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Cabinet Styles

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Did you know that we offer three unique cabinet styles and colors? From classic white, to neutral combinations, to different shades of brown, selecting your cabinet style and color palette sets the tone of each room you are decorating.

WHITE MUSHROOM
If you like the combination of a classic wood finish and something a little more updated and modern, the White Mushroom style may be for you. The appearance is ideal for kitchens and bathrooms, creating the illusion of a clean and untouched surface.

WHITE SHAKER
White Shaker is one of the more popular cabinet styles, simply because it provides a more refined appearance in the kitchen. If you choose to install this style in your bathroom, and depending on the measurements, you may find more storage space for personal items, creating less clutter. White Shaker cabinets also appear more 3-dimensional, and an optical illusion for kitchen entertainment.

SHAKER ESPRESSO
Are you more into minimalism and rich finishes? The Shaker Espresso style is perfect for anyone who enjoys a darker ambiance in their home, or for the one who likes to keep things practical, straightforward, and edgy.

Not sure which cabinet style will best suit your space? Contact your nearest Premium Cabinets location to set up a consultation.

Cabinet Colors For Dark Appliances

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To begin with, white kitchens may be a no-brainer and stainless steel goes with everything. However, what do you do when you have black appliances? Actually, this is where cabinet color gets a little trickier; you might find yourself in a situation whereby getting new appliances might not be your cup of tea at the moment. You just need to maneuver about with your black appliances and make it work! That includes making the space feel less like a dark hole.

What of using black appliances in an off-white kitchen? Most people might be a bit skeptical of this color combination, but if you look at various interior design magazines you might as well convert. Keep in mind to have a dark countertops, backsplash, furniture flooring and accents, which assists in leveling the refrigerator range and integrating them smoothly into the space.

Dark wood: This combination together with dark appliances is a tried and true incorporation and it also feels fresh. Most of them have a nice symmetry and the use of black on the countertop anchors the black oven and refrigerator that wing it. Most people see black appliances as a default rather than a first choice.

Additionally, if you are opting for the industrial meets artsy look space, white looks bland. However, using stainless together with ultra-cool corrugated metal cabinet inserts, stay away from brighter colors as it will only make the kitchen appear more streamlined. Hence, black works as a beautiful balance.

Black, white and red: It has been considered to be a fab bistro-style space, which not only looks eclectic, but also cohesive at the same time. Red moldings go together with neutral colors and when used together with soft gray cabinetry ties it all together, you can pick a fridge that has a chalkboard paint to make it more unique.

Shades of blue: Most preferably a darker shade that is sapphire, try picturing black appliances next to a rich sapphire-hued cabinetry shine. You must be smiling all by yourself; this combination makes the colorful backsplash appear more unified together.

Dusty green: Ever thought of this color combination together with black? These two can make the perfect partner in crime, but in this case the kitchen. Keep in mind that it does not matter if the appliances have some stainless on them and to make dusty green appliances work using black appliances creates cohesiveness. Also, you can make the kitchen seats to have a warm wood accent giving the kitchen a great layer of depth.

Light wood: Usually, pale appliances look jarring against dark cabinetry, but the reverse also applies. Black appears sophisticated, sleek, and modern against light wood, on the stools you can use bright blues with a pendant lighting on the kitchen’s middle ground, assists in keeping the kitchen from feeling stark.

Most people have their own preferences when it comes to making the perfect match with black appliances, if you can make a choice you can consult an interior decorator or designer.

All in all, to check out more cabinet designs and idea do not hesitate to visit your nearest Premium Cabinets.

Ofelia Nations
Premium Cabinets Oceanside
Call us Today: 760-439-9009
luke@premiumcabinets.com

The Season of Gathering

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The holidays are upon us and the times of gathering with friends and family are here. So many of us look forward to the holidays and spending time with the ones we love and cherish. These seasons are meant for the unity of those around us and often this is all happening right under our own roofs. Is your home ready for this year’s parade of friends and family?

