With kitchen cabinets in grey, you are always in fashion. Whether light or dark shades of grey, you can be sure that you are combining timelessness with discreet design. Read more about the advantages of a kitchen with grey elements here at potomackitchenandbath.com.

Grey stands for boredom and unimaginativeness? Not in the modern kitchens of design lover! Often in kitchens, the color choice falls on a shade of gray, because the color is unobtrusive and comes in countless variations. As a mean value to white and black, grey offers the possibility to individually match the personally preferred lighter or darker tone. A kitchen in grey surfaces is therefore a stylish choice. A further plus: with the help of colored accessories and natural materials, any gray kitchen can be adapted and individualized to taste, trend or mood in no time at all.

Diversity of a grey kitchen

In the wide range of gray, there is a suitable shade for everyone. As a mixture of black and white, a wide range of shades are available from light to dark. From the actual fronts to individual highlights on the kitchen counterops and the floor, everything can be finished in gray. The shape of the kitchen is not important, but you can set accents with bright colors. In addition, you can design individual areas of the kitchen in gray, while highlighting others with colorful patterns or matting.

Grey kitchen cabinets

For the two extremes of white and black, grey is therefore the perfect alternative for those who like things to be discreet and want to keep their kitchen in a neutral color. Whether a soft light gray or anthracite – contrary to the assumption that gray appears expressionless and monotonous, there are almost endless possibilities of color variations. Surfaces made of lacquer can also lend vivid effects to a simple grey. Grey also functions as a restrained color in matt fitted kitchens. In contrast to a black kitchen, the surfaces of the grey variant are easier to maintain, as they do not immediately see every fingerprint on the kitchen fronts.

For further information about kitchen cabinet, countertops  or to add granite, marble or quartz countertops to your kitchen, call Potomac Kitchen & Bath Now! You can also make a free appointment to get service in:

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Have you decided to plan a large part of your new kitchen (kitchen cabinets, countertops…) yourself? We have put together some important tips for you here to help you avoid kitchen planning errors.

Make sure that there are work surfaces and shelves to the left and right of the hob.

Is the person who works mainly in the kitchen right- or left-handed? The work sequence should be planned accordingly!

The main work surface should be located between the sink and the hob. Ideally, it should be at least 60cm wide in small kitchens and 120cm wide in larger ones.

If you wish to have top cabinets on the countertop, please do not place them in the sink area.

Does the waste container fit into the cabinet provided?

Extendable tables should not be located in the area of the main work surface.

Make sure that door hinges of furniture and appliances are attached in such a way that you have easy access everywhere!

For corner kitchen planning, make sure that all cabinets can be opened easily. This is especially true for any corner cabinet next to an extractor fan. The length and depth of the handles are also important!

Can all drawers be opened easily and without hindrance?

For a perfect result, cabinets, plinths, light or wreath strips and side panels should be exactly matched in color to the front design.

There should be sufficient legroom behind fold-out or pull-out furniture and appliance elements.

Plan storage cabinets for perishable food, as well as refrigerators and freezers, at a sufficient distance from the oven, stove and radiator. Do you install underfloor heating in a new building or when completely renovating? Then take care not to place any heating hammers under the kitchen storage areas.

In the case of cooling appliances, it is essential to ensure the necessary ventilation. For example, in the case of an under-counter refrigerator without plinth ventilation, a ventilation grille must be provided in the countertop. In the case of built-in refrigerators in tall units, the ventilation is normally located in the plinth or in any ceiling panels that may be present.

In the case of a raised countertop, an undermounting plinth must also be ordered for some appliances.

When planning with countertop over-deepness, fitting strips, side panels or correspondingly deep base units are necessary. Please also note that elements above them, such as the hob or extractor fan, may have to be brought forward.

Plan the exhaust air routing for the extractor hood in good time! If you want an open fireplace, you must take care of the supply air, preferably with the help of the responsible chimney sweep. The window circuit for the cooker hood must also be discussed with him, and this must be done before planning and installation!

Think about necessary and desired accessories and plan them in advance. These can include cutlery inserts, niche back panels, light screens, wreath mouldings, ceiling panels, railing rods, waste bins, lighting and lighting accessories. Important: Do not plan any halogen steel in upper and lower shelves!

For further information about kitchen planning and cabinet, countertops  or to add granite, marble or quartz countertops to your kitchen, call Potomac Kitchen & Bath Now! You can also make a free appointment to get service in:

Merrifield, Dunn,Loring, Annandale, Dulles, Oakton,  Aldie, Warrenton,Lorton,  Sterling, Alexandria, Arlington, Potomac Falls, South Riding, Gainesville, Vienna, McLean,  Gaithersburg, Great Falls, Bethesda, Rockville, Leesburg, Clifton, Haymarket, Burke,  Dumfries,Dalecity, Springfield, Reston, Centreville, Ashburn, Herndon, Manassas, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Chantilly VA.

Which kitchen fronts and kitchen countertops are available and what are the advantages and disadvantages of individual types and materials?

The body of a kitchen cabinet consists of two side panels, a bottom panel, a back panel and a top panel and serves as the basic construction for all cabinet shapes. The fronts are attached to the front of the carcass as doors, drawers or pull-outs.

BASIC MATERIALS

MDF boards and chipboards

In addition to chipboard and solid wood, MDF boards are very popular as a base or carrier material for kitchen furniture. The so-called medium-density fibreboards are characterised by their enormous stability and bending strength, are easy to process and are highly valued for their particularly even and smooth surface, especially with lacquered fronts.

