Archive for May, 2009
What guidelines do kitchen designers use when designing a kitchen plan?When a kitchen designer is working on a kitchen cabinet plan they often use the National Kitchen and Bath Associations (NKBA) guidelines. These guidelines were developed as a way to help kitchen designers produce the safest and most comfortable kitchens. Designing with these guidelines ensures the kitchen design’s accessibility and usability. These guidelines...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
What other applications can cabinetry be used for?Semi-custom and custom cabinetry can be used for an array of applications. Cabinetry can be used in designed into any room in the house both as built-ins and freestanding furniture pieces. Kitchen designers can design cabinetry for any application, not just kitchens. The limits placed on the use of custom cabinetry are only through the imagination of the designer, the...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
What’s the difference between the different types of cabinetry?At The Savannah Cabinet Shop we carry many different types of kitchen cabinets. We have in-house custom cabinetry, off-site custom cabinetry, semi-custom cabinetry and stock cabinetry. Though many people have heard of these types of kitchen cabinets, few are clear on what the actual distinctions are. Simply, these terms represent the amount of choice and customization...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
What is a working triangle?In every kitchen plan there is a work triangle. A work triangle is the shortest walking distance between the three main working sites in your kitchen. The refrigerator is the cold storage work site. The primary sink is the cleaning and food preparation work site. The stove is the cooking work site. The primary sink should be located between or across from the primary...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
What are the types of seating areas I can incorporate into my kitchen cabinetry?Seating areas can be incorporated into your kitchen design in a variety of different ways. As the floor plans of houses become more and more open, seating areas are becoming more commonly incorporated into the kitchen design. Seating areas in kitchens usually serve as informal dining and gathering areas and help transition from the kitchen to the living room or a more...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
What are my options to update my existing kitchen?When hoping to remodel your existing kitchen cabinets there are a couple of options available to you. You can reface your cabinetry, replace your cabinetry, or undergo a complete kitchen remodel. Each of these options carries with it a certain “downtime” or period of time during which your kitchen will be out of commission. Also, depending on the size and...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
What kind of organizational components are available with your new kitchen?Organizational components are becoming more and more popular in kitchen cabinetry and therefore the selection is becoming more and more vast. Organizational components can range in complexity and price. Semi-custom cabinetry lines carry a selection of cabinets that contain organizational components installed by the factory, but you can also purchase organizational components...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 21st, 2009 at 08:05 pm
Current Trends in Kitchen RemodelsWalt Freeman, owner of The Savannah Cabinet Shop talks about kitchen plans, kitchen redesign trends and kitchen aesthetics. Now is the best time in years to start that kitchen remodel exclaims Walt. Kitchen plans, much like any other type of design, are subject to the trends of the time in which they are designed. The trends of today fall into distinct categories that...by The Savannah Cabinet Shop at May 14th, 2009 at 01:05 am
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