2015
CABINETS
A Balance of Trends and Tradition at Cabinetworks By Courtney Tait Photos courtesy of Cabinetworks
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well designed kitchen is like a well made tool: a pleasure to use, time after time. That’s the philosophy of Glen MacDonald, owner of Cabinetworks, a custom cabinetry company that’s been providing Maritime residents with beautiful kitchen cabinetry for more than 30 years. Opened in 1983, Cabinetworks immediately set itself apart during the onset of an industry primarily offering
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mass produced, flimsily built cabinets. “This opened the door for us to sell custom cabinets with better materials and construction methods for discerning customers,” says MacDonald. “To this day, we have never lost sight of that ideal.” Visit Cabinetworks’ 3,000 sq. ft showroom and you’ll see firsthand the company’s emphasis on craftsmanship. Featuring a range of cabinetry styles and materials — from traditional wood to the latest in sheer Italian inspired finishes —
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Cabinetworks recognizes cabinetry trends are in a continuous state of evolution. The company’s accredited interior decorator Nina Boulanger takes inspiration from style and colour trends while upholding the Maritimes culture of wood, stemming from its shipbuilding days. One of Cabinetworks’ popular new options is its line of Medina doors, which have a textured wood grain finish in several colours and falls in an attractive price range. The company leads the