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CHELSEA CORNER SINK CABINET

CHELSEA CORNER SINK CABINET

Choose This Corner Sink Cabinet for Its Classic Elegance The Chelsea Sink Cabinet is handcrafted of sturdy wood with elegant detailing for lasting beauty and durability. The smooth, rich finish brings out the luster of the wood while enhancing the intricate carvings.

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and bring lasting appeal to your decor. Solid 3/4″-thick granite top is hand-polished to a smooth shine. Ivory porcelain basin included with your selection. Top off your sink cabinet with a brand-name premium faucet.

Nothing says style and dependability like a selection of affordable bath fixtures. Enjoy the convenience of one-stop shopping to find the perfect bath vanity and faucet combination today.

]]> http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/corner-sink-cabinet-wood-granite-and-porcelain/feed 0 Investing In Bathroom Remodeling For Good Returns http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/investing-in-bathroom-remodeling-for-good-returns http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/investing-in-bathroom-remodeling-for-good-returns#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:07:20 +0000 admin http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/investing-in-bathroom-remodeling-for-good-returns The bathroom can be the room with the best return on investment for a homeowner. There are several steps homeowners should consider when renovating their bathrooms, the first being to hire the right contractor, which is somebody who has good references.

When putting up wallpaper, it should be eye-catching and strategically hung. Before buying a new toilet, it is important to choose one that is environmentally-friendly, fully operational, and attractive in appearance, such as the Aquia Dual Flush High-Efficiency Toilet, which offers a heated seat, a bidet, and a sensor to close the seat. The Foot Flush–a pedal that sends everything down the toilet with a single press of the foot–reduces the amount of bacteria in the bathroom.

When thinking about your bathooms vanity space, built-ins and baskets can help, especially if they are constructed into the bathroom vanity. It is important to invest money in the sink, countertops, shower, and floor of the bathroom. Substances such as marble and granite come in a variety of colors, and their longevity surpasses their expense.

]]> http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/investing-in-bathroom-remodeling-for-good-returns/feed 0 Comfort In Bathroom And Vanity Cabinet Finishes http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/comfort-in-bathroom-and-vanity-cabinet-finishes http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/comfort-in-bathroom-and-vanity-cabinet-finishes#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2008 00:48:48 +0000 admin http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/comfort-in-bathroom-and-vanity-cabinet-finishes Trends relating to finishes for vanities and other bathroom cabinets show that starkness is out and richness is in. According to interior designers and others that specialize in bath design there is a strong movement now toward comfort in the bath, both physical and visual. Our sybaritic bathtubs and showers pamper our bodies. Now it appears that we also desire pampering for our inner spirits with a cozy, comfortable ambiance that is not usually associated with the bathroom. It appears that in these busy times and with our busy lives we seek comfort and peace where we can, an aesthetically pleasing bathroom offers us great opportunity to achieve just that.

This desire for richness and visual comfort has led to a resurgence of wood for vanities and other bathroom furniture, especially mellow and warm woods such as maple, cherry and mahogany. Glazed finishes are also experiencing a resurrection and you will they are being used in two ways. One, as a clear coating to add depth to natural wood finishes. Two, to create a worn yet elegant antique patina on other pieces. You will find that this new design direction also emphasizes softer, richer color. Stark white is definitely on the way out and being replaced by warmer whites and painted finishes and laminates in off whites such as biscuit, very pale yellows and delicate pastels in todays bathroom and vanity cabinets designs.

]]> http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/comfort-in-bathroom-and-vanity-cabinet-finishes/feed 0 Kitchen Cabinet And Bathroom Vanity Cabinet Construction And Choices http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-cabinet-and-bathroom-vanity-cabinet-construction-and-choices-2 http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-cabinet-and-bathroom-vanity-cabinet-construction-and-choices-2#comments Fri, 04 Jan 2008 15:01:00 +0000 admin http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-cabinet-and-bathroom-vanity-cabinet-construction-and-choices-2 How kitchen cabinets and , bathroom vanity cabinets are constructed in many cases is overlooked. This very important aspect of cabinetry not only determines the style and look it determines the longevity of your cabinets. Some offer easier access while others offer a sturdier frame. Here is brief information on the available kitchen and bathroom vanity cabinet constructions and stylings:

Framed Cabinets

A standard framed cabinet has a front frame around the cabinet opening to which the door is attached. These are the most popular type of cabinets in the U.S. and are easier to install than frameless cabinets because of their rigid front frame and recessed end panels. You will find framed cabinets are available in traditional and full overlay styling. Framed construction utilizes screw, staple and dowel or glue construction.

