When remodeling your kitchen, there are several decisions that you will have to make. One of the most important decisions is the type and style of cabinet doors. Cabinet doors are available in three types (inset, partial overlay, and full overlay) and various styles. Types of Cabinet Doors The type of door on the cabinet—whether it is inset, partial overlay, or full overlay—not only affects … [Read more...]
Kitchen Layout
A kitchen's layout is the is the most important part of designing your dream kitchen. The layout will determine how you cook, clean, and store items in your kitchen. It will also determine how you eat and socialize in the room. Unless you are working with a completely new space such as a room addition, the size and shape of your current kitchen will play a role in determining the new layout of … [Read more...]
Kitchen Work Triangle
The kitchen work triangle is a concept that is used to design functional kitchen layouts and maximize efficiency in the kitchen. The three primary tasks carried out in the kitchen are preparation, cooking, and storage. Most of the food preparation takes place in or near the sink. Cooking is done in the oven, on the stove, or on a cooktop. And the refrigerator is the main place for storage. The … [Read more...]
Bamboo Kitchen Countertops
Bamboo kitchen countertops are made out of pieces of bamboo. The pieces can be assembled in four different configurations: vertical, horizontal, end grain, and strand woven. These configurations affect the hardness and look. Assembled the same way as plywood; they are bound together under pressure with adhesive. Even though it resembles wood, bamboo is a type of grass. Consider using bamboo … [Read more...]
Farmhouse Kitchens
Farmhouse kitchens are modeled after the kitchens of rural America. These kitchens are not only spacious and homey, they also have a rustic and homey feel. Color Palette Farmhouse kitchens are typically white or off-white. But, there is no rule written in stone for what colors you can use. If white or off-white is not your style, you can always go with cabinets or walls that are in … [Read more...]
Kitchen Remodel & Garage Addition
Recently, Shakespeare Home Improvement Co. finished up a kitchen remodel and garage addition for a new customer. We removed the original garage, making it the new mudroom and garage addition. Additionally, we remodeled the kitchen with custom-made StarMark Cabinetry, which is right off of the new mudroom. Our team, working along with the homeowners, were able to create an open, bright, and … [Read more...]
Internal Wall Cabinet Organization
Tired of dealing with your old, unorganized kitchen? Do you want a new kitchen with more storage and organizational options? With this in mind, consider StarMark Cabinetry. This company offers a number of internal organization features for kitchens. Also, StarMark kitchens are designed and custom made to fit your kitchen. These organization features improve the storage capacity in your kitchen. … [Read more...]
External Wall Cabinet Organization
Tired of dealing with your old, unorganized kitchen? Do you want a new kitchen with more storage and organizational options? StarMark Cabinetry offers a number of external wall cabinet organization features for kitchens. StarMark kitchens are designed and custom made to fit your kitchen. Shakespeare Home Improvement Co. is Lancaster County’s premier kitchen remodeling company. If you are … [Read more...]
Internal Base Cabinet Organization
Tired of dealing with your old, unorganized kitchen? Do you want a new kitchen with more storage and organizational options? StarMark Cabinetry offers a number of internal base cabinet organization features for kitchens. StarMark kitchens are designed and custom-made to fit your kitchen. Examples of Internal Base Cabinet Organization Bar Maid – features a wood bread board, a wood cutlery … [Read more...]
External Base Cabinet Organization
Tired of dealing with your old, unorganized kitchen? Do you want a new kitchen with more storage and organizational options? With this in mind, consider StarMark Cabinetry. This company offers a number of external base cabinet organization features for kitchens. Also, StarMark kitchens are designed and custom made to fit your kitchen. The external base cabinet organization features help improve … [Read more...]