Is It Time To Start Thinking Outside of the Triangle?

Replacing the Triangle with Zones

Replacing the triangle with zones seems to be the trend we are heading as kitchen designers. Of course we must also keep in mind the basic need of each cook and their convenience. The inspired work triangle has been with us since the 1940's. New York designer Lee Stahl says: “The kitchen triangle has given way to zones, where family members can work without bashing elbows.” And it is true, we have evolved in our use of the kitchen. With multiple stations we no longer use the traditional work triangle. The compact kitchen with the typical work triangle is passe. Kitchens are no longer closed off and small. As the center or hub of the home where we meet to do homework, socialize and enjoy our lives together. With the openness of a spacious kitchen we now work with zones for each project. It has been a transition over time as we find most home owners ready for zones designed for their specific needs.

Multiple Appliances Allow for the Transition to Zones

Prep zone, baking zone, kids craft zone, cleanup zone are a few of the zones we design for in the kitchen. With multiple appliances needed for each zone we are able to eliminate the work triangle. Greater efficiency is created thus allowing more action to take place.

• Grouping you appliances for personal use is a big plus in zones. One of our clients made a their kids a zone of their own. After school was a breeze for mom because they knew exactly what was theirs for the taking. Built in refrigerator drawers and their own equipment to build their masterpieces.
  
  
  
  
• We design your storage around your needs rather than popping them out in the garage or in the pantry. Your zones are equipped for your needs.
  
• Single cook is rare these days and we can prepare the zones for all cooking styles.
  
• Doubling sinks for prep & cleanup to an extra small cooktop in a special entertainment zone is not uncommon.
  
• Feng Shui would have you cooker in the center of the room to keep the cook in command. It Feng Shui is important to you, your designer must pay special attention to your needs in this area.
  
  
  
  

Bottom line is your enjoyment and ease of use in your kitchen zones. We will always work closely with you keeping your hopes and desires in our every effort. At Cornerstone Cabinet Company we desire your total satisfaction. Give us a call for your design appointment at 480-710-7363. Our showroom located at: 2435 S. 10th St. Phoenix, AZ 85034 by appointment only. Cornerstonecabco.com

The 2015 Bathroom Trends You Need To Know

As 2015 is strong and on the move expect major overhauls in the baths of the world! As kitchens have gone before, it is the bathrooms turn now. Sinks, tubs, tiles, color strategy and more are being upgraded. The National Kitchen and Bath Association's report on style along with the trends already seen in the decor environment, show us homeowners and designers alike are embracing these trends. You may be planning an Asian Zen style retreat or traditional with a dash of excitement. Whether you go all out or you want basic designs, your designer needs to have this information and more to give you everything you are looking for. Your personality and taste is exactly what we want to see in our final product! When we snap the the completed bathroom, it is the smile on your face that brings satisfaction to Cornerstone Cabinet Company.

Trending Now 2015

• With a Zen theme remember you want to achieve the state of harmony and balance best for you. Restraint is key in your design. Clutter can be confusing. By removing things that are not necessary you can be one with self as you rest in your large oval tub or are preparing for your days activities. Zen truly is a less is more design style. Who knew one can enjoy Zen Meditation while in the bathroom? Each person and their space should be as one.
  
  
  We will accomplish self-discipline in the design as we keep it simple in it's design as we incorporate natural earthy colors. As we add texture to the design items and the design itself, the appeal will be strong.
  
  
• Contemporary bathrooms are so much fun. With bold shapes, sleek styles, and color flair we can bring a bathroom to life.
  
  
• The traditional bathroom is still a strong contender.. Whether you incorporate the traditional raised panel painted cabinetry, natural wood cabinetry or slab door style, colors and accessories can be added to make a perfect updated traditional bath for you.
  
  

• Geometric shapes are large in the 2015 trends. From fixtures, tile, wood floors glass and beyond. You will perk up any bath with these stylish trends. Designers agree that contemporary, simplistic, cleaner designs are the direction the trends are taking us.
  

• Soaking tubs are huge
  
  
• Pedestal style sinks on legs
  
  
• Shades of Gray are replacing the old white paint
  
  
• Quartz countertops are what it is all about in 2015
  
  
• Bold yet sleek is what we want
  
  
• Glass accents can be tastefully added to any wall
  
  

  

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• Wood floors can add warmth in many species, colors and shapes
  
  
• Floating wall toilets are gaining in popularity
  
  

Our design processes and values are design-centric. Our team of professional passionate designers are focused on delivering individualized space identity for each client. Your choices are endless! Be sure you discuss with your designer all your wants, likes and needs. This is how you will be happy and content when your bathroom is complete.

