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DESIGN PLANNER Design shown: TRAVELLA™
6 BIGGEST MISTAKES TO AVOID OVERLOADING WITH CABINETS Physically and visually too many upper cabinets will feel cramped and destroy beautiful sight lines. NOT ENOUGH STORAGE Be thoughtful about planning for storage. Fewer upper cabinets and more highly functional base cabinets combined with open wall shelves and racks along with a
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closet pantry will be much more effective. NOT ENOUGH LIGHTING Add statement pendant lights over your sink and island, but don't expect those statement lights to light your work areas. Focus light on those hardworking areas with recessed lights. ONLINE ORDERS FOR CRITICAL PIECES
NOT ENOUGH COUNTER SPACE
LOW-QUALITY MATERIALS FOR
Don't rely on shipping or companies outside
Expand your counter space wherever
CRITICAL SPACES
the US to deliver what you need. Stick to
you can. Overhangs, a base cabinet
There are things that you simply need
companies in the US and known sources
around a corner with a countertop for
to spend money on because they
for your critical items—which is everything
a coffee bar, a peninsula that wraps
get the most use: your cabinets, your
outside of décor. If you can't finish your
around a wall. There is NEVER enough
countertops, plumbing pieces, and your
kitchen without it—it's critical.
counter space.
appliances. Each will take a beating.
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CABINETS
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You’ll use your cabinetry every day, and it’s very expensive to replace—so if you are replacing, invest in the best quality you can afford.
Nonabsorbent surfaces that are easy to keep clean are the name of the game here. Cambria is a beautiful and durable American-made quartz that boasts a transferable Full Lifetime Warranty.