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What Type of Cabinetry is Right for Your Kitchen?
Kitchen cabinets tend to be the focal point of the room. Your cabinets should be high quality, stylish, and in good shape to reflect the overall aesthetic of your home. If your cabinetry is worn or outdated, it might be high time for a change. A new set of cabinets can elevate your kitchen to new heights and completely change the dynamic. With so many options for woods, styles, and colors, you might struggle to choose a direction. Here are some ideas to help guide your decision.
1. Traditional Cabinetry
Traditional cabinetry designs have persisted for ages for their clean structure and neutral hues. It may have raised-panel doors or bead-board designs, come in crisp whites and creams, or come in a range of wood colors. Traditional is the way to go for the homeowner who appreciates old-world craftsmanship.
2. Shaker Cabinets
Shaker cabinets are a very popular type of cabinetry that celebrates simplicity and functionality. These cabinets usually include flat-paneled doors with rail frames and often come in natural wood finishes or neutral hues. Nearly every cabinet brand carries this classic, tried-and-true design. Your choice of shaker cabinets will give you a simple, minimalist look with a timeless style.
3. Rustic Cabinets
The farmhouse aesthetic has exploded in popularity in recent years. If your personal style leans more towards the rustic and rugged, this could be the cabinetry for you. Country-style cabinets are typically larger than most alternatives and are almost always wooden. They’re often accented with brass or wrought-iron hardware to complete the look. Rustic cabinetry adds warmth and a “homey” vibe to any kitchen.
4. Glass-Front Cabinets
Glass door inserts give you style with a chic twist on traditional cabinetry. Glass-front cabinetry is often used only as upper cabinets to showcase your glassware, dishware, or other collectible items. This is a great option for homeowners with impressive collections that they’re itching to show off. As a bonus, they serve as an incentive to always keep the contents of your cabinets organized.
These are far from the only options available for your new kitchen cabinet. If you need more inspiration, browse our kitchen cabinet search tool to see hundreds of options. We're sure to have a style, color and finish that's perfect for your dream kitchen.
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5 Signs Your Kitchen Cabinets Need Updated
Your sense of style reflects throughout your home, especially in the heart of your home- your kitchen. Normal wear and tear take a heavy toll on your kitchen cabinets. And growing families often run out of storage space in their kitchen, even for everyday items. Age can show on your kitchen cabinets as well and nothing depreciates the aesthetic of a kitchen than worn out or out of date cabinets
Do Your Kitchen Cabinets Need an Update?
If you’re like most homeowners in the Quad City area your kitchen is the busiest room in your home. Most families congregate in the kitchen to cook, eat, clean, chat over a cup of coffee or take turns raiding the refrigerator. Guests often end up gathered around the kitchen table or meander in to stand at a counter and catch up. With all that goes on in your kitchen your cabinets may require a facelift. Here are some signs your kitchen cabinets need an update.
Lack of Function
Are your cabinets just not doing the job anymore? Are they misaligned? Do the drawers shut properly? Is it difficult to access your everyday items like dishes and pots and pans? Lack of functionality in your is a sign your kitchen cabinets need an update.
Damaged Kitchen Cabinets
Are your cabinets damaged? Do your doors close smoothly or are the hinges sprung? Do you see visible cracks, stains or other signs of overuse? New kitchen cabinets will change the entire appearance of your favorite room. Form is just as important in your kitchen as function. If you notice any damage to your cabinets then so do your guests. It’s time to give those kitchen cabinets the update they-and you-deserve.
Outdated Cabinets
The focus of your kitchen, and what guests see before anything else, is your cabinets. Beautiful cabinets set the aesthetic for your entire home. But, alas! Like anything else in your home or closet there are trends and styles that fall out of fashion. If your kitchen cabinets are obviously from another decade then it’s time to replace them. Besides the wear and tear that is likely obvious even if you don’t see it, cabinets that are more than ten years old are outdated. Jump on the latest trends or consider an upgrade to a classic style. Seiffert Building Supplies offers homeowners in the Quad City area a full selection of beautiful, durable trendy or classic cabinet styles.
Cluttered Countertops
Do your countertops hold more of your kitchen necessities and items than your cabinets? Certainly there are items you use everyday like your coffee pot, but if you keep your pots and pans handy so you don’t need to go on a quest to heat up some soup or you have nowhere to stow your small appliances like your food processor or toaster, then your kitchen cabinets absolutely need an upgrade. Having a place for everything and everything in its place means your counters are clear and ready for meal prep, baking or whatever you need. Once you upgrade to deeper drawers, organizable cabinets and storage that makes sense you’ll wonder why you waited so long.
