What finish is recommended for kitchen islands?

Designer Sebastian recommends using a stained finish for the kitchen island paired with white perimeter cabinets to create contrast and visual interest.

When should paint or stain colors be selected?

Cara suggests choosing your paint or stain color early in the design process so that it guides the rest of your selections and helps maintain a cohesive look.

Is it helpful to have two dishwashers in a kitchen?

Leah Dean recommends two dishwashers for homeowners who entertain or have large families — it makes cleanup faster and easier.

What type of lighting is recommended under cabinets?

Joyce suggests adding under cabinet lighting to enhance visibility, highlight your backsplash, and give the kitchen a polished look.

Which stock cabinetry line is recommended?

Kevin Dean recommends Fabuwood Cabinets, a dependable stock line that offers excellent quality and value.

What is a timeless cabinet color choice?

Hunjoo recommends classic white cabinets as a safe, timeless option that complements almost any kitchen style.

Why is choosing the right contractor important?

Jason Dean emphasizes that hiring the right contractor helps ensure your project runs smoothly and stays on schedule.

What are useful cabinet features near the stove?

Lydia suggests installing two vertical pull-out organizers on either side of the stove to make cooking more efficient and add visual symmetry.

What is a recommended trash cabinet setup?

Erica Dean recommends a pull-out trash system with a 50-quart bin and a junk drawer above it for convenience and better organization.

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Lydia recommends two vertical pull-out organizers around the stove for easy cooking and symmetry.

Ella recommends adding floating shelves to bring warmth, fill empty walls, and blend decorative and functional storage.

Cara recommends choosing your paint and stain color early in the design process.

Leah recommends two dishwashers to keep clean up easy when hosting.

Kevin recommends Fabuwood Cabinets as a reliable stock cabinetry line.

Erica recommends a trash pullout with a 50 quart trash and a junk drawer above it.

Jason recommends hiring the right contractor to make sure your project goes smoothly.

Joyce recommends under cabinet lighting to brighten up your space.

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Quick Kitchen Design Tips from the Dean Cabinetry Design Team

Quick Kitchen Design Tipsfrom the Dean Cabinetry Team

Ready to Start Designing Your New Kitchen?

Quick Kitchen Design Tips
from the Dean Cabinetry Team