Shelf Defense

Shelf Defense

Too busy to blog about pull out shelves?

by David Hughes on 03/13/11

Kitchens alive is a leading force in Dallas/Ft. Worth for providing consumers with custom pull out shelves for existing cabinets.  They have installed over 1300 pull out shelves in the last year and are looking to double that number this year!  It must be the high quality, lifetime warranty, product that is driving this huge spike in sales for pull out shelves.  Kitchens Alive has installed custom pull out shelves in Plano, Allen, McKinney, Richardson, Dallas, Ft Worth, Garland, Grapevine and all points in between.  They really love what they do and are ready to serve you.  Don't buy pull out shelves from anyone until you have Kitchens Alive out.  Call them today!  214 789 0146

What Puts The Custom In Custom Cabinets?

by David Hughes on 01/09/11

You've waited a long time for this. Soon you will order custom cabinets for your kitchen. The final project that puts the dream in your dream kitchen. All you have to do is set your budget, pick the contractor, the type of wood, the finish, the doors, the hardware, the mouldings, what type of countertops, backsplash, lighting, features, schedule the measurements, approve the drawings, approve the samples and schedule the installation. And don't forget to have your down payment ready. It seems the same things that allow custom cabinets to add so much to our kitchen also add to our anxiety.

With many less expensive off the shelf options on the market, why would anyone choose custom cabinets and all the attendant headaches? In our business, we have seen many cabinets from custom to DIY. To be honest, some of the most functional cabinets we've seen are DIY and some of the least functional are custom. That's not to say custom cabinetmakers don't know what they are doing, but it may speak to the fact the homeowner doesn't know how to communicate what they want or need.

Despite the fact the owner and founder of Kitchens Alive has 23 years experience in cabinets, we don't do cabinets. We choose to focus on making the best roll out shelves on the market, which can be the finishing touch to your custom cabinets. However, we are often asked if we can recommend a good cabinetmaker who can help the homeowner decide what they want. Any good cabinetmaker can do this, but choosing custom cabinets is a lot like choosing a spouse. The first impression may be great, but it's only after living with them for a while that we realize all the things we would like to change. To be sure, all the hard work of deciding features, fit and finish should be done before the first call to a cabinetmaker is made. Look at design magazines and listings of homes for sale. You may even want to visit a few open houses and model homes. Check out the photo galleries at www.kitalive.com. Pay attention when you go to your friends' houses. Be aware of designs and features you like and those you don't. Design and home improvement magazines will help you get an idea of how to blend your new cabinets into your existing space and at the same time add rather than detract from your current architecture. When all is said and done, you want your new custom cabinets to be a reflection of you rather than the cabinetmaker, and you also want them to be functionally flexible so they can respond to your changing needs. This is why you chose custom cabints, but it can only happen if you know what you want and what you don't want. Remember, only you can put the 'u' in custom cabinets.

Don't forget to see our pull out shelves at McKinney, Texas Trade Days.

by David Hughes on 09/15/10

Kitchens Alive Pull Out Shelves will be on display at McKinney Third Monday Trade Days. http://tmtd.com/ Please come out and see us.  We serve all of  the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

Pull out shelves on display at Market Hall.

by David Hughes on 09/11/10

Kitchens Alive will be exibiting pull out shelves this weekend...9-11-10 through 9-12-10 at Market Hall in Dallas.  It is 9 dollars to enter and children under 14 are free!  Come see our pull out shelves on display.  We serve the entire Dallas / Fort Worth Metroplex.

 

Kitchens Alive displays Pull Out Shelves at new venue

by David Hughes on 08/19/10

I am please to announce that we will be displaying our Pull Out Shelves at the Hunters Extravaganza In Fort Worth.  Click on the link to find out more about attending this event.  http://www.ttha.com/HuntersExtravaganza/ExtravaganzaHome/DatesLocationsHoursTickets/tabid/113/Default.aspx