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How To Keep Wooden Cabinets In Pristine Condition

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Imagine that you have worked with the finest kitchen designers in NYC and selected the best, most high-end modern wooden kitchen cabinets for your interior space. With these high-end wood cabinet finishes and the outstanding product quality of your custom kitchen design, your wooden cabinets have become the centerpiece of your kitchen. And you want to keep it this way. However, in order to keep your wooden kitchen cabinetry look this beautiful for years to come, it is important to invest in their upkeep. Follow these tips to clean and maintain your wooden luxury kitchen cabinets, and you can be sure that there won’t be any regrets going forward.

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5 Tips To Maintain Your Wooden Kitchen Cabinets

  1. Prevent Moisture: Even a small source of moisture can build up over time and damage your kitchen cabinets. Water damage can cause mold, mildew, and rot, which is often irreversible. Keep wet dishcloths away from your kitchen cabinetry and address any ceiling leaks right away.
  2. Avoid Harsh Cleaners: Any cleaning solution with a high chemical concentrate can leave residue on the surface of your kitchen cabinets or slowly eat away at the wood. Keep bleach, ammonia, silicone-based products, and other harsh detergents away from your cabinets.
  3. Clean With Warm Water And Vinegar: As a cleaning alternative for your wooden modern or transitional kitchen cabinets, use this popular combination. A good ratio to follow is one gallon water to one-fourth cup vinegar, but you can add more vinegar if your cabinets are very dirty. Dampen a cloth with the solution and gently scrub the wood. Wipe with a dry cloth afterward.
  4. Vacuum The Inside: Keep pests away from your kitchen’s cabinets by vacuuming up any food crumbs. Once you have the inside all clear, wipe it down with the same solution that you used for the outside. Keep the cabinet doors open to allow the inside to dry.
  5. Use A Gentle Polish: Polishing the wood of your cabinetry will retain the sleek look of your contemporary kitchen cabinets. Be sure to choose a gentle formula to prevent potential damage to your cabinetry. Apply the solution gently to avoid any streaking or smearing. Let the wax set before you touch the kitchen cabinets again.

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Additional Kitchen Considerations

By investing your time in keeping your wooden custom kitchen cabinets in the best possible condition, you are also investing in a potential home sale at some time in the future. Even a minor kitchen remodel has an average ROI of 82.7%, so imagine what a luxury overhaul by professional kitchen designers could bring. No matter your future plans for your home, your commitment to maintenance of your kitchen cabinetry will allow you to enjoy your wooden cabinets as long as possible. Please don’t hesitate to contact our Cesar NYC kitchen showroom should you have any additional questions.

What To Consider When Selecting Kitchen Cabinet Materials

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For many people, the kitchen is the heart of a home. Not only is it where all of the meals are being prepared, it is also a place for family time and self-expression through food. And a kitchen should be a reflection of the people who spend time in it, right? Right. So, if you want to build a kitchen that’s uniquely you, here are a few things to consider when selecting materials and finishes for your kitchen cabinets.

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Selection Of Kitchen Materials

When we take our clients through the kitchen design process, we show them a variety of different kitchen materials and finishes. Based on their expectations, desires and responses to these material samples, we can then derive one, or a selection of kitchen materials that are suitable for our client’s dream kitchen. At Cesar NYC Kitchens, we offer a variety of kitchen materials, each of which come in different color and finish options. Our most popular kitchen materials are wood, glass, lacquer, Fenix laminate, stainless-steel, cement and eco-gloss.

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Grain Of Kitchen Materials

No matter the wood you choose for your kitchen cabinets, it is important that you consider the grain. Not only will it determine the texture of your cabinetry, it will also provide the “look” for a modern kitchen design. If you are going for a more rustic style, maybe you will want a slightly rougher grain. For European kitchen designs, you may want a sleeker material with a finer grain. In those cases, veneered kitchen cabinets are likely to provide much better grain matching than traditional wood cabinets.

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Color Of Kitchen Cabinets

Above all else, the color chosen for your kitchen cabinetry is indicative of a kitchen’s style. For lighter cabinets, you might want to select a wood like pine, hickory, or ash kitchen material. But fortunately, you are not married to a single color for the entirety of your life in a home. And, it is up to you and your taste if you choose one or more dominant colors for your kitchen space versus more subtle, neutral colors and designs. A recent survey revealed that 42% of people actually prefer white cabinets in their kitchens, but as previously mentioned, a kitchen should be uniquely you. Wood stains and even paints can completely change the look of a kitchen if you are in need of an update. One of the best woods for staining is birch, as it can actually replicate a beautiful cherry or maple appearance when stained correctly. The vast majority of kitchen designers may recommend this option because of its versatility.

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Construction And Material Planning

The way your modern kitchen cabinets are built will have a decent effect on their appearance. For example, wooden kitchen cabinet drawers can be created using dowels, rabbets, or dovetails. Those kitchen cabinets constructed with dovetails will require more wood to create but may ultimately be more durable. If longevity is something that matters to you in kitchen design, it is important that you take construction aspects into the mix. Whether you are in need of new kitchen cabinets or an entirely new kitchen, don’t forget to take these things into consideration when you are selecting the right building materials. If any of your design questions are still unanswered, feel free to contact us any time with your kitchen inquiry.