill in the gap. 

Do It Yourself and Save Money!!!

We all know remodeling any room of your house can cost a lot, and hiring the right contractor can be a stressful task. With an unstable economy and rising gas prices, creating a budget for all of your remodeling needs can add up to a lot more than expected. Not to mention the additional charges all contractors add on during the remodel with the notion of “you didn’t tell me you wanted this in the beginning”.  So, with all of these factors put together, how can you have your dream kitchen while saving money?

DO IT YOURSELF! You don’t need to be a designer or a contractor to start a kitchen remodel project. With all of the information available today thanks to the internet, it is becoming a no-brainer for consumers to shop online and save money for their remodeling projects. Shopping online will save you time, money, and remove the stress factor of dealing with private showrooms with hungry salesmen. Everything you would find in a typical home center or a showroom is available online with extremely low prices.
Do the measuring yourself, search for the right product, and create a cabinet list to complete your kitchen. The cabinet spot offers helpful information on how to measure your kitchen, and we will do the design work for you with no additional cost. If you were to deal with a home center salesman, the price will be much higher because of the service they are providing you and the high overhead the company must cover to stay in business. Solution; Eliminate the middle man and save lots of money.
When shopping online for kitchen cabinet, you should always look for RTA (ready to assemble) cabinets. This will save you time on the construction of your cabinets and installation. Typical RTA cabinets take 5 minutes to assemble. Doing it yourself might not be the usual choice when most people decide to renovate, but the key is to save money and maintain your budget.  The quality and prices provided by The Cabinet Spot are incomparable. Shop online with us today! www.thacabinetspot.com