New Cabinet Doors...Biggest Bang for Your Remodel Dollar

Provided by Classic Doors of Louisiana LLC

When you are planning your kitchen or bathroom remodel, simply changing out the cabinet doors makes the whole room look brand new. This single step offers a cost-effective makeover to create a modern or traditional look without tearing things out and starting over. If you are basically happy with the floorplan, why change a good thing if a simple change offers a refreshing transformation to your kitchen?

The latest trend in cabinet doors among local designers over the past couple of years is the move toward “mitered doors.” Think of mitered doors as a picture frame around the edge of a cabinet door panel.

With state-of-the-art CNC technology and specialized mitered door clamping machinery, the 45-degree joints of the frame are fused stronger than ever taking advantage of a tightfitting mortise and solid tenon constructed with extra surface area for wood glue bonding. Mitered cabinet doors that are crafted this way by qualified professionals are both durable and beautiful while displaying unique design elements for a polished look.

When planning your mitered cabinet doors, here are few considerations: • Abundant design choices - More decorative profile options mean more beautiful cabinets. Frame profiles can be wider and more decorative with simple beads, curves, steps, or raised details. • Wood species – Painting or staining? Quality hardwoods make a better mitered door.

• Tight Tolerances – Mitered doors made with new technology are within 1/32” – ideal for inset door installations.

• Qualified Craftsmen – Seek help from reputable interior designers, cabinet builders, and proven cabinet door manufacturers for best results.

Custom mitered cabinet doors made just for you will make your home look brand new, and won’t break your remodel budget. Open up those new cabinet doors!

Passion, innate creativity, and tireless excitement for creating refined spaces fuel Monique delaHoussaye-Breaux, president and principal designer of Lafayette, Louisiana’s POSH Exclusive Interiors, an award-winning concierge firm that guides clients from concept to completion of interior and exterior designs, regardless of the size or scope or budget of the project. Attention to detail and true personal interest in homeowners’ styles are hallmarks of the unique service that clients have come to appreciate from the entire POSH Exclusive Interiors team.

From the moment Breaux steps into a room, the walls become a canvas, the floor becomes a stage, and the artistry begins. Considering countless design variables at once—but always with the homeowners’ dreams and lifestyles in mind—Monique creates sophisticated settings perfect for any occasion, celebration, or simply elegant everyday living.

Her extensive portfolio of homes from the French Quarter to Park Avenue showcases her ability to create well-balanced, thoughtful spaces that dazzle the eye while simultaneously assuring comfortable living. Her designs are expressive, dynamic, and refined, with an air of simple elegance. That elegant style extends to her bespoke furniture line inspired by the vibrant personalities of her clients and the challenges of working in smaller urban spaces.

With roots in southwest Louisiana, her great grandparents were from Sulphur and later, her grandmother temporarily resided in Lake Charles, Breaux considers Louisiana to be her “home base” and feels a special connection to her clientele here. POSH Exclusive Interiors design firm is located in Lafayette where she lives with her husband of 28 years and their two sons.

With degrees from Louisiana State University and the acclaimed Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, the contagious passion Breaux has for reinventing sophisticated settings has earned the attention of prominent New Yorkers and international power brokers who frequently desire turn-key service. Monique Breaux

The award-winning designer captured the attention of Architectural Digest and the Wall Street Journal for one of her Manhattan masterpieces for Trump International Realty.

The 4,200-square-foot residence, in Trump Park Avenue, sold for a cool $14 million just two weeks after her design completion. Other projects for the Trump organization have included a stunning 8,000-square-foot apartment with a price tag of $35 million.

Breaux’s ongoing projects for the Trumps have included working with clients worldwide.

Monique’s work has been lauded by publications such as Teen Vogue, Haute Living, Hampton’s Magazine, New Orleans Magazine, and The Robb Report. Her designs were also featured in the books Visions of Design and Luxurious Interiors, and on multiple HGTV shows.

“Monique’s attention to detail and unending creativity are among the best in the field. Her designs reflect her dedication to making people’s lives better and more functional. Just like Monique herself, they’re a delight!” Megan Winkler, Editor Luxurious Interior.

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