Kitchen Cabinetry Hampton NH 03842 -- Jeff and Maureen

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Kitchen Cabinetry Hampton NH 03842 -- David and Ellen

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Cabinets — OK, Good, Better and Best

When ever you make a purchasing decision, in almost every case the quality of the materials is directly related to the price of those materials. Cabinets are no exception.

The Kitchen Gallery has several cabinet manufacturer options — CLICK HERE — the each satisfy a particular price point. A smart kitchen cabinet supplier will do this because customers come into the store with different goals in mind.

For example, one customer might come in and want a kitchen for a rental application. This customer would certainly make different choices than someone that came in that is building a $800,000 house.
With that said, the Kitchen Gallery will help narrow down your choices to keep the estimating process productive. Often we will ask what you think your house is worth. Or how soon do you need cabinets. With that information we will likely design your kitchen with a particular cabinet manufacturer.

At least when it comes to working with the Kitchen Gallery, the important thing to remember is you can get an estimate for kitchen cabinets that cost $6000, then another estimate for the same kitchen design (different manufacturer) for $10,000. When and if you do, ask the kitchen designer what the difference is… There usually is a difference, knowing what they are can help you figure out which is better for you.

Lets compare two cabinet manufacturer options available at the Kitchen Gallery — Starmark vs. Norcraft
So what is the difference between the two?

Starmark cabinetry requires a longer lead time — 4 to 6 weeks
Norcraft cabinetry lead time is 3 to 4 weeks
With Starmark, more humans handle the cabinet construction.
With Norcraft, more computers and robots handle the cabinet construction.
With Starmark, there is a greater level of quality control than with Norcraft.
With Starmark, there are more steps involved with the finishing process than Norcraft.
Starmark often costs 20 to 40% more than Norcraft.
Starmark uses 3/4 thick cabinet box construction, where Norcraft uses 1/2 inch thick box construction.
Starmark cabinets can be fully customized in height, width and depth… Norcraft can be customized in depth only.
Starmark offers more finish color options including distressing… Norcraft has a more limited finish offering.

There may be other differences, but at the end of the day, it is important for consumers to know that a cabinet isn’t a cabinet.

from https://nhkitchens.com/cabinets-ok-good-better-and-best/

Cabinet Bottom and Interiors — What to Expect

Below is a quick video clarifying what to expect and/or what options you have when ordering wall cabinets. In most cases, unless a custom modification is requested, the interior of a wall and/or base cabinet is a natural melamine or vinyl wood grain finish that protects the plywood from water. Have a look at the video below. If you have questions let me know.

from https://nhkitchens.com/cabinet-bottom-and-interior/

Custom Pantry

November 16, 2017 — working on your pantry a bit… thinking of installing this cabinet Tuesday morning if it isn’t raining outside. I don’t want it to get wet. Click on the video below…

from http://nhkitchens.com/custom-pantry/

Flat vs 5-Piece Drawer Cabinet Drawer Fronts

Below if a video that quickly demonstrates the difference between the standard “flat” (no up charge) drawer front and the “5-piece” (additional charge applies) drawer front. It may vary from one cabinet manufacture to another, but the up charge on the “5-piece” drawer front is about $40 per drawer.

from http://nhkitchens.com/flat-vs-5-piece-drawer-cabinet-drawer-fronts/

Standard Vanity Sink Options

Below are some options for a bathroom sink. If you see something you like, let us know. Thank you for browsing.

from http://nhkitchens.com/standard-vanity-sink-options/

Standard Bathroom Faucet Offering

If you like something below, send us an e-mail and we will let you know how much. If you don’t like what you see, we recommend visiting the Ferguoson showroom in Portsmouth. Let them know you are working with the Kitchen Gallery and they would be happy to help. Thank you for browsing.

from http://nhkitchens.com/standard-bathroom-faucet-offering/

Starmark Inset Cabinetry Natural Cherry Wet Bar Seabrook Beach New Hampshire

Just completed a wet bar in Seabrook Beach, New Hampshire… We think it turned out pretty nice.

from http://nhkitchens.com/starmark-inset-cabinetry-natural-cherry-wet-bar-seabrook-beach-new-hampshire/

Remodel Portsmouth

from http://nhkitchens.com/remodel-portsmouth/

Google & Yelp Reviews

If you think the Kitchen Gallery did a good job with your project, take 2 minutes and write a quick review…  Thank you for your time.

CLICK HERE TO WRITE A GOOGLE REVIEW

CLICK HERE TO WRITE A YELP REVIEW

from http://nhkitchens.com/reviews/

The Kitchen Remodeling Process

A common question customers will ask is what is the typical process of remodeling a kitchen?  How do we get all the parts and pieces put together?  Well this blog post answers that question.

Every kitchen project can be a little different when figuring out the best process of getting things picked out and completed.  Based on the list of items below, I will offer a suggested way to tackle the project most efficiently. Some of the items on the project list may not apply to your project.

Project List:
Kitchen Cabinets
Granite Countertop
New Hardwood Floor
New Appliances
Electrical Services — ceiling and/or pendant fixtures, under cabinet lighting, code updates
Move Forced Hot Water Heat
Knobs and Pulls
Plumbing Fixtures — sink and faucet
Plumbing Services — sink, dishwasher install, code updates
Subway Tile Backsplash

Measuring Your Kitchen

When making the decision to renovate your kitchen, one of the first steps in getting that started is to invite a kitchen designer to your home.  To do a good job, it is important for the kitchen designer to see how things are laid out in the existing kitchen and rooms adjacent.

