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HOW TO CHOOSE A CABINET FINISH

With the big decision behind you (so you think)—deciding to uplevel your kitchen; an even bigger decision remains: what do I pick for a cabinet finish? Stained—Painted—Specialty Finishes such as antiquing or a combination of finishes, begs a big question looking for an answer. We typically upgrade our kitchens every…

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Custom Design—Why You Hire An Expert

You’re thinking of remodeling your kitchen—bathroom—laundry room, so you take a trip down to the big box store to look at some cabinetry displays. If you are looking for stock cabinets and are replacing your existing cabinets box for box—exact dimension by exact dimension then sure visiting a big box…

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Custom Closets

Custom cabinetry isn’t just for kitchen & baths. It can also be used to create the custom closet of your dreams. Jeans; t-shirts; sneakers or button downs; dresses & heels—no matter what’s in your closet, we can design a space for it. Custom colors or finishes, no problem! Maple, Oak,…

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We Do More Than Kitchens

Kitchens is in the name but design is truly the game. The Cape & Island Kitchens Design Team doesn’t stop at kitchen and bath design. We do it all! With today’s beyond busy lifestyles, organization is simply key! Functionality throughout our homes can definitely improve our quality of life; be…

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Kitchen Island Design—The Heart Of The Kitchen

It is said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. It can also be said that the kitchen island is the heart of the kitchen and is the most requested feature currently in Kitchen Design. Some islands can be too big, some too small but with the right…

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Design Delivery Installation—What To Expect at Cape and Island Kitchens Checklist

Click here for a: Printable Checklist   At Cape & Island Kitchens we believe the details are in the design. From consultation to installation to every step in between, our team is dedicated to making your design dreams come true. The following is a step by step guide of what…

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Knobs & Pulls—Cabinet Jewelry

Knobs & Pulls—Cabinet Jewelry Once considered an afterthought or third tiered decision in kitchen design was picking out lowly old cabinet hardware. It wasn’t often a high budget line item when reconciling kitchen remodeling costs so the cheapest option was often the most prevalent. Fast forward to today and cabinet…

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Two-Tone Cabinetry—A Timeless Trend

Two-Tone Cabinetry—A Timeless Trend When designing a kitchen, one of the number one questions posed to our designers is: what is on trend? And clients are usually asking, not because they want the latest trend in design, on the contrary—they want a timeless design. Two-tone cabinets have become a timeless…

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Kitchen Countertops—what’s the difference?

Kitchen Countertops—what’s the difference? When you remodel your kitchen there are so many design choices to make. And definitely one of the most complex is picking out countertop materials. Do I pick granite—quartz—marble or a wood top; maybe even laminate? Which material is best for my needs? Do I prefer…

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Kitchen Layouts—which is right for you?

Kitchen Layouts—which is right for you? Designing a new or updating an existing kitchen can be a very daunting task. A lot of times our spatial dimensions can dictate the layout of our kitchen as well as the plumbing & electrical components already in place. But with the desire for…

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