by bj jha | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Your bathroom can easily feel like the most cramped room in the house. Between the sink, bathtub, toilet, and cabinetry, it might seem like you’ve completely run out of space in your bathroom before you’ve even started stocking it with all your necessary toiletries. But thankfully, this isn’t the case. With just a few clever tricks, you can maximize the storage space available in any bathroom, no matter how large or small it may be.
Make clever use of shelving, choose the right cabinets, and optimize every potential storage space available.
Use Smart Shelving
When you think of shelving, you might imagine huge, hulking bookshelves that take up a lot of space. But in reality, that isn’t always the case. Rather, smart usage of shelving can be an efficient way to save space and maximize your storage capacity. Shelving can help you use areas of your bathroom that might be useless otherwise.
Think about the space over your toilet; typically, this is completely empty space that doesn’t get put to much use. But if you put a specially-designed shelf over your toilet, you can turn that space into a useful storage area without detracting from the utility of the rest of the room.
Make the Most of a Medicine Cabinet
A mirror above your sink might not seem to be especially useful. You can see your reflection in it, but when it comes to practical uses, it might not seem especially versatile. But if your mirror has a medicine cabinet, you can leverage that to increase your overall storage space in your bathroom. Medicine cabinets are an excellent place to store your miscellaneous toiletries and personal items in your bathroom.
And even if your mirror doesn’t currently have one, medicine cabinets aren’t difficult or expensive to install. And at any rate, medicine cabinets are worth the investment for the sheer amount of convenience and storage space they offer.
Hang Up Towel Racks
Towels can take up a lot of space if you simply fold them up and stack them in your bathroom. Thankfully, there are a few easy techniques to make them occupy less valuable real estate.
Consider purchasing a towel rack for your bathroom; not only is it small, tall, and cheap, but it can help you store your towels efficiently. And towel racks are better for drying out your towels effectively than simply folding them up, which can make them susceptible to mold and mildew.
Mount Wall Baskets and Shower Caddies
Wall baskets are an efficient way to store some of your additional toiletries, washcloths, and other small personal items. They’re easy to set up as well; most of them only require a nail or two in your wall for it to hang on. On the same note, shower caddies around your shower faucet can also work wonders.
Much like wall baskets, they’re an effective place to store little items, especially those that you might use in the shower such as soaps, shampoos, body washes, and conditioners. They’re even easier to install, since all you need to do with these is hook them over your faucet.
Choose the Right Solid Wood Cabinetry
You can save yourself plenty of bathroom storage headaches by choosing the right cabinet size for your needs. A bathroom cabinet is a natural place to store your personal items, and if you choose a size that’s large enough to fit most, if not all of your belongings, you will be able to keep your bathroom constantly clean and organized.
You’ll want to make sure that you choose a high-quality cabinet made from the best materials so your cabinet can withstand the test of time and keep its contents safe.
Choose the Best Cabinet Choice For Your Clients From National K&B Cabinetry
If you’re a builder, contractor, or any other individual connected to the cabinet industry, you need to provide the best bathroom cabinetry solutions for your customers. Your clients require options that allow for maximum utility, storage, and attractiveness, and with National K&B Cabinetry, that is exactly what you’ll get. Our wholesale cabinets in Austin are made exclusively from solid maple wood, and we never resort to particleboard or compressed woods.
We take pride in producing exactly what contractors and homeowners want: dependable cabinets that meet all your storage and style requirements. If you’re interested in learning more about our products, please contact us today at 737-218-6372.
by bj jha | Jun 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Across the nation, people are staying home, and many homeowners are considering projects long overdue, including remodeling their kitchens. However, kitchen renovations are expensive – and massively disruptive.
Homeowners can easily and affordably update their space by getting rid of worn, outdated cabinets and replacing them with Shaker white cabinets.
Homeowners Don’t Need To Make A Huge Investment To Make A Big Impact
If homeowners aren’t ready for a complete gut-job or to splurge on new appliances, a simple cabinet do-over can make a kitchen appear to be brand new. And since white goes with everything, they won’t need to worry that their new cabinets will clash with their existing gas range or dishwasher. Changing out cabinets is a quick and economical way to update a kitchen.
Shaker White Cabinets Complement So Many Design Styles
The Shaker style is one that can work with a variety of design aesthetics, like Traditional, Transitional, or Modern. It’s timeless, rather than trendy. Many design trends come and go rather quickly.
White Shaker cabinets will always make your kitchen look fresh.
And if the homeowner wishes to use accessories to update the space – towels, decorative bowls or vases – the color choices are almost limitless. White Shaker cabinets offer a neutral backdrop that will give a homeowner license to accessorize in a way that showcases her unique style. Another way homeowners can personalize white Shaker cabinetry is to add hardware that matches their overall design preference.