You’ve Outgrown Your Cabinets
While cluttered counters are a sign of unmanageable storage they can also reflect your growing family’s need for more cabinet space. A lack of cabinet space isn’t typically an issue in your first home. In fact a smaller kitchen might mean you avoid accumulating those items you really don’t need. But as a family grows so does their need for more “stuff”. If you find your possessions relocated to an “offsite” area such as the dining room table, garage or basement then your cabinets need an upgrade. How convenient would it be to have all of your kitchen necessities in one room, stored within reach?
Let Us Help You Update Your Entire Kitchen
Does it sound like your kitchen cabinets need to be updated? Don’t put it off one more day! Our professional design team is available to help you decide on the right kitchen cabinets to reflect your busy lifestyle. We have a full selection of beautiful and stylish cabinets and countertops that are as lovely as they are durable.
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5 Cabinet Upgrades to Include in Your Kitchen Renovation
Are you beginning kitchen renovations but don’t know what to do with your cabinets? You’ve come to the right place. There are so many unique cabinet upgrades you can do during your kitchen remodel. Here are just a few that can make your kitchen look brand new.
Refresh Your Pain or Stain
If your kitchen cabinets are looking a little worn out, or you just want a brand new look, it may be time for a fresh coat of paint or stain. You can choose any color you want for your cabinet doors and you can even choose a different color for the back of the cabinet to give it that pop of color. This can add a fun flair to your kitchen. You can even paint the upper and lower cabinets different colors to give your kitchen that aesthetic appeal you are looking for. This is a really fun project and you can do so much to make your kitchen look brand new.
Remove Cabinet Doors
Open concept shelves are becoming extremely popular. You don’t need to remove all of your cabinet doors, even just a few will give your kitchen that modern feel you’re looking for. Your beautiful dishware can be displayed in the open, showing off to your guests who come into your home. This cabinet upgrade won’t break the bank either since you are just removing cabinet doors and not installing brand new open shelving.
Add Crown Molding
If you are on a budget and can’t do a ton of upgrades to your cabinet, crown molding may be a great option. This can give your cabinets a brand new look and it can add height to your cabinets, making them look like you moved them higher. It can also give them a different kind of appearance, making your kitchen look sophisticated. A kitchen remodeling company can help you find the crown molding best suited for your kitchen cabinets and install them for you.
Add Glass Inserts
If you don’t want the full open concept with your kitchen cabinets, but still want to see your dishes on the shelves without opening the doors, adding glass inserts to your cabinet doors can give you this look. Kitchen renovation companies can remove the front panels of your cabinets and install glass inserts in their place. This can give you that semi-open concept, but keeping your dishware safe behind the cabinet doors.
Install Lighting Under the Cabinets
Depending on where your main light is in your kitchen, your kitchen cabinets or your body may block the light from lighting up the countertops when you’re preparing meals. Installing lighting under the cabinets is very practical, so you can see what you’re cooking. This can make your kitchen cabinets look fancier than before as well, making your guests jealous.
According to Houzz, 94% of kitchen renovators performed some work on their cabinets in 2020. There can be so much you can do when it comes to your kitchen renovation, especially with your cabinets. There are so many budget-friendly cabinet upgrades you can plan with your local kitchen remodelers. Contact us today to see what else we can do with your kitchen cabinets.
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Standard Cabinets Vs. Custom Cabinets: What’s Right for You?
Kitchen cabinets are an integral component of any kitchen remodel. Today’s selection of standard cabinets and custom cabinets is pretty incredible. You can opt for standard cabinets or semi-custom cabinets and find some very high-quality choices. Of course if you really want to elevate your kitchen’s appearance and storage capability, or if you have some unique ideas for style and function, custom cabinets are absolutely the way to go.
Feeling overwhelmed? Well, before you get confused let us help you by breaking down just what the terms standard, ready-to-assemble, semi-custom and custom mean. We’ll provide all the details to help you decide which option seems a good fit for your kitchen renovation.
The Details of Standard Cabinets, Semi-Custom and Custom Cabinets
The first thing you should understand when talking about standard cabinets, custom cabinets and everything in between, is that these terms refer to the production methods used to create the cabinet and not necessarily the quality of the cabinets themselves. Here are some additional things to consider when deciding on standard cabinets, ready-to-assemble, semi-custom or custom cabinets.
