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    Home Design and Remodeling Tips

    Last updated 7 days ago

    If you enjoyed our recent blog posts on kitchen and closet remodeling, these helpful links might be of interest to you. 

    • For more pointers on successfully renovating your kitchen, check out these top 10 kitchen renovation tips from StyleAtHome.com.
    • If you need help budgeting and estimating the costs of your planned renovations, try this useful calculator from CNN Money.
    • Find inspiration for remodeling your kitchen by browsing through hundreds of beautiful kitchen photographs.
    • For more tips on designing a functional closet that makes the most of your space, read this advice from HGTV.
    • To learn about how remodeling your closet could add unexpected value to your home, read this interesting article from The New York Times.

    Are you looking to remodel your house to better reflect your lifestyle and organizational needs? If so, you should consider 1st Choice Cabinetry. At 1st Choice Cabinetry we carry a wide selection of quality custom, environmentally friendly cabinets and appliances that can suit any kitchen, bath, living or work space. From inspiration to complete installation, our kitchen design experts will be there to help you transform your house into a home. For more information about 1st Choice Cabinetry and our products and services, visit our website or give us a call at (919) 924-0325.

    How to Prepare for a Kitchen Remodel

    Last updated 14 days ago

    If you’re thinking about remodeling your kitchen, you’re probably anticipating the beautiful changes a new kitchen will bring to your home. However, remodeling a kitchen successfully requires the right planning and preparation. Don’t underestimate the role a kitchen remodeling and design expert can play in ensuring your new kitchen is a remodeling success! Here are some ways that you can prepare for kitchen remodeling:

    Make a Budget

    The first step toward effective kitchen remodeling is knowing exactly how much you have to invest in your project. Creating a budget will also help you decide where you want to splurge and where you can cut back; for example, you may set aside extra for beautiful cabinets. You can also use tools like CNN’s Remodeling Calculator to estimate the costs of your project. While these costs might vary on account of local prices and your personal decisions, this resource will help you determine a budgeting baseline.

    Get Inspired

    From home magazines to online photo galleries, there are countless sources for soaking up design inspiration and ideas. Sometimes knowing what you don’t like is as important as discovering what you love, so try to look at as many kitchen designs as possible. Think about clipping out and collecting pictures of kitchens that you find inspiring.

    Pick A Style

    Do you prefer a more modern, linear kitchen with solid colors and stainless steel accents? Would you rather have classic and traditional wooden cabinets? Find the style that best suits your image of your new kitchen, and see how you can manipulate your selections to match your selected style and budget.

    Are you looking to remodel your house to better reflect your lifestyle and organizational needs? If so, you should consider 1st Choice Cabinetry. At 1st Choice Cabinetry we carry a wide selection of quality custom, environmentally friendly cabinets and appliances that can suit any kitchen, bath, living or work space. From inspiration to complete installation, our kitchen design experts will be there to help you transform your house into a home. For more information about 1st Choice Cabinetry and our products and services, visit our website or give us a call at (919) 924-0325.

    3 Signs You Need To Remodel Your Closet

    Last updated 23 days ago

    When most people think of remodeling projects, they tend to think of kitchens or bathrooms. Often overlooked is the closet, which is just as important in your daily life. Remodeling your home’s closets can be done on just about any budget and make dramatic improvements to home comfort and convenience. A quality storage and design expert can help you get the most out of your closet with custom-designed storage systems. Here are three signs that indicate it might be time to remodel your closet:

    There’s too much clutter.

    If finding your lucky shirt requires climbing over piles of shoes and dirty laundry or combing through tangled and cramped hangers, your closet could probably use some remodeling. Clutter is one sign of a poorly designed closet. Consider installing cabinets and other storage solutions inside your closet in order to stay neatly organized and reduce the buildup of clutter.

    Your closet has few functions.

    Even in the absence of clutter, your closet still might not live up to its design potential. Closets are supposed to be functional spaces that allow easy access to exactly what you need. Imagine what a center island inside your closet could do for you, providing cabinets for storage and a useful surface where you can lay out or fold clothing. Custom cabinets with slanted or diagonal shelves offer a functional, intuitive way of storing shoes, boots, and other oddly shaped items. Brainstorm some ways your closet could be more functional with your design expert.

    The closet is old and unattractive.

    Your closet is where you start your days each morning. Why not make it a space that will be a pleasing part of your daily routine? Today’s custom cabinet options provide a variety of stained-wood, wood-veneer, and custom-laminate choices that can make your closet both functional and stunningly beautiful.

    Are you looking to remodel your house to better reflect your lifestyle and organizational needs? If so, you should consider 1st Choice Cabinetry. At 1st Choice Cabinetry we carry a wide selection of quality custom, environmentally friendly cabinets and appliances that can suit any kitchen, bath, living or work space. From inspiration to complete installation, our kitchen design experts will be there to help you transform your house into a home. For more information about 1st Choice Cabinetry and our products and services, visit our website or give us a call at (919) 924-0325.

    How to Visualize Different Paint Colors in Your Home

    Last updated 1 month ago

    When you’re remodeling your kitchen, bathroom, or any room of your house, one of the most critical decisions you will make is what color to paint the walls. Choosing the right paint color can really complete the look and balance of a room. With millions of color combinations to choose from, finding the right shade of paint can be hard. 

    With the ColorSnap app from Sherwin-Williams, all your options are laid out in an easy-to-use interface. By simply snapping a picture of a color you like with your smartphone, ColorSnap tracks down the corresponding shade of paint you’re looking for out of 1,500 Sherwin-Williams paint colors! ColorSnap also provides suggested complement colors, similar color families, and access to browse through Sherwin-Williams’ complete color palette.

    Are you looking to remodel your house to better reflect your lifestyle and organizational needs? If so, you should consider 1st Choice Cabinetry. At 1st Choice Cabinetry we carry a wide selection of quality custom, environmentally friendly cabinets and appliances that can suit any kitchen, bath, living or work space. From inspiration to complete installation, our kitchen design experts will be there to help you transform your house into a home. For more information about 1st Choice Cabinetry and our products and services, visit our website or give us a call at (919) 924-0325.

    Learn More About the Planning and Designing Phases of Your Kitchen Remodel

    Last updated 1 month ago

    These links lead to some great pages that can tell you more about the planning and design phase of your kitchen and how your cabinets can be brought to life with some carefully chosen details. 

    • Find out what makes an efficient kitchen according to chefs. Visit HGTV.com for more.
    • See how some old built-in cabinets received a welcome update that added flair and elegance on this page from BHG.com.
    • Head to ThisOldHouse.com to see how a beautiful kitchen can be had on just about any budget with the right design advice.
    • Variety is the spice of true design, so be sure to explore all your options for your kitchen remodel. Check out HouseBeautiful.com for some great ideas.
    • Check out this page from Kitchens.com for tips on working with your kitchen designer for the best results.

    Are you looking to remodel your house to better reflect your lifestyle and organizational needs? If so, you should consider 1st Choice Cabinetry. At 1st Choice Cabinetry we carry a wide selection of quality custom, environmentally friendly cabinets and appliances that can suit any kitchen, bath, living or work space. From inspiration to complete installation, our kitchen design experts will be there to help you transform your house into a home. For more information about 1st Choice Cabinetry and our products and services, visit our website or give us a call at (919) 924-0325.

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