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How To Design The Craft Room You Have Always Craved

Are you a DIY devotee, a fixer of all things, or a lover of the arts? If you take any opportunity to let your creative side out, there’s a good chance you’ve been craving the addition of a craft room in your home.

Whether you have an entire room ready for redecorating or a lonely corner just waiting to be transformed, carving out a space for crafting is a lot easier than you think. Willow Lane Cabinetry offers many different types of cabinets that are perfect for designing a craft station in your home. Our professional design team will even help you by creating a customized layout, photorealistic renderings of your design, and an itemized price list of everything you’ll need. Keep reading for some inspiration on how an everyday office cabinet can help you build the perfect craft room for your home and hobbies.

Sewing Room

With the fall season underway, those with a knack for fashion and sewing are probably contemplating Halloween costume ideas for themselves, children, or pets! A sewing room could give you the space you need to come up with different clothing ideas all year long.

Scrapbooking

The art of scrapbooking may seem silly to some, now with social media taking storm. But there is nothing more magical than printing your memories and being able to cherish them for years to come. With the right types of cabinets and inside cabinet organizers, you can create the perfect station for storing your photos and scrapbooking supplies. With the right tools, you’ll be able to record every event, occasion, and year while really sharpening your scrapbooking skills.

Card Making

Photos also make the most beautiful cards and there is something so special about a handmade greeting card from someone you love. If your creative talents have led you to card making, think about the possibilities with an entire room dedicated to your craft. From beautiful photo front cards to stamps and calligraphy, you could deliver the most heartfelt holiday, birthday and “just because” cards to your closest friends and family.

Jewelry Design

Making your own jewelry for friends or as a business is such a fulfilling pastime. There are so many different avenues to explore from engraving to beading. While jewelry making can be messy, a craft room or station allows you to keep your equipment and supplies all in one spot.

Drawing or Painting Studio

What if behind your office cabinet doors you found paint and brushes? Imagine a room with endless artistic supplies and a large table or easel for you to put your imagination to paper. That dream can easily be your reality with a craft room specifically created for drawing or painting.

Kid’s Art Station

If your kids love art as much as you do, why not set up a general crafting station for everyone in the family to enjoy? You can stock your cabinets will all kinds of art supplies and have endless fun after school and on weekends.

Garage Turned Workspace

It’s not uncommon for a garage to offer some unused space perfect for a setting up a workstation. Whether you like woodworking, engine building, or just tinkering around, by installing cabinets and adding the right furniture you can turn your garage into an actual shop.

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, bar room, laundry room, TV room, or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer all wood, semi-custom cabinets, fully assembled and delivered for free. Plus all the accessories you need to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!

4 Tips For Keeping A Clean And Happy Home For You And Your Pet

If you’re the proud parent of a fur baby, the idea of a clean home may seem more like a far off dream than a possibility. From hair literally everywhere to the inevitable everyday messes, your pet’s presence is always known and usually requires some clean up. Before you drive a wedge between you and your best friend, follow some of these tips for keeping your home clean with pets.

Keep your pet clean.

It may sound obvious but it needs to be mentioned. If there is less dirt on your dog, there will be less dirt in your home. Most pet owners follow the guideline of bringing their dog to be washed and trimmed every month. But many breeds of dogs require special attention outside of traditional grooming.

Cleaning should not start and end with the groomer. If your dog gets dirty on their walks, they should be bathed and brushed much more frequently. Having a pet bath station in your laundry room makes this much easier. Essentially, this station allows you to rinse off your dog after being outdoors without wrecking your bathroom or home. Wall cabinets for laundry room use can also serve as storage for grooming essentials such as shampoo and clippers.

Not only can your pup be comfortably bathed, but the laundry room also provides a safe area for him or her to dry off. If you need help adding a pet bathing station to your laundry room, contact our team for free design services.

Set up a designated play area for your furry companion.

To maintain order in your home, you will need to create boundaries. If you don’t want your pet’s hair all over the couch or bed, they are going to need an equally appealing option to cuddle up on. Carve out some space in your common area where you and your family tend to spend your time. Maybe there’s an idle spot in your open concept kitchen or a cozy corner in the TV room. Transform that area by setting up a bed and toy bin for your furry companion.

