Whether you prefer a sleek, modern look with hidden appliances or a timeless contemporary approach, there is a look to compliment any space.

However, selecting cabinets is more than just aesthetics; it’s about the construction, materials, and undeniable skill that makes them last through daily living. To help your custom kitchen cabinets shopping experience, we asked Cortina Kitchens all the essential questions homeowners want to know.

Quality Materials Matter

When shopping cabinet brands, selecting one ethically sourced with premium quality materials ensures the result is masterfully built custom cabinets that look amazing and stand up to daily living. For example, Cortina Kitchens blends state-of-the-art technology, green initiatives, and modern techniques with personal skill to create breathtaking finishes and the finest cabinets.

Lisa Giorla of Cortina Kitchens was asked which finishes and materials last the longest. “Wood species such as white oak, maple and walnut are timeless choices. MDF doors in a solid colour lacquer finish are also long-lasting. Melamine flat slab doors in all finishes are durable for a contemporary minimalistic look.”

Quality takes time, so customers must be prepared for a bit of a wait when planning their new cabinets. “The process can take anywhere from 16-24 weeks from the start of the design process to the installation.”

Redefining Style

Having ample style selection is another pivotal calling card for custom cabinetry. From sophisticated European influences and timeless classics to luxury living designed around your lifestyle, all have beautiful, unrivalled details to enhance every space.

They include the following:

1. Faux Wood
2. Solid Wood
3. Painted Finishes
4. Stain Finishes
5. Countertops
6. Hardware

Customers can select from customized stains, paints, and sheens, all coordinated perfectly with exquisite hardware, backsplash, and quartz, granite, and marble countertops.

Interior designers specializing in cabinet design collaborate with you through the selection process to ensure everything coordinates perfectly. Plus, their expertise helps to guide you to include elements you may have yet to consider.

The Extra Details

When considering the “must have” features for your custom cabinetry, it helps to know the latest trends and how they may work in your home. So again, we asked Lisa what some of the most popular elements Cortina Kitchens is seeing now.

“The latest trends for 2023 are kitchens with minimal upper cabinets, thick floating shelves, mixing stained wood veneers and solid colours and using a neutral beige colour palette.

The ‘must have’ in kitchen design is to create a functional workspace. Implementing useful accessories such as pullout shelving from unreachable corners, waste bin recycle centres, and tall pantry storage for both food and kitchen paraphernalia will only enhance the practicality of the workspace.”

Cabinetry has come a long way from the simple functionality of cupboard doors, shelves, and drawers. Innovations may include:

• Open Display Shelves
• Spice Inserts
• Platter Dividers
• Pantry Organization
• Reinforced Drawers
• Unique Storage Solutions
• Built-Ins
• Outdoor Kitchens
• Wine Racks & Bars
• Cabinet Operation Options
• And More!

Lisa also added, “Multi-functional counters add the finishing touch to the kitchen, and good lighting enhances the cabinetry's textures and the entire space's colour scheme.”

Get Started on Your New Custom Cabinets Today!

Cortina Kitchens Inc. has spent the last three decades elevating the industry by perfecting the manufacturing process while staying true to the intricate detailing of artisans. In addition, their thoughtful design team and installers also provide you with the ultimate customer experience.

See how Cortina Kitchens Inc. can transform your home by visiting their stunning showroom located at 70 Regina Road in Woodbridge. Please contact them online or call 905-264-6464 to make an appointment with a designer.

Jenny Kennedy of Kennedy Literary Agency provides written copy and content for the design-build industry and is the author of “Launch Into Interior Design.”

Photo: Cortina Kitchens Inc.