Cabinetry

Cabinetry consists of boxes and doors.  Better cabinetry has upgraded glides and hinges such as Blum-check for quality prior to replacing doors or painting cabinetry.  Well made boxes can be reused.  Custom companies measure the space and size of the boxes accordingly.  Modular companies make the most used sizes and fill accordingly to add spacers to fill in.  A door company typically makes doors for many cabinet companies.  So a cabinet company can be custom with mass-produced doors or the company may be truly custom and make, carve, detail their own doors.

 

Lighting interior cabinetry- LED tape is a good option.

 

Wood-Mode integrates LED lighting into their new cabinet program. They work with Hafele America Co. to design task lighting, in-cabinet lighting, downlighting, and in-drawer lighting.

 

For great contemporary cabinetry:

 

• Bulthaup-many finish options and great specialty pull-outs define these European companies
• Eggersmann
• Linear (local to AZ)
• Pedini
• Poggenpohl
• Poliform
• Semantic
• Scavolini
• Snaid

 

Tip: Update a bathroom with vessel sinks added to the top of existing cabinetry that may be dated because it is low. Most bath cabinetry is 36” high now.

 

Need to plan for universal design? Start with a vanity area that can be adapted later for special use. In the kitchen a desktop can be adapted. Needs are so specialized that each situation calls for different customization. 3-4' walkways with a 5' turning radius is a start.

 

Recommendations for custom cabinetry in the greater Phoenix area and servicing all states:

• Brothers Woodworks
• Burdette
• Desert Valley Concepts
• Goodall
• Linear
• Rysso-Peters

 

Tip: Hand carved if it is well done is superior to applied pieces used from catalogs. Experienced companies know when to add custom detailing and integrate pieces from Enkeboll, Art for Everyday, Pearlworks, J.P. Weaver and other catalogs for the best look without all custom detail.  Klise Manufacturing has a quick ship program.  Barger, Smith, Spellman, Sahuaro, and Bakker also offer detailing options.

 

Recommendations for semi-custom and full custom

• Affinity Kitchens
• California Classics
• Cabinets by C&F  including outdoor kitchen cabinets
• Desert Cove Woodworks
• Downsview
• Distinctive Custom Cabinetry
• Finely Designed
• KG Cabinetry & Design
• Wolfe Woodworking Inc.
• Woodcase Fine Cabinetry
• Woodcrest
• WoodDesign

 

Semi-custom typically works with modular systems and therefore is more cost-effective. It can also expedite completion of a project as the secondary bath floors, etc. can be started if the cabinetry is in place. Architects, established contractors and interior designers are connected with reliable sources to facilitate time management connected to cabinetry.

 

Small local shops:

• Brothers Woodworks
• Desert Valley Concepts
• Reliance

 

Neff is a well known, high-quality transitional company.

Cabinetry Styles and Colors Chart

Secondary Areas-Less expensive cabinets can be used if budgeting is an issue. It can also expedite completion of a project.

• American Woodmark
• Cabinet Solutions
• Cholla
• Costco-Tuscan Hills Kitchens & Baths
• Home Depot
• Ikea
• Kraftmaid
• Stone Creek
• Woodcase
• Stock cabinets-Cabinet Solutions

 

Tip: Mix it up! The overall compatibility can work from area to area while utilizing different finishes, hardware, and countertop materials.

• Blum hinges are regularly used but there are many options.
• Look for options at the Hafele site and Rev-a-shelf. Rev-a-Shelf's waste container with aluminum soft-close technology works with 35 and 50 qt. containers.
• Garage cabinets-Premiergarage and Arizona Garage & Closet Design

 

Tip: Most custom homes use local cabinetry companies due to the ease of onsite measuring. Custom cabinetry totally fills the space without the unused spacing created by modular boxes. It also more easily allows for changes that may occur during construction.

 

Toe kicks are usually 4" and typically there is 18" of space between countertops and upper cabinets.

 

Typical crown molding for an 8' ceiling is 6" and 8" for a 10' ceiling. Klise has hard maple options ready to ship.

 

There is a code for the range hood height above the range top or cooktop.  Diagrams included on luxespecs.com Pinterest boards. New hoods at 9' aff don't draw as well but offer interesting design options.

 

Tip: Television distances for optimal viewing: 50" screen - allow for 5' to 7.5'; 60" screen - 6' to 9'. Eye-level is the best. SunBrite makes a waterproof TV.

 

Tip: Always repurpose cabinetry if you can. Remember it is in sections (boxes) so the new space doesn’t have to be the same as the old. Often new kitchen cabinetry is an opportunity to upgrade the garage or other areas using the old cabinetry. If the cabinets were well made, they will come out in a reusable form. A combination of cabinets with different finishes can be painted to match. If you are discarding, call Stardust to recycle. They carefully remove and repurpose cabinetry for free.

 

Tip: A kitchen remodel doesn’t mean you have to replace all of the boxes and doors. Many of the photos shown have different height cabinetry. All cabinets can be painted a new color or two or three colors! Door styles are usually the same but new doors can be added to old boxes.

 

There is more inspiration and information on my Pinterest boards!

Cabinetry   Kitchens   Baths   Countertops   Great Sinks

 

Cabinet makers often do not order or specify knobs and pulls. Clarify this early on so ordering is done in a timely manner. They usually, however, drill for them if they are on site. Larger companies will provide options for you to choose from. Top Knob is a large comprehensive company, but there are many companies and in custom, design uniqueness counts. For more traditional to rustic designs hand forged is an option. These finishes should coordinate with the faucets, however, the use of stainless sinks calls for a coordinating color choice. Most kitchens with a more traditional look have panels on most of the appliances and therefore there is not as much stainless to conflict with another finish. Just one of the many decisions that make the kitchen the most complicated area of the home. If you have a tendency to match everything the combination of finishes and a mixture of appliances can be a real challenge!

 

The cabinetmaker may add additional wood detailing to other areas as well, especially if you are adding molding only.

 

Other hardware companies include Alno, Schaub, RK International, and Mockett. Touch latch is an invisible choice.

 

Different Types of Cabinetry

One Piece	One Piece	Mitered Solid
Mitered Solid	Mitered Inset	Mitered Inset
Mitered French Lites	Mitered French Lites	Cope N Stick Inset
Cope N Stick Inset	Cope N Stick Applied	Cope N Stick Applied
2 Piece Solid Raised Panel	2 Piece Inset	True 5 Piece
Applied Molding	Specialty Door	Specialty Door