Here are 10 ways to get ready for the holidays ahead:

  1. Cleaning:
    Keeping your home clean regularly will make this step extremely easy, but it is easy to get behind on your dusting a mopping duties if you live a busy high demand lifestyle. We highly recommend not skipping this step of holiday prep, your guest will appreciate your clean and tidy home, we promise!
  2. Reduce Clutter:
    This is going to be most important on your table tops. Your guest are going to need somewhere to set their glasses and plates, reducing clutter will also make the space feel more open and inviting.
  3. Get a Christmas tree:
    If you don’t already have one, get one. A holiday party is not complete without a decorated tree lit up somewhere in your home.
  4. Decorating:
    The Christmas tree is just the first step of the decorating process. Decorating for the season can get expensive, but you better believe it can be done on a budget. Some simple seasonal plants can give you the right look and feel.
  5. Start stocking up on wine and spirits:
    Better now than never to start stocking up on some wine and spirits for your party, wouldn’t want your guest to go thirsty.
  6. Snacks!!
    This is actually everyone’s favorite part of the holidays, grazing over a buffet of fantastic food options is what make an okay party a great party.
  7. Party Supplies:
    Your essentials are going to be plates, napkins, cups, and plastic wear, unless you wish to go a little classier and choose to go with glasses and silver wear.
  8. Have a camera on hand:
    Getting some great snap shots to remember your great party will go a long way in the future when you want to look back and remember those great nights.
  9. Have a rug at all entry doors:
    Most guest aren’t going to want to take off their shoes. Having a rug for them to wipe their feet off with save you time and trouble later on when you are cleaning up after your party.
  10. Light up the front of the house:
    At the very least have your outside lighting on for your guest to enter the home, but if it’s your style go full Clark Griswald.

John Morgan, Jr.
Check out St. Louis’ Premium Cabinets or our other locations across the United States.

The Island

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You won’t need your swim trunks or flippie-floppies for these islands, but you will need some creativity. The Island is a kitchens annoying best friend, always the center of attention, but would be incomplete without them.  We take our islands for granted and frankly don’t utilize them to their full potential or give them the design love they deserve. You can use these tips to make your island the true center piece of your kitchen.

  1. Make your island an accent piece by making it a different shade or a completely different color from the rest of your kitchen Cabinets.
  2. Use Lighting over your island to make it more inviting, this is a gathering point in your kitchen, we wouldn’t want people to forget who the center of attention is.
  3. Style is important, but don’t forget to make your island functional. Shelves could be a fun option to store your cookbooks or wine.
  4. Every good island has great seating, the right seating can completely change the feel of your space.
  5. Your island can make for a great work space, think about adding a trash cabinet, or a sink to increase productivity.      

Your Kitchen is your own and no one can make it more perfect than you. Be creative and don’t be afraid to add your own personality.

John Morgan, Jr.
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Call us today at  314-499-8800  to schedule an appointment.

7 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Kitchen

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Kitchens are one of the rooms in your home, which make your house special and unique. Kitchens are a place we gather with friends and family and cook our daily meals. Shouldn’t it be a room you are proud of? Here are some signs that it is time to upgrade your space.

Not enough space for your family or company:

Kitchens are the heart of the home, it’s where we spend our time cooking and eating and it’s also a space where we like to entertain our guest. If your kitchen is too small to do any of these then it may be time to update and expand or rearrange. Renovations can be simple or very extensive, but if your space isn’t working then it is probably time to change it up.

Cleaning is a hassle:

Cleaning in itself is already a hassle, if anyone else tells your otherwise run in the opposite direction, because they are crazy. Cleaning doesn’t have to be such a hassle. In today’s kitchen markets there are so many new options for kitchen finishes and appliances that are much easier to clean and keep clean. Don’t spend another minute cleaning the grout on your tile countertop, call a friend, ask to borrow their sledge hammer, and go to town.   

Outdated appliances:

This is an easy one to detect, but a hard one to justify. For most of us as long as your appliance work efficiently and look fine you are probably happy, but what most people don’t see is that simple appliance changes can really update the look, storage and functionality of your kitchen. Appliances that are even so much as ten years old could be considered outdated with how far technology has come.

