While "clean" and "simple" are the buzzwords for today's kitchen cabinets, cabinet interiors are becoming more sophisticated than ever, with consumers seeking out accessible storage that also makes the most of every nook and cranny. At the same time, consumers are seeing more custom options at every price point, as well as painted finishes and affordable green options.

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While aesthetics and value matter, homeowners are also looking for surfaces that keep the environment in mind. The trend is that they are moving away from countertops made exclusively from finite sources.

While green is still a relatively small percentage of the countertop industry, it will become increasingly important as incentives to build green grow.  Granite and quartz countertops are

The "Lunch & Learn" at Schrapper's Fine Cabinetry & Design in Jupiter was well attended by 35 ASID members on October 28th.  Keith Levine, President of Schrapper's, presented "New Trends & Technology in Cabinetry".  He showed unique doors that reflected new trends in mixing colors, tones and materials.  Appliances... Make your clients aware of AB/I or counter depth PC Induction 70%

Vetrazzo is 100% recycled glass in a resin-free cement binder. Floating blue combines clear bottle glass from curbside recycling programs with "Blue Float" architectural glass.  Vetrazzo has similar physical properties to granite and can be used as a sustainable alternative anywhere natural stone would be used: countertops, vanities, fireplace surrounds, bars, outdoor kitchens, sills, etc.  This