What’s Cookin In Your Kitchen

November 26, 2009 by dannercabinets

Todays Kitchens Are No Longer Just About Cooking

Even with slow economy, kitchen-remodeling projects continue to provide hefty returns at the time of a home sale.  The 2006 Cost vs. Value report shows that home owners recoup 80.4 percent of the average $54,200 they spend on major kitchen projects, and get back 85.2 percent of the average $17,928 spent on minor projects.

Center of activity. Kitchens are no longer just about cooking.  The kitchen has become the center of activity, so we are creating bigger spaces with fireplaces, bookshelves, seating, and flat-screen TVs where everyone can linger, read the paper, or go through mail.  Rooms are also designed to be open to other spaces such as a great room or terrace.

Experts say a successful kitchen remodel depends on making choices that reflect the kitchen’s enhanced role in today’s families — serving as a place to demonstrate culinary skills and entertain; a room where families gather to watch TV, do homework, or veg out.  The kitchen can also be a place to display personal style or themes, or an environmentally friendly green cocoon.  Because everyone is busy, the best cabinet designs also are highly efficient.

Danner’s Cabinet Shop can assist you in the design and layout of your new cabinets.  With the use of computer drawing software, we can quickly and accurately display your cabinetry design options.  Danner’s believes that your cabinetry should function before any other design aspects are considered.  We begin the design process with that in mind and then strive to make it the beautiful living space you have always wanted.  With today’s technology, it is now possible to see the entire project in 3D before construction even begins.

Contact Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002

Custom Closets To Get Your World Organized

November 24, 2009 by dannercabinets

Custom Closet Solutions In Minnesota

Think about the one place you start and end each day.  That’s right…your closet!  Wouldn’t it be nice to be a little more organized?  Imagine walking into a space and actually knowing where everything is.  Clutter and chaos can bog you down.  Try starting your day in an orderly fashion, say…with a nice, well-organized custom closet from Danner’s Cabinet Shop, and voila!  It is a lot easier to take on the day when you start it out feeling organized.

Danner’s Cabinet Shop can create the perfect dream closet in a variety of styles, woods, and finishes that will be to your exact specifications.  We offer a complete selection of cabinetry types, styles, and designs for every taste and budget…a well-designed custom closet to make your life easier!

Go ahead…give us a call! Let Danner’s Cabinet Shop help you start planning your custom closet today!  763-753-4002

Wow…And you thought all it took was a cup of coffee and a multi-vitamin!

Elements That Make Your Kitchen Space More Functional

November 19, 2009 by dannercabinets

Make Your Kitchen Space More Functional

Kitchens That Work

The most efficient and attractive kitchens offer a perfect blend of great use of space and complementary accessories in an attempt to maximize functionality and keep organization in check.  Here are five design elements that make a kitchen work.

  • Appliance “garages” built between the counter top and cabinets to conceal coffee makers, can openers and frequently used small appliances
  • Tilt-out sink front bins take advantage of otherwise unusable space and create convenient storage for sponges and scrubbers – again, keeping clutter off the counter top
  • Message centers – organize notes, mail, magazines, keys and everything else for multiple family members – and keep clutter off tables and counters
  • Roll-out shelves make otherwise inaccessible space useful for the storage of pots, pans, or seldom-used appliances
  • Tray dividers – typically located in the cabinets near the oven – create vertical partitions to separate cookie sheets, muffin tins, and other awkwardly-sized bake ware

We can assist you in the design and layout of your new cabinets.  With the use of computer drawing software, we can quickly and accurately display your design options.  After your approval, we can begin the process.

Contact Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002

Kitchen Cabinet Trends

November 17, 2009 by dannercabinets

Furniture-grade Materials and Custom Add-ons Create Cabinets That Perform Beautifully Without Sacrificing Style

People take their cabinets seriously.  In fact, cabinets are often the most prized components of any room.  Their design and aesthetics can make or break the entire rooms’ overall appearance.

The average consumer is much more knowledgeable than they used to be.  Consumers today have become more educated about everything related to their homes, and their cabinetry is no different.

