Curated Colors For Your Cabinets - Walker Woodworking

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Design Notes

CURATED COLORS FOR YOUR CABINETS

Color plays a crucial role in cabinet design, as it is often the first thing you notice, especially in a kitchen. For over twenty years, we have made it our mission to provide the perfect color for each project. Our team takes great pride in curating colors that are exactly what each client requests, even if that means a little extra time and effort to accomplish it. From stains to color match, we will do what it takes to ensure your project is coated in the color you need. Let’s discuss why it matters and the benefits it brings to your home.

Why color matters

Design is about telling your story, sharing what matters to you, and surrounding yourself with elements that instantly make you feel at home. Color plays a critical role in achieving this goal, which is why it is a crucial design choice and one that designers don’t take lightly. Often, it is color that catches our attention first, as it is everywhere we look. Additionally, it tends to draw the eye automatically and has a significant influence on the mood of any area in the home. Strong colors can energize a space, while softer ones can help create a relaxed atmosphere that makes it easy to unwind at the end of the day. Color is also an element that can harmonize a space by tying things together, such as artwork that has similar hues to the couch, home decor items, walls, or even accents like pillows and rugs. Cabinet colors are another critical area, as they are a main feature in a kitchen, bathroom, laundry, or living room built-in. Therefore, it is wise not to rush this decision, especially since it is one element that often remains as long as the cabinets themselves. When preparing to select a color, take time to think about the ones that speak to you most and why. What is it about those particular ones that you enjoy, and how do they make you feel? Knowing this can help your designer understand which color will be the best choice for you and also which other colors to pair with it to create the perfect, curated color palette for your home.

Curated colors

As we have stated, choosing your cabinet color is a crucial decision in the design process and should not be made hastily, but rather with careful consideration. Inspiration can come from many areas, including colors you love, colors you saw in a magazine, or maybe from your past. We have received requests from clients who wish to replicate a specific color from a previous cabinet, possibly even an heirloom. This allows them to blend a part of their past with their present and carry it into the future. Our team can take a sample and perform a color match to craft the perfect color for the project. This allows you to have the exact shade you want, and our team is also able to supply a sample door upon request, which enables you to see how it will truly look on your cabinets and in various lighting conditions. You can read more about the importance of comparing your paint color to the space it will go in this blog from KBIS. This is an essential element of the design phase, especially when trying to combine other things such as hardware, countertop, and tile. This option has been one that the designers and contractors we work with value, as it provides their clients with exactly what they need for their home. If there is a color that you love or want to serve as the inspiration for your home, be sure to bring it up in your next meeting.

red and black dog room

Wood stains

When we think of color, paint companies like Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore are usually the first to come to mind, but wood stains are also considered part of this equation. A stain has the power to completely transform wood into something stunning, such as when using a dark stain, or it can be a subtle change that enhances what is already there. Our team has over twenty years of experience working with wood staining, and they continue to improve yearly. We strive to stay informed of the latest technologies that can enable us to provide greater service and options to those we work with. Cerused oak, Rubio finishes, and, of course, traditional stains are some of the methods we use to achieve this task. With over 40 color options, Rubio has risen to the top of finish choices, and the final results are always stunning. You can transition from light to dark and everything in between, allowing homeowners to truly express themselves in color.

Simply put, Rubio is a hard-wax finish that permeates the wood, providing durability and lasting value, ensuring you get your money’s worth. Cerused oak is achieved by muting the wood’s original tone while preserving the elegant grain lines, making it an excellent choice for color. You can read more details about it in this blog post. Of course, wood has its own unique beauty, which is sometimes the best option, especially when paired with something else, such as a wood and white kitchen design. When it comes to cabinet design, be sure to keep an open mind to stain options and paint colors.

white kitchen with barstools

The benefit of custom color

As we have discussed, color is a crucial element in telling your story, and the ability to select customized colors that matter to you is a wonderful addition to the design world. Your home is yours; it is meant to reflect you in every area and immediately tell a little about you to those who visit. This is why our team has dedicated a significant amount of time to researching and understanding how to best provide custom colors for our clients. We know that it brings great joy to them to have the chance to truly customize their cabinets with a color they will love for years to come. For over two decades, our goal has been to provide your clients with customized options that are ideally suited to their lifestyle and reflect their own style and color, which is a key factor in accomplishing this goal. We are always excited to work with those who come to us and help them fulfill their dream space, even if that means a little extra work.