Lack of counter space:

Counter space is an underrated commodity in homes today. Counterpace is key in any kitchen whether you are using it for prep space, storage space, or somewhere to put the snacks for that party, its all-important. Adding more cabinets to support a counter top may not always be an option, but improving your storage inside the cabinets you have can help give your more space by eliminating the clutter on the countertops. Pullouts and dividers can be installed in any cabinet to help get you organized.    

Stained, scratched or cracked flooring:

The options out there for flooring today seem limitless and you really can’t go wrong with any of them, although I would suggest choosing a surface that compliments the existing finishes in your home. Choose a floor that suits your lifestyle. If you have large pets maybe don’t choose a hardwood and go for a tile or if you can’t stand the cool touch of tile you could opt for an engineered or hybrid flooring that are both durable and functional.  

Not enough light:

We aren’t in the stone ages anymore so please stop cooking in your candle lit dungeon. Lighting can be a cheap and easy fix to making your space feel new and fresh. Dark spaces feel small and gloomy, brightening up your space will make it feel larger and will give you the ability to add a finish to your space that suits your style.

Thinking of selling your home:

If you are thinking of selling your home with a kitchen that belongs in an episode of The Brady Bunch then stop right there. Invest some money into your home whether its new everything of just some simple fixes, it will all pay off for you in the long run. Most home buyers today are looking for something move in ready and are willing to pay a premium for that. By investing some money into your kitchen you could see a greater return on the sale of your home, allowing you to use that equity to invest in your next home.

Make your house a home again by upgrading your outdated kitchen, give yourself the space to entertain again and enjoy those moments with friends and family, give yourself the space to stay clean and organized, and add those finishes that make your space unique and special to your lifestyle. Make your kitchen the room in your house that you can truly be proud of.   

 

John Morgan, Jr.
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Call us today at  314-499-8800  to schedule an appointment.

Your Trash Deserves Better!

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Unless you’re a fuzzy green puppet living on Sesame Street, there is no reason you should be living with your trash anymore. Some of us are all too familiar with that ugly trash can living in our kitchen. Right out in the open for everyone to see and smell or cluttering up our pantries and closets. There are solutions to this problem. There are a lot of people out there today redesigning their kitchen spaces and they are missing out on some of their minor everyday details, trash being one of them. Let’s say the average person produces 4 pounds of garbage output per a day, which according to the EPA is the national average. That adds up quick depending on the number of persons in your household. When you put it in to that context trash isn’t so much a minor detail of your day anymore and it all has to go somewhere.

Now for the Solution! Dedicate a cabinet in your kitchen to a trash pullout. Integrating a trash unit into your kitchen cabinets is a very functional option to this problem and is a great way to open up more space in your kitchen area. These Units come in a variety of sizes making it easy to integrate your trash and recycling needs right into your kitchen design. Your trash can isn’t doing your kitchen any justice. Getting out of that grouch status is easier than you think and your kitchen design team has the solution.

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John Morgan, Jr.
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Call us today at 314-499-8800  to schedule an appointment.

Great Kitchen Cabinet Color Palettes

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Every client has the ability to customize their cabinetry through coloring. Hence, the purpose of the purpose of this article is to describe to you the various ways of achieving that painted surface that you have always wanted. You might be having good cabinet that require a little touch of something that you cannot place your hands on it.

You can either paint them or purchase new cabinet boxes on cheap stores such as IKEA. Painting may be time consuming, but trust the end result is always worth it.

How to paint your kitchen cabinets

First and foremost, using TSP (TriSodium Phosphate) or a TSP alternative remove any grease and dirt, but that is after removing doors and drawers to perform thorough cleaning on the surface.

In case of hole or patches, dent with a paintable wood filler, then sand the surface with medium-grit sandpaper. Further, after sanding using a dry cloth remove all the dust.

Prime: Ready to apply the primer? If your cabinets are a deep and intense shade, it is important to add pigment to the primer so that it could rhyme with the final coat.

Afterward, you can sand it up again to achieve a super-smooth finish for that long-lasting and durable cabinet. For the last sanding activity always use fine-grit sandpaper.

Clean: Make sure the intended painting area is free of dust, next you should decide on whether you want to use a spray or brush paint. Keep in mind that spray painting is messy, hence you can put plastic sheeting on nearby surfaces; alternatively, use the highest quality paint brush that might be angled to paint detailed areas.