Shaker White Cabinets Make The Room Brighter and Feel Bigger
Everyone needs a little natural light therapy right now, and white cabinetry can certainly help. White reflects light, so all of the sources of natural light in the kitchen and adjoining rooms will be amplified by white cabinets. The added bonus is that homeowners may be able to spend less on electricity to light the room.
The room will also feel bigger because white helps create the illusion that the space is taller and wider. Rather than knocking down a wall, it’s possible that white cabinets will make the room appear more spacious.
Shaker White Cabinets Are Easy To Clean
Shaker cabinets have a minimalist design that makes for easier cleaning than cabinets with intricate grooving, ridges, or textures. Homeowners who do a lot of cooking in their kitchens will appreciate how easy it is to wipe off grease and various other kitchen messes.
Typically, it takes only a damp cloth to clean, but tougher spills may require the addition of a small amount of dish soap. Microfiber cloths are ideal for wiping down cabinets.
Shaker White Cabinets Improve Resale Value
It’s not unusual for homeowners to consider resale value when making home improvements. It’s always best to choose a simple design and a neutral color so as not to turn off potential buyers. Sure, white cabinets are trendy these days and their perceived value is not likely to drop anytime soon. But even if their popularity does slip a bit, white is a versatile color and makes a room appear bigger. Versatility and spaciousness are factors that should appeal to a buyer. And the simple, straightforward shaker design is definitely timeless.
National K&B Cabinetry Is Your Resource For Quality Affordable Cabinetry
Serving the greater Austin area, National K&B Cabinetry provides high-quality solid wood cabinets at wholesale prices.
We make all of our cabinets from solid maple wood and never use compressed woods or particleboard. National K&B Cabinetry is California Air Resource Board (CARB) compliant, meaning we protect the public and the environment from the harmful effects of formaldehyde.
Because we import our products directly from our own manufacturing facility, we’re able to cut out the middleman and offer you the best quality products at economical prices. Our 30,000 square foot warehouse and showroom is well-stocked with semi-custom all-wood cabinets, so you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for and what homeowners want.
If you’re a builder, contractor, retailer, or anyone licensed and related to the construction or cabinet industry, call 737-218-6372 to get in touch today.
by bj jha | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
Having a luxurious bathroom is a cost-effective way to improve the look and feel of an entire house, and can be quickly accomplished without a lot of work or added cost by adding new cabinets and storage, installing quick and easy aesthetic upgrades, and choosing the right color scheme.
Since bathrooms are typically one of the smallest rooms of a home, it’s easy to make a big impression, at an affordable price point.
1. Choose Cost-Effective Upgrades
Bathroom upgrades have the advantage of being relatively inexpensive. Choosing the lowest-cost options for small items such as faucets and towel bars can often cheapen the look and feel of the entire room. You don’t have to pay for the most expensive choices to make the room feel extravagant, however. Just make sure that the items are cohesive, and don’t have plastic finishes.
Adding a higher-end shower head can make a big impact, as can small upgrades that are extremely inexpensive. Things like framing the bathroom mirror, rather than leaving it bare create an ambiance while installing a curved shower curtain rather than a straight one will make the bath feel larger.
2. Lighting Adds Value
Since bathrooms typically have little natural light, and people view themselves in the mirror in their bathroom every day, the lighting you choose is incredibly important. By adding multiple light fixtures and sources, you will instantly make the bathroom seem more elegant and upscale.
Be sure to choose modern lighting options and not the typical unflattering sconces that are often found in new construction bathrooms.
3. Choose Colors Wisely
Although colors are a personal preference, certain colors lend themselves well to a spa-like atmosphere of a lavish bathroom. For instance, clean, bright white cabinets can be paired with a countertop that has a marble-like finish and waterproof, faux-wood floors to create a bathroom that feels like a getaway.
If you are in an area that tends to have a certain type of aesthetic, such as a beachfront neighborhood, you may want to use more daring color combinations, such as grey cabinetry with red or turquoise accents.
Keep your color choices consistent with the type of home you are choosing them for, but also make sure that the palette is in keeping with high-end options.
4. Add Storage and Wooden Cabinetry
The more storage a bathroom has, the more luxurious it tends to feel. You can cut down on costs and labor by installing wooden cabinets from a cabinet wholesaler. Since the cabinets are already made, you will be able to finish creating a luxurious bathroom quickly, allowing you to focus on other projects.
Shelves are another quick and easy way to make a bathroom feel like a spa retreat. Installation takes minutes, and the impact is dramatic.
5. Pick Finishes that Feel Expensive
You don’t have to choose between the cheap look and feel of laminate countertops and the high cost but luxurious look of marble. You can install quartz countertops and surfaces for a fraction of the cost of marble or other natural stone, while still getting the same luxurious look, feel, and durability.