Standard Cabinets, Ready to Assemble and Stock Cabinets
Used somewhat interchangeable, standard cabinets and ready-to-assemble (RTA) refer to pre-built and mass-produced cabinets that are ready to ship on order. They come in standard sizes only and are either modular, meaning already assembled in one piece, or RTA. You (or your contractor) will put them together at their destination (your home).
While the selection is relatively limited as far as wood type, color, style and shape the quick delivery is an advantage. If you aren’t in the market for anything too ornate, or in need of customized sizes, shapes, etc. then standard cabinets could work for you. With a standard width starting at 9” and going up to 48” (in 3” increments) and a depth of 12”-24” these RTA and stock cabinets seamlessly fit into the scheme of most kitchens.
Semi-Custom
The semi-custom option offers basic stock cabinets but with a number of customizable detailing selections. Adjustment options and modifications are not as near-endless as custom cabinets. However homeowners may make changes to the standard-type options in areas such as depth of drawers, door facing and dimensions such as depth. Semi-custom options also allow a bigger selection of design. They come in standard width of 9”-48” but offer 1“ increments instead of the 3” for standard cabinets and RTA.
The homeowner makes custom selections for certain cabinet features. Because of that semi-custom cabinets may take as long as two months or more to arrive. For those working with a bit of give in their timeline semi-custom cabinets are an excellent option.
Custom Cabinets
For the Quad Cities homeowner who really wants to elevate the quality and style of their home custom cabinets make that statement and more. Unique style, personalized upgrades, endless modification options ensure your custom cabinets are as individual as you. Reflect your design and express your style when you install custom cabinets in your kitchen. The sky is the limit.
The customized options are easily suited to create more functional storage. There are so many options available to integrate your family’s needs when it comes to organization and storage. You can select customized built-in drawer organizers, produce bins, refrigerated drawers and/or heated drawers. You can add pull-out shelving, cabinet dividers to store your platters and baking sheets and specialized “blind corner” pull out storage for those hard-to-reach spaces. And that’s just the begin ing of what you can do when you choose custom cabinets for your kitchen.
As you might assume, once you’ve determined all of your design specifications your custom cabinets take awhile to create. Expect delivery time to be a few months or more. Some cabinets are built in the workshop and finished on site, others are completely made to your specifications in shop.
Professional Service and Endless Options
Standard , RTA, semi-custom and custom cabinets are also available for bathroom upgrades. For those Quad Cities homeowners remodeling the kitchen or updating a bathroom Seiffert Kitchen & Bath is your go-to source for standard cabinets, RTA, semi-custom and custom cabinets. We have a selection of affordable, high quality cabinets sure to suit your unique style and needs. Contact Seiffert Kitchen & Bath today and let us help you design your dream kitchen or bathroom.
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How To Transform Your Bathroom With Custom Cabinets
If you’re looking for a beautiful way to transform your bathroom consider replacing your standard cabinets with gorgeous custom cabinets. The addition of custom cabinets elevates any room, but stunning customized cabinetry in your master bath, guest bath or even the powder room create a high-end vibe that extends throughout your home.
Custom cabinets are an investment in your home. Whether you plan to stay or consider selling in a few years your custom cabinetry doesn’t just transform your bathroom. When you install these essentially one-of-a-kind beauties in your bathroom the quality ensures they’ll be around and looking great for the next five decades.
Buyers love custom cabinets too. They provide a panache you don’t get with prefab cabinetry and show you care about quality in your home. The two biggest “wants” for new buyers are stylish kitchens and bathrooms. Your custom cabinets transform your bathroom and bring a return on your investment.
Personalize Your Space and Transform Your Bathroom with Custom Cabinets
Your home is a reflection of you. It comes across in your decor, your sense of style and the quality of your home furnishings. Today’s trends embrace everything from lavish to spartan, mid-century modern to country French to Scandinavian and farmhouse. What makes you happy and puts your personality into your home? A custom designed space.
Transform your bathroom into your personal haven and retreat when you select custom cabinets. Not only are they available in literally any style, stain and finish you desire but they are unique and tailored to suit you. And your custom cabinets look amazing with classic quartz or granite countertops.
Provide the Storage You Need
One of the top items homeowners in the Quad Cities and probably the world complain about? Storage! There’s never enough available space to ensure “a place for everything and everything in its place” is there? When you create and install your custom cabinets you transform your bathroom into an area with ample storage. Suddenly your countertops are free from the paraphernalia of daily life and shining in all their uncluttered glory.
