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How Can I Buy Showplace Cabinets?

Posted on August 10, 2022June 5, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

Are you following us on our various social media accounts, like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Pinterest, and do you like the various images you see? You may be wondering what the first step is if you want to buy Showplace cabinets for your new construction or remodeling project. Read on for more information.

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While you are here on our website, take time to explore the many style and finish selections we offer. Then start dreaming in our expansive home image gallery to get ideas for your project.

We sell our product through local authorized Showplace dealers, so the next step will be to connect with a designer at your local Showplace dealership.

Local Showplace Cabinetry dealerships have showrooms with a variety of samples and cabinet displays from Showplace so you can get that “hands on” experience. Feel the quality of our materials and workmanship, and get an in-person perspective about our wide range of styles, finishes, and accessory options that can transform your home into a space that works for you.

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The Showplace Experience

You can only see so much on our website before you’ll want to visit a local Showplace dealer.

Visit their showroom to see a variety of Showplace displays to “touch and feel” the Showplace quality.
Explore a collection of color chips and sample doors to start picking the style for your new space.
Showroom staff can use their design expertise to work with you to create just the right look.

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Effects of Lighting on Cabinet Color

Posted on July 27, 2022December 18, 2024 by Justin Ehrman

Many factors affect the appearance of color. So, when you’re investing in new cabinets from Showplace, you want to make sure they’re going to look as close as possible to what you’ve envisioned.

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If you’re just getting started and are trying to pick the cabinet colors for your space, narrow down your choices by working with a designer at your local Showplace dealership.

Explore their color chip samples and our list of standard paint and stain colors. Then, when you think you’ve selected the colors you want, order a sample door from your dealer so you can see what an actual Showplace cabinet door will look like in your space. We highly encourage you to make your final finish selections based off a sample door, rather than a color chip.

Be sure to hold the door at the approximate location the cabinets will be installed and view the door with lights on and off, and at different times of day because light affects color in different ways.

Here are some ways light may change how your cabinets appear:

Artificial Light and Color

The type of indoor lighting will change the appearance of the finish or surface of your cabinets because different bulbs have a different color temperature.

Incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, or LED lighting have different color and intensity.

Natural Light

Natural lighting will also cause your cabinets to look different, depending on how direct the light is, whether clouds are dampening the intensity of the sun, or if window treatments are causing indirect sunlight.

Sheen Level

The level of sheen (glossiness) reflects light, which may make the cabinets look a bit different in various lighting. Learn more below.

Sheen Level

If you’ve ever picked out paint before, you already know what “sheen” is. It’s the relative “shininess” or “glossiness” of a finish. Showplace offers all its finishes in your choice of two levels of sheen, no extra charge.

“Satin” is what most people would consider normal sheen for home cabinetry. “Matte” is a little bit softer, a little bit flatter than Satin and is often associated with the finish on fine furniture.

Satin sheen tends to be a bit more reflective than matte, but adds more depth to the color.

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Reflections

Depending on the light source and sheen, different colors will respond differently:

Whites may seem a bit yellow or gray, and may even reflect nearby objects, changing the appearance of the color.
Dark, rich colors may appear to change shades (i.e. dark blue may appear as a shade of purple)

Be Prepared

Be sure to purchase a sample door from your Showplace dealer so you can take it home and place it in your space to see how it looks in the lighting you have now.
If you plan to include different lighting in your space than you have now, go to different rooms in your home that may have similar lighting to view the sample.
Remember that colors on a screen will most likely not match the appearance of the same color in person, so consider this when viewing colors online.

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Custom Finishes

Posted on July 5, 2022July 6, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

The sky is the limit when it comes to paint colors. Painted Showplace cabinets are very popular, and color trends keep changing. Because we are a semi-custom cabinet manufacturer (read our blog explaining the differences between custom and semi-custom cabinetry), we offer standard paint colors, but also custom paints through our ColorSelect program. We partner with Sherwin-Williams to make their paint collection available in our product offerings; and if you want a paint color they don’t offer, we can work with our Sherwin-Williams local partner to match your requested color for your cabinetry!

