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Do You Need Toe Kick Trim or Molding in Your Kitchen?

Posted on February 7, 2023March 14, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

Whether or not you need toe kick molding in your kitchen depends on your personal preferences and the specific needs of your kitchen. We recommend it and here’s why.

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If you want a polished and finished look for your kitchen, or if you need a space to rest your feet when working at the countertops, then toe kick trim or molding is a great choice. But there’s more to it. Read on for more…

What is Toe Kick Trim or Molding?

Showplace toe kick trim is a strip of veneered plywood that is installed at the base of your cabinets – after they are installed in your home – where they meet the floor. It is 4-1/2 inches high and 1/4 inch thick. This is applied to cabinets with the standard recessed toe kick as shown below.

You can also use specific base molding to trim out specific areas, rather than just the thin trim strips, to add a decorative flair to cabinets. This is typically applied to cabinets with flush toes (see below) and flush end panels.

No matter the application, toe kick trim or molding is installed around the perimeter of your cabinets, providing a seamless transition between the cabinets and the floor. This helps to hide any gaps or imperfections, and it gives your kitchen a more polished and finished look.

Why is Toe Kick Molding Important?

In addition to making your cabinets look even better, toe kick molding serves several important functions in the kitchen.

It provides a space for your feet to rest when you’re working at your kitchen countertops.

Toe kick molding helps to protect the base of your cabinets from damage. When you’re working in the kitchen, it’s common to bump the bottom of your cabinets with your feet.

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Toe kick plays an important role in designing your space.

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How to Choose the Right Colors for a Two-Toned Kitchen

Posted on February 6, 2023April 5, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

A two-toned kitchen is a popular and stylish choice, allowing you to add visual interest to your space while also making a bold statement. However, choosing the right colors for your two-toned kitchen can be a challenge.

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With so many options available, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here are some tips to help you choose the right colors for your two-toned kitchen.

Consider your existing décor

Before choosing your kitchen colors, take a look at the rest of your home’s décor. The colors you choose for your kitchen should complement the rest of your home, so think about the color scheme and overall style of your living spaces when making your decision.

Consider the Mood for Your Space

The colors you choose for your kitchen can have a big impact on the overall mood of the space. If you want a warm and inviting kitchen, choose warm colors like browns, yellows, and oranges. If you want a more modern and sleek look, consider cool colors like blues and greens.

Consider the Layout of Your Space

The layout of your kitchen can also play a role in the colors you choose. For example, if you have a large open kitchen, you may want to choose bold, contrasting colors to create a statement. However, if your kitchen is small or has limited natural light, consider lighter and more neutral colors to help the space feel more open and airy.

Also, color psychology can be a useful tool when choosing your kitchen colors. For example, blue is often associated with calmness and tranquility, while red can create a more energetic and dynamic feel. Consider the mood you want to create in your kitchen and choose colors that reflect that mood.

Of course, one of the most important things to do is get color samples from your local dealer’s showroom and paint store. When you’ve narrowed down your color choices, it’s important to see how they look in the room itself. Our dealers offer color chips to help you narrow down your cabinet colors; but before making your final decision, it’s important to order a sample door in your top color choices.

Place color samples in the kitchen and observe how they look at different times of day and under different lighting conditions. See our blog about how light affects cabinet color.

By following these tips, you can choose colors that will make your kitchen look beautiful, feel warm and inviting, and reflect your personal style.

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Now that you have some ideas about how to choose the right colors for your new kitchen, what are you waiting for?

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The Beauty of Hickory: The Most Variably Grained and Colored Wood

Posted on February 2, 2023August 4, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

If you’re looking for a wood species that offers a wide range of graining and color consistency, hickory should be at the top of your list.

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This versatile and beautiful wood has become a popular choice for any room in your home, and for good reason. With its unique graining, natural variation, and warm, inviting color, hickory is a wood species that truly stands out.

One of the defining features of hickory is its variability. Below are two areas in which hickory’s characteristics can vary, providing an unexpected beauty with each cabinet.

Variability

The graining in hickory can range from straight and fine, to wild and wavy, and everything in between. This variability means that each piece of hickory wood is truly one-of-a-kind, and it gives the wood a natural and organic look that is difficult to replicate.

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Color Consistency

The heartwood of hickory can range from light to dark colors, with a reddish hue that adds warmth to the wood. Sapwood is usually lighter in color and can have a yellow or creamy hue. These color variations within a single piece of wood are part of what makes hickory unique and beautiful.