At least two coats of paints are required before adding semi-gloss which makes the cabinet east to clean and durable.

Installation: Consequently, make sure the paint gets dried before attaching the boxes together, unless you want your paint to chip off, consult your retailer on the amount of curing time.

Reasons for painting

It prevents your kitchen from looking cold and sterile by adding that modern touch to it, particularly when you have a carbonized strand woven bamboo floor.

Adds sophistication to your décor, for instance you incorporate black painted cabinets with steel porcelain tiles and Brazilian walnut floors.

Turquoise can work well in any interior especially when used with warm and honey stained oak floor.

Nothing better than to stimulate your appetite with the color Red, appropriate choice for the kitchen especially with muted dark green accent.

If you want a subtle look you can try out bold colors on the base, islands and peninsula cabinets.

Enables pairing, for example you can match stainless steel finishes with a cherry-stained/ painted oak floor.

Try playing around with color by adding a pink accent to it; however it should be used limitedly.

Ultimately, some folks paint according to a certain trend fearing that they might get tired of it in the near future, but the good thing about painting is that you can change the overall look when you get bored with it. To get more painting advices contact us at Premium Cabinet Tulsa.

Find the Right Knobs and Pulls for Your Kitchen Cabinets

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At Premium Cabinets of Tulsa, we are here to lessen your worries with the right type of knobs and pulls. Keep in mind that choosing the right handle is like a walk in the park, however, they are different kind for you to choose from, hence making rushed decisions just to get done with it. It may be a micro design element that could have a macro impact to the overall look.

The secret is to narrow it down in an array of many to the ones that you would prefer, and here are the ways:

  • If you want knobs and pulls based on resale the best option is to opt for the ones with top-selling finish, such as nickel, chrome and bronze.
  • Base your inspiration on kitchen faucet style and finish.

Shopping at specialty showrooms might be expensive but trust it is worth it. At Premium Cabinets, they have glass knobs, swirly knobs, modern knobs and much more, if you want to splurge for something different feel free to visit their website. Nonetheless, here are the few important ones with some of its pros and cons:

Streamline Modern: Inspired by 1930’s era also known as the steam-punk constituting of high-speed rails and ships of the art deco with thick curved, slender and horizontal lines.

These lovelies appear naturally in the modern cabinetry, keep in mind that they are made of stainless les, hence perfect for dark stained woods as well as nautical themed rooms.

Some of its pros include elegancy, sleek and roomy, nevertheless, the cons is that the large ones are way expensive than the small ones.

Bar pulls: Best suited for you if you prefer a primeval and an unfussy look, they are versatile in that they can work out with many cabinetry designs. Moreover, it not only emphasizes on the kitchen feel, but also puts aside the need of having two pulls on one wide drawer.

Rule of the thumb, one pull is approximately 18 inches, but you are allowed to choose more than that.
It offers a secure grip and has a streamlined outlook, but on the not-so-bright side, its largeness tends to stand out more. Further, it works in modern, minimalist, contemporary, traditional, transitional and shaker decor.

Bin Pulls: Also known as cup pulls, are cup-shaped pulls usually upside-down, highly popularized in the 19th century. It is god for you if your drawers are especially heavy and they can rhyme well in Shaker, traditional, vintage, country and eclectic decor.

Back to details, trying to keep up with detail and austerity the Bin pull were originally made from wood peg, cherry, maple and pine. You can easily identify it from its cup-shaped door pulls with small knobs for the doors.

Usually, they have a matte nickel finish which you can find in most cabinet hardware store, ranging from $8 to $15. Before making any decision get the number required and estimate the price together with the hinges.

Cons: Tend to go well with most traditional styles.

Pros: Easy to use, easy to clean, can go with a variety of traditional cabinet style.

Overall, there are other types of door knobs and pull which will be discussed later on, but feel free to contact your nearest Premium Cabinets location for a custom quote or expert advice the right one.

Do You Prefer Painted or Stained Wood Kitchen Cabinets?

