Applied Molding for Cabinet Doors

When it comes to cabinets, there are so many choices in color, finish, and style that one can choose. One of these options includes applied molding. This beautiful addition to cabinets doors adds elegance to an otherwise dull cabinet door.  They are additions to the cabinet door, and while they are an additional cost, they do add a uniqueness to your kitchen. This specific addition is created by adding a decorative trim around the inside frame of the door.

Some applied molding is relatively simple, with small strips of wood added to give the door a simple but decorative edge.

                   

Other applied molding combines beading to the inside panel to add an even more elegant look to the cabinet door.

                   

Whatever molding you choose, KC Cabinetry is always available to help you install your cabinet doors, and help you choose the kitchen style that is right for you. Call or stop by today!

- Cassandra Cordova, KC Cabinetry Intern

“Different Types of Wood” Cherry

We’re back again with our “Different Types of Wood” Series, this time introducing the beautiful Cherry.

This wood has been used for centuries, dating back to the ancient Greeks. They used this wood for furniture making, and found that the longer the wood was in the sun, the darker the hue became. Cherry can range from yellowish white (its sapwood counterpart) to a deep reddish brown (from the heartwood), though it is usually known for its darker hues that grow darker as they age. It has very distinctive markings that come from the tree’s gum streaks and sometimes pin knots. Usually, one wants to keep the finish for Cherry light or natural. Anything darker would take away from the wood’s natural beauty! Luckily, this wood takes finish very easily. It has a smooth texture as well, which adds to the sleek, elegant feel of the wood.

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Cherry is a moderately hard wood with a very tight and closed grain. It is a great wood to work with, however it shouldn’t be used for the entire flooring, since it is not hard enough to withstand a lot of foot traffic. However, Cherry is excellent for accents, decorations, and of course, cabinets.

It should be noted that while Cherry is a beautiful wood, it is much more expensive than many woods used for cabinets and kitchen remodels. The craftsmanship used to create the furniture or cabinets is what makes the wood so expensive. However, the price should not deter you from purchasing such a beautiful wood. Come into KC Cabinetry today and we can help you decide the perfect type of wood for your home.

- Cassandra Cordova, KC Cabinetry intern www.kccabinetry.com

New Fall Sale!

At KC Cabinetry our primary Cabinet Manufacturer has announced a New Fall Sale! FREE Upgrades and 40% off finishes. This makes a great value even better. Contact us if you would like more info.

Bud’s Warehouse

When renovating or remodeling your kitchen, you may wonder what we do with your old cabinets. They are most likely in good condition, and while they may not be the style you like (hence the renovation), it may seem wasteful to just throw them away or recycle them.

At KC Cabinetry, we’re committed to not only helping you design a kitchen remodel as unique as you are, but we also strive to create a community and world that helps others and is sustainable. When we renovate a kitchen, we make sure to carefully remove the kitchen cabinets so there is little to no damage and donate them to Bud’s Warehouse.

Belay Enterprises started in 1995 with the mind-set of helping those in need and giving them the chance to start over again. In their mission statement, they strive to “partner with area churches to develop businesses to employ and job-train individuals rebuilding lives from addiction, homelessness, prison, and/or poverty, to strengthen families and neighborhoods”. They created Bud’s Warehouse, which stands for Building Unity and Dignity through Service, in order to emphasize their mission statement through a not-for-profit job training program. They employ those that are in need: the poor, the addicted, the homeless, and give them the skills through their job training that will help them to continue to succeed in life.

Bud’s Warehouse sells home improvement supplies that are donated to them through business such as ourselves and homeowners. They sell them at bargain prices, and the profits go towards helping those in needs.

As this is a donation, the cabinets and other house building materials such as windows and interior doors that we take out are eligible for tax deduction. You will receive credit for this donation as well as photo documentation.

Want to know more about Bud’s Warehouse and what you can do for those in need? Visit them at http://budswarehouse.org/, or come into KC Cabinetry today and we can let you know how renovating your home can create a better life for all.

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- Cassandra Cordova, KC Cabinetry intern