Design Notes
Color gets the attention. Preparation creates the finish.
Whether cabinetry is painted or stained, the final appearance depends on numerous steps that happen before you ever see the finished door.
Paint creates a more uniform color.
Stain celebrates wood’s natural character.
Neither is universally better.
They’re simply different design languages.
Different species have different grain patterns and characteristics.
Walker offers standard species, including maple, quarter-sawn white oak, walnut, cherry, alder, and hickory, with additional species available for custom applications.
Material selection matters here too.
Walker uses MDF panels in painted doors because they’re less susceptible to the expansion and contraction patterns visible in hardwood panels.
Sanding and surface preparation create the foundation.
A premium finish can’t compensate for poor preparation.
Wood is natural.
Variation isn’t necessarily a defect—it’s part of the material.
Two boards from the same species can absorb stain differently or display different grain.
That’s part of what makes wood cabinetry beautiful.
Cabinet finish should coordinate with:
The goal isn’t choosing the prettiest sample.
It’s choosing the finish that belongs in the overall design.
If you are thinking about renovating your bathroom space, giving it some much-needed upgrades and updates, but lacking some inspiration, let us help you. There are several fun and beautiful bathroom trends for 2022; let’s explore a few of them today.
A kitchen designer with years of experience creating these layouts for clients will make it much easier for you. Undertaking such a project is no easy task, but having someone there who has walked this road before takes a heavy burden off your plate.
When contemplating a kitchen renovation, budgeting is essential. Cabinets, hardware, flooring, backsplash, and appliances- all of this has to be factored into the renovation, but how can you make it stretch?
This is why we take the time to review your options to ensure that your budget stays on target. We want to discuss some helpful tips to help you finish your renovation on a budget.
What must be answered before you arrive at Demo Day? Thankfully, after doing hundreds of projects, we have learned some of the most important questions you should ask before your bathroom renovation. Here is our list of essentials.
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