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Making a Grand Entrance “Firmitas, Utilitas, Venustas” Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, the Roman architect, engineer and author stated that a structure should exhibit those three qualities, solidity, utility, and beauty respectively. Nothing conveys the significance of your home quite like a c...

Architectural Millwork: From Design to Finish The architectural elements of home interiors consist of baseboards, wainscoting, chair rail, door and window casing and crown molding. These influences trace back to antiquity; being popular finishes in the Greco-Roman era, to more contemporary Vi...

It’s Not a Closet, It’s a Lifestyle In recent years, the walk-in closet has been elevated from a mere storage area to a grand luxury retreat complete with flat screens, sitting areas, and wet bars. The latest in high-end master closets go well beyond the typical walk-in and are created to loo...

Fashion trends change quickly, and kitchens are no exception. So, what are the most current trends in kitchen design?   Contrast Is In Contrasting colors, shapes, and textures are what the current kitchen design trends demand. White cabinets paired with a dark contrast is extremely p...

Whether you are concocting a gourmet multi-course meal, or just having pizza for breakfast, the kitchen will always remain as the heart of the home. A kitchen’s use extends beyond mere food preparation; it also serves as a place to entertain friends, complete homework and schoolwork, check emails, o...

5 Questions for Your Cabinet Maker Cabinets have a nearly infinite amount of variation and design options, which is why it is important to understand the following cabinetry definitions, to better communicate with your design specialist. Box – The actual carcass of your cabinets. It can va...

5 Benefits of Custom Kitchen Cabinets Cabinets are the focal point of a kitchen. Sure, they are boxes with shelves, drawers, and doors, but they are your kitchen’s furniture, and they should be built to last with a design that represents the personality of their owner. They come in a seeming ...

Caring for Your Solid Wood Cabinets Now that the construction dust has settled, you have time to love your new custom wood cabinets. But, did you know that hard chemicals and cleaners can damage the finish, potentially aging the wood years before its time? Before you reach for whatever is in ...

Molding Types that Raise the Bar for Your Kitchen Cabinetry Moldings instantly provide a touch of class, especially in a kitchen. With the multitude of different configurations and designs available, crown molding, edge molding and more can help personalize your next kitchen project:  ...

Your kitchen is a direct reflection of how you live. There are no set rules on where to spend your money during a kitchen remodel. If you have a busy family life, then you probably need a lot of storage. A gourmet cook, however, would see professional grade appliances as the most important amenit...