Splurge on the special pet vacuum.

In addition to super-strong lint rollers, every pet owner should also have a vacuum specifically designed for pet hair. Standard vacuums tend to leave some hair behind, and also “fling” hair off of surfaces and into the air. Not only does this make clean up twice as hard, but also the brushes on standard vacuums are prone to tangles. Keep things clean and clean up simple by investing in a vacuum with the capabilities and tools for tackling pet hair.

Combat carpet odor with a natural dry cleaner.

Even the cleanest of homes can have lingering odors. Sometimes smells live deep in carpets, and surface cleaning just doesn’t suffice. Dry carpet cleaners are a good solution in these types of situations, as they both clean and add fragrance.

You can find these products sold in stores but you can also make a natural version at home. In a food processor, blend baking soda, cornstarch, cornmeal, Borax, cinnamon, and basil together. Then sprinkle the mixture over carpets and let it sit for a few hours or overnight. Afterwards, simply vacuum up the powder and enjoy the clean, fresh fragrance.

While cinnamon and basil are both non-toxic, some ingredients in natural cleaners (like bay leaves) are toxic. If you decide to swap out spices, make sure they are safe for pets.

Smart Storage Solutions For Cluttered Kitchen Cabinetry

Whether you have charming antique white cabinets or modern black cabinets, there is a good chance you struggle to keep those cabinets organized. Blender accessories, plastic food storage containers, and excess serving ware can takeover your cabinets quickly, making organization seem impossible. You might have the urge to throw out all of those odds and ends, but first, scroll down to see if some of these storage solutions could solve your clutter problems.

Calm your cookware chaos.

If you have more pots and pans than a professional chef, it’s time for a tiered cookware organizer. This independently operating shelf system allows you to store a variety of cookware brands and styles. The top tier is designated for lids and the bottom can accommodate your pots and pans. Constructed of a heavy-duty wire frame with bottom, side and rear mounting, this cookware organizer is both incredibly sturdy and easy to install. Plated with chrome, its finish is complementary whether you do have antique white cabinets, black cabinets or something in between.

Organize oils and spices.

If your cabinets are filled with rows of oils and spices, you probably have to take out a few bottles just to find what you’re looking for. Simplify cooking by keeping all of your oils and spices organized and accessible. You can store these items neatly in your drawers with a spice drawer insert that has multiple tiers to avoid stacking. But if you prefer to keep your oils and spices in a cabinet, opt for a base filler organizer or a spice rack that mounts to the back of a cabinet door.

Clear off your countertops.

If small appliances are stealing all of your countertop space, there are some simple storage solutions that will get your countertops back. A Lazy Susan optimizes corner cabinets and makes a great storage spot for toasters, coffee grinders, food processors and other small appliances. If you don’t want to leave your heavy-duty mixer out, hide it away with a lift that tucks back into a base cabinet.

Stop stacking serving and bake ware.

If your cookie trays, cheeseboards, and serving plates are stacked haphazardly in your kitchen cabinets and drawers, you could definitely benefit from a divider. This easy to install U-shaped divider can be screwed into your cabinets in seconds, and will make storing serving ware and bake ware so much more simple. You can even customize this cabinet accessory to suit your needs by installing two or more side by side. With a chrome finish, it is also a stylish addition to your kitchen design.

Take your trash under.

Rather than keep your trash out in your kitchen, install a pullout waste container in a base cabinet. This easy fix keeps your trash out of sight for a better smelling, more sanitary kitchen. By keeping your trash behind a cabinet door, you’ll also free up some floor space in your kitchen. To keep trash and recyclables separate, go with a double pullout waste container, so you can easily sort your waste.

9 Portable Breakfast Ideas For Busy Families

You want to start the day off right, but with places to go and things to do, who has time to cook up a big breakfast first thing in the morning? While you’re searching our website for kitchen trends, we’ve looked high and low for portable ways to feed a busy family (so you don’t have to waste time or worry). Here are a few of our favorite grab and go ideas.

