The Life Art of Cabinetry
A home is one of the biggest investments a person will make. Further, renovations and remodeling will take significant time and money down the road. Both of these endeavors place emphasis on cabinetry in every room, but especially the kitchen. The artistic history of cabinets goes back to Italy during the late Renaissance period. In many parts of Europe, cabinets became the most decadent pieces of furniture with great displays of carving inlay gilding and other artistic work. Some cabinets were placed on stands and others on chests. By the mid-1920s, several American manufacturers were marketing cabinets and other millwork that could be joined to create a unified appearance in a kitchen. Throughout the decades, manufacturers began moving away from fully custom cabinets and began offering semi-custom and stock cabinets. This reduced cost and improved installation efficiency. However, many homeowners still prefer true custom cabinets. Below are several reasons to