But, what about custom stains? We are sometimes asked to match a stain that is not part of our standard selections. So can we do custom stains or match a particular color from a photo on Pinterest or other online sources?

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No, we are unable to offer custom stain colors or match something you’ve seen online. Here’s why:

Many variables go into achieving the proper stain color – from wood species, to sanding, to stain application, to wiping technique. These need to be thoroughly tested to achieve the proper color and this process can take months.
We offer a wide variety of stain color options and strive to add more finishes at least once per year. Keep an eye on our What’s New page to see our latest product additions!

If you don’t see the stain you want on your Showplace cabinetry, what option do you have? You can actually order them unfinished so you can have a local professional finish your cabinets with the color you want. Keep in mind that Showplace is not responsible for any finish issues or damage to cabinets that may arise from our cabinets being finished by anyone else.

So, let’s get started on your new Showplace Cabinetry! Click the button below to find a local Showplace dealer near you.

Custom paint colors!

All these images above include custom paint colors on Showplace cabinetry. Though we offer a wide variety of standard paint colors, our ColorSelect program offers thousands of colors to give you a wide variety of choices.

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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.

Kitchen Visualizer: Create Custom Kitchen Cabinetry

Posted on June 21, 2022September 17, 2024 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 design, color, 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.

Are you ready to start designing your new kitchen?

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Semi-Custom Cabinets vs. Stock Cabinetry

Posted on June 13, 2022September 17, 2024 by Justin Ehrman

You may be wondering how Showplace products differ from cabinets you can purchase from “big box” stores. Their stock cabinets may look similar from the outside, but there’s more of a difference than meets the eye.

Here’s what you get from stock cabinetry purchased from a national chain store or stock cabinet company:

Standard-sized cabinets offered
Standard offering of wood species
Standard selection of finish colors
Standard selection of door styles
Limited or no ability to change cabinet dimensions
May be built-to-order, but often built ahead and sold from inventory
Priced most affordably due to limitations and materials used

Showplace produces semi-custom cabinets. Although Showplace will build custom configurations and offers custom paint colors, we do not offer limitless species or custom door styles and custom stains. Here is a list of generally accepted semi-custom cabinet attributes:

Standard-sized cabinets offered; virtually any dimension of these cabinets may be changed to fit the kitchen or bath design and the available space
Standard offering of wood species with some specialty species offered
Standard selection of finish colors with some specialty finish treatments offered
Standard selection of door styles
Custom sizing and configurations available within standard wood species, color, and style offerings
Cabinets built-to-order for individual homeowner
Mid-priced to reflect flexibility and broad product offerings

Showplace offers many custom features found with other cabinet makers who call themselves custom; since there are no universally accepted attributes to describe custom cabinets, we thought we’d share this list:

Standard sized cabinets may be available; specialty is “you draw it, we build it”
Standard offering of wood species, but will accommodate special requests
Standard finish colors offered, but will accommodate special requests for color matching and specialty finish treatments
Standard door styling offered, but will accommodate special requests
Special configurations of cabinetry are offered without restrictions on species, color and style
Cabinets built-to-order for individual homeowner
Most expensive due to limitless options

Visit gallery — Semi-custom Showplace cabinets were used in this modern kitchen design. Click the image to visit this gallery.

Showplace Flexibility: Drawer Header Choices

Posted on June 6, 2022October 18, 2024 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
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!

What are Inset Cabinets?

Posted on May 24, 2022February 13, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

What are inset cabinets and what does inset mean? Inset cabinets are constructed with doors and headers that fit inside the cabinet frames. This type of look is very classy, with tight and consistent spacing. Read more about this type of cabinet construction below.

The gap between doors or headers and the frame is 3/32″ to keep the look tight and elegant.