Similarly, you can add small touches in a bathroom that feel opulent, but don’t have to be expensive. Choose real metal hardware, rather than plastic, even if it’s not the highest quality. Use tile strategically, in order to make an impact, rather than in large areas, which costs more and is very labor-intensive.
Wholesale Cabinets from National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry
Wholesale cabinets from National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry are high quality, solid wood, semi-custom cabinets that we import directly from our own manufacturing facility, allowing us to eliminate the middleman and offer the best possible prices to our customers. Because we have complete control over our manufacturing process, we ensure that our quality is consistent, and our showroom and warehouse is well stocked, boasting over 30,000 square feet of selection at unbeatable prices.
by bj jha | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you are building out a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, or mudroom, it can be tempting to go with the cheapest cabinet option. However, this isn’t good for your reputation or your business.
By finding a reputable cabinet wholesaler, and viewing the cabinets at their showroom, you will be able to determine which wholesale cabinet supplier has quality cabinets at wholesale prices, and which suppliers to avoid.
Sometimes, the cheapest option will be shoddily built, inexpensive cabinets, but you can find a balance by purchasing wholesale cabinets directly from the supplier to cut down on costs, without sacrificing quality.
1. Check For High-Quality Materials
The first thing you should do when you are selecting a cabinet wholesaler is to go look at their showroom in person. Are their cabinets made from high-quality materials?
Some telltale signs that they don’t cut corners are things like drawer fronts and cabinets made from solid wood, rather than particleboard. You can also look at the door panels to make sure they are not glued down; they should be fitted into grooves on the frame so that they can adjust with humidity and temperature over time without warping or cracking.
Red flags that you should look out for indicating shoddy work and low-quality materials include:
- Stapled drawer boxes (often made from cheap particle board)
- Porous interiors that cannot easily be wiped clean
- Cheap plastic corner braces.
While lower quality work often comes with a lower price tag, cabinets that are put together as cheaply as possible will not only look cheap, they will quickly begin to break and fall apart when faced with heavy use.
2. See If The Cabinets Are Well Constructed
Even when cabinets come from a cabinet wholesaler, they should still be well constructed. Look for signs that the cabinet construction is careful and precise. Things like dovetailed drawer boxes, full cabinet backs instead of alternate back options, and cabinet boxes constructed with real wood support braces or beams.
Cabinets that are put together quickly, without regard for craftsmanship, tend to use staples or glue, and may not even have full backs. Look for the thickness of wood not only on the front, but also on the side and floor of the cabinets.
You want the wood all around to be at least a half an inch thick. If the cabinets are not well constructed, they will not stand up to day-to-day use, and will make the entire home look and feel cheaper.
3. Look For Superior Hardware
High-quality wholesale cabinets will not have cheap, flimsy hardware. Look for soft-close hinges and door slides, and see if the hinges are adjustable so that they can align to the cabinet correctly.
Check to see how thick or thin the metal is on each piece of hardware. Drawer slides and hinges are a commonplace to cut corners; if you notice cheap hardware, it reflects on the amount of care and effort that was put into the rest of the cabinet’s construction.
4. Are There Thoughtful Details?
Are the shelves held up by metal or plastic brackets? Are the front pieces of the cabinets smooth and free from imperfections and marks, such as knots or staining mistakes?
Look for thoughtful details that show the company cares about quality and isn’t focused on pumping out as many cabinets as quickly as possible. You can quickly pull out a drawer and check to see if it has dovetail construction or is stapled.
National K&B Cabinetry
At National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry, we are supplied with wholesale cabinetry from our own manufacturing facility. We stock only high-quality, solid wood semi-custom cabinets that are able to be sold at low prices because we cut out the middleman.
By buying wholesale cabinets direct from National K&B Cabinetry, you are able to get the highest quality cabinets, for the lowest possible price. Contact us, or stop by our showroom today!
by bj jha | Mar 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The digital age has made online shopping the preferred method of making purchases for everything from apricots to zoo passes, and the home design industry is no exception. Homebuilders can easily order supplies, tools, and materials from online distributors.
However, when it comes to important design elements like the cabinets in the kitchen and bathrooms, ordering online can be a risky business when not done right.
See In-Person Before Buying
Cabinets are typically the first thing someone notices when they enter a kitchen or bathroom. They act as a backdrop to tie the entire room together and display the home’s style and character. They also need to be functional and move within the flow of the kitchen for cooking and cleaning.
How many times have you ordered a sweater or pair of shoes online only to discover the style and color are not quite what you remember from the picture?