People want their cabinets to perform at a high level.  They are paying attention to everything from the design, to the hardware that finishes off their cabinetry.  An overall trend toward furniture-grade cabinetry has taken a firm hold in the marketplace.  Now consumers are turning their attention towards more particular aspects, such as pullout waste cans, slide out towel bars, and pullout shelves.  This points to an overall customization movement that puts as much emphasis on function as it does form.

Design and Layout
We can assist you in the design and layout of your new cabinets.  Danner’s believes that a cabinet should function before any other design aspects are considered.  Since 1968, Danner’s Cabinet Shop has been committed to the design and construction of only the very finest custom cabinetry.  When it comes to details, we have no limitations!  We will work directly with you to assure that no detail is overlooked.

Contact Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002

Complete Resource For All Your Homes’ Cabinetry Needs

November 12, 2009 by dannercabinets

Cabinet, Woodworking, and Household Renovation Experts

Danner’s understands the unique design and functions of today’s kitchen needs.  Our design team will help you make design decisions that fit your lifestyle and needs as well as your budget.  We can help with everything from minor updates to full renovations.  Our goal is to provide you with exceptional design options and manage every phase of your renovation project.  With our computer-aided design program, we will make your kitchen come to life.

When you contact Danner’s Cabinet Shop, we will discuss your needs and goals for new cabinetry.  As we gather your information, your budget and your project ideas, we can begin discussing the design options that will work best for you.

If you decide to go forward, we will manage every phase of your project.  We will provide you with:

  • Project design plans
  • Product selection and specifications
  • A proposal of cost estimates for your project

Since 1968, Danner’s Cabinet Shop has been committed to the design and construction of only the very finest custom cabinetry.  When it comes to details, we have no limitations!  We will work directly with you to assure that no detail is overlooked.

Call Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002

We look forward to working with you as your complete resources for all your homes’ cabinetry needs

Customize Your Kitchen With A Kitchen Island

November 10, 2009 by dannercabinets

Custom Kitchen Islands For Your Custom Kitchen

Now is the time to get the custom kitchen island you have been dreaming of.

The kitchen is the hub of your home.  It is the one room that seems to be engaged in all major family functions; it’s not just for eating anymore.  Because of this, many people are realizing that proper utilization of space and storage can make all the difference.  So why not upgrade your kitchen to make it function at the height of its ability?  Why not add a kitchen island?

If you are looking for space for cookbooks and children’s homework, consider bookcases located on either end–they are a great way to use an under utilized area.  If you are a wine connoisseur, a wine rack in the same location might tidy up your space.  Glass paneled doors, stove top within or sink within, we know how to make over your kitchen to help it run as smoothly as possible.

Call Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002

Kitchen Investments That Pay Off

November 5, 2009 by dannercabinets

Kitchen Investments That Pay Off

What’s Cookin In Your Kitchen?

Even with slowing home sales and greater inventory in many U.S. markets, kitchen-remodeling projects continue to provide hefty returns at the time of a home sale.  The 2006 Cost vs. Value report shows that home owners recoup 80.4 percent of the average $54,200 they spend on major kitchen projects, and get back 85.2 percent of the average $17,928 spent on minor projects.

Center of activity. Kitchens are no longer just about cooking.  The kitchen has become the center of activity, so we are creating bigger spaces with fireplaces, bookshelves, seating, and flat-screen TVs where everyone can linger, read the paper, or go through mail.  Rooms today are also designed to be open to other spaces such as a great room or terrace.

Experts say a successful redo depends on making choices that reflect the kitchen’s enhanced role in today’s families — serving as a place to demonstrate culinary skills and entertain; a room where families gather to watch TV, do homework, or veg out.  The kitchen can also be a place to display personal style or themes, or an environmentally friendly green cocoon.  Because everyone is busy, the best cabinet designs of today also are highly efficient.

Danner’s Cabinet Shop can assist you in the design and layout of your new cabinets.  With the use of computer drawing software, we can quickly and accurately display your design options.  Danner’s believes that a cabinet should function before any other design aspects are considered.  We begin the design process with that in mind and then strive to make it the beautiful living space your family can enjoy for years to come.  With today’s technology, it is now possible to see the entire project in 3D before construction even begins.

