What do you think of when you hear about wood grains? Most likely the image that comes to mind is of a plank with many darkened, oval rings circling around each other. This type of wood panel is known by several names, including traditional, plain sawn, and flat sawn. Traditional wood panels frequent many a boat interior, woodie wagons, and classically stylish kitchens like that of Elvis Presley’s Graceland. In addition to the timeless plain sawn cut, there are two cuts of oak that have risen to popularity lately: quarter sawn oak and rift sawn oak. These sawing patterns can make the same spec ..read more

For many, DIY projects are a lifetime love affair. What is referred to in childhood playtime as “arts-n-crafts” becomes in adulthood something that is relaxing and fulfilling – an opportunity to expend creative energy and ameliorate your space in one. From assembling an RTA cabinet case for your living room to the Paint-and-Sip night you host there, DIY is a chance to add meaning and gratification to your home without spending too much money in the process. DIY Wonders: Wible’s White Oak Vanities The creator of The Accent Piece, Suzie Wible, describes herself as “a self-taught woodworker, DIY ..read more

Looking Back at 2023 Kitchen Design Trends Since 2020, Cabinet Joint has featured the outcome of 10 or so kitchen remodels that used Cabinet Joint cabinets as a part of our Kitchen of the Year (KOTY) Contest. Home remodelers go head-to-head as the labors of their hearts and hands are posted on Instagram and voted on by fellow users of the app. With the first post going up on December 1, the 2023 KOTY season featured ten beautiful kitchens, an adoration for the combo of warm wood and whites, and lots of enthusiastic support from you, the Cabinet Joint community. For this competition only one ki ..read more

A Brief Intro to Thermally Fused Laminate (TFL) The use of wood in all areas of the home has been an American tradition since European settlers came here hundreds of years ago. Due to its availability and the grand variety available in America, wood began to replace different types of materials that had been used in the construction of homes and furniture in Europe. Not only has wood become an emblem of traditional Americana because of its broad utility, but it also can be viewed as a celebration of the diverse forestry across the nation. As American carpentry has been perfected over time and ..read more

Access New Heights of Style Don’t acquiesce to styles you don’t love… “Access” ones you do! In all the literature surrounding frameless cabinetry, no adjective is used so much as modern. We are guilty of this also– what other word so succinctly describes the spacious functionality of full-access cabinetry, especially when it comes in such a sleek, seamless construction as our new line, Access by Cabinet Joint?  It is true that these are not your parents’ cabinets. It is also true that their modernity extends to their ability to enhance any room in your house functionally and visually– not ..read more

Our Greatest Pursuits are to Empower, Inspire, and Connect We empower remodeling enthusiasts to radically transform the rooms of their homes where they live, work, and play by equipping them with heirloom quality RTA cabinetry, cutting-edge design creativity, industry-leading expertise, and after-sale support. We provide the confidence and encouragement necessary to ensure our customers’ DIY projects consistently exceed their expectations. Sounds great, right? So… why isn’t this the norm? The answer is simple (and a pun): framework. A Framework for Doing Good The Cabinet Joint team working tog ..read more

Cracks in Cabinet Frames Happen Sometimes while you’re installing your new cabinetry, a front frame can become cracked. Maybe something arrived to you damaged in shipping. Not to fret! Cabinet Joint sells aerosol cans that are color-matched to Conestoga finish options, making repairs a snap. Note that of the 14 colors of aerosol options Conestoga offers, almost all are exact matches and made of the same pre-catalyzed conversion varnish material as the cabinet finish, so they will not yellow or age at disparate rates. By following this guide, any imperfections will be buffed out and your cabine ..read more

Something Frameless This Way Comes Ever since the Shaking Quakers committed their sensibility and style to cabinetry in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s, the Shaker cabinet has had a home in cooking spaces all over America. As America has expanded, so has the presence of framed cabinetry. For more than 200 years, there have been few changes to this classic style because, “If it ain’t broke,” as a colloquial saying would offer, “don’t fix it.”  Meanwhile, as Northern Americans have continued to refine the enduring beauty of framed cabinetry, something began cooking in Europe that only got ..read more

Inset, Overlay, and Frameless: the Differences Explained Inset… Overlay… Frameless… These are terms that are often thrown around in the lump of indiscernible cabinet jargon the moment you stick your head in the kitchen design door. You want cabinets, and you want them now! But what are these different types? What’s the difference between them? And why does it matter? For starters, let’s take a look at the basic designs. Both the terms “inset” and “overlay” refer to types of framed cabinetry with very different looks. In general, a framed construction employs a frame about 1.5 in. wide on the f ..read more

When The Beatles wrote “You Can’t Buy Me Love”, they didn’t have access to our project quote page. In mid-April, the Wall Street Journal featured Cabinet Joint cabinets in a Design & Decorating article on how to achieve the dream English kitchen. (That’s right, we were mentioned in the WSJ weekend edition. We’re kind of a big deal.) The article by Sarah Karnasiewicz attempts to tackle the ever-desirable design challenge– how to accomplish elegance in kitchen decor while still having money left over to stock food in those beautiful shelves. Specifically, the English kitchen reflects an unde ..read more