Inset cabinets are constructed with two types of frame profiles: flush and beaded. Flush frames are standard with square edges (no profile), and create a “flush” look to the face of the cabinet. Beaded frames have a single beaded edge on the inside of the cabinet openings that create a more decorative look.

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Beaded inset vs. Flush inset — Beaded inset (left) – Flush inset (right)

Showplace inset cabinets are offered with a variety of hinge options: concealed or finial. Concealed hinges include soft close functionality. Finial hinges, which are visible from the front of the cabinet, come in a variety of finishes, including Polished Nickel, Satin Nickel, Oil Rubbed Bronze, and Flat Black.

Because of the tight gap between the doors, headers and the frame components, there is a challenge that inset cabinets face. They are very vulnerable to dimensional changes. (Click to read our blog post on the effects of humidity on cabinets.) When such things happen, inset doors and headers can bind, sometimes to the point of ceasing to function at all. It is very important to keep the humidity in your home at an appropriate level for this reason.

compare inset and all our overlay cabinet lines.

ABOVE: Classy, elegant Showplace Inset cabinetry. Click the image to visit this home.

Can I Order Samples Directly from Showplace?

Posted on May 23, 2022March 31, 2023 by Justin Ehrman

That’s a great question. No, we don’t sell samples directly from our website to consumers. We operate a partner network of cabinetry dealerships that operate local small businesses in your community to fulfill customer orders. Think of it like working with a local car dealership when picking out a new vehicle. Auto manufacturers rely on dealerships around the country to stock inventory, offer service and support, and work with the manufacturers on your behalf. In that same way, we rely on locally-owned cabinetry dealerships around the country to work with customers, showcase and explain our products, and to provide that “hands-on” consumer experience.

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Visit a dealer

Most dealers in our network have local showrooms where you can:

View displays of our cabinets so you can learn how they’re built and see for yourself the craftsmanship and quality.
Order sample color chips and doors to help you make decisions on cabinet door styles and colors to fit your home.
Learn about various other product lines from a trained and experienced designer.

If you decide to order color samples through your dealer, we will coordinate with them and will gladly ship them directly to your home, so you don’t have to make an extra trip to the showroom.

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What is a Character Stain?

Posted on May 9, 2022November 11, 2024 by Justin Ehrman

Some stains mute variations in wood – the darker the stain, the more variation is hidden. Character stains provide a rich, semi-translucent look accentuating the grain and variation found in natural wood. Try it with one of our Showplace specialty woods to make your eye-catching cabinetry all the more noticeable.

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Give it Some Character

Add character stains to your cabinets and bring out the inherent variability, distinctive grain and unique personality of natural wood. This specially formulated finish is only available at Showplace, and for no extra cost.

Character vs. standard

View the comparison between a character stain and standard stain below. Can you see how the graining and markings of the wood varies between the two stain types? That enhancement of the wood brings added warmth to the finish and the look of the space.

Character Stain – Cashew

Red Oak

Rustic Alder

Quartersawn White Oak

Maple

Hickory

Cherry

Standard Stain – Autumn

Red Oak

Rustic Alder

Quartersawn White Oak

Maple

Hickory

Cherry

How Grain Direction Affects Color

Notice from these images above that graining in character stains can affect the appearance of the color. This drawer header was placed vertically to compare with doors on the wall cabinet, then was turned horizontally to show how drawer fronts may not match the doors, even though they are technically the same color. This scenario is acceptable and is not considered a warranty issue.

Available Character Stains

Cashew

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Dusk

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Flagstone

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Midnight

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Montana

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Pampas

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Sable

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Sparrow

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Tawny

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Thunder

Cherry

Hickory

Maple

Quartersawn White Oak

Red Oak

Rift White Oak

Rustic Alder

Rustic Hickory

Walnut

Vita Only available in our White Oak options

Quartersawn White Oak

Rift White Oak

Pendleton door, Rustic Alder Cashew stain

The Beauty of Character Stains

The above images are examples of some of our beautiful Character Stains. Aren’t they gorgeous?