It is with you in mind, we ask questions to help guide you to the design and cabinetry that will produce the perfect bathroom for you. The process will be gratifying when you work with the designers at Cornerstone Cabinet Company. We will provide you with options including quality design consultation, design and products to provide you with pride in your new bathroom. Cornerstone Cabinet Company, an ASID Industry Partnered Phoenix/Scottsdale cabinetry company. Call Chris for your appointment today at 480-710-7363

Simple Design Changes to Enhance Your Time in the Kitchen

So it is your turn to get your kitchen remodeled? Of course you are looking for the best design for you, your wants and needs. It will also be a great bonus to have a return on investment. These are the two most important items to discuss when you begin the work on your dream kitchen. Your dreams and hopes along with a financial return. We will discuss how to bring those dreams to reality! Taking the time at the get go to go over these details and make sure your every need is discussed will reduce stress involved in the entire process. It is best to get with a qualified professional Kitchen Designer that will take the time needed to be sure you get all you are looking for in your new kitchen. Imagine your new kitchen with the exact cabinetry you desire. Now add the perfectly designed layout that functions well for you and your family. This is the desired outcome we want for you. Be sure to find a Professional Kitchen Designer that will take time to actually hear your list of needs and desires. A Kitchen Designer that will ask you the right questions is very important!

Tips to consider as you begin your Kitchen Remodel

We all know our kitchens readily become the central point of our homes. There is cooking, school homework, special cooking treats together, projects, eating and entertaining. Let's face it, the kitchen is where we all seem to love to be. And our family feels the most comfortable there. Let's look at a few tips we all need to discuss before any designing takes place.

• Traffic – Where the kitchen is located in your home will dictate the space and placement of cabinetry. Is there an entrance from the garage for easy access? Location of the kitchen in the home is also a factor in designing.
  
• Is there space for a mud room? Possibly a place in the kitchen for an extra clean up sink in the design.
  
• Lighting is another important detail that needs some serious discussion. Proper lighting is paramount to you in the kitchen. It is beneficial to you and your family to design for your specific lighting needs. Thus your experience in your new kitchen will be great.
  
• The Triangle while important does not overrule your wants or needs. We work to give you the desired design you want while keeping to the best practice of design.
  
• Storage is king and we can address your storage needs in several ways.
  
  • A pantry can give you the desired storage you need.
    
  • Accessories to make your storage more accessible are great.
    
    • Rollout Shelves for ease of access
      
    • Deep Drawer Units are a favorite of many
      
    • Spice Cabinet Inserts are great for organization
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
  • A tall thin cabinet is great for brooms and mops when a closet is absent from the kitchen.
    
• We all have special items we need to store in our kitchens. Be sure to share their sizes and shapes with your Kitchen Designer. With this information your Kitchen Designer will be able to offer you the storage cabinetry needed.
  
  
  

The list is almost endless. This is why we always suggest you find a qualified Kitchen Designer that will spend the time in consultation with you that is needed. Thereby offering you the quality design you deserve.

At Cornerstone Cabinet Company an ASID Industry Partnered Phoenix/Scottsdale cabinetry company we specialize in Kitchen Remodels as well as cabinetry for your entire home. We have Professional Kitchen Designers ready to bring your dreams to reality. Your kitchen will be our top priority. Our professional installation crew will see to your installation with the same mission as our designers, you in mind. When it comes to your cabinetry Cornerstone Cabinet Company in Phoenix AZ is your source for quality design and cabinetry. Chris will be happy to set up your interview appointment at 480-710-7363 today. 

 

A Basic Guide to Choosing Your Kitchen Cabinets

 

Let's Get Started

More cabinetry for less? Can it be accomplished? By adding various features, form and style you can make basic cabinetry look more like semi-custom. This is welcome news whether you are working with basic cabinetry or custom cabinetry. Take an assessment of what you truly want in your kitchen. Is style or function & durability more important? Hopefully your designer will address both with you and deliver everything you desire within your total investment you plan on making.


We say it often in our blogs and it bears repeating. There are considerations to be made when you choose kitchen cabinets.

• How long are you planning on staying in this home?
• Make an assessment of resale values.
• What is your investment amount?
• What are your kitchen layout ideas? Are they supported by the available space?
• You must have exact appliance specifications before any final designs are drawn.
  
• Specialty cabinetry, accessories and moldings can always be matched up for your cabinetry.
  
• Where will my money count the most?
  