Floor-to-ceiling cabinets provide a space for linens and towels, corner cabinets are handy for items you don’t need everyday and a large vanity with deep drawers and spacious under-sink cabinets provide a place to stow your beauty and bath products. The open and airy vibe created by your uncluttered space allows you to transform your bathroom into the spa-like room you deserve.
Transform Your Bathroom to Ensure the Perfect Fit
Customized cabinetry is tailor-made for your space. Everyone has that awkward corner or gap in their cupboards where what is supposed to fit just doesn’t. Those tight corners or impossible-to-open doors are a thing of the past when you opt for custom cabinets. With customized cabinetry you will transform your bathroom into the picture perfect space you’ve longed for.
Custom cabinets allow you to take advantage of every square inch of your bathroom and do so in style. The result? A masterpiece master bath that’s ever so appealing, a guest bathroom that’s inviting and efficient and a powder room with more storage space than you ever dreamed you could have.
Transform Your Bathroom and Fall in Love With Your Home
Old cabinets and builders grade easily date your entire home. When you transform your bathroom with custom cabinetry your home starts looking new again. The formerly tired looking master bath now feels like a spa, your guests are impressed with your gorgeous new bathroom and your powder room is filled with next-level dazzle. Who wouldn’t fall in love with those transformations?
The Help You Need From The Name You Trust
For more on how to transform your bathroom with Hugh quality, stunningly beautiful custom cabinets contact the experts and Seiffert Kitchens & Bathrooms. We are your go-to partner for everything you need to transform your bathroom or kitchen. We have the professional experience and know-how that helps you get the job done and start enjoying your most personal space in style.
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Benefits Of Glass Cabinet Doors In Your Kitchen
If you’re considering replacing your kitchen cabinets and updating the look of your home, glass cabinet doors are a wonderful idea. They’re stylish, create a display area for your most prized kitchen items and your glass cabinet doors elevate your kitchen to a more elegant, yet trendy, ambience. There are more than a few reasons for the enduring style of glass front cabinet doors. Here we’ll look at the benefits of glass doors in your kitchen.
Glass Cabinet Doors Open Up Your Kitchen
Whether your kitchen is small and narrow or dark and dreary the addition of glass front cabinets add light and an open and airy panache to even the tiniest kitchen. Just adding the doors changes the entire personality of your home, adding an illusion of depth and reflecting light to brighten up your space.
Consider adding a mirror to the back of your cabinets or installing lights to the interior to make your room lighter, brighter and more open. If you only want a few glass front cabinets consider installing them near a window to catch and reflect the sunlight. You’ll love how they sparkle.
Let Glass Fronted Cabinets to Define a Space
Do you have a coffee station, butler’s pantry or desk area in your kitchen? Use glass front doors to separate that space from the rest of your kitchen. Those dishes and pieces you save for special occasions are both stored and showcased behind glass doors in your butlers pantry. Guests will know right where your coffee cups reside when they can see them through your glass doored cabinet and you can store your small appliances such as food processor or stand mixer above your kitchen desk area.
They Complement Any Style
No matter your personal design style and preference you’ll find glass cabinet doors to reflect it. Mid-century modern? Choose lightly frosted and sleek doors to go with your upbeat and modern looking cabinets. Traditional kitchens benefit from the addition of glass fronted mullion cabinets and the farmhouse style, mullion and beveled panes.
In addition to flat-paneled doors there are also seeded, textured, frosted, leaded and stained options for your glass cabinet doors. The possibilities are endless and totally customizable to your taste.
Glass Cabinet Doors Are Surprisingly Easy to Clean
Cleaning the glass on your new cabinet doors is far easier than you may think. A spray of glass cleaner and a thorough wipe and your finished. Unlike solid wood cabinet doors your glass fronted cabinets don’t succumb to a build up of grime and grease. And as long as the inside is tidy and presentable your glass cabinets will bestow a cleaner appearance to your kitchen.
You Can See What’s Inside Your Cabinets
This might sound obvious but glass doors on your kitchen cabinets let you peep what’s inside. This means meal prep is more efficient for you and your guests can find that plate, bowl or gravy boat without going through every cupboard. Because you, and your guests, can see what’s inside your cabinets you can display your prettiest pieces.
Another benefit of being able to see inside your cabinets? You can use them to showcase seasonal displays. You can utilize your glass cabinet doors to level up holiday decor.
