If you have just purchased a new home or apartment and are struggling with a room that is just too dark but you cannot make structural changes to bring in more light then there is an option.  Changing the color of cabinets or flooring to a blonde or light tone will lighten up your room and make the space feel more open.  Here are tips to lighten up a space with blonde flooring and cabinets.

Replace or repaint cabinets

If you can afford to replace the cabinets in a room then this is the best option for updating them to a lighter color.  Pick a natural blonde colored wood in a light color and avoid dark stained woods to replace your cabinets and make sure they are simple and straight forward designs to avoid adding shadows in the surface.  If you cannot buy new cabinets then try repainting the existing cabinets a light color.  Make sure to prime the cabinets first to ensure the dark tones do not bleed through the finishes paint.

Lighten up a space with blonde flooring

The second option to make a room appear brighter is to replace the flooring with much lighter blonde colored flooring.  Replacing flooring is a larger endeavor as there isn’t the option to repaint if you have a small budget.  If you shop around you will be able to find a large selection of flooring options in different budget ranges and if you can do the installation yourself you will save even more money.  A large portion of the installation cost is demolition of the old flooring so take care of that yourself for some additional cost savings.

The easiest upgrades you can do are to lighten up a space with blonde flooring and cabinets.  These changes will bring new life and light to any room.

ASA Cabinets can have you ready for the summer in no time. Call today and we’ll set up a showroom visit at our Walled Lake offices.

Is Cabinet Renovation Right for You?

The time has come for you to remodel your kitchen and there are so many expenses that must be dealt with. No matter what else you plan to do to improve the looks of your kitchen, the most expensive item you are likely to buy is new kitchen cabinetry. The cost of new cabinets can run from hundreds to thousands of dollars based on your final choice. If your budget is tight you may want to consider looking into cabinet renovation services instead. This service offers you a far more affordable option with excellent results.

What Does Cabinet Renovation Entail?

Cabinet renovation on a professional level is a relatively new service that is rapidly gaining in popularity. Since the bulk of the wear on any cabinetry tends to occur to the doors, the hardware, and the fascia, these are in fact the only parts of your cabinets that need renovation in many instances. If the company you choose happens to find a problem with any other part of your cabinetry they will address each situation on a case by case basis.

Saving Money but Giving You Beautiful Cabinetry

While the main reason behind using a cabinet renovation service may be to help save money on the cost of your kitchen remodeling project, there is more to it than that. Given the high cost of new kitchen cabinets you may end up settling for lower quality cabinets than you have now just to get a new look. By refacing the ones you already have you can afford to spend a little more to get better quality materials and still end up spending less money.

With this type of service you select the materials to be used for the new face and doors as well as the hardware. In most cases the entire job can be done in just a few hours instead of the several days completely ripping out your old cabinets and installing new ones can take. This can reduce your total remodeling time and costs significantly and leave you with a beautiful kitchen you can be proud of.

Cabinets are the face of a kitchen and add life to bathrooms as well.  If you look at your kitchen cabinets take up a majority of most kitchen walls.  You interact with cabinets on a daily basis to get to dishes, silverware and food.  So it’s not too surprising how new cabinets can completely change a living space.

Change the Face of a Living Space

Cabinets dominate the room.  If they are old and worn the space takes on that feeling.  If you cannot afford entirely new cabinets than a fresh coat of primer and paint will give your cabinets a new look.  If you can afford to install new cabinets the will entirely change the face of your kitchen.  Try something different with your cabinets like glass doors and you will be able to display your favorite glasses and jars for an additional change to your living space.

Change the Functionality of a Living Space

Cabinets take a lot of wear and tear and will sometimes get broken.  If your old cabinets were difficult to use and some drawers broken the new cabinets will be more functional.  As another option you could install a custom spice rack or sliding rack to make better use of your cabinet storage space.

Make Cabinets Accessible

Finally, another option to completely change your living space is to make your cabinets more accessible.  If you have a smaller person in your home that has a difficult time reaching high cabinets there are cabinets available that extend down and allow people with shorter stature to reach the items store there.

New cabinets are one of the best ways to change a living space.  You can change the face of the cabinet by painting or buying new cabinets, you can change and improve the functionality or you can make the cabinets more accessible.  These are just a few ways how new cabinets can completely change a living space. ASA Builder Supply Cabinet Corporation can help you with any level renovation you need to get your home back to how it used to be.

Remodeling your kitchen or designing the ones in your new home can be a lot of fun. There are many choices to be made including your kitchen cabinet doors and their different styles and finishes. To some a door is just a door, but when you are creating the new look for your kitchen the cabinet doors are one of the most visible parts of your design.

Popular Kitchen Cabinet Door Styles  

Louver Style: These doors are typically left all au natural or stained and consist of a frame with horizontal wooden slats similar to those used in window shutters and some interior doors. They can be used to give your new kitchen a very distinctive look and feel. However they can also be one of the more expensive options.

Shaker Style: These are perhaps the most common style of kitchen cabinet doors in use today. They consist of an outer frame with an inset central panel. These doors can be made from all hardwoods and stained, or they can be made from a number of other types of wood and painted to complement the color scheme of your home.

Flat Panel: Perhaps the least expensive form of kitchen cabinet doors. These are made from a single sheet of wood or more typically particle board. They may be painted or finished with a layer of Formica. They make the perfect choice for someone who is designing a minimalist or ultramodern kitchen.

Inset Style: This particular style of kitchen cabinet door may be the most expensive of all as they must be built to fit inside the frame of the box itself. The fit must be perfect in order for them to fit flush and function smoothly. Most are made from hardwoods since they must be able to maintain their perfect fit even when the wood expands or contracts.

ASA Cabinets Can accommodate any style of cabinet door you may be searching for your renovation project. Give us a call today and come visit our showroom in Walled Lake!