Marvelous Muffins

If the thought of muffins conjures up images of melted chocolate chips and brown sugar crumb topping, you have a lot to learn! When you use healthy and hearty ingredients like oatmeal, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, bananas, berries, and shredded carrots, you can create a marvelous portable breakfast the whole family will love. But if you really must have chocolate chips, check out this healthy recipe for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins from Taste of Home.

Exciting Eggs

Portable and packed with protein, hard-boiled eggs are a staple for busy families. But truth be told, sometimes you need to add a little excitement to your morning routine. Mix things up by thinking outside the shell. This Muffin Tin Quiche recipe from Eating Well combines eggs, fresh spinach, smoked Gouda cheese, and red-skinned potatoes, all in a portable package. Other ideas include make-ahead egg casseroles with sausage and ham, or homemade breakfast burritos and biscuit sandwiches stored in the freezer and heated in the microwave.

Overnight Oats

One of the more popular hearty home cooking kitchen trends on Pinterest, you can find a number of recipes for overnight steel-cut oatmeal, including this recipe from My Whole Food Life that includes almond milk, chia seeds, cacao powder, and strong brewed coffee. Just mix all the ingredients in a jar with a lid, let it set overnight in the fridge, and wake up to a delicious and nutritious meal.

More Grab and Go Breakfast Ideas We Love

Breakfast Cookies by Ellie Krieger / Food Network
Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars by Well Plated by Erin
Baked Oatmeal by Martha Stewart
Coconut Milk Smoothie by Real Simple
Banana and Chocolate Chip Baked Oatmeal Cups by Organize Yourself Skinny
Homemade Frozen Pancakes by The Pioneer Woman

Looking for more portable kitchen trends? Check out our wide selection of portable islands and carts, including beautiful Drop Leaf Breakfast Bars in a variety of stunning finishes.

How To Create A Lovely Gallery Wall In The Living Room

Put your favorite artwork or photographs on display with a professional looking gallery wall right in your living room. All you need is a collection of pieces you love, a few frames, and a little direction.

Whether you’re working around a television and need help choosing cabinets, or have a blank wall as your canvas, these tips will help you to create a lovely gallery wall for your home.

Pick Your Pieces

You may already have artwork in your possession that you’d like to incorporate into your gallery wall. Ideally, you would have at least three or four pieces to work with. That being said, you may need to go shopping. When shopping for artwork, it’s good to take a photo of any pieces you’ve already secured to eliminate guesswork.

As a guide, develop a palette of colors that complement each other and your living room. While you will want to have some direction to help you navigate, there’s no need to strive for perfection or look for “matching” pieces.

Mix it Up To Show Your Style

Your gallery wall should reflect your style, so don’t be afraid to combine photos and paintings of various shapes and sizes if that is what speaks to you. Your home should not feel like a museum, so move away from the idea of monotony. Instead, embrace the art that complements your home and appeals to your taste. If that’s fusing black and white photos with colorful paintings, there is nothing wrong with that.

Mixing media is actually encouraged, as it makes your gallery wall unique, and it allows your art to make the departure from “just décor” to something more purposeful.

Add A Personal Touch

Your gallery wall can showcase more than just great art. It can also tell a story — your story, to be exact. There are many ways to add a personal touch to your gallery wall. You can include photos of your travels, artwork bought while on vacation, prints from museums you’ve visited, or even maps of your favorite cities.

Lead With The Layout

You always want to determine the layout before hanging any art on the wall. Thankfully, a gallery wall can go wherever you want, whether it’s framing your television or filling in a completely blank space.

If you love the look of artwork around your TV room cabinetry, keep this goal in mind when choosing cabinets. You will want to select a clean style such as Shaker cabinets that won’t overpower your gallery wall. Incorporating some open shelving can also accent your artwork by adding décor that complements the colors.

Once you’ve established what furniture you’ll be working around, do a flat arrangement on your floor with the proposed layout. If you want to be extra accurate, you can use painter’s tape to measure out the area and even account for your cabinets, television, side tables or any other furniture. You want to keep at least eight inches between any furniture and artwork, so this exercise can really come in handy.

