INTERIORS BY MAE Newsletter

LESSONS IN CABINETRY
I have been selling cabinetry for so long that I certainly can get very long winded ,however I will try not to.Cabinetry is not only used in kitchens and bathrooms, but  also looks wonderful in closets, as a dresser, benches, buffet cabinets, desks and lots of other creative options. When shopping for cabinets there are some things that any good designer will go over with you.
1) wood... the kind of wood you choose is not only important in the look your looking for but also will make drastic changes in how much you will pay for the cabinets. Oak is usually the least expensive than moving on to a white thermafoil door... going on to hickory and maple. The more spendy woods would be Cherry, painted doors and glazed doors. Often times you can find beautiful wood stains in maple that look like cherry to help you keep cost down if needed.
2) door style... believe it or not this might be the most important price factor. As a designer it is always extremely important to keep a clients budget in mind as well as their wants and needs. The door style one chooses certainly is one way to accommodate price changes if needed. When both Interiors by Mae and Interior Expressions opened, this particular issue was very important to us. That is why all of our flooring and cabinetry is of excellent quality, but is always offered at box store pricing if not less.Having said that please make sure that you ask your designer about your door style and how much it is affecting the price of your cabinetry. Make sure that it is worth the value to you.
3) Extras!! Cabinetry now comes with so many extras that sometimes I expect them to start the cooking! After going over your wood and door style, maybe after saving so much you can opt for all the fun stuff that certainly makes working in your kitchen easier. Things like pull out trays, trash can cabinets, super susans, pots and pan drawers... gosh the list goes on and on.
4) Quality and Strength... this is of course  something that will affect the price of the cabinets but at the same token will make your cabinets more durable, which can make them last longer. There are options like plywood boxes, dovetail drawers, and the ever popular smart stops drawers and doors.
So in a nut shell make sure that you feel educated with your designer, and that you receive all the options that are important to you.

MERRY CHRISTMAS
Christmas is fast approaching! Interiors By Mae and Interior Expressions By Matt would like to wish all of you a very merry and safe holidays. I hope that all of your families feel very cherished, and do not forget to give to those in need!

Sincerely,
MAELYNN PAULING

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