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Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Tips: 3 Creative Ways to Use Cabinets

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If your kitchen remodel includes new kitchen cabinetry, embrace this opportunity to amp up the functionality of your kitchen and squeeze every inch of space from the floorplan. Here are 3 kitchen cabinet contractor tips to using kitchen cabinets creatively.

Use Every Inch of Space

Corners happen. Too often, corners waste precious square inches in a kitchen design. The cabinet design pros at Inspired Remodels see corners as a challenge. These kitchen cabinet contractors turn corners into usable space.

custom kitchen cabinet contractor after pic showing corner base cabinet in cherry finish with doors open

Functional End Cabinet from Schrock Cabinets

This cabinet design turns the corner on dead space.  With doors providing access from either side of the corner, this homeowner reclaims this space in the name of storage.

kitchen contractor after pic of base corner cabinet with lazy susan

Sure, there are 90-degree corner cabinets that create a dark, cavernous storage space that create a great black hole that sucks in pantry items never to be seen again.

But a savvy kitchen cabinet contractor knows the addition of a Lazy Susan (or revolving tray) makes that space much more usable.

Now, items are easily visible and accessible with just a turn of the revolving tray. Now that’s how to turn dead space into highly usable space. This creates a perfect pantry space for baking supplies, canned goods, or even small appliances such as a hand mixer or immersion blender.

Hide the Trash

Designers may create trash bins they consider works of art. But let’s be honest. A trash can is a trash can and who wants to look at trash?

custom kitchen cabinet base cabinet with pull out for trash and recycling bins

 

Base cabinets fitted with pull-out hardware offer a way to separate kitchen trash and recycling while keeping the entire mess out of site. Smaller bins means trash never piles up for days.

Not only does this option keep air fresher than a mechanical trash compactor, it saves money as well. In addition, trash and recycling bins don’t occupy valuable floor space. Looks better, smells better, and makes better use of space.

Organize Organize Organize

Make sure your kitchen cabinet contractor tells you about all the organization options available with semi-custom and custom cabinets.

When it comes to organizing everything from cutlery to Kitchen Aids, rely on your cabinets to make it happen.

kitchen remodel with Masterbrand cutlery divider installed

Ditch those cheap plastic flatware dividers that never really fit well and opt for built-in cutler dividers to organize those knives, forks, spoons, and anything else your heart desires. Protect your silverware and keep everything neatly stored.

Keeping spices organized is only half the battle. You need to keep them stored neatly and easily accessible. A pull-out spice racks uses very little linear space in the cabinet design but returns a load of storage space.

Spices are visible and accessible from both sides. Adding this option close to food preparation areas ensures what you need is always close at hand.

orange general contractors add kitchen aid workstation and storage cabinet to kitchen remodel

If you have a passion in the kitchen, share it with your kitchen cabinet contractor. Inspired Remodels outfitted this base cabinet specifically for a busy baker. It offers storage for all the most frequently used items and keeps them together for easy retrieval. The pull-out for the beloved stand mixer also makes the best use of countertop space.

Orange County Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Designs and Builds

Inspired Remodels designs and installs custom and semi-custom cabinets throughout the Orange County California area. Schedule a consultation and find out the creative use of cabinets makes your kitchen more functional, more spacious, and more beautiful.

 

 

Take a Peek Inside Cabinets with an Orange County Kitchen Cabinet Contractor

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Thinking about a kitchen remodel for your Orange County home? Cabinetry makes up one of the most expensive elements of a kitchen remodel. From stock cabinets at the big box store to semi-custom from Waypoint or KitchenCraft, options abound. Let Inspired Remodels, Orange County’s premier kitchen cabinet contractor, clear up the confusion and teach you what to look for in kitchen cabinets.

kitchen cabinet contractor adds valance to hood to give a custom look to kitchen

                   

Stock Versus Custom Versus Semi-Custom

Semi-stock, stock,  and custom refers to the manufacturing method used to produce the cabinet.

Stock cabinets are mass-produced at the factory and ship fully assembled. Sometimes, you must do the Ikea thing and put them together. With stock cabinets, what you see is what you get. You might have a few options when it comes to door style and finish, but you cannot customize these cabinets. These stock cabinets are usually the least expensive choice. Not only are they cheap, you can get them quickly. If it’s in the big box store, all you need to do is drive over and pick it up. Stock is perfect when time is short and the budget is tight.

Custom cabinets live on the other end of the spectrum. They can be built on-site or off-site at a shop. These cabinets are completely made to order. Talk about labor-intensive! That’s why custom cabinets are the most expensive option and take the longest time for delivery. However, this is the route to go when you want unique and one-of-a-kind kitchen cabinets. They are also perfect if you have an odd-shaped space that needs a cabinet. The carpenter can measure and make your custom cabinets to fit.

Semi-custom cabinets are the perfect compromise between stock and custom. Think stock cabinets with all sorts of detailing options. You can change the finish, change the door, or change the hardware.  That’s just the beginning. Semi-custom cabinets allow you to resize the cabinet drawers and door fronts and increase or decrease the cabinet depth. You get individual input into the cabinet design without laying out the cash for custom cabinets. 

Kitchen cabinet contractor uses Decora cabinets to give a custom look to kitchen

Kitchen Cabinet Contractor Favorites

Have a favorite sweater you turn to when you need to get warm? You can always trust that sweater to deliver exactly what you want when you want it, right? Well, every kitchen cabinet contractor has a few companies they can turn to for an excellent experience the way you turn to your sweater. For Inspired Remodels, these cabinet companies are Waypoint Living Spaces, Decora, and KitchenCraft. Let’s take a closer look.

Waypoint Living Spaces.  Waypoint cabinets are made in the USA upon order. They are semi-custom cabinets with the look, feel, and personalization of custom cabinets. Each cabinet is made by a craftsman and then inspected for flaws before it leaves the factory.  Because they are made from high-quality products, Waypoint cabinets last for years. Pick from a wide selection of molding choices to give your cabinets a finished look.

Decora.  Decora builds cabinets from oak, hickory, cherry or alder woods. You pick the finish, door style, hardware and more. It’s like getting custom cabinets with the convenience of stock. Add cabinet feet, valances, and corbels for a finished look. You can even add pull-out inserts, recycling bin inserts, and pantry inserts to maximize your space. Accessorize your cabinet doors with glass, acrylic, and gloss inserts.

KitchenCraft.  If you are looking for quality and versatility, look at KitchenCraft. These cabinets are manufactured by one of the largest cabinet makers in North America. They focus on quality construction and on-time delivery. They deliver because KitchenCraft cabinets are available only through their dealer network. Inspired Remodels is an authorized dealer. We handle all measuring. We will even help you pick the cabinet, door design, and accessories that bring your vision to life.

Ready for New Kitchen Cabinets?

When you’re ready for new kitchen cabinets, you’re ready for Inspired Remodels. Joe and Joe Mueller will work with you to create a kitchen design that is functional and looks fabulous. Need space-saving ideas? Want to create dine-in areas? Is a kitchen for multiple cooks key?  Then, make the most of your space and your budget and call (949) 716-1938 or Contact Us and schedule a consultation.