Take a few photos with your cellphone to get a good idea of the finished project. Once you’ve found an arrangement that you like, you can begin hanging your artwork piece by piece.

5 Tips For Decorating With White

Whether your decorating style is traditional or modern, white can add a fresh and airy vibe in the home. There are countless options when it comes to this versatile neutral, from the seamless beauty of an all-white bathroom, to the high-contrast drama that comes from pairing white with black in your kitchen remodel.

Some homeowners shy away from white in fear that it is too stark and sterile. But in reality, white can create a beautiful blank canvas that lets your personal style pop. Anything but basic, there are more shades of white than you could possibly imagine. They key when decorating with white is to pick the shade that compliments your home best.

Here are five tips for decorating with white, for inspiration.

Think In Layers

The biggest mistake homeowners make when decorating with white is strictly sticking to one shade. It doesn’t matter if you’re tackling a kitchen remodel or just redecorating a living room — no matter the project, you have to think in layers. Adding subtle variations in shade, such as cream, ivory, and maybe even a hint of beige, helps to add dimension to your space

Getting Warmer

A crisp white room may tend to be cold. If you opt for white walls and furniture, add warmth with hardwood floors. To keep your room light and bright, choose a natural finish, or something with a translucent stain in a white, soft brown or gray tone. Popular options include maple, oak, and hickory.

Add Texture

Including texture in your decorating is a sure-fire way to add visual interest to a white room while still keeping things neutral. Natural elements like linen throw pillows, knit blankets, burlap lampshades, bamboo table runners, canvas curtains, stone or solid surface countertops, or a chunky jute area rug, can all add texture while staying true to your light color scheme.

Wall Treatments
Another way to add texture and visual interest is by installing a decorative wall treatment in white. In a bathroom or kitchen remodel, there is no better choice than a tile backsplash. Options include beautiful Cristezza Club Glass Tile in Bright White, or Water Jet Glass Tile in Ornamental Bright White. Creamy white Shiplap is also an excellent choice for a large, empty wall in a TV room, laundry room, or home office.
Furniture Finds
When it comes to decorating, the furniture you fill your room with is just as important as the paint on your walls. Look for painted bar stools with caned seats, light seagrass chairs, sofas with washable canvas slipcovers, and, of course, white cabinetry! Regardless of the room, white is a timeless choice for cabinetry, but especially true when completing a kitchen remodel.

How To Entertain With Ease By Adding A Wet Bar To Your Kitchen

One of our favorite kitchen trends is an open concept design. It makes the home feel brighter and more welcoming — and creates a seamless flow of space to entertain.

If hosting friends and family is one of your most adored pastimes, you will love an open concept design and all of the great add-ons you can incorporate. One of our personal favorites is a wet bar. Having a designated space for mixing cocktails and pouring drinks will radically change the way you entertain.

Depending on the design of your home, you can install a wet bar in the kitchen, living room or dining room. But “where” is not the only question that needs to be answered. From logistics to choosing cabinets, here are a few things to consider so that you can entertain with ease with your new wet bar:

Plumbing: You will want your wet bar to have a sink, so be sure to check with a plumber before starting your wet bar installation.

Electricity: If you’re considering adding a wine cooler, ice maker or mini fridge to your wet bar, make sure you can run electricity to the installation area.

Cabinets: When choosing cabinets for your wet bar, make sure you are selecting a design that complements those in your kitchen. While mixing and matching cabinets is one of our favorite kitchen trends, you don’t want to choose a style that clashes with what’s in your kitchen. Choose a similar style in a different finish, or a different style that falls within the same design theme (for example, modern or traditional).

Noise: Try to avoid installing your wet bar right next to another high traffic area. People tend to congregate around the bar, so if yours is right next to the television, breakfast bar, or anywhere else guests gather, you’re likely to have a noise issue. Try to spread out these party “hot spots,” so your guests can enjoy each other’s company (or the TV, if it’s game day) without too much shouting.

