FAQ
Q. why, after eighteen years of ‘traditional cabinetry’, did you rebrand?
A. We have come a long way since 2007, and through varying stages of evolution, have grown beyond Traditional Cabinetry. We’ve developed a whole-home approach that has included space planning, furniture procurement, lighting selection, and more. We’re excited for the opportunities that will come as we expand our horizons to encompass more services as T. Laurel Designers & Cabinetmakers.
Q. What is inset cabinetry?
A. Inset cabinetry means the doors and drawers are flush with the cabinet frame. Popular in Europe for its timelessness, the inset style provides a clean, classic look. Precision from the cabinetmaker is key for the cabinet to function properly with inset style. *the term for non-inset is ‘overlay’.
Q. how do you choose fixtures, finishes, hardware, and other materials for a project?
A. Through a series of on-sight meetings, email exchanges, and mood board building (we use Pinterest a lot!), we work with our clients to bring their vision to life. Ultimately, it’s our dream to make your dream come true. We listen and we list, we check off and cross off, until your space is exactly what you imagined, but didn’t quite know how to achieve. Oftentimes clients come to us thinking they don’t have a vision for their space, but when we start asking questions and making suggestions, the original ideas and inspiration start flowing. It’s our hope that each individual client will feel at home in the space we help them create, working together to make something that reflects their personality and fits their lifestyle.
Q. do you use melamine (white plastic coated cardboard powder) in your cabinetry?
A. Our cabinet interiors are maple plywood, and our drawer boxes are either baltic birch or solid birch. The cabinet exterior material is determined by the client’s specification of wood species or painted. If the cabinetry will be painted, we use solid maple for the exterior material- face frames, doors, drawer fronts, end panels, trims, etc.