Glass Doors May Not Be For Everyone
Of course glass fronted cabinets aren’t for everyone. They are fragile and if you are prone to stashing items that aren’t so tidy in your cupboards, or you have a busy family and no time for keeping your cabinet interior impeccably neat you may want to reconsider. For those home chefs who create sumptuous meals several times a week steam, grease and food splatter might mean you’re continually cleaning your glass cabinet doors.
But, if you’re sold on the look of glass cabinet doors but don’t know about the upkeep choose one area of your kitchen cabinets in which to install your glass fronted cabinets. Perhaps the cabinet where you keep your holiday ware or everyday crustal. If you lack a formal dining room a glass door cabinet is a wonderful way to showcase your good china. All while keeping everyday “stuff” out of plain view.
Kitchen Design Experts
If you’re considering installing glass cabinet doors in your Quad Cities kitchen contact Seiffert Kitchen & Bathroom. Our design specialists will guide you in the right direction. Whether you want all glass or just want to change up a few cabinets to open your space let us help. Contact Seiffert Kitchen & Bathroom today and get ready to add some sparkle to your home.
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Semi-Custom vs Custom Cabinets: Which Is Best
Whether semi-custom or custom cabinets, the right cabinets create a focal point for your kitchen that underscores the aesthetic for the heart of your home. Based on the material and design used your kitchen cabinets can be sleek with a modern flair, charming yet trendy farmhouse style, elegant French modern or classic and traditional. Whatever your style your cabinets will underscore the design.
No matter your style choosing between custom cabinets and semi-custom is something all Quad Cities homeowners deal with when remodeling their kitchen. Of course your budget plays a key role in your decision but you shouldn’t rule out either until you understand the specific advantages (and disadvantages) both offer. Here we’ve put together some details to help you make your choice between semi custom and custom cabinets.
Semi-Custom Cabinets
Just as the name suggests semi-custom cabinets are prefabricated but can be somewhat customized to your specifications. While the basics apply the semi-custom cabinets offer the ability for custom features that work with your aesthetic as well as your needs for functionality. Though the basic dimensions are already in place you do have an option for resizing drawers, cabinet depth and customizing the front of your semi-custom cabinets.
Selecting between the different options for semi-custom cabinets means you will still have a very broad range to choose from. Cost varies depending on the materials used in creating your semi-custom cabinets. Although your options are somewhat limited, semi-custom cabinets are a preferred choice over pre-fabricated cabinets for most homeowners. If you have a specific and unique design that you wish replicated in your kitchen cabinets you might have to consider the custom cabinets instead.
Reasons to consider semi-custom cabinets over custom?
- You can reface your existing cabinets
- Your budget
- You aren’t making any changes to the kitchen layout in your kitchen remodel
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Custom cabinets are a terrific choice, especially if you have a specific design or vision in mind. Building your cabinets built to your specifications means the options are just about limitless. Because these cabinets are constructed per your specifications and not using prefabricated components they take much longer to construct. Be sure to remember that when plotting your timeline for your kitchen renovation.
There is a certain appearance to custom cabinets that set them apart from semi-custom and prefab. They have a “finished” look you won’t find anywhere else. That’s because they are created for your kitchen specifically so, of course, you pay for that luxury.
Whichever cabinets you choose you should absolutely work with a designer. While custom cabinets are constructed to your specifications, that’s not to say any and all ideas will work. The professional designers at Seiffert Kitchen & Bath have the know-how and understanding to see that your kitchen renovation dreams come true.
Some reasons to consider custom cabinets:
- The rest of your home is higher-end
- You need a specific custom design not available in semi-custom
- You’re doing a total renovation which includes changing the existing layout
- You aren’t able to reface your cabinets
Which Option is Best For You?
When it comes to your kitchen cabinet style it’s a personal thing. Both cabinets are a beautiful addition to any kitchen and are something you’ll be proud of for years to come. You need to consider your current lifestyle and decide what cabinets are practical for use in your home. Functionality is a big consideration, especially for a busy kitchen. There are semi-custom cabinets that have the look of custom and are made form high-quality material.
Another consideration that may weigh on your choice? How long do you plan to stay in your current home? Many times the unique and custom components of your home, because they are a direct reflection of your personal taste, may not appeal to a new buyer. A return on your investment isn’t a guarantee.
