Happening Now in Kitchen Trends

Your first question should be: "Who is this kitchen for?" This question is one you need to ask before you start your remodel or new construction kitchen. How long do you plan on staying in this home? Is the new kitchen for you to live in for years to come or to sell and move on? Is the trend going to last? Are you following a fundamentally solid design trend or one that will be outdated in a year or two? As you can see the questions are many. And as we always recommend, be sure to find a qualified Kitchen Designer to help guide you through this process. Good decisions are usually the result of consultation. We will make it a thorough and fun process.  

Creating the Best Kitchen

There is much more involved in the design of you kitchen than selecting your appliances and countertops. We must take into consideration your lifestyle and how your kitchen functions and flows throughout your home. We continually find the kitchen being the center of our lives. We meet, prepare, eat, study, play... the hub of our home life is definitely the kitchen. With many kitchen remodels we do not have the ability to move or remove walls. With this in mind, the design must flow with the traffic of the homes adjacent rooms. And thus we will be utilizing every inch of space in the best solution for your family. We also use today’s new technologies in our kitchens with appliances meeting your needs of energy consumption. The strategies we have today are bringing convenience with the flair of design.  

The 2015 Home made for Living

As we see more often, kitchens are not just for cooking anymore. We do a great amount of our living in the kitchen and must design for living. Putting it simply anything goes! Whether you are a person who loves a formal kitchen, minimalist or eclectic in your design, your choices must be guided to be sure your completed project is designed with all your wants and needs addressed.

You will be totally safe with Eco friendly products. There are many ways to get your 'green' on in the kitchen. Energy efficient appliances are a popular way to conserve. There are reclaimed products available for your surfaces. Going on the round with radius cabinets and tops is a great way to protect your hips while making your design statement. Trends point to greener, casual and smaller kitchens.

More families are bringing family members in to live with them as well. There are some easy design ideas to help make your kitchen more accessible and flexible as we accommodate for these family members. Your Kitchen Designer will help you through these ideas.

Time for Your Personal Touch

Choices Choices Choices

It can get overwhelming so please get a professional to help. The list of options is almost endless with under-counter refrigerator drawers for your specialized cooking needs, pot fillers at the cooker, size and style of your refrigerator and the list goes on.

• Door Style
• Wood Species
• Colors and Finishes
• Counter Tops
• Textures of various surfaces

 



With you in mind we start with questions to help guide you into the design and cabinetry to produce your Dream Kitchen. The process should be and will be fun when you Choose Cornerstone Cabinet Company. We will provide you with options including quality design consultations, design and products to provide you with joy in your new kitchen. Cornerstone Cabinet Company, 

an ASID Industry Partnered Phoenix/Scottsdale cabinetry company is your resource for quality cabinetry and design! 

Call Chris for your appointment today at 480-710-7363 

Is Your Kitchen Senior Friendly

As in most homes, the heart can be found in the kitchen. We find that to be truer with our seniors. We meet in the kitchen for just about everything. I look at my grandmother and remember that cooking was how she showed her love to us. We lived a much simpler life fifty years ago. Still today, all of us cook, eat and socialize in our kitchens. It is the heart/hub of our lives and home. Let's help our aging family members have a great experience as they continue to live on their own. Getting the kitchen senior ready is one of the most important things we can do.

We know that all homes are different and people are too. So, be sure to evaluate the home in question with the seniors that will live there. Do this before any renovations. This will allow you to make the necessary changes needed for those individuals. Here is a list we have compiled any senior choosing to age in their own home. We have included some important how and why information of remodeling. This list is a small recommendation of what will need to be discussed with your Kitchen Designer.

• Upper wall cabinets should be installed 3” lower at 51” above the floor
  
  
  
  
  
• Decorative accent strips at the countertop edge provides visual assistance
  
  
• Extra countertop landing spaces flanking all appliances
  
  
• Extra accessories for ease of storage
  
  
• Thought as to appliances and their placement, the dishwasher can be raised for a more pleasant experience when loading & unloading
   
• Appliances should have easy to read controls
  
  
  
  
  

There is a plethora of information needed to be sure the remodel or new home are prepared properly. Ergonomic design consideration is key in designing for seniors. Be sure to find a Qualified Kitchen / Bath Designer to guide you through this important step for your loved one. We also need to consider design for seniors that are going to be living in multi-generational homes as well. Is our preparation helping to make them feel welcome? Are we planning for the new resident in our home to be an important addition to the family lifestyle?

Seniors Aging with Dignity

The Center for Disease Control defines “aging in place” as “The ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level.”

Can we define older people by age alone. Not really. There is a wide range of components that will help you decide. Most people are lumped into the “old-age” group at age 65. So as your designer we must take the family member or friend in question into consideration. As you can see this is a process that has many important question that must be addressed before any plans are made. Cornerstone Cabinet Company will be pleased to help you prepare for the senior(s) in your life. We will give your individual the courtesy and respect they deserve. Whether they plan to stay in their own home or move in with you, Cornerstone Cabinet Company is your resource for cabinetry and design!