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Trends for kitchen cabinets in both 2021 and 2022 leaned toward all-white, stark white, or mushroom gray kitchens with shaker cabinets and more traditional, matte black hardware. Subway tile backsplashes have reigned supreme for several years, and 2023 consumer surveys indicate homeowners will be looking for something different in their kitchens this year. The rise in blue and green kitchen cabinets in 2022, as well as visually interesting two-toned kitchens, suggested that people are ready to s …

The InvisiDoor pivot bookcase is one of our most popular products, and it's no secret why. Our hidden door solutions come ready to install, and installation is easy enough, if you have a few basic tools. Your InvisiDoor arrives with instructions, and we're always happy to help talk you through assembly or installation. This basic guide shows how easy it is to mount your hidden bookcase and create a concealed room in your very own home.IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you purchase your InvisiDoor, dou …

The rise in popularity of craft cocktails, home brewing, and custom coffee drinks has homeowners looking for affordable ways to add wet or dry bars to their empty wall space. We suggest building your own home bar with ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets, which double as an attractive, budget-friendly alternative to a custom built home bar. Use RTA Kitchen Cabinets to Build a Home Wet or Dry Bar Most people want to add an at-home wet or dry bar to their kitchen, basement, or living room. …

Shaker-style cabinets continue to be some of the most popular kitchen sets we sell at CS Hardware. The classic, clean design of shaker cabinets and doors never goes out of style and can be adapted to design trends like colored cabinets, two-tone cabinets, or statement hardware. If you're thinking about a budget-friendly kitchen remodel with ready-to-assemble cabinets, consider humble yet elegant RTA shaker cabinet collections from CS Hardware. What are Shaker-Style Cabinets? Technically sp …

At some point, most homeowners think about remodeling their kitchens or at least giving them makeovers with new kitchen cabinets. But, how do you get started? Kitchen remodeling is a big project, and one many people are reluctant to tackle because they don’t know where to begin or think their kitchen cabinet remodeling ideas will be too expensive.The good news is that remodeling your kitchen doesn’t have to be overwhelming—or come with an eye-popping price tag. Although it’s true that buying kit …

Whether the hinges on your RTA kitchen cabinet doors have rusted away or they just need an upgrade, the process requires some research and preparation. First, you need to remove the current hinges. Use care if they are rusty and old, and discard the old hinges, mounting plates and screws. Read on to learn more about replacing your kitchen cabinet door hinges, whether you're choosing the same style or a new style of hinge.Replacing with similar type hingesIf you're choosing a similar or the …

Cabinet drawers see a lot of activity over the years. Whether they're holding kitchen supplies, hardware tools, or an assortment of random items, drawers bear a great deal of a weight and haphazard use. One day the drawer starts to jam or bind, makes a grinding noise or just plum won't budge. At that point, it's clear that you need to investigate and fix the problem with your drawer slides. It's easy for a misguided slamming of a drawer or general overuse to cause the drawers to stop working pro …

Barn door hardware is gaining steam in the home design market as a great way to add a new look to your home. Often you'll see it pictured as an aesthetic new way to add a door or division inside your home. However, other people are installing heavy duty rolling doors that can work outside as well as inside. With a large selection of finishes and roller strap designs, you can create a rustic, medieval, classic, or other theme look to your space. Conceal a closet, customize the look of your room, …

Hinges may seem like just a small factor when putting together the cabinets in your kitchen or bathroom, but in reality there are a variety of styles to consider. Whether you want to add character with a specific look or finish or create an invisible seamless design, you can find the right cabinet door hinges that suit your needs for your kitchen or room.The Most Common HingesA commonly used hinge for cabinet and other doors is called the butt hinge. This simple rectangular design performs well …

How to Assemble RTA CabinetsAlthough many people tend to assemble their base cabinets with glue and cam locks, it can also easily be done with glue, dowels and brad nails.1. Prep for assembly. Start off by placing the face frame on the ground. The two side panels with toe kicks should slide easily into the frame's grooves. Next, insert the bottom panel board into the groove on the bottom of the two panels with toe kicks.2. Assemble main pieces. Insert the two dowels onto the opposite end of the …