Size: Your wet bar can be restricted to a small corner in your kitchen or an expansive space in your living room. The size is completely dependent on your preferences, and how much of your home you can dedicate to a bar.

If you are going with a larger design, you might want to add an island or other dividing element. This will help maintain cohesiveness in the room while also creating clear distinction between the bar and the adhering room.

Storage: From traditional cabinets, to glass doors and open shelves, there are many different ways to store your barware. Don’t be afraid to think outside of the box so that your final design is as interesting and eye-catching as the rest of your home.

Inclusiveness: While a kitchen island helps to create clear lines around your wet bar, it can also encourage conversations and create inclusiveness. Making guests feel comfortable is key to throwing a successful event. But not all wet bars will have space for an island. As an alternative, install mirrors along the back wall of your wet bar (for example, where a kitchen backsplash traditionally goes). The mirrors will make the bar area feel more inclusive, even if it is in a lonely corner.

Great Design: How To Create A Cohesive Great Room Space

In the past, rooms were mostly closed off and kept completely separate from one another. This meant if you wanted a blue living room and a red kitchen, you could have a blue living room and a red kitchen.

Today, the goal is bright, open spaces and the result is often a great room. Also referred to as an open kitchen or open concept design, this style brings multiple rooms (the kitchen, living room and dining room) together. Because each room is visible from the other, cohesiveness becomes key to achieving a successful design. In other words, you’ll probably have to decide between that blue living room and red kitchen.

A great room is one of the wonders of the modern day design world, so if you find yourself seeking this style in your home, know you’re not alone. Here, we’re going to share a few tips that will help you achieve that allusive cohesiveness we mentioned before.

Cohesiveness is about complementing not matching.

One common great room design fail is mistaking cohesiveness for matching. These two terms are not one in the same. When thinking about creating cohesiveness, think about complementing elements.

For instance, when choosing cabinets in the kitchen, you don’t want to select a finish that will clash with the living room hutch only feet away — but they don’t have to be identical either. Pick a few common elements and then play with them. Maybe navy, metallic, and white wood can be found in each space, but they are all dressed up in different ways.

The spaces in your great room live in the same city but have different zip codes.

Keep this in mind when considering a theme, such as modern, country, or industrial. Each space may live in the same city (have the same theme) but they each have a different zip code (defining elements).

This analogy is to guide you, so that you don’t end up with an Old World kitchen and a super contemporary living room. You should maintain the same theme throughout all of the spaces in your great room, but don’t be afraid to color outside of the lines.

For instance, if you were choosing cabinets that have a rustic, country vibe you wouldn’t want a matte black TV stand in your living room. But it doesn’t have to be made of barn wood either.

Maybe your theme is country — but your kitchen is a little more rustic and your living room is a little more modern. That’s okay. Remember: same city, different zip codes.

Give each space a unique “wow” factor.

In many cases, homeowners fall into the matching trap because they aren’t sure how to make each room individual despite being connected. The best way to accomplish this is by allowing each space to shine in its own way.

That may be a chandelier over your kitchen island or an incredible floor to ceiling mirror in your dining room. Whatever that “wow” factor is, it’ll give each room its own individuality despite having similar features with its neighboring spaces.

3 Tips For A Clutter-Free Bathroom Vanity

When you walk into the bathroom, you should be greeted with calm, not chaos. But maintaining order is not always as easy as it seems — and towels and toiletries often win the war against clutter. This is especially true with bathroom vanities, as we tend to leave odds and ends on their countertops and use their cabinets as thoughtless storage solutions for anything and everything.

Surely, we’d all like to put an end to this type of mindless disarray once and for all. Who wouldn’t prefer bare countertops and organized cabinets and drawers over mess and confusion? With these tips, you can stop the endless cycle of cleaning, organizing, and disordering your bathroom vanity and finally be clutter-free.

Choose bathroom cabinetry that accommodates your needs and complements your lifestyle.

When choosing cabinets for a bathroom, it’s important to keep your daily routine and lifestyle in mind. Do you and your partner share a master bath and both get ready in the morning? Then a double sink vanity with clear cabinet separation might be best. This type of divide lets each individual organize his or her own toiletries and belongings, so that every cabinet and drawer has a purpose and every item has a place.