Get the Help You Need Before You Choose Your Cabinets
As you can see the choice is fraught with considerations. If you need help in making your selection or design ideas for semi custom cabinets or custom cabinets contact Seiffert Kitchen & Bath. Our line of both semi-custom products for your kitchen renovation is extensive and our design professionals are waiting to help.
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7 Secrets for Easy to Clean Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are essential to an organized and easy-to-use kitchen. Everything you need is within easy reach and your cabinets help keep your kitchen looking “company worthy”. With the kids back in school and the holidays fast approaching now is the time to do a thorough cleaning of the kitchen and get ready for all the hustle and bustle the heart of your home is sure to have in the weeks ahead.
Keeping your kitchen cabinets clean is something most homeowners in the Quad Cities struggle with. Busy kitchens make messes, that’s a fact. Somewhere along the line your kitchen cabinets will see splatter, a build-up of cooking debris and the usual dust and grime. Our kitchens are meant to be used. and they are often a magnet that draws everyone in. Maintaining the neat and orderly appearance is necessary. Doing so with ease is a big plus!
7 Tips to Easy to Clean Kitchen Cabinets
Cleaning your kitchen doesn’t need to be a major event. Instead of spending precious hours scrubbing and cleaning your kitchen cabinets why not adopt these tips for keeping your cupboards and drawers clean and sparkling like new?
- Select a Simple Style with Minimal Detail: Ornate cabinets with raised panels and attract dust and debris. Simple styles of kitchen cabinets, such as traditional Shaker, sleek contemporary or flat panel are far easier to clean and keep clean. Opt for a stain or paint that has a glaze. This fills in any wood grain cracks and corners that attract dust.
- Choose Sleek Flush End Kitchen Cabinets: When you select your kitchen cabinets you’re have the option for matching ends or flush ends. Matching ends bring a certain amount of elegance to the project but like your cabinet doors they require maintenance. Flush ends are plywood made to match the color of your cabinetry. The smooth and sleek surface is quicker to clean.
- Keep it Simple: Even if you only use your kitchen as a gathering spot and not so much for cooking you do want it to be easy to clean. Ornate designer details such as corbels, crown or light rail molding, decorative shelving or decorative legs are touches that add to your kitchen style. However, a lot of these design trimmings come with a cost for maintaining the look. Dusting the trim is time-consuming and tedious but needs to be done regularly. Another option is to incorporate designer accents in other ways. Upgrade your lighting, choose on trend colors or a showy dining table.
- Stain over Paint: Both stains and paint have pros and cons. They both show fingerprints and food splatter but, depending on the finish, stain is much easier to keep clean. Additionally, stain is easier when it comes to touch-ups. Should the surface of your kitchen cabinet get scratched it’s easier to spruce it up with stain. Many kitchen cabinet manufacturers provide touch-up kits for that very reason.
- Beef Up Your Hardware: Flush cabinets have a certain appeal but if you want to reserve the look of your drawers and cupboards add knobs and drawer pulls. Not only will the addition of drawer pulls and cabinet knobs limit fingerprints but they slow down wear and tear. And today’s selection of knobs and pulls is plentiful. It’s easy to upgrade with stylish pulls and knobs for your kitchen cabinets.
- Stay Away From Glass Door Fronts: Farmhouse style and vintage looks may be all the rage right now but the practicality of glass-front cabinets in a busy kitchen is not all that. Especially when it comes to cleaning all those panes. If your glass cabinet fronts have mullions expect to attract even more dirt and dust along with the smudges. And don’t forget that glass doors mean you must keep everything in the cupboard neat and tidy.
- Minimize the Open Shelving: Open shelving is another trend that designers embraced over the past decade. Open shelves and floating style shelves provide a great way to display your favorite stylish cookware and the like. But, the open shelves require more time-consuming cleaning. Not only do you need to clean the shelves themselves but the items displayed on the open shelves as well. For all the decorative panache open shelves bring to the kitchen the trade off in maintenance isn’t worth it for most busy homeowners. Opt for other decorative touches reflected in your lighting and appliances, dining table and accessories.
More Time to Enjoy
Life is too short to be bogged down maintaining your kitchen day in and day out. When you proactively choose quality kitchen cabinets that are easy to clean and make your kitchen appealing and welcoming you make life easier.
At Seiffert Kitchen & Bath we offer our customers a wide selection of kitchen cabinets that are as beautiful as they are durable. Our design services is ready to assist you in choosing the right style for your home that’s lovely, functional and easy to clean. Contact Seiffert Kitchen & Bath today.
