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Canadian Cabinet Trends 2010 Expect dark woods and finishes to kick start 2010, but “future proofing” looks to dominate in coming years. We spoke to Caroline Castrucci of Laurysen Kitchens in Ottawa and president of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) for their take on some of the current and emerging trends in cabinetry. The move to medium Though dark woods and dark stains will kick the decade off, Fell expects more and more homeowners will shift to the safe middle to “future-proof” their homes for possible resale. “Now, future-proofing means applying maple or birch with a medium finish. It’s the safe choice in a poor ... READMORE |
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Peter Mate  Software and design: two words that some think should never go together. I think many who eschew software for a more traditional approach would be surprised to discover just how far software has come in terms of helping in the design portion of the job. If you’ve ever tried using software ... Read more |
Val Maloney  Image courtesy of Grass Canada With a slight touch of the hand it gracefully glides open, illuminating its contents before you. Interior kitchen storage may not house diamonds or designer couture but rather everyday items like spices and cleaning products, but it’s one of the best add-value components your kitchen designs like... Read more |
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David Fell  Trend spotting is an important tool in enabling manufacturers to be proactive rather than reactive in their businesses. Recently, FPInnovations-Forintek, pulled together a multidisciplinary team consisting of marketing, design and manufacturing professionals, to track trends that are currently or imminently going to affect cabinet manufacturing.While written specifically about cabinet trends ... Read more |
Leslee Mason  Harvest gold and avocado appliances and fixtures. Melamine cabinets with thin horizontal strips of oak trim. Most people agree those looks came with a time stamp long since expired. But many of us fail to consider that we will likely outgrow more than just the esthetics of a kitchen — it... Read more |
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Claire Honey It is a generally accepted fact that kitchen and bathroom renovations provide the best return on investment and increase the value of any home. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want a new kitchen with all of the latest storage options and soft closing door and drawer features that are ... Read more |
Ines Hanl  What designers need to consider when planning a kitchen. Kitchens are the most complex and intricate part of a house, and a successful design requires a combination of both creative and analytical skills. Each and every job will expose you to appliances you haven't worked with before, and their spec sheets ... Read more |
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CKCA National Forum — Jan. 28-31/10
Approximately 100 Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) members headed to Toronto for the annual event.
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