Design Tips

Ordering kitchen or bathroom cabinets can be a fun, creative exciting experience. The number of doors styles and colors and counter top materials are endless. This means that we can create the exact look you want.

We can supply over 1000 different cabinet colours and sizes. This means that we can create a functional kitchen to meet any of your requirements. Our designers only require a sketch of your existing kitchen. Have a look at our ‘Sample Layout’ page to get an idea of what that sketch should include.

The layout possibilities are limited only by your imagination!

Redesigning your kitchen can be a rewarding experience. Follow the links on the left for tips and ideas as to how to go about getting ready, keeping organized and thoughts you should consider.

Deciding what to include.

Is there more than one cook using the kitchen at a time?
– An additional sink, or oven, and additional countertop / work areas may be useful.

How much floor space is available?
– Do you have enough room for everything?

Do you cook for large, or small groups?
– More counter space, or a larger preparation work area may be necessary.

What special activities will you use your kitchen for?
– Such as: entertaining (eat-in areas, wet bar, peninsula for serving buffet-style), canning, baking, home-office area, telephone / television / computer areas, shelving for cookbooks, and laundry area.

Does clutter bother you?
– A countertop appliance garage, and other storage may be the solution.

Is there anyone in your house with ‘special needs’ – an elderly, or physically challenged person?
– Does your plan help them to function easier?

Do your children use the kitchen to do homework?
– Make sure your kitchen has a built-in desk, sufficient chairs/ stools, and/ or countertop work area.

Redesigning your kitchen can be a rewarding experience. Follow the links on the left for tips and ideas as to how to go about getting ready, keeping organized and thoughts you should consider.

The choice is yours!

Certain things are part of every kitchen, such as the refrigerator, the sink, the cabinets, etc. However there are many innovative, highly functional and decorative features that you will want to consider!

By visiting any Cabinet Price Warehouse Showroom, you can see, and experience any of these wonderful accessories, and special features.

Please review the following list of options and accessories, and note the items that appeal to you. Afterwards, add these items to your “list of wants”.

• Plate Rack – a decorative rack, to display plates “standing between dowels”
• Window Valance – a matching panel, used between wall cabinets across the top of a window
• Spice Drawers – decorative, small drawers for storing spices, napkin rings, or other small items
• Decorative Hood Fan – for ventilation above stove or cooktop
• Decorative Panels – used on some large appliances, to match cabinets
• Cabinet Doors with Decorative Glass Inserts – to display your favorite china
• Single, and Double Pull-Out Pantries – ‘pulls out’ like a large drawer, with adjustable chromed wire shelves
• Cutting Board and Knife Drawer – solid maple, installed on metal rollers
• Sink Front Tray – a small ‘pocket’ that opens in front of the sink, and holds sponges, scrubbers, etc.
• Recycling Basket – available in two, or three bin configurations
• Swing-Out Waste Basket – a sturdy, built-in feature
• Towel Rack – three pull-out drying rods
• Cutlery Divider Insert – also available in a larger, ‘double’ two level version
• Spice Tray – a tray that fits into a drawer for holding spices
• Roll Out Drawers – strong larger drawers, great for pots and pans
• Lazy Susan – rotating shelves; easy access for corner cabinets
• Chefs drawers – large drawers, with clear acrylic fronts, for dry foods
• Wine Rack – useful for storing wine or magazines
• Broom Closet – a tall cabinet for mops, brooms, pails, vacuum, etc.
• Appliance Garage – a cabinet with a roll-down, or slide back pocket door, with sufficient height and depth to store a number of small appliances
• Pantry Shelving – a tall cabinet with many adjustable shelves; sometimes with pull-out drawers on the bottom half
• Extension Table – a terrific little surface that pulls out from beneath the countertop for projects such as rolling pastry; sometimes used as a breakfast table in a very small kitchen
• Upper and Lower Box Shelves – great for cookbooks, or for displaying favorite kitchenware
• Food Processor Shelf – a handy pop-up’ storage shelf for any heavy, small appliance
• Half-Moon Lazy Susan – epoxy coated wire half-baskets that swing out for easy access, available in various sizes and styles
• Microwave Cabinet – a built-in shelf, at or below eye level
• Ironing Board – pulls out, like a drawer, and the board pops up!
• Base Tray Divider – a base cabinet with vertical inserts for the effective storage of trays, etc.
• Crown Moulding – one of many decorative finishing touches

The choice is yours!

Certain things are part of every kitchen, such as the refrigerator, the sink, the cabinets, etc. However there are many innovative, highly functional and decorative features that you will want to consider!

Measuring your existing space prior to visiting one of our Showrooms will help to get the process started. Print the form out on your computer, fill in the measurements and include them in your kitchen file. Your personal Cabinet Price Warehouse Designer can answer all your questions regarding options, sizes and availability. We will quickly turn your measurements and ideas into a beautiful rendering of your new kitchen.

Click here for a printable grid paper.

• WALLS

  

  • Measure the room wall to wall
  • Record each dimension on your grid
  • Measure walls at ceiling, center and floor to insure accuracy

• WINDOWS

  

  • Record the height, width and distance from the floor of each window
  • Window measurements should be from the outside edge of trim
  • If mounting window treatments on the outside of the window, allow for 3″ (7.5cm) on each side

• DOORS

  

  • Measure doors in the same manner as windows
  • Show the direction of door openings
  • Note placement of door hinges and whether the door swings in or out

• CEILING

  

  • Measure the ceiling height
  • Measure depth and height of soffit/bulkhead if applicable and record it on grid

• APPLIANCES

  

  • Clearly note the center locations of all appliances and fixtures on your grid
  • Complete the appliance planner provided in this planner

• OUTLET/PLUMBING

  

  • Clearly note the center locations of plumbing, ventilation and natural gas supply (if applicable)
  • Clearly note the center locations of telephone jacks, electrical outlets, cable locations and light fixtures