Contact Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002

Fixin Up Your Old Kitchen

November 3, 2009 by dannercabinets

Kitchen remodeling: 5 steps to fixin’ up your old kitchen

Custom Cabinets Designed For Your Home

Have you ever stood over the stove or kitchen counter top, looked around and thought, “This place could definitely look better”?

At Danner’s Cabinet Shop, we understand that building your dream kitchen – whether you are working with well-known kitchen designers or doing it yourself – can be a daunting task.

Do you get new hickory cabinets or refinish your existing cabinets?  Should you replace your cabinets and old counter tops with high-maintenance material or something more user-friendly?  Flooring: tile or long wearing laminate?

So many questions.

And if you are thinking of selling your home, take note: kitchens and bathrooms are high selling points when you place your house on the market.  Be sure these rooms are updated to help boost your asking price.

Here are 5 tips for your kitchen remodeling project:

1)Color and theme. Is it time to do away with the tired green walls and faded appliances?  Create a general plan of what needs to be done.  If you are not happy with where your stove is or you would like more kitchen cabinet space, now is the time to map everything out.  Browse the Internet or through magazines for divine inspiration.

2)Lighting. Can you see what is cooking on the stove?  Are you washing dishes in the dark?  Perhaps it is time to stage a lighting plan, ensuring you have wattage above key areas: the stove, sink, kitchen island and family dinner table.

3)Resurface or replace? Are your cabinets in poor shape?  Is there unused wall space where custom cabinets would give you more storage options?  Now is the time to think about new or resurfaced cabinet space.  And while you are at it, how do the floors look? I t may be time to replace that old linoleum with fresh tile, wood or durable laminate.

4)New faucets? When considering kitchen remodeling, it is always a good idea to take a peek in your sink – typically the most used area in the kitchen – to see if there is a need to replace the entire sink or simply purchase a new faucet.  Today’s modern faucets are durable and made to accommodate your lifestyle.

5)Plan your budget. And stick to it.  Choose a reputable contractor, sift through your list of local kitchen designers or do it yourself.  Whichever way is best for you, carefully plan how much you want to spend.  But since there are oftentimes unexpected surprises that go along with many kitchen-remodeling projects, it’s a great idea to stash a little cash.  Just in case.

Call Danner’s Cabinet Shop at 763-753-4002 to find out how our products can become part of your home.   We also invite you to browse our website to find out more about the products and services we offer at www.dannerscabinets.com

Twin Cities Custom Cabinetry Options

October 29, 2009 by dannercabinets

Ramsey, Minnesota Cabinet Maker Offers A Wide Variety of Door Styles

We have all walked into a model kitchen a gasped.  It is a pretty common reaction.  The “I want that,” or the “I’ve always dreamed about this,” or the “I’m not leaving here until you promise me a kitchen like this,” are all standard responses heard by husbands across Minnesota.  But now is your chance to make her dreams come true.  Danner’s Cabinet Shop offers every cabinet door style you can image, and you know one of them will make her swoon.  Here are just a few of the different cabinet door styles we offer:

*Shaker – With or without center mull, also available with glass grid door

*Raised Panel – Applied molding and soft arch options available

*Flat Panel – Offered with or without applied molding

Our vast selection of custom built cabinet door styles offers abundant options for your project.  We have a variety of styles that fit with any décor.  We’re also happy to design a new custom cabinet for you if you have a specific style in mind.  Here is just a brief sample of the many door styles we have available.  Visit our showroom for more cabinet door styles.

Contact Danner’s Cabinet Shop at 763-753-4002 or click www.dannerscabinets.com.

Cabinet Care

October 15, 2009 by dannercabinets

With proper care, your Danner’s cabinetry will provide a lifetime of use and satisfaction.  Proper care involves attentive cleaning, polishing and careful avoidance of damaging household cleaners.

Tips for Wood Products
The beauty of wood is in the variation in graining and hue.  Because wood is a natural product, it has inherent variation.  This variation includes many natural characteristics as a result of tree growth patterns, as well as differences in wood color and grain due to variations in forest growing conditions.  We apply and then hand wipe our stains to bring out the natural character and sheen of the wood.