In that case, the worst that happens is you return the item and get your money back. If you order cabinets online that do not match the color scheme or design style, it can set the entire project back. Even worse, if they do not fit or work properly, everything comes to a halt.
While making purchases online is certainly more convenient, it’s essential to know exactly what you’re buying. Before making a bulk purchase, visit our showroom to ensure that you’re getting exactly what you need.
When It Comes to Cabinetry, Go With the Professionals
Thousands of dollars usually go into the renovation of a kitchen or bathroom and the cabinetry is an integral part of the look and feel of these important rooms. Ordering wooden cabinetry online deprives builders and contractors the ability to see and feel the cabinets in order to make the best choice for their specific needs.
If you order cabinets directly from respected wholesale cabinet manufacturers, you also get the professional staff of experts behind you who can advise and guide you to the perfect set of cabinetry.
To the manufacturers and suppliers of cabinetry, the cabinets are the most important part of the room and they will use their experience and passion to make sure the cabinets are the perfect fit.
Cabinet design professionals will do on-site measurements and offer up a range of design choices that will make the kitchen and bathroom attractive and efficient. Professionally designed and installed cabinetry will last longer and add to the overall resale value of the home.
A cabinetry specialist will also provide a more responsive and direct customer service pipeline of communication. More often than not you can speak to an actual person to place orders and many issues that come up can be resolved instantly.
Once you’ve seen for yourself that the cabinets are up to your expectations, you can trust that every delivery, whether made online, over the phone, or in-person will have the same quality for all your projects.
by bj jha | Feb 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
The best design elements to incorporate in new construction kitchens are ones that appeal to the majority of people, but that doesn’t mean you have to stick with completely neutral styles.
Trends popping up for 2020 include many exciting options that are perfect to include in both new construction kitchens and kitchen remodels.
Universally Popular Styles
Universally popular styles tend to include tried-and-true options that are visually appealing and functional. Some universally popular styles include farmhouse style cabinetry and fixtures, a modern, minimalist aesthetic, and oak wood cabinetry.
Because these styles can all be quickly changed by switching up the decor and paint, they are usually well-liked by homebuyers and have been favorites of construction companies for years.
Modern Sinks and Faucets
While many kitchen trends stay the same for a long period of time, we are seeing less and less double bowl sinks. Instead, modern kitchens favor large, single basin sinks, or multiple sinks around the kitchen. Faucets are being updated too, with upgraded integrated sprayers, incorporated filters, and even motion-sensing styles.
Transitional Styling
Transitional styling combines modern and traditional aesthetics and is a great way to put a look together with what a customer already has. Whether you are putting in traditional cabinets with modern fixtures and lighting or adding in minimalist cabinets or open shelving with traditional furniture and decor, transitional styling makes it all look new and fresh. When you are combining many types of elements together, it’s easy to make everything appear pulled together.
This example in our showroom, for instance, takes a modern backsplash and sleek light fixtures paired with more traditional, neutral cabinet designs. The overall style is simple enough to fit just about anyone’s tastes but is miles beyond beige.
Solid Wood Cabinetry
Solid wood cabinetry never goes out of style, and it should be one of the first things considered in a new construction kitchen. While countertop options, paint colors, and even flooring come in and out of vogue, you can’t go wrong with solid wood cabinetry.
Check out our gallery to see how our cabinets can elevate a kitchen and makes the whole home seem more decadent and luxurious.
Modern Storage Solutions
Smart home technology continues to evolve, and that means homes need to evolve with it. Hidden charging stations, device stands, and even incorporated speakers and screens are all trending in 2020.
Modern storage solutions are always welcomed by home buyers, and with all of the new technology available, new storage options continue to pop up.
Appliances that Blend In
While sleek stainless steel appliances may never truly go out of style, more and more homeowners are looking for appliances that blend in rather than stand out. Of course, this doesn’t mean making the kitchen or bath all one solid color!
Options include ordering panels to match the cabinetry or matching appliances by type; stainless steel appliances with a stainless steel countertop, or black appliances with sleek charcoal gray cabinetry.
LED Under Cabinet Lighting
Under-cabinet lighting will make your entire kitchen look classier and more expensive, but it doesn’t have to cost a lot. LED lighting options make under cabinet lighting a breeze.
You can get a huge variety of options, and some of the lighting choices can even be incorporated into your smart-home hub so that you can control them via wifi, your phone, or by voice control. You should consider putting different types of lighting, such as strips or pucks, in different places depending on what parts of the cabinetry and kitchen you want to emphasize.
Wholesale Wood Cabinets
National Kitchen & Bath Cabinetry offers wholesale wood cabinets for incredible prices. We have many styles and colors in stock and have a fantastic turnaround time for custom orders.
Call us today and our wholesale cabinet experts can answer any questions and give you an unbeatable quote!
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