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Hickory is a strong and durable wood, making it a great choice for high-traffic areas like flooring or furniture. It’s also a popular choice for cabinetry and millwork, as its natural variation and character make it a great addition to any kitchen or bathroom.

Also, whether you prefer a natural finish that highlights the wood’s natural graining and character, or a stained finish that adds a pop of color to your space, hickory is a versatile wood that can be customized to fit your style.

If you’re looking for a beautiful and character-rich addition to your cabinetry or millwork, hickory is a great choice.

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So why not add this beautiful and versatile wood to your home today?

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Rustic Woods: Add Warmth and Charm to Your Home

Posted on February 1, 2023August 4, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

Rustic woods have become a popular trend in home design for their natural beauty and ability to add warmth and charm to any space. Whether you’re looking to create a cozy cabin feel in your living room or bring a touch of nature into your modern kitchen, rustic woods are the perfect solution.

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Rustic wood cabinets add warmth and texture to a space, creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere. This style is particularly well-suited for kitchens that are open and spacious and is becoming increasingly popular in both contemporary and traditional kitchens.

From rich alder to light-toned hickory, there is a type of rustic wood to fit every design aesthetic. Rustic woods also have a unique character that comes from their natural imperfections, knots, and graining, making each cabinet or flooring truly one-of-a-kind.

Another great thing about rustic woods is their versatility. They work well in both modern and traditional settings, and can be paired with a variety of other design elements, from sleek stainless steel to cozy textiles. No matter the look you prefer, rustic woods can fit right in.

Characteristics

Rustic wood is known for its natural imperfections, knots, and graining. These unique features add depth and character to the wood, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind. Rustic wood also tends to have a more muted color palette, with a mix of light and dark tones that add depth to the space.

Keep in mind that we are unable to control knot amount or placement or grain or color consistency, and any occurrence of these natural imperfections are not considered warrantable.

Versatility

Rustic wood can be paired with a variety of other materials, making it a versatile choice for kitchen or bath cabinetry. For example, you can pair rustic wood cabinets with a sleek, modern countertop for a chic, contemporary look. Or you can pair them with a natural stone backsplash for a more traditional, warm feel.

Durability

Rustic wood is also known for its durability and strength. Whether you choose alder or hickory, rustic wood cabinets can stand up to the wear and tear of a busy home.

Rustic Wood

Here are some examples of cabinets in our factory built with rustic woods. Notice the inconsistencies, which add to the beauty.

Color Variations

This cabinet is finished in our Autumn stain on rustic alder. Notice the light and dark areas? The inconsistencies are acceptable and would not be replaced as per the terms of our warranty.

Knots and Color

This cabinet is finished in our Driftwood stain on rustic alder. Some would prefer to have more knots or to have knots in other locations than near a door profile or a possible hardware location. Remember that we are unable to control knot placement or amount.

Color and Knots

This beautiful cabinet is finished in Tawny stain on rustic hickory. You may notice inconsistency in the color and number of knots per door. Random knots and color variations add character and are acceptable.

Variety

This cabinet showcases the beauty of rustic hickory with our Natural finish. The variety of wood tones and the random placement provide a gorgeous, rustic look.

Rustic wood cabinets are a popular choice for kitchens due to their warmth, versatility, durability, and unique character. Whether you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary look, rustic wood cabinets can add natural beauty to your kitchen, making it feel cozy and inviting.

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Smart Ways to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel

Posted on January 24, 2023August 4, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

Are you planning on remodeling your kitchen in the near future? If budget is on your mind, we have some ways to save money.

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There are many things you can do to save money on your next remodel project. Your designer may have other ideas, but here are just a few ways to get more for your money when you begin your kitchen refresh.

Before we get to the “Do’s” in budget-friendly remodeling, here is an important “Don’t.”

You’ve heard the saying, “You get what you pay for.” That is certainly true when it comes to cabinetry. No matter what brand you choose, make sure that your cabinets are constructed with high quality materials and methods. In other words, don’t base your decision solely on price. You may regret your decision after just a couple years.

Showplace Cabinetry offers several cabinet lines to meet your style and budget needs. All of our framed lines are KCMA-certified and meet all construction quality requirements. So, you know you’re getting a great product with a limited lifetime warranty to give you additional ease of mind.

Now, the “Do’s” for a successful, budget-friendly remodel project…

Keep it Simple

Simple layout and design ideas can help you save money.

