Advantages:
- Your doors no longer slam
- Great for the other drawers and cabinets nearby that are affected by drawer slamming
OVERVIEW of Kitchen Cabinets:
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and the right choice for kitchen countertops is key to the successful execution and ongoing use of the space. Now more than ever, you can choose from a diverse range of kitchen counter materials. For each aspect of home design and remodeling you can also strive to make choices that are 1) Functional, 2) Stylish, 3) Cost-Effective, and 4) Environmentally Sustainable. These are the four key guiding principles in the GREENandSAVE strategy. You will find that in certain cases, one or two of the criteria take precedent over others. However, as you review the home improvement options that are right for your home, you may be surprised to learn that reaching all four is more achievable than you thought.
Selection Tip: In choosing a kitchen countertop material make sure to think through the backsplash that will work best for your design and installation. Solid surface and natural stone materials typically need to be precut prior to installation versus tiles that can be cut and set right on the job site. Kitchen countertop backsplashes sometimes look great when they match the countertop material, but you can alternatively enhance the countertop material by choosing a different tile to run from the top edge of the counter all of the way up to the underside of the head cabinet. If you decide on the tiles, also take care in choosing the right color grout and look for new tile grouts that are stain resistant.
DETAILS on Slow Close Drawers:
Slow close drawers are an excellent accessory to any drawer in your house, not just your kitchen. The concept behind slow close drawers is that no matter how hard you slam your drawers, they will slow down and slide gently shut.
Not only will your drawer contents reap the benefits of not being jumbled around every time the drawer shuts, the other cabinets and drawers connected to your slow close drawer will function better and longer too, as the material and joints won't be forcefully moved around.
If you do invest in slow close drawers, make sure to buy liners for your drawers as well, if you don't have them already. The liners will keep the drawer contents from sliding around as you close the drawer. The sliders for slow close drawers come in different sizes; make sure to check the size you need for your drawers before purchasing them.
