Country Sinks Invade Orange County

Demand for Country Sinks on the Rise in Orange County

Stainless steel or country sink A few years ago there was hardly a mention of the later. But today based on inquiries to the showroom, the demand of garden sinks is on the rise. I'd say about 20% of my new clients have expressed an interest in replacing their old sinks with the deep, ultra white and trendy country sink.

The rise in demand to these five factors:

1. Country sinks are usually deeper affording the kitchen to have more storage for washing dishes and other sink related projects.

2. Families are eating at home more now than ever before. I am not saying the restaurant business is in trouble, but rather with the internet, food channels and the Rachel Ray effect, more people have a desire to cook in their own homes.


3. Home owners are seeking to spot the new trend. If stainless steel is mainstream, there will always be those that want to go against the grain.

4. Organic vegetables and fruits. Organic produce usually requires more washing and the country sink seems a perfect match.

5. Finishing improvements. Today's country sink comes with a variety of finishes that scratch resistant and easy to clean.

Product Review: CraftMaster® Interior Doors

CraftMaster® Interior Doors

The Finest Door Craftsmanship Only from CraftMaster® Interior Doors

Interior doors nowadays do not merely serve the function of separating your whole house into several different entities such as the living room, dining area, bedroom, bathroom, among others. It also changes the whole appearance and ambiance of your house or the space that it encloses. One should choose a well-established door manufacturer which makes use of state-of-the-art technology in producing high quality line of interior doors which can meet these two demands, that is, function and aesthetics. CraftMaster® interior doors have been manufacturing and marketing interior doors for 33 years now. Their product lines cater to residential, commercial and industrial markets, among others.

CraftMaster Molded Doors

CraftMaster molded doors are produced using an advanced molded panel technology with high density wood fibers and non-hazardous resins which increases the maximum strength and durability of these doors compared to wooden doors. Thus, these doors are tough on the inside. These doors are also engineered to be resistant to water, shrinking, cracking and joint separation. In addition, CraftMaster molded doors are created with two door facings, stiles and railings. It comes in either 1 3/8 “or 1 ¾ “thickness and the materials used in producing it are fired in accordance with the Warnock Hersey Specifications.

The CraftMaster molded engineered raised panels come in both passage and bifolded types. It also comes in several original designs such as the Colonist®, Carmelle®, Cremona®, Coventry®, Caiman® an the Carrara®, among other authentic profiles. It can be smooth surfaced, textured, pre-stained or pre-finished, depending on your demands. Tall doors are also available. In addition, CraftMaster has come up with the CraftMaster Cellini Series and the CraftMaster Reflection Series. The CraftMaster Cellini Series is available in both the Carrara® and Caiman® designs. It is a molded raised panel attached to a molded door which exudes exceptional craftsmanship of a custom wooden door at a greater value. The CraftMaster Reflection series, on the other hand, features a raised, molded panel on one side and a mirror on the other. It is available in various raised panel designs.

CraftMaster Wooden Doors

Give your room a natural warmth or an organic feel with the CraftMaster wooden doors. These doors are made from various wood species and they come in passage, bifold, and flush types. The passage type comes in panel, louver, French and café door styles. The three latter designs can spice up the look and feel of your room while maintaining decorative continuity and function. The bifold type comes in pine and louver designs. While the flush type comes in 5 wood-like finishes: lauan, birch, oak, hardboard and primed hardboard.

CraftMaster Mirror Doors

These mirror doors come in bifold and bypass types. The frameless bifold type can function as a closet door while giving your room an illusion of being spacious or huge. Each door is provided with a high quality Stanley Hardware door. The steel framed bypass type on the other hand, offers an elegant and spacious look for your room. It is durable and as with the bifold type, it is also equipped with a high quality Stanley Hardware door. It is available in both 6’8” and 8’0” heights while the bifold type is only available in the 6’8” height.

All CraftMaster interior doors can be constructed with either a hollow core or with a solid core. CraftMaster recommends the latter.

Whether these doors are engineered or wooden, the CraftMaster interior doors are designed to be tough on the inside and out, while satisfying your interior design fancies. Remember that an interior door is not just for partition purposes, you can incorporate your own unique style on it to accentuate the appearance of your home, office or any venue. With the CraftMaster product line, there’s always a door to suit a room’s functional and aesthetic needs.

For purchasing information, you can log on to http://www.craftmasterdoors.com/. Click on the “where to buy” link, to locate the nearest CraftMaster dealer from your home or office. Order now and see the difference a CraftMaster door can make.

Corporate Data: Expo Design Center

EXPO Design Center is a design and services store that takes projects from concept to completion.

EXPO Design Center offers homeowners professional design and installation services, and carries the most luxurious and innovative products picked from around the world.

Each of EXPO's 10 showrooms features unique lifestyle vignettes so that customers can walk from one to the other, visualizing full-room scenes while pulling all of the elements of an interior design project together.

Format:	90,000+ square foot showroom filled with lifestyle displays, 20' drop ceilings, carpeted and hardwood floors and curved pathways rather than straight aisles
Customer base:	Buy-it-yourself (BIY). Usually have products professionally installed
Product selection:	An incredible selection of rare and designer products for purchase and special order in lighting, soft and hard flooring, bath design and hardware, kitchen design and appliance, décor and patio
Type of sales:	A small collection of in-stock items for quick maintenance or décor fixes, but most sales are special order and are part of a larger remodeling or design project

Kitchen Cabinets and Youtube

Ever thought of painting your own kitchen cabinets? While browsing through Youtube.com, a great discovery was made. A Do It Yourselfer, who goes by the brand, Ask the Builder created a great tutorial on how to paint kitchen cabinets. Enjoy by clicking the image below or here.