Use larger cabinets rather than smaller cabinets to reduce the work for the installer, saving time and money.
Leave space between the wall cabinets and the ceiling to avoid the need for trim molding (This is a modern look, too!).
Use flat panel doors in your design to save money and provide a simple, clean look.
Avoid costly cabinet modifications.
Use floating shelves rather than book cases or cabinets to save money and gives you a more spacious look.
Avoid moving utilities if possible.

Get Creative

You can do things to save money and stretch your dollar even further!

Use laminate countertops instead of stone or quartz. Laminate tops are very durable and have many color and pattern options.
Do as much of the labor and material running as you can to avoid charges by contractors.
If possible, try selling your old cabinets and using that towards your project. The buyer may even be willing to remove the cabinets for you to save you time and money.

Other Ideas

Some other ways to help you pay for your remodel project are:

Ask your designer to create more than one layout option to see what it takes to get the best price and value.
Ask your designer if they offer low-interest financing to allow you to get more done.

If you have a small budget, consider refacing your existing cabinets with Showplace Renew. This is a cost-effective way to keep your cabinets and make them look new with materials to reface the cabinet frames, and then replace the doors and drawers/drawer fronts and add other accessories to refresh your kitchen space and make it not only beautiful, but even more functional. Check with your dealer if they offer Showplace Renew products. Read about Showplace Renew in our blog.

brown and white kitchen cabinetry. Large wooden island with stone countertops. Kitchen extends into living room. Stainless steel appliances.

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Does this help you feel more prepared for your remodel project?

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Thanks to Curt Johnson, designer at Showplace Cabinetry Design Center in Sioux Falls, SD for contributing to this blog.

Showplace Renew: Cabinet Refacing Products to Save You Money

Posted on January 24, 2023April 22, 2024 by Justin Ehrman

If your remodel budget is too small to do everything you’d like to do, save BIG money by refacing your original cabinets with Showplace Renew! Find out more below.

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If your creative vision accepts the basic layout of your room, Showplace Renew cabinet refacing is a smart way to go.

What is Cabinet Refacing?

When you reface with Renew, the old cabinet doors go away. You get new doors and drawer headers, with limited lifetime warranty quality. You also get fine veneers finished to match, applied directly to the face frames of your cabinets. In other words, Renew gives anything external a fresh new face. Renew also offers matching end panels, appliance faces, and anything else in the vast range of Showplace offerings.

In fact, this is what sets Renew apart from most other refacing options. With Renew refacing you do have the option to add completely new Showplace cabinets and accents to your design. Add a new island or peninsula. Add a range hood. Or even take out a wall and extend the kitchen design. Showplace Renew gives you this unique and valuable freedom.

Renew Beauty is More Than Skin Deep.

Renew also lets you improve beyond the face of the cabinetry. You can add new hardwood drawer boxes or roll trays, with top-quality glides. Add interior accessories. Or even continue your creation into other rooms, with something like a coordinating fireplace surround, entertainment center or custom Murphy Wall-Bed. And remember, bathrooms and other cabinetry can be Renewed too.

With Renew, the creative freedom is astounding. And hard to find anywhere else.

Is Cabinet Refacing Right for Me and My Home?

Of course, that’s a question only you can answer, but here are some guidelines.

Sturdy Cabinets

First of all, your existing cabinetry must be structurally sound. If it’s not, it really makes no sense to give a new face to a wobbly or worn-out structure.

Meet Your Needs?

Just as important as cabinet integrity, does the basic layout of your kitchen meet your needs? Today’s trends include an open floor plan. If your current kitchen is closed off and you want to open it up, you will most likely have to remove a wall or two and add some entirely new cabinets. That means Renew’s highly-flexible nature is uniquely suited to your project.

Practical

There are also practical factors to consider. A refacing project often can be completed much quicker than a full remodel, with less disruption to your life. If that’s important to you, Renew is a great choice.

If you’ve recently done other upgrades to the kitchen, like new counter tops or flooring, refacing lets you retain them. And if you’re hoping to sell your home soon, Renew gives a kitchen or bath an entirely updated look, at a lower total project cost that does not bite off too much precious equity.

However, a remodel can be a big, complicated job. If you’re going to “DIY” or work with a “big-box” home center, all the stress and hidden pitfalls are yours and yours alone. (And that’s especially true if you’re adding new cabinets or accents to the mix.) But when you work with a Showplace Renew dealer, their substantial experience is on your side. They know what to plan for, what to avoid, and how to get everything done with the least disruption to your life.