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Stains

Take a look at all of our standard and character stains to find the hue for you.

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Projects

Need to see stains in an actual home? Look no further.

Stained Projects

How Much Weight Can My Shelves Hold?

Posted on April 27, 2022October 17, 2024 by Justin Ehrman

We often get asked how much weight our shelves can hold. The answer really depends on a few factors.

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When designing or using cabinet shelves, knowing their weight capacity is crucial for preventing damage or failure. Several factors affect how much weight a shelf can hold, including the material, thickness, span, and method of installation. Here’s a closer look:

Showplace cabinets include 3/4-inch engineered wood or plywood shelves. Remember to distribute weight evenly across the shelf and avoid overloading to prevent warping or damage.

The length of the shelf, or the distance between its supports, is another critical factor. The longer the span, the more prone the shelf will be to sagging under load. Shelves with shorter spans (24-30 inches) can hold more weight than those with longer spans (36 inches or more).

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A view of the lighter, sandstone colored cabinets in the kitchen. The hardware is a polished gold color. The countertop is black and above the counter there are open cabinets with no doors.

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Beverage center cabinet with pocket doors hiding appliances, cups and mugs.

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Quality Assured

At Showplace Cabinetry, we adhere to the stringent quality standards set by the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) to ensure that our cabinets meet durability and performance benchmarks. As of October 2024, the KCMA standard requires cabinets to support up to 15 lbs per square foot with a deflection no greater than 1/16” per lineal foot (with a maximum deflection of 1/4″). This certification ensures that our cabinetry is built to last while providing exceptional support for your storage needs.

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Tips for a stronger shelf.

Add strength to your shelf by adding decorative support molding to the front of a shelf.
Instead of using a cabinet, add open shelf storage with our stylish floating shelves.

Decorative Shelf Moldings — Veneer Shelf with Single Bead Edge

natural floating shelves — Floating Shelf

Glass Cabinet Door — Standard Veneer Shelves

What is Cabinet Overlay?

Posted on April 27, 2022April 23, 2024 by Justin Ehrman

Overlay (sometimes called “reveal”) refers to the amount of cabinet face frame that is covered by the doors and drawer headers. In the end, the overlay decision is one of personal tastes and budgets.

Most Showplace door styles are offered in two overlays: partial or full overlay. A few door styles are offered in full overlay only. In addition, several styles are offered in elegant inset versions. Full, partial, and inset doors and drawer headers are available on a framed cabinet box.

ShowplaceEVO doors and drawer headers are available ONLY on a frameless (full-access) cabinet box.

This kitchen illustrates our popular full overlay look.

What’s the difference?

Partial Overlay

Partial overlay doors and headers are smaller, revealing more of the frame. Since they’re smaller and use less material, Traditional styles also cost less.

Full Overlay

Full overlay doors and headers are larger, covering more of the frame. The result is a sleeker, tighter look.

Frameless

Frameless, or “full-access” ShowplaceEVO cabinetry is also sometimes called “European-style” cabinetry. The doors overlay the front edges of the cabinet box, and there is a minimal reveal on each outside door edge for very little visibility of the cabinet box.

Inset

Doors and headers are set inside the cabinet frame opening with minimal clearance and full visibility of the cabinet frame.

Here are examples of how the doors and headers are sized on each of our cabinet lines. These images below show a base cabinet with doors and a drawer header.

Partial Overlay

Doors and headers lay over the cabinet to reveal a more of the front frame.

Full Overlay – Framed

Doors and headers lay over the cabinet to reveal a small portion of the front frame.

Full Overlay – Frameless

Doors and headers lay over the cabinet to reveal very little of the front edges of the cabinet box.

Inset

Doors and headers are set inside the cabinet frame opening with 3/32″ clearance. The full 1-1/2″ wide frame components are visible.

Learn more about inset here.