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8 Must-Have Kitchen Storage Features
Ask most Quad Cities homeowners what they would like to change in their kitchen and inevitably they’ll tell you kitchen storage. In fact kitchen remodels and renovations always include an upgrade in the amount of kitchen storage. Today’s cooks do enjoy their appliances. Food processors, stand mixes and the like all need a place to stow away. And is there a home chef worth their salt who doesn’t have a vast array of spices at hand?
8 Kitchen Storage Features You Need Now
No one likes clutter and when you have a cluttered kitchen it can make meal prep or simply social get-togethers a real problem. A well-designed, well thought out storage plan ensures your kitchen is beautiful and functional. Any kitchen renovation or remodeling job takes planning and part of that planning includes these must-have kitchen storage features.
1. A Large Customized Pantry or Pull-Outs
A large pantry won’t solve all of your kitchen storage problems, but it will help. Especially when you make sure every inch is usable and organized. An over-the-door rack for everyday items such as mustard, ketchup, vinegar and oil is handy. Add sliding shelves and use the space beneath to put stackable baskets and bins for fruits and vegetables that don’t need refrigeration.
If you don’t have space for or don’t really like the idea of a separate walk-in pantry consider installing pull out pantry drawers. Drawers specifically designed to stow pantry items are shallow and pull easily out of the cabinet enclosure. You can see exactly what you have so the next time you make your spectacular beef bourguignon you won’t need to hunt for the tomato paste.
2. Deep Drawers
Storing pots, pans and their lids in deep drawers is on trend for a reason. It’s so much easier to slide open a drawer and reach for the right pan and lid than scrounging around an overpacked cabinet. Deep drawers are taking the place of cabinets in many kitchen remodels and they add more room for sure. Think about how much wasted space there tends to be in the typical kitchen cabinet. By utilizing the space of a cabinet for drawers, you will add kitchen storage space and style too.
3. Pull-Out Recycling and Trash
It isn’t necessary to take up precious real estate like floor space in your kitchen. When you install pull out kitchen storage for trash and recycling your unsightly trash receptacle and recycling bin are tucked away. Use the extra floor space to extend an island or peninsula and add even more kitchen storage.
4. Easy-Access Kitchen Storage for Herbs, Spices and Oils
When you’re playing beat-the-clock getting dinner on the table it saves time to have your seasonings and condiments close at hand. Slim, pull-out racks next to your oven or workspace put all of your necessary seasonings, oils, sauces and condiments within reach. These shelved racks are part of the cabinetry and shut tight to keep your kitchen tidy and organized.
5. Stand Mixer Lift
This kitchen storage feature is pretty genius and will likely cause you one of those “why didn’t anyone think of this before” moments. A stand mixer takes up a good bit of space on your counter. Sure, who doesn’t like to show off their enviable stand mixer that looks like it just came off a Food Network set? But when it’s stowed out of the way your kitchen looks so much more sleek, uncluttered and inviting. With this state-of-the-art storage your mixer sits on a pull-out lift-up shelf. You won’t need to lug the mixer back and forth to your work space. You have access to the mixer and when it’s time to put it away you can simply push it back into the cabinet.
6. Slide-Out Storage For Your Baking Sheets, Cutting Boards and Oversized Platters
Cookie sheets are somewhat awkward to store and oversized platters don’t fit easily into your dish cabinet or drawer. Custom inserts in a cabinet designed for this type of storage keep your baking sheets, cooling racks, holiday platters and cutting boards from taking up kitchen storage space elsewhere.
7. Kitchen Storage for Pet Feeding Station
We love our pets, and they are a huge part of the family. But, their dishes are often in the way. When company comes over your pet’s feeding area can be an eyesore. This is easily remedied when you install a pet feeding station that holds all of your pets bowls and pulls out at floor level from beneath your cabinets or island. Open and close the pet feeding station with a simple kick of your toe.
8. Kitchen Storage for Kid-Stuff
Whether they’re doing homework, creating a masterpiece or simply hanging in the kitchen to be near you your kids’ art supplies, paper and pencils seem to be, well, everywhere. Solve that kitchen storage problem with a designated space at the end of your kitchen island or a peninsula. Pull out kitchen storage shelves can double as a work space for your littlest Picasso while your older children can grab what they need and do their homework or create at the dining bar or table.
You Can Have It All
These kitchen storage ideas are just some of the must-have amenities today’s homeowner desires. Tackle your kitchen storage problems, be on-trend and make your life easier when you contact the professional problem solvers at Seiffert Kitchen & Bath. Our design team will help you realize your vision of a dream kitchen-organized, functional and a beautiful reflection of you.
