The Kitchen Cabinet Guy Blog

Kitchen cabinetry today, especially the perimeter of a kitchen, serve as a backdrop to everything else in the room. The look of a kitchen is rarely carried by the cabinetry. Other parts of the design typically carry the burden of the way a kitchen presents itself to the world. The appliances, flooring, countertops, backsplash, decorative hardware, sink, faucet all take on this responsibility. One exception to this rule is the island. The material used on an island can greatly influence the room.

Fabuwood, in partnership with Element Designs, has introduced aluminum glass doors to the Illume Collection. Element Designs is the leading manufacturer of aluminum frame glass doors in North America. Please view the photos for the styles and colors available.

Kitchen cabinetry today, especially the perimeter of a kitchen, serve as a backdrop to everything else in the room. The look of a kitchen is rarely carried by the cabinetry. Other parts of the design typically carry the burden of the way a kitchen presents itself to the world. The appliances, flooring, countertops, backsplash, decorative hardware, sink, faucet all take on this responsibility. One exception to this rule is the island. The material used on an island can greatly influence the room.

When Wayne Panza from Topaz Builders Inc. had the opportunity to a build a new home in The Hamptons, he felt the urge to do something different. Panza collaborated with Jimmy Gavalas from Atlantis Kitchens to execute the design vision for the kitchen cabinets, aspiring to achieve a fresh-feeling kitchen with minimal clutter.

The new Fabuwood Vanity Collection is where elegance meets design. The vanities are meticulously crafted to mirror individual lifestyle and aesthetic preferences.

Everyone wants white oak somewhere in the kitchen. White oak floors. White oak beams. White oak floating shelves. White oak hood. White oak cabinets. I must admit, white oak is beautiful and adds something special to a kitchen. However, it is not any different than what we have seen time and time again. Having said that, I thought blue cabinets would fade in popularity but we still sell the product. Maybe white oak is here to stay. Time will tell.

KORE by Atlantis allows you to put a twist on both our RICH Series and GROVE Series door styles. The implementation of a fully integrated or partially integrated handle gives your space a modern and sleek look. Contrary to typical handles, integrated handles are designed so the handles are built seamlessly into the cabinet front.

The sleek and straightforward appearance of a slab door fits well in many design themes. Although often associated with a minimalist modern setting, flat panel door styles mix well with a variety of interior environments. RICH by Atlantis offers such a collection of cabinet door styles.

GROVE by Atlantis is our collection of woodgrain pattern door styles that offer both durability and a budget-friendly price point. Inspired by nature, the textured melamine GROVE Series is available in six woodgrain colors.

Most kitchen cabinet doors are comprised of five pieces of wood, MDF, or a combination of both. The framing of the door is four pieces. The center panel is another piece and even that is sometimes made up of multiple pieces. All these parts expand and contract based on the moisture that is absorbed or released. When painted, the stress cracks are inevitable where the door components are adjoined as paint is a rigid finish with no movement.

For many years, our SoHo Vanity has been a big seller. Its sleek modern appeal, unique euro handles, and decorative legs makes it a good choice for luxury rentals. Property managers and resident managers appreciate the handsome look of the vanity, the practicality of the decorative legs keeping the cabinet away from a wet floor, and the comfortable price point.

The Luna Series by Fabuwood is on fire. With smooth finishes, the Luna line makes quite the impression creating a polished look with a modern flair. The line offers an impressive minimalistic masterpiece with enduring appeal.

Throughout the prohibition era, alcohol was illegally consumed at secret bars and clubs. Much of this drinking took place at speakeasies. These venues were often located within other restaurants, off of alleyways, and in any location undetectable to the public eye. Entry to these establishments would be a doorway usually requiring a spoken password.

For painted cabinet doors, MDF is a superior product. The acronym MDF stands for Medium Density Fiberboard. The product is made up of recycled wood particles and wood fibers bonded by resin and formed into flat panels. Unlike solid wood, MDF does not contract and expand as a result of heat or humidity.

Our budget-friendly Metro Series by Fabuwood offers a handsome door style with detailed touches and a recessed panel. The transitional look of the Fabuwood Metro door gives it strong appeal for both large projects and a variety of homes. It is the perfect combination of quality and affordability.

There is a very simple answer as to why you have cracks in your painted cabinet doors. Wood expands and contracts while paint is a rigid finish. It’s that simple!