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Refaced Kitchen using high gloss surface contemporary cabinets

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Cabinet Customization

Posted on June 28, 2022December 19, 2022 by Justin Ehrman

Homeowners often ask us about the cabinet sizes we offer and if we customize our cabinets. Yes! We provide standard sizes and configurations; however, because we are a semi-custom cabinet manufacturer, we can customize the size and look of most cabinets. Read our blog explaining the differences between custom and semi-custom cabinetry.

We build standard sizes in 3-inch increments with widths ranging from 9 to 48 inches, and heights of 12 to 66 inches, to keep our product offering simplified. But in most cases we can modify cabinet widths, depths, and heights to fit your needs. But, there are a few exceptions, including cabinets with installed storage and organization accessories.

And, though we offer a wide variety of products, we may not have standard options in everything. That’s okay! Work with your dealer to see if we can turn your vision into an actual cabinet!

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Here are some ways we can customize your cabinets to fit your style and space.

Width, depth, and height modifications
Custom cabinet configurations to add/remove openings
Add glass doors (but no custom door profiles or construction)
Add decorative door panels on cabinet sides
Toe space sizing
Angled cabinet modifications
Combining multiple cabinets into one piece
Drawer modifications
Accessories for storage, organization, and convenience
Custom paint colors (no custom stains)
And much more!

Custom options

These are just a few of the many ways you can customize your Showplace cabinetry to fit your style and needs.

Drawer Modification

Add organization to your drawer with a two-tiered cutlery divider drawer.

Glass Doors with Mullions

Don’t settle for plain doors! Add glass and mullions for pizzazz!

Modify for Appliances

Have a special appliance you can’t live without? We can modify our cabinets to fit your appliance and still have functionality.

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Kitchen Visualizer: Create Custom Kitchen Cabinetry

Posted on June 21, 2022September 25, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

Are you thinking about remodeling your home, but want to “try on” Showplace Cabinetry before you start the design process with a local authorized Showplace dealer? Good news! We offer a kitchen visualizer which allows you to select from a collection of kitchen images, and then you make them your own – and you don’t have to be a designer!

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The Showplace kitchen visualizer is a no-pressure, no-obligation place for you to explore a representative sample of available options on your time, in the comfort of your home. Here you can begin to narrow styling options to the choices that best fit your vision of home, perfectly designed just for you.

Using this kitchen visualizer, you’ll begin to discover the styles and finishes that appeal to you, but you won’t have to make final decisions alone. Once you connect with an authorized Showplace Cabinetry dealer, a trained designer will help you finalize your choices. Your dealer will have the resources and expertise to take the ideas you visualize here and make them real.

Keep in mind that the various wood graining and finishes represented in the visualizer are computer generated and may look slightly different than they will in real life. Though we have a large variety of door styles and finishes available on the visualizer, some doors, as well as our vintage, distressing, and glaze options are not included. But, have some fun exploring and beginning your new kitchen style using our kitchen visualizer! When you’re ready, you can save the image to share with your designer during your first visit.

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Showplace Flexibility: Drawer Header Choices

Posted on June 6, 2022June 6, 2022 by Justin Ehrman

Flexibility is just one of many reasons why Showplace is the best cabinetry choice for your home or business. A semi-custom cabinet line means that you have many choices for the look and feel of your space. Drawer headers, or “drawer fronts” as they are sometimes called, are one of the many elements of a design that create that perfect look.

Showplace offers several header choices that coordinate with specific door styles to give you plenty of options for your design. Take a look at our various header selections below.

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Five-Piece Headers

The drawer header that looks like a small door is called a five-piece header. The name comes from the fact that each header is constructed with five individual parts: two stiles and two rails to make the header frame, and a center panel that fits inside the frame to attach pull hardware.

Slab Headers

Slab headers are a single piece made of wood or HDM material with an outside edge profile. Often a design will have slab drawer headers because of a few factors: look, price, or because of a pull hardware requirement. We offer several edge profiles for our slab headers that coordinate with a specific door style.

Slim Shaker Edge – for Slim Shaker door styles
Smooth Edge – for Aria, Pendleton and similar door styles
Decorator Edge – for Covington and similar door styles
Notched Edge – for Lancaster and similar door styles
Slant/Raised Decorator Edge – for Covington and similar door styles
Slant/Raised Eased Edge
Radiused Smooth Edge – for Cambridge and Arlington door styles
Square Edge – for Milan door style

So, as you can see, the sky is the limit when it comes to Showplace. Visit your local Showplace dealer to see examples of these header options and start dreaming about your Showplace living or entertaining space!

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