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Optimizing Your Bathroom Storage Space
Organizing your home’s bathroom storage space probably isn’t most people’s idea of a good time. But when you take the time to make sure you have a place to stow your stuff where you can easily find it you won’t have any regrets. Optimizing your bathroom storage space may not change your life, but it will definitely make your life much easier.
No matter if you’re organizing a powder room or a master bath it’s a space that should appear neat and tidy. Your master bath should be your own personal spa, the place where you go to escape the remains of the day and ease yourself into a relaxed state of mind. Clutter is only going to detract from that!
Your children’s bathroom needs to be ready to handle the chaos that is bath time or getting-ready-for-school time. And a powder room or guest bath should offer your guests a space that meets and anticipates their needs. Tall orders for what’s often a small space.
Ideas For Bathroom Storage Space
So what is the answer to solving your bathroom storage space dilemmas? Here we take a look at some clever and creative ideas for optimizing your bathroom storage space without compromising style. Whether you need ideas for a large and spacious master bathroom, a children’s bath or a guest bath or powder room we’ve got you covered.
Look Up
If you have some unused space above your bathroom door install a shelf for extra towels and linens. Just be sure to keep a step stool nearby.
Shower Caddy
A shower caddy that fits over the shower head is the perfect space to store necessary bathing items like a loofah, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. You can even repurpose a compartmentalized caddy to store children’s bath rime toys or hang it on a hook outside of the tub area for those bathrooms that lack the space for shelves or cabinets.
Repurpose a Bar Cart
A bar cart is a handy spot to store those items that would otherwise go in a linen closet. Extra towels can stack on the lower shelves while things such as cotton balls and swabs in decorative containers can sit atop the cart next to a potted plant. You can store your hair products and makeup on the cart. Additional toilet paper, soap, lotion and any other bathroom accoutrement are easily stored on the affordable bar cart.
Hooked On Bathroom Storage Space
For bathrooms that are short on closet space or counter area, and walls don’t lend themselves to shelving, hooks offer a place to hang towels, robes and a storage caddy. Opt for hooks that are decorative and functional.
Add a Ladder
Blanket ladders are trendy in living rooms, bedrooms and family rooms around the Quad Cities. Why not use a blanket ladder to add to your bathroom storage space? Prop one in the corner and hang your towels on the rungs. A blanket ladder will hold many more towels than a standard towel bar. Optimizing your bathroom storage space while making a trendy fashion statement.
Vanity Thy Name is Storage!
Even the smallest bathroom has to have a sink. Don’t waste the space beneath your bathroom sink by installing a pedestal basin. Instead opt for a vanity that has drawers or a cabinet beneath the sink. Not only does it add style to your bathroom, but a vanity provides storage where there was none.
If you need additional bathroom storage space in the master or larger bath, consider replacing your current cabinet and countertop combo. Install state of the art cabinetry or customized cabinet for all the bells and whistles. Soft touch drawers are deep enough to hold toiled and additional toilet paper and adding counter space allows you to put your must-have items in decorative baskets and containers so they’re close by.
Add a Shelf
If a vanity isn’t possible, add shelving around your sink. Is there space beneath? Use that area to install some shelves to store containers with the necessities. Above your toilet is typically some wasted space. Consider an over-the-toilet shelving unit or install stylish floating shelves for added bathroom storage space.
Medicine Cabinet
Remember when all bathrooms seemed to have medicine cabinets above the sink? Many still do! A medicine cabinet is ideal for storing smaller items and it does double duty as a mirror. If your bathroom space allows for it, you can install a medicine cabinet with shelving beneath. It may not be adequate for larger items, but you’ll have a place to store the small clutter that finds its way to your bathroom sink and countertop.
Make More Space
Finally, if you need additional bathroom storage space, create it by opening up your bathroom. Renovating and remodeling your bathroom allows you to incorporate all of the space you need. A linen closet or larger vanity space, cabinets above and below your sink, whatever it is you need to make your life easier.
At Seiffert Kitchen & Bath we help you solve all of your bathroom storage space dilemmas. Whether you want to incorporate built-in storage, add a functional vanity or reimagine your entire bathroom we can help. Our design team leaves nothing to chance and we work together with you to achieve the results you want. Contact Seiffert Kitchen & Bath today and we’ll help you find a way to optimize your bathroom storage space and make your life easier.