During the site visit, an experienced kitchen designer will offer suggestions and comment on the freezability of any project wants the homeowner has. Then of course carefully measure the kitchen space.  The kitchen designer will then use those measurements to create a floor plan of your kitchen.

During the initial job site visit, homeowners will likely have questions and have ideas in their mind to improve the kitchen space. The best question a homeowner can ask the experienced kitchen designer is: “What would you do to make this kitchen space better?” Good kitchen designers are familiar with kitchen design guidelines and will keep those in mind when making suggestions. For example, space needed around an island.

When the Kitchen Gallery makes a job site visit, we take a lot of notes as to what a customer’s wish list might be. So customers should try to think about what they don’t like about their current setup. If you have a wild idea, this is a good time to throw it out there.

Every homeowner will have a budget limit for a kitchen remodeling project, however don’t be too worried about that yet. If you have looked through magazines or seen pictures on the internet that you like, share this with your kitchen designer. We can often design something that can be cost effective. The goal would be to get as much of your wish list in the renovation as possible without breaking the bank. A good place to look for kitchen design ideas is HOUZZ.

So the initial job site visit takes about 45 minutes. The second visit is at the kitchen designer’s office or showroom. During that visit we work on placing various cabinets in logical places on a floor plan around the wanted appliances. If you can share with your designer the appliances you are thinking about purchasing, this is a good time to do it. An appliance store should be able to provide a specification sheet on each appliance with measurements.

Selecting Appliances

Below is an appliance buying checklist. Some you might want, some you might not. There are many appliance options. To make the selection process easier, we advise customers to use the internet to filter down their choices. One site that is good at doing this is AJMADISION.COM, check them out. Then call up a local appliance store like State Street Discount or Appliance Warehouse and see if they have the item in their store.

Appliance Check List:
Range (gas, electric, induction)
Cooktops
Wall Ovens
Range Vent Hoods — available at the Kitchen Gallery
Ovens separate from range
Microwave (over the range or somewhere else)
Warming Drawer
Dishwasher
Garbage Disposal
Refrigerator
Beverage Refrigerator

Kitchen Designing

In a few days the Kitchen Gallery will contact you (often by e-mail) to set up a time to meet in the Kitchen Gallery showroom/office in North Hampton. At minimum, we will have the walls drawn in our kitchen design computer software and appliances placed on the floor plan. Sometimes we have worked on a few design options that we can present to you right away. Often it makes more sense to create the kitchen design on the fly in front of you so we can ask you questions as each cabinet is placed.

With your help and feedback, in about 30 to 45 minutes time on average the Kitchen Gallery will have a design concept that you will like. Then we start to look at selecting a cabinet manufacturer, door style, color cabinet and species wood. After these decisions are made, it is often practical to work up a rough estimate of what your kitchen renovation will cost. Folks are usually anxious to get a financial understanding of the project, so the Kitchen Gallery tries to accommodate that.

If more design work is needed to get the floor plan and cabinet materials just right, the Kitchen Gallery will follow up with a design video for your review.  After you like what is in the design video, then the Kitchen Gallery will create a formal estimate.  An example of what we mean be a design video can be seen by CLICKING HERE.  The design video goes through each cabinet detail so you know what is included in the kitchen design and your estimate.  Kitchen and bath design explanation videos is an excellent way to communicate the details in a project.

 

from http://nhkitchens.com/the-kitchen-remodeling-process/

Countertop Layout

After a countertop template is complete, the Kitchen Gallery can request a “countertop layout” where you see photographs of the countertop you selected in various positions. An example of a countertop layout is show below. If my countertop fabricator sees more than one layout option, then you can see it.

CLICK HERE to see an example of a countertop layout.

from http://nhkitchens.com/countertop-layout/

Crown Install Options

Often customers like the idea of installing wall cabinets, then crown molding that touches the ceiling.  CLICK HERE for an example photo of this.

In most cases, fascia material is necessary.  CLICK HERE to see what fascia material is.  The fascia material is secured with screws or finish bards to the top of the wall cabinets.  Then crown molding is brad nailed to the fascia.

See post on “ceilings that are not level and crown molding”.

There are two common ways to install fascia with crown.  One I call “lap fascia”…  Were the fascia is installed on the side of a wall cabinet face frame.  CLICK HERE to learn what is meant by a face frame.  CLICK HERE for another post regarding face frame vs. frame-less cabinetry.  The second option is what I call a “flush fascia”…  Were the fascia sits on top of a wall cabinet face frame.

Check out the images below.  The “lap fascia” option takes more time to install.  For the average kitchen install there is about a $300 to $400 up-charge for doing a “lap fascia” installation.  The differences are subtle.  CLICK HERE to watch a video of a kitchen that has a “flush fascia”.  CLICK HERE to watch a video of a kitchen that has a “lap fascia”.  Let your kitchen design know what you like.

from http://nhkitchens.com/crown-install-options/

Corner Cabinet Hinge Operation

Sometimes… Not often the hinge(s) might disengage in your corner base cabinet. Below is a video on how to put the hinges back in place.

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from http://nhkitchens.com/corner-cabinet-hinge-operation/

Exeter New Hampshire Kitchen Upgrade — Ramit

January 1, 2017 — below is a video showing the details of the cabinets… Let me know if you like what you see.
CLICK HERE if you would like to see what the Norcraft Cabinet construction looks like.

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from http://nhkitchens.com/exeter-new-hampshire-kitchen-upgrade-ramit/