Solid surface countertops are man-made through the combination of acrylics and/or polyester resins with filler material. The filler material is usually mineral dust and pigments. Some of the minerals are marble, bauxite derivative, and aluminium trihydrate (ATH). ATH is a fine material that assists with creating a smooth surface. The ratio of resin to minerals is typically around 33/66 percent. … [Read more...]
Laminate Kitchen Countertops
Laminate kitchen countertops have been around for over fifty years. Throughout that time, their popularity ebbed and flowed. This is because of the development of new countertop surfaces. Laminate kitchen countertops have made a comeback in popularity in recent years due to more advanced manufacturing processes and an increase in stylish designs and appearances. Laminate is also typically the … [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...]
Utility 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 and external utility cabinet organization features for kitchens. Also, StarMark kitchens are designed and custom made to fit your kitchen. Examples of Internal Organization … [Read more...]
Stained Cabinets versus Painted Cabinets
When remodeling your kitchen, one of the most important decisions you must make is the color of your new cabinets. Do you want the cabinets to be stained or painted? Do you want the cabinets to be a lighter color or a darker color – or somewhere in between? What are the pros and cons of stained versus painted cabinets? When choosing the color of your new cabinets, keep in mind the color, type, … [Read more...]