The Fabuwood Fusion door style is distinctive and the Oyster color is like no other. The Fabuwood Fusion in the Oyster color is a door style with a strong presence in a classic beige with grey undertones. The Fusion Oyster is a refreshing twist to a transitional classic. The unique color has strong appeal.

The clean lines of the Galaxy Timber door style by Fabuwood provides the best of modern sophistication and sleek neutrality. The earthy Timber color creates a warm and soothing appeal. This combination offered by the Fabuwood Galaxy Timber cabinetry makes for a timeless charm.

For years, many of our accounts have bought white gloss kitchen cabinets from us for their luxury rentals. The kitchens always look great and help bring success to the renovation of the apartment.

The blue craze with cabinetry does not seem to be a trend. It has stuck around a while and is not losing much steam. Many are using blue for accenting islands, hoods, parts of kitchens but we also sell a good amount of all blue kitchens.

The ultra-matte finish on contemporary cabinetry is a classy look that cannot be ignored. It is a look for those who want to bring sophistication to any room. Rauvisio Noir monotonic matte surface by Rehau offers a resilient surface with premium features in matte colors that stun.

The Fabuwood Luna door is not your normal kitchen cabinet door style. Its smooth finishes offers a polished look with a modern flair.

Creating a kitchen design in a diminutive space is much harder than when a room can accept many linear feet of cabinets. Cravero Designs LLC was tasked with developing a kitchen design for a Park Avenue apartment in the Flatiron District. This unique space required the influence of a professional designer who can make it both functional and inviting. The kitchen is now the cornerstone of the pied-a-terre in the historic part of Manhattan.

During the pandemic, we invested in machinery and staff members. Our shop is now an integral part of our business. It allows us flexibility to satisfy all types of clients. We have the ability to produce complete kitchens or atypical cabinetry.

A well-executed kitchen design serves as a family meeting place, a work environment, a fun space, and so much more.

The Shaker style has been one of the most popular kitchen cabinet door styles for years. If you count the variety of Shaker-like door styles then the design is, by far, the most used door design in kitchens today. It has been around for centuries and it doesn’t look to be losing steam anytime soon.

There has never been a slim-frame shaker door style at this price point and this short a lead time. Fabuwood’s new slim-frame shaker cabinets are polished and sleek. A minimalistic and modern adaption of the classic shaker cabinet, the slim-shaker door style brings traditional design into the future.

Why can’t we put cabinets on this wall? This is the question that perplexed me after a two hour design meeting with the buyer of a new custom home. The wall referred to by the homeowner is in the kitchen but it does not require cabinetry. I guess we could have added more cabinets on this wall but to what end? The design already provides more than enough storage and the layout is textbook. I guess he thought that every wall in the kitchen should have storage.

As owner of the Queens, NY-based Atlantis Kitchens, Jimmy Gavalas knows what it takes to create a beautiful, high-functioning kitchen. With 35 years of experience, he understands that the right appliances can elevate the cooking experience to the next level, and that great looking cabinetry can make or break the space.

Paint is still the most popular type of finish for kitchen cabinetry. Whites and grays outweigh all other colors by a lot. Blue and black have gained some momentum in the last couple of years. It’s amazing to me how long the paint trend has lasted and it does not seem to be losing any steam.

The Fusion door style by Fabuwood stands out with its wide framing, distinctive detailing and classic profiling. This transitional style provides a touch of traditional splendor with a refreshing twist of contemporary. The five standard colors are fitting for today’s kitchen.

The construction industry is all about pricing. Those of us in the kitchen cabinet world are always working up price quotes to present to clients. Our load of bids at Atlantis Kitchens is greater than retail kitchen dealers as we serve a large trade following. Working with contractors, builders, designers and property management companies allows us the opportunity to engage on many projects. Every day brings on a slew of price comparisons being done on our product offering.

Murphy’s Law states that “anything that can go wrong will go wrong”. The origins of the statement and what it means vary. Stories speak of Edward Murphy, an Air Force engineer. He who worked with gauges on a government project testing the impacts of deceleration from high speeds. His gauges would malfunction and the irritated engineer introduced the adage to the world.

The Kitchen Cabinet Guy YouTube channel simplifies the profusion of information that makes kitchen cabinet shopping an overwhelming experience. To the buyer, tradesperson or homeowner, many parts of the kitchen cabinet world have become much too complicated. The hope is that our videos help consumers make more educated decisions for the large expense that kitchen cabinetry is today.