Frameless Cabinets

Frameless are also known as European cabinets. They do not have a front frame. The doors are attached directly to the sides of the cabinet. Frame less cabinets are more contemporary in style and offer the advantage of access to the interior of the cabinet without obstruction since their is no frame in the front. Frameless cabinets utilize pin and dowel construction.

Stock Cabinets

You will find that Stock cabinets offer the fewest options when compared with semi custom or custom cabinetry. However, you still will have a choice of a number of different sizes, shapes, wood species and finishes. Stock cabinets afford you a very limited number of style choices in frameless and framed cabinets. You get fewer styling options but because of this the cost of stock cabinets is the least expensive cabinet option.

Semi Custom Cabinets

Though the options are fewer with Semi custom cabinets compared to custom cabinets they are available in a number of different sizes, shapes, wood species and finishes. Semi custom cabinets provide you a limited number of options of styles in their framed and frameless cabinets. These may include such things as reduced depths, increased depths, matching interiors, inverted frames, etc.

Custom Cabinets

With custom cabinets, you can choose pretty much any cabinet dimensions, shape, wood species, finish and special detailing you want. Custom cabinets offers you a limitless number of styling options in framed and frameless construction. This is your most expensive option. Though the cost can be prohibitive, if you are acquiring custom cabinetry money may not your main focus.

Take into consideration your families day to day activity and how your cabinets will be used when determining which style of cabinet construction will best fit in your home. You can quickly and easily see galleries of different cabinet construction styles online and get a feel for pricing. Your kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity cabinet construction choice will be the difference in how long you can enjoy them.

]]> http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-cabinet-and-bathroom-vanity-cabinet-construction-and-choices-2/feed 0 Kitchen And Bathroom Cabinet Wood Species Choices Make The Room http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-and-bathroom-cabinet-wood-species-choices-make-the-room-2 http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-and-bathroom-cabinet-wood-species-choices-make-the-room-2#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:35:00 +0000 admin http://www.countertops-and-cabinets.com/kitchen-and-bathroom-cabinet-wood-species-choices-make-the-room-2 The choice of finish and wood species for your kitchen or bathroom cabinets will make have a big impact on how the room you are decorating/redecorating looks. In a nut shell you can choose from various wood species and finishes. Whether you want to achieve a rustic, elegant or contemporary look how well your finished product looks will be determined by the choice you make in bathroom cabinets and kitchen cabinets wood species.

Some more popular wood species choices are maple, oak, cherry, red birch, white birch, pine, walnut, hickory and ash. They all have different characteristics. Some are hardwood, while others aren’t. The natural shades and grains are distinctive and how they will look after staining is one thing you don’t want to overlook. Here are the characteristics of a few.

1) Oak – a strong hardwood with a long, linear grain, this is the mainstay of the cabinetry and furniture industries. Oak coloration can range from golden blond to deeper tones. Glazing, especially in the darker shades, tends to enhance the additional grain patterns of kitchen and bathroom cabinets.

2) Hickory – is another strong and heavy hardwood, it has vibrant grain patterns and wide color variation. A clear or light stain will maximize the color, while darker stain selections will give this wood distinguishing characteristics all its own.

3) Maple – this hardwood offers versatility and a fine, smooth grain. Varying in color from nearly white to almost reddish brown it accepts a variety of stain colors to good effect. Mineral or sugar streaks occur naturally in maple and can vary from piece to piece. This is more noticeable in lighter stains of our bathroom and kitchen cabinets.

4) Cherry – offers warm rich color shadings with a distinctive grain pattern. It can range in color from nearly white to dark reddish brown. Cherry will darken when exposed to light, more than most wood species, especially in light stains. Cherry is a multi-colored wood characterized by shades of red, white and brown. With time, darker tones will turn a deep reddish brown, while light areas will mellow to medium yellows and brown.

This brief description of wood species for kitchen and bathroom cabinets is not comprehensive, and not meant to be. It is imperative to do a little research to get the full benefit of your decorating ideas. The best choice made will be based on your own design ideas and the usage of the room you are decorating/redecorating.

You should visit local galleries to see what finishes and wood species actually look like. A quick way to get an idea of what fits is online. The internet is full of cabinet manufacturers and merchant websites that feature photos of kitchen and bathroom cabinet wood species, stains and finishes. Many will send samples of items you are interested in. What ever you do, do not overlook this vital task. The worst thing in the world is to have kitchen or bathroom cabinets installed and then realize they don’t fit aesthetically.

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