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Welcome to The Kitchen and Cabinet Blog, designed to keep you informed on everything that is going at Signature Kitchen Builders, the latest technology in our industry, and of course, answering any questions that you may have. We will be posting on a regular basis, so please feel free to make comments or suggestions on anything that you would like.


Five Kitchen Trends for 2010

According to a post by Market Watch, there are some key trends for the kitchen in 2010!
As the recession takes a toll on most businesses, the housewares industry is actually expecting to see some benefit as more consumers eat, entertain and generally spend more time at home in order to save money.  
“If you’re staying a home [...]

2010 Cabinetry Trends: Eco-friendly Cabinetry

One of the biggest cabinetry trends for 2010 is Eco-friendly cabinetry! Environmentally friendly cabinetry has a less woodsy, more contemporary feel in 2010. Signature Kitchen Builders cabinets are made with a low VOC rating which make all Signature Kitchen Builders cabinets an Eco-friendly choice!
A VOC rating is:
Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemical compounds that [...]

Charity: Jingle Bells Food Drive!!

News Release
For Immediate Release
December 2, 2009
Media Contact: New Wave Media
Phone: (403) 980-5847
Email: tara@new-wavemedia.com
 
Jingle Bells and Stock the Shelves Food Drive In Support of the
Calgary Inter-Faith Food Bank
 
Calgary Businesses Working Together to Feed our City’s Hungry
 
Calgary, AB (December 2, 2009) - It is no surprise that charities and other non-profit organizations suffer during economic downturns. [...]

Decorate your Kitchen for Christmas!

Most people spend a lot of time decorating their home for the holidays, but when it comes to the kitchen many are at a loss as to how to spruce it up for Christmas. Here are some easy and inexpensive ways that you can get your kitchen into the holiday spirit.
One thing that adds a [...]

Ask the Cabinetmaker: Answer to “Help! I need Cabinetry Staining and Finishing”

Hi “Sandy”,
Thanks for the question.
Yes! Signature Kitchen Builders Inc. does do finishing. However, ours is done in our own spray booth in house. Let me answer your questions in point form:
1) The difference between residential and commercial is a curious question. Many commercial finishers don’t want to do residential. Often times the homeowner is present [...]

Ask the Cabinetmaker: Help! I need Cabinetry Staining and Finishing

Hello,
Does Signature Kitchen Builders do staining/finishing of custom kitchen cabinets built elsewhere? My husband has designed and built our kitchen cabinet cases and has ordered maple doors through a manufacturer. We are at the stage where we need to choose a stain/finishing colour.
We thought that we had chosen a suitable colour and painting/staining contractor, but [...]

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