Upon Installation–
Wipe the cabinets clean with a soft, damp cloth and dry immediately with another clean, soft cloth.  Always wipe in the direction of the wood grain.  Apply a thin coat of high
quality polish.  Choose a polish that does not contain silicone or wax, and follow the manufacturer’s directions for application.  A high-quality polish will aid in protection from minor scratching, staining and excessive moisture.

Basic Cleaning–
Routine cleaning with the appropriate materials will help prevent long-term damage to your finish.  Wipe with a dampened cloth and promptly wipe dry.  Use a clean cloth dampened with a solution of mild dishwashing liquid and water to remove oil, grease, food residue or daily spills.  Do not use your dishcloth to clean the cabinets as it may contain remnants of detergents and grease that can have a harmful effect on the finish. Avoid using cleaners that contain the following: bleach, ammonia, citrus products, mineral oil, organic solvents; harsh detergents, strong soaps, abrasive cleansers; or self-polishing waxes (particularly products that contain silicone).  We do not recommend using paste wax because of the “build up” and “yellowing” effects over time.  We do recommend the use of a high-quality cream furniture polish.

Wipe Spills Promptly–
Many substances become difficult to remove and may stain or cause other damage upon prolonged contact. If a spill occurs, wipe it promptly with a damp cloth or sponge and dry the surface immediately.  Use a blotting action rather than a wiping action to remove the substance.

Avoid Excessive Moisture–
This is one of the worst enemies of any finish.  Cabinetry near the sink and dishwasher, and baseboards are most susceptible. Dry off any areas immediately where water has spilled.  Avoid draping dishtowels or other wet items over doors or placing coffee makers where steam vents directly onto cabinet surfaces.

Avoid Temperature and Humidity Extremes–
Extremes in temperature and humidity can cause wood to expand and contract, swell or warp, and dry out– possibly damaging the finish of your cabinetry.  It is important to control the temperature and humidity in your home all year long.  You should allow minor warping to go through one heating cycle before considering replacement.

Avoid Exposure to Harsh Cleaners–
Harsh cleaners can damage the finish of your cabinetry. Avoid cleaners containing ammonia, bleach, citric acid (including orange and lemon oil) and organic solvents.

Avoid Exposure to Waxes–
Most common self-polishing waxes can damage your finish.  Take care to use only high-quality cream furniture polishes available from high-end furniture or paint stores.
Guard Against Scratching and abrasion–
Clean with a soft, damp cloth when necessary.  Avoid using scouring pads and abrasive cleansers as they may dull fine finishes.

Guard Against Plastic and Rubber–
Use felt or clothe under plastic or rubber objects as their ingredients may react with wood counter tops.

Tips for Laminate Products
With proper care, our laminate products will last a lifetime.  Generally, a damp sponge is all you need for every day maintenance of laminate surfaces.

  • Basic Cleaning–
    Use a soft cloth to wash surface with warm water and a mild dishwashing detergent.  Rinse with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.  Use an all-purpose cleaner or bathroom cleanser to remove spots and stains.
  • Stubborn Spots and Stains–
    Mix baking soda and water to create a paste.  Use a soft bristle brush to gently rub the spot in a circular motion.  The paste will be slightly abrasive, so work carefully, pressing very lightly.  Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.  Repeat the process as long as you are making progress.  If the stain remains, use undiluted household bleach; the label should read 5% solution of sodium hypochlorite. Take special care to protect your eyes, skin and clothing.  Apply the bleach using a wet sponge or paper towel; place it on the stain and let sit for no longer than one and a half minutes.  Rinse repeatedly with warm water and dry with a soft cloth.

Avoid Aggressive Acids–
Avoid products containing aggressive acids or abrasives as they may cause damage to laminate finishes (Lime-A-Way, Soft Scrub, Tilex, etc.).

Avoid Chips and Scratches–
Avoid the use of abrasive cleansers and cleaning tools. Some “stiff” paper towels may leave tiny scratches that dull the surface.  Always use a soft cloth when cleaning laminate surfaces.  Never use a laminate counter top as a cutting surface.  Use a chopping block when cutting to avoid chipping and scratching.  Fine scratches may be covered with a light spray furniture polish.

We want you to enjoy your custom cabinets for years to come, so taking care of them is essential.  We hope you find this helpful.

Call Danner’s Cabinet Shop today at 763-753-4002 with any questions you may have.