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.

American Lighting Under-Cabinet Lighting

KC Cabinetry, a kitchen remodeling showroom, in Littleton CO. now carries American Lighting Products for under-cabinet lighting! American Lighting was founded in 1989 and prides itself in innovative products and high quality customer service. We use their products in any under-cabinet lighting that your home might need.

Priori Plus LED

One of the products offered is the Priori Plus LED lighting. This sleek lighting system comes in dark bronze or white and is less than an inch thick. Like all LED lights, this product has a long life (over 50,000 hours), which saves money in the long run. These are also dimmable, which means that you can lower the lights for a romantic evening or make it bright for a fun party.

Priori T2 Under cabinet lighting

American Lighting also offers Priori T2. It is also a small lighting system (less than an inch!) and comes in bronze, brushed steel, and white. It produces 30% more light than other products while saving 75% more energy than incandescent lighting. The Priori T2 comes with a 3 year warranty as well.

Priori Xenon

The Priori Xenon comes with the same colors and height as the Priori T2, but has some other qualities as well. It has magnetic clips that won’t bend or break like other clips or tabs, and they require no transformer. These dimmable lights can last up to three times longer than halogens, and the tempered glass lenses reflects light evenly.

120V Xenon Under Cabinet Lighting

The last under-cabinet lighting system offered by American Lighting is the 120V Xenon. Similar in colors to the Priori Xenon, this lighting system produces a white light that is perfect for workstations. It is dimmable and can offer up to 80,000 hours of light life. It is safe and easy to change the xenon light bulbs with the hinged lens, and sits just over one and a half inches in height.

When you start looking into kitchen remodeling contact one of KC Cabinetry’s kitchen planers they can help you select all of the products you will need for your custom kitchen. www.kccabinetry.com