Also consider adding a makeup table when choosing cabinets. One reason many vanities become cluttered is that they are also used for hair and makeup. A makeup table gives you extra space and cabinets specifically to suit these additional items and uses.

If you are choosing cabinets that accommodate your needs and complement your lifestyle, you’ll find that you have adequate storage solutions and a lot less clutter.

Keep the countertop of your bathroom vanity bare.

Clutter attracts clutter, so it is a good rule to just eliminate the possibility of leaving things on top of your vanity entirely. Don’t even allow for the smallest lipstick or comb to make its home there. If you do, it won’t be long before your entire makeup bag, blow dryer and hairspray have found its way there as well.

As a reminder to keep your vanity bare, make it part of your morning routine to wipe down the countertop after getting ready. Just stow a package of all-purpose cleaning wipes right below your sink for a quick spruce up before starting your day.

Put in some under sink organizers and drawer dividers.

If you want to maximize space, there are plenty of great inside cabinet storage solutions that can help you systemize your bathroom cabinetry.

Start with some basic under sink organizers, which are typically multi-shelved units that fit perfectly in your standard cabinets. These let you take advantage of all of that vertical space you’re likely losing under your bathroom sink.

Drawer dividers are also great for keeping cosmetics and other items orderly. Your typical style is a multi-compartment tray that you place right in your drawer.

Most insider cabinet storage solutions don’t require any installation and offer an easy way to combat disorder in your cabinets and drawers.

Welcome to Willow Lane Cabinetry — the #1 place to buy affordable, semi-custom cabinets online! Let us help you create the kitchen, home office, bar room, laundry room, or bath of your dreams with our 100% free room design tool. We offer all wood, semi-custom cabinets, fully assembled and delivered for free. Plus all the accessories you need to complete your remodel. Visit our website to see our products today!

Storage Solutions For A Splendidly Organized Kitchen

Want your kitchen to run like a well-oiled machine? Then you need to get organized! There are many parts that come into play in the busiest room of the home, including overlooked spaces like your cabinets and drawers. Learn how to maximize space, and transform your kitchen into an efficient, functional space, with the help of these smart storage solutions from Willow Lane Cabinetry.

Kitchen Cabinets

Most kitchen cabinets contain adjustable shelves that can be reconfigured, based on need. Make the most of the vertical space you have by moving shelves up or down to fit short items like dishes and bowls, or tall items like glassware and cake stands. Be sure to group like items together, such as baking pans stacked neatly in tray dividers, or cookware in a two-tier organizer.

Your cabinet doors are valuable real estate. Don’t let it go to waste. Instead, install a door-mounted cutting board, a door-mounted spice rack, or a vertical door rack for housing foil, plastic wrap, and zip-top baggies.

If you’re lucky enough to be undertaking a kitchen remodel, consider incorporating shelves in your kitchen island for cookbooks, or a built-in wine rack, plus roll out trays, Lazy Susan inserts, and pull out filler organizers that take advantage of every inch of your cabinetry. You could even add a double pull out waste container to hide unsightly trash and recyclables behind base cabinet doors.

Drawers

Drawers tend to become the catchall of the kitchen, where utensils and other items become a jumbled mess, and it’s impossible to find what you need without doing a bit of digging. Don’t get caught in this vicious cycle. Simply install drawer dividers to keep like items tidy and easily accessible.

A trimmable cutlery tray is ideal for keeping your forks, spoons, and butter knives separate, while a trimmable utility tray is suited for organizing larger utensils like whisks and spatulas. Safely store knives inside a drawer with a trimmable knife block. Not only does it hold more knives than a traditional knife block, but it also keeps your countertops free of clutter, and fits in any size drawer.

These and other splendid storage solutions can be found online at Willow Lane Cabinetry. Let us help you design the kitchen of your dreams with our free room design service. Our experts will work with you to create a customized layout, photorealistic renderings, and an itemized list of what you need and what it will cost.