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Should you paint or stain your wood kitchen cabinets? This is one of the hardest decisions ever; nonetheless, your pick will impact on how your cabinets will end up looking in the long run. On the not-so-bright side, it seems like the stain-versus-paint debate will never end, but at Premium Cabinets of Tulsa, they are willing to give expert perspective concerning these choices.

Painted Cabinets

First and foremost, painted cabinets require materials that sustain color well, such as poplar, veneered plywood or MDF. Further, the surface must be flat, free of knots and have large patterns.
At Premium Cabinets of Tulsa, they do all the cabinet finishes through an extensive system of spray booths, ovens, and an overhead drying line, all under one roof so as to complete over a hundred cabinets a day.

Additionally, some custom cabinet shops that don’t perform any finishing, usually add a touch of stain and conversion varnish. For a painted cabinet requirement by a client from a custom shop, they are frequent to different finishing preps for both paint and sprays or brushes for the final coats.

Comparatively, regarding prices, a custom made painted cabinet is more expensive apropos to stain-grade cabinet with a clear coat finish.

Paint Types

Depending on the kind of paint, it will determine how your cabinet will look like, how they wear and tear, how much they flake, and whether they are water resistant. It is always advisable to inquire more about the kind of paint used before purchasing a stock or semi-custom cabinets.

The two types of colors used may be oil or water-based, and it may or may not have alkyd resin, which may be used to cure or solidify body conversion varnishes. Hence, it is always significant to discuss with the seller about other options that are available and their longevity and off-gassing impacts.

Paint Application Method

How will the paint be applied to the surface? Either through spraying or back-brushing, in general, a sprayed finish gives your cabinet consistency and smoothness that is hard to achieve with the brushing method.

On the other hand, if you want to touch-up with a brush consider hiring a professional who will understand the paint formulation and details of your cabinet, we want to ease the situation not make it worse!

Wood Finishes

Mostly, you need to be aware of the type of wood that your cabinet requires before ordering. For example, a cherry wood cabinet is usually consistent in grain and color. Some timber species might have identical grain pattern from top to bottom also known as slipping.

Plus, when the grain pattern is in sequence with each other but flipped two at a time to emulate the grain, this is recognized as book matched.

Stain-Grade-Cabinet Samples

Stain-grade cabinets require careful thought and consideration; some companies will let you approve on a sample before framing an entire kitchen with cabinets. Although, if you look at the finished sample they are some that are luminous with either both glossy and semi-gloss or matte finish that protects them from UV rays.

Ultimately, when At Premium Cabinets of Tulsa, we always urge our customers to make decisions based on samples of their countertops and backsplashes. Thus, the question, do you prefer painting or staining your wood kitchen cabinets? Feel free to contact us anytime.

Utilizing a Kitchen Designer

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When remodeling your kitchen or starting a new home construction, designing your kitchen can be very difficult, if you try doing it yourself it’s more of a living nightmare. Consulting in a professional can be extremely helpful even if you think you want to do it all yourself. Getting a second opinion on your plans can help expose some flaws or other issues your plans might contain. Some examples of this may be an inefficient placement of cabinets or a blind eye to fitting more storage into your design. Who are you purchasing your cabinets from? Ask if they have designers on staff, if they do you should take full advantage of their abilities.

Kitchen designers love what they do and with the right experience they are a tremendous help. Kitchens are often a very personal room to each individuals home. Creating a functional space that you will be using most daily is what is most important. A good designer will ask you many questions to get a good feel of what is important to you. Your opinion in these situations is still number 1, but your designer wants to make sure you are thinking about your kitchen as a whole so you are getting what you really want or maybe you find something you never thought was a possibility.

Just because you have consulted in a kitchen designer doesn’t mean you have to entertain everything they suggest.When your project is finished this is your kitchen and your home. Something to think about though is at the end of the day we live in a world where new products are introduced to the market place all the time and your kitchen designer will be in tune with the ability to integrate these items into your kitchen to make it more functional. Don’t go into your project alone, let your designer hold your hand and walk you through the process of designing your kitchen. You’ll be happy you did.

 

John Morgan, Jr.
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Call us today at  314-499-8800 to schedule an appointment.