Hire a GTA Carpenter
and Renovator for Kitchen Cabinets
The GTA (Greater Toronto Area) is home to several dependable
renovators, including experienced family-owned companies that handle all
aspects of the process. If you are considering a kitchen reno, it’s best to opt
for a company that will take you from design to manufacturing to installation
of cabinets and other components. The key to this process is knowing what you
want. If you’ve recently moved to a new home or condo, you may be keen to do a
major renovation, perhaps even reimagining the entire space to give it a more
open and contemporary feeling. Or you may simply want to improve the
functionality of your current kitchen so that it has better storage options,
more counterspace, and new appliances. If you are merely looking for an update
to your kitchen’s look, you might opt to replace old cabinets with clean new
ones in on-trend colours. Considering your options carefully and refining what
you want is the first step in the process.
Kitchen Cabinets
Replacing the cabinets can make a tremendous difference to
your kitchen, both in the way that it looks and the way that it functions. Many
homes have outdated kitchen designs from the 1950s or 1960s that fail to
accommodate today’s demands. Stand mixers, for example, were once rare, but
have become a staple in many households; recycling now requires a station with
at least two types of bins. A good kitchen designer can find ways to
incorporate these specialized types of storage into your space.
Some other types of kitchen cabinet innovations and creative
storage solutions that you may not have considered include:
- Space
savers. Increase shelf real estate with a lazy susan or blind corner
pull-out shelves. Magnify the space available by using a hinged corner turnout
shelf, or a "magic corner” shelf. Cabinet designers have many tricks up their
sleeves to help you maximize your cupboard space!
- Pantry.Explore the options for pantries,
including a chef’s pantry with layered shelving units, wall cabinets mounted
above counters, roll-out pantries, and full-height pull pantries located
conveniently near cooking appliances.Dedicated
storage. Install tall roll-out drawers that can accommodate pots and pans.
Add a pull-out spice rack for all of your seasonings. Use a peg system or
drawer dividers to keep china, silverware, and other items in place. Set up
cabinet tray dividers to store cookie sheets, muffin tins, and other flat items
efficiently. You can even install a swinging towel rack, a pull-out cutting
board, and a shallow knife drawer with a built-in butcher’s block. Detachable
caddy racks allow for flexibility for storage of cleaning products and other
irregularly-shaped items.
From Design to
Execution
Once you’ve decided which elements to incorporate into your
cabinets, your designer will create a drawing, and measurements will be taken.
A visit to the company’s showroom will help you to choose from door materials
such as hardwood, bamboo, or MDF with Thermofoil finishing. Edges and finishes
add depth and style. Next select colours, hinges, handles, knobs, or pulls.
Finding and hiring a local GTA carpenter and renovator is
easier than you think. See what a difference new cabinets can make to your
kitchen – visit a showroom and talk to a cabinet design consultant today!