  
  

Do Your Research Work First (Then Relax and Enjoy the Process)

Researching prior to the project can save you time and money. There are hundreds of places to go find cabinets. All Kitchen Designers are not equal. Be sure to check us out to find the designer that is going to give you the design and help you need. Your designer will guide you through your choices and help make you the best decisions for you. Bottom line we would say is to know what you want, pair that with a Professional Kitchen Designer and you should be just fine.
One of the reasons we ask in the beginning how long you plan on staying in your home is to decipher just what level of cabinetry you might use. Along with duration in the home we assess the location as well. These two answers are key in what cabinetry I will recommend as far as cabinets go. Your cabinet needs are going to be different depending on whether you plan on staying for years or less than 3-5 years. Your cabinetry is an important part in the design of your home. We can give you the look in a good cabinet for your short term stay or customize your cabinetry for every want and need you have. Whichever your answer, your cabinet will be beautiful quality cabinetry when you choose Cornerstone Cabinet Company to design and build your new kitchen.

About Cornerstone Cabinet Company

 

We at Cornerstone Cabinet Company are an ASID Industry Partnered Phoenix/Scottsdale cabinetry company. Cornerstone Cabinet Company specializes in cabinetry for the entire home. We have Professional Kitchen Designers ready to work with you on your perfect kitchen design. Your remodel or new construction home will be our top priority. Our installers are professional and will see to your installation with the same mission as our designers, you in mind. When it comes to your cabinetry Cornerstone Cabinet Company in Phoenix AZ is your source for quality design and cabinetry. Chris will be happy to set up your interview appointment at 480-710-7363 today. Experts in kitchen & bath design, we handle projects with skillful expertise. Our goal is your 100% satisfaction. We specialize in kitchens, home offices, custom built-ins and entertainment centers, baths and laundry rooms.

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!

UseYour Space in Large Kitchens Wisely

You have all the square footage you could ever desire for your dream kitchen. Now What? Be careful at this point to find a qualified kitchen designer. It would be a shame to find your new kitchen just cabinets and countertops. Let's get some design flair and excitement in your home's hub. Not only do we want to customize the cabinetry to your wants and needs, we want to make your statement heard as your visitors view your masterpiece. A WOW factor that will catch that coveted 'gasp' of excitement each time your visitors return. Lets get serious, the contented joy you will feel each time you walk into your kitchen is your end desire. It's your domain, so make it yours.

Good Design is a Great Place to Start in Your Kitchen

Even though money might not be an issue, it is best practice to set an investment range to stay within. In a remodel there are many elements to consider. Adding or removing walls can be considered. Are you going to completely alter the existing kitchen space or leave your major components such as appliances in place? In new construction it is always best to design your cabinetry needs prior to walls. In this way we can tell your builder precisely where you need the walls going up.
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Bells and Whistles

There is so much fun looking at and specifying all the accessories, cabinetry and countertops. What is important to each person varies as the shape of snowflakes vary. Start early with your lists. Are you baking a lot and need an oven with convection? Hate pre-washing your dishes and want a highly efficient dishwasher? You might choose a three bowl sink in your cleanup area. Prep sinks are a great option as well. Be sure you don't go to small. A small notebook with sleeves/pockets is a great way to organize your thoughts and lists. Magazines and books are very helpful too. Be sure to write a note on each page you mark. It has been to often our clients cannot remember why a page is marked. The options are much more than there is room in this blog to post. So get started sooner than later.

 

Island Ideas in a Large Kitchen 

Having a larger kitchen has it's perks. An island or Islands are one of those perks. I will state again this is why you need a Professional Qualified Kitchen Designer. Designing kitchens now for nearly 30 years, I have found the increased desire for large kitchens. It can be more difficult to design for larger kitchens because of their size. My homeowners don't really want to skate through their kitchens. Placement of islands is even more important. And making the decision of station placement is important too. Here are a few ideas to keep in mind:

• Work stations might require extra appliances. You might have two or three sinks in your kitchen. Prep, clean-up, bar etc.
  
• Island seating could be aligned in different areas of the kitchen.
  
• Materials for your countertops come in various sizes. Be sure to consider the size restrictions of your choice before moving forward.
  
• Be sure to take to heart the recommendations of your designer, you really do not want a ping pong sized island in your kitchen.
  
• A jog in your cabinetry height can do two jobs. Add flair and interest to your kitchen and allow you the choice of materials you desire.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Ultimately the choice is yours. With guidance from your Kitchen Designer along with your personal desires and research you will be well on your way to the dream kitchen you deserve.

At Cornerstone Cabinet Company, an ASID Industry Partnered Phoenix/Scottsdale cabinetry company we specialize in cabinetry for your kitchen and your entire home. We will work with you to be sure your desires are met. Whether you are putting in the kitchen of your dreams or remodeling to sell, our designers are ready to serve you in bringing your dreams to reality. Cornerstone Cabinet Company in Phoenix AZ and surrounding areas is here to serve you. Call Chris today to set your appointment 480-710-7363 for your design consultation. With the expertise we have in the kitchen & bath design industry, we will handle your project as if it were our own. Our goal is your total satisfaction.