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Cabinet Samples are an important part of the kitchen remodel process. We've put together a short article to help illustrate how to use your cabinet samples, why they're important, and how to make sure your online cabinet order is exactly what you want.

Artificial and natural lighting play an integral part in how we perceive paint colors in our home.

The type of indoor lighting used in your kitchen, bathroom, or other remodel space will affect how you perceive the color of your new cabinets. This is because light bulbs differ in color temperature which changes the shade of white, blue, orange, or yellow, that is emitted over your space. These shades are recognized as either warm or cool lights and come in many types such as LED, incandescent, halogen, and florecent. Between the color of the bulb, the bulb type, and the bulb intensity, your cabinets can look vastly different from one shade to another.

Wood Hood Inserts: Function & Purpose

A range hood vent is the main accessory to any stock, semi custom, or custom cabinet wood hood. It is also referred to as a wood hood insert, liner and blower, vent hood, or ventilation hood. The wood hood itself is the aesthetic shell that the vent and other accessories fit inside of, while the vent is what makes it function.

What is a Blind Corner Base Cabinet?

A blind corner base cabinet is a cabinet installed in a corner where two cabinet runs meet, and a portion of the cabinet is hidden by the one adjacent to it. The hidden section serves as storage without giving up space in a corner. A blind corner base cabinet is only functional if it is used in conjunction with a filler and an adjacent cabinet.

1. Add Holiday Themed Decor

If you are under a serious time crunch to get your kitchen ready for the holidays, adding decor might be the easiest and fastest way to bring in some Christmas cheer. Many people host holiday parties and the kitchen is often a gathering place for family and friends to mingle. If nothing else, it is where all the cooking takes place. So, take the opportunity to liven up your kitchen by pulling out your Christmas dish towels, hanging wreaths, setting up table top trees, laying down Christmas runners, and more.

Hiring a general contractor, installer, or other professional can easily benefit your kitchen remodel. The level of professional work needed is simply dependent on what the project entails, your budget, and even the drive or ability to tackle the remodel yourself. If you are still debating whether you should hire a contractor or go the DIY route, check out our full blog DIY vs Professional Kitchen Remodel for more detail.

Depending on your level of carpentry skills and how many home improvement projects you do, you may already own some of the tools in this list. Not all items will be needed but many will be helpful depending if you are working alone or have assistance.

Preparing For Installation

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