How are MDF boards made of wood, adhesives, additives and water produced? The wood fibres are heated strongly under steam pressure, fed into the refiner (defibrator) and ground.

The pulp is then dried and pressed into single-layer boards. Unlike chipboard, the edges and surface are very fine, as the proportion of pores is very low. Immediately after profiling, the MDF board can, for example, be lacquered, covered with foil or with various coatings.

Chipboard is the most widely used material in the kitchen furniture industry. It should be noted that the manufacturer only uses high-quality boards with the E1 limit value requirement. This value indicates the permissible formaldehyde emission and can be checked using the E1 quality seal.

HPL boards

HPL means “High Pressure Laminate” and refers to abrasion-resistant, moisture-resistant, food-safe, heat-resistant up to 180 °C and antistatic laminates. The thickness of the board is between 0.8 and 1.6 mm. They can be manufactured in different colors and structures.

For this purpose, several cellulose sheets are impregnated with curable (thermosetting) synthetic resins and evenly layered. The decorative layer, which consists of a printed or dyed sheet, ensures the desired design. The decorative layer is impregnated in melamine resin and the core layers of the sheet are impregnated with phenolic resin. The layers are then pressed together. After curing, the synthetic resins give the board enormous stability and extreme hardness. The plastic sheets also have a non-porous surface.

For further information about kitchen cabinet, countertops  or to add granite, marble or quartz countertops to your kitchen, call Potomac Kitchen & Bath Now! You can also make a free appointment to get service in:

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Everyone congregates in the cooking zone for conversation, sneaky bites, and to spend time together. Your counters see a fair amount of use, and they are one of the first things that people see when they enter. If your countertops are covered in cracks, peeling material, dingy surfaces, or chipped areas, then it might be time to get rid of them and have fresh, smooth toppers installed.

Maybe, the material or style is out-of-date, and you want something beautiful to show off; selling your home is often much easier when you replace counters and update the look of rooms like the kitchen and bath. The addition also increases the value of your home letting you recoup most, if not all, of the money you invest in the counters.

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Improving functionality

If your kitchen is much too busy, cluttered, or hard to maneuver, then it might just be time to rearrange the room and have new Caesarstone quartz or limestone counters installed. These materials need a sealer to protect them from stains and burns, but they are popular choices in new home builds. Many times, homes need rearranging to fit the growth or change in a family. If someone becomes disabled, or new additions require a remodel, then replacing your countertops allows you to rearrange the kitchen to suit your needs better.

Families with several children often benefit from kitchen islands because it provides a separate prep area for cooking meals and space where little ones can sit at the island and be near mom or dad for easy watching, quick morning meals, and family conversations over a late-night snack.

Outdated styles are no fun

When your kitchen is old and not so fashion-friendly, you should consider updating the room with new marble countertops. When you seal the material properly, marble is a durable material that you can use for decades.

Choosing a classic color like white or black lets you set up a timeless design that will boost the value of your home letting you sell it for maximum profit when the counters are properly maintained. The matte finish of some counter materials can change the entire look of the kitchen. Choosing a material that is going to stay in style for a long time is vital if you are planning to sell your home at any point. Sometimes, it is best to save the counter replacement for just before you move out so that you can offer buyers a fresh, clean kitchen that they would be proud to own.

Granite slabs with beautiful veins and striking colors grab the attention of buyers, but so do watermarks, scratches, and bubbles in your stone. When your kitchen is outdated or filled with damaged counters, then you should consider replacing them with an option that is classy, timeless, and durable to give you the most return on your investment. Should you choose to sell your home, new countertops can make or break a sale. People want their kitchen to look and feel spotless, clean, and inviting. Outdated styles and damaged counters turn away potential buyers and make it hard to sell your home. You can get more money for a property that is newly renovated with a modern design.

Structural damage could be harmful in many ways

When your counters are made with stone slabs, they often hold up under tough use, but sometimes these surfaces can crack, chip, peel, break, or stain. Damage to kitchen counters can make the room unsightly, but it can also cause other problems. Granite slabs can scratch and pit when hit with a hard blow from a meat mallet or when cutting meat and vegetables. Pitting can occur causing a hazard for cooks and especially young children. Limestone is a material that can scratch and break away into little particles. Caesarstone quartz is another material that is gaining in popularity because it reflects much of the light produced by fluorescent and LED bulbs, but it requires sealing. When your stone slabs show damage, it may be best to replace them before someone gets a cut or scratch from a jagged edge.

Stains, water damage, and discoloration

Limestone is one of those materials that are extremely susceptible to stains and discoloration. These counters can be difficult to maintain with water and other liquids causing frequent damage that is hard to remove. Marble countertops pose the same issue. Caesarstone quartz countertops and quartzite countertops can stain as well when they are not properly sealed or resealed on a regular schedule. Unsightly stains can create problems with selling a home. People who want to get the most out of their property can gain more of the home value by replacing marble countertops that look dingy and dirty. Just switching out counters can make a massive difference in home appeal when it comes to selling the house.

For further information about kitchen cabinet, countertops  or to add granite, marble or quartz countertops to your kitchen, call Potomac Kitchen & Bath Now! You can also make a free appointment to get service in:

Merrifield, Dunn,Loring, Annandale, Dulles, Oakton,  Aldie, Warrenton,Lorton,  Sterling, Alexandria, Arlington, Potomac Falls, South Riding, Gainesville, Vienna, McLean,  Gaithersburg, Great Falls, Bethesda, Rockville, Leesburg, Clifton, Haymarket, Burke,  Dumfries,Dalecity, Springfield, Reston, Centreville, Ashburn, Herndon, Manassas, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Chantilly VA.