12 Mar 2023

How To Save Kitchen Space With Cabinets

At Creative Stone, our team of professionals has had the privilege of being instrumental in turning many clients’ kitchen dreams into a reality. For each client, we take special care in honoring the vision they have and combining it with cabinet and countertop suggestions that they probably didn’t even know were possible. Many come in to see us and immediately let us know that they have their hearts set on granite countertops until we introduce them to the world of quartz or marble countertops. They have a vision in their head of a certain color of cabinetry, until we show them the vast amount of cabinet options that are available to them.

One statement we hear over and over again from homeowners who are looking to renovate their kitchens is “We don’t want our kitchen counters to be cluttered”. Everyone we talk to is looking for ways to cut down on the “stuff” that sits on their countertops. The best way to achieve bare countertops is to find the space for kitchen gadgets in the cabinets. As cabinet experts, we do our part by suggesting and then installing the cabinet space. However, it is the homeowners job to use the cabinet space in the best ways possible to eliminate kitchen clutter.

At Creative Stone, we have some suggestions on how to do that.

First, before you ever place an item in your newly installed kitchen cabinets, go through all of the items that you are planning to place in the cabinets and purge the items that you really do not need or want any longer. Also, when organizing items in your cabinets, it may help to use a certain type of rack or divider. You can pretty much find any type and size of cabinet divider, shelf or rack that you can think of on the market today. When it comes to small items, like spices, a rack inside the cabinet may help you organize better and save you space. Third, organize your small kitchen appliances, and pots and pans according to what you use the most. Keep what you use less frequently in the back of a kitchen cabinet, and everything else to the forefront.

With a little effort you can achieve that bare kitchen countertop space that you are looking for. If you want to renovate your kitchen space by replacing your current cabinets or countertops, then give our Creative Stone professionals in Fayetteville, NC a call today at (910) 491-1225. We would love to help you!

02 Mar 2023

Why Remodel your Fayetteville or Pinehurst kitchen?

From entertaining guests and making dinner for the family, to late night snacks and warm glasses of milk, we know your life in Pinehurst and Fayetteville revolves around the kitchen.

So when you want to remodel your home in Fayetteville and Pinehurst, it makes sense to start with this centerpiece.

A well planned kitchen remodel can add as much as 80-100% of the renovation cost back into the value of your home. Having an updated kitchen could set your home apart from other houses in the Fayetteville and Pinehurst real estate market if you’re looking to sell.

If you aren’t sure where to start, why not start with the cabinets? Your kitchen cabinets set the tone for your kitchen remodel. Whether you want new sleek, modern cabinets, classic appeal, or rustic wooden cabinets, the options are endless at Fayetteville Granite! We can appeal to all tastes and requirements of Fayetteville and Pinehurst real estate, whether you live in a historic or newly built home.

At Fayetteville Granite, our cabinets are all handcrafted and built to be durable. We know you need your kitchens to be tough, and our cabinets are designed to stand the test of time! With proper cleaning and maintenance, our cabinets will look just as great in your kitchen years after they were installed! We keep in mind the specific needs of our Pinehurst and Fayetteville clients, and we can help you choose the best kitchen cabinets to suit your needs.

We offer service in Pinehurst and Fayetteville with a smile. Choose Fayetteville Granite to help you create the kitchen of your dreams with our selection of top quality kitchen cabinets! Contact us now at 910-483-0468!

02 Mar 2023

Looking to add value to your home, Pinehurst? Replace those countertops!

When you want to increase the value of your Pinehurst home, start in the kitchen!

A well planned kitchen countertop remodel can add as much as 80-100% of the renovation cost back into the value of your Pinehurst home.

Granite and quartz countertops not only add value, but enjoyment to living in your home for years to come. Aside from being easy to clean, both types of stone are extremely resistant to stains, mold, and mildew. Granite and quartz are also completely unaffected by heat, making these countertops the number one choice for your Pinehurst kitchen!

Ask any realtor and they’ll tell you that new countertops are a major selling point for buyers in Pinehurst. Granite and quartz countertops are often the first non-negotiables buyers require in any potential home. With this in mind, if and when you decide to sell your home, you want your countertops working for you!

Buyers in Pinehurst don’t want to see old, dingy countertops when they enter a home. They want to see modern, clean, and sparkling countertops in the kitchen. Think of the kitchen as your home’s main feature. This makes your countertops the star of the show to potential buyers in Pinehurst.

At Creative Stone, we work side-by-side with local vendors to ensure your Pinehurst home has top quality materials. We understand that the historic areas of Pinehurst have unique features, and we will work with you to seamlessly fuse these modern countertops into your home for increased value.

You can trust our experienced and detail-oriented team to install high-quality stone countertops to add value to your Pinehurst kitchen. Let us bring your visions of gleaming countertops to life!

Creative Stone is proud to serve Pinehurst, Fayetteville, Raleigh, and the surrounding areas! Call today to learn about our quality granite, quartz, and marble countertops. 910-491-1225.

02 Feb 2023

Tips For Your Kitchen Remodeling Project

Home remodeling projects are a 300+ billion dollar business in the United States. If you are looking to do a kitchen remodeling project in 2018, Fayetteville Granite has some tips to help you get started.

Put together a wish list of what you want to accomplish with your kitchen remodel. Are you looking for more room space? Do you need more storage? Would you like updated appliances? Is one of your goals to replace your outdated countertops with granite, marble or quartz countertops? The more specific you can be in writing your list, the easier the next part will be.
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Set your budget. Before you begin any kitchen remodeling project, you need to have a very clear idea of how much money you are willing to invest in it. Failure to have an accurate dollar estimate of how much your kitchen remodeling project will cost very well could cause you heartache before the project is over, let alone cause major delays.

Do your research. As soon as you know your wishlist and have a working budget to go along with it, begin to do research on materials you want to incorporate and the best places to get them. Will you have to special order those granite countertops? Does a home appliance store a little further away offer major savings on the appliances you want? How will you have to change the structure of your kitchen to achieve the floorplan you desire? Doing your research in the beginning will help your project go much smoother.

Be flexible. The majority of people who embark on kitchen remodeling journeys will tell you that their plans did not go exactly the way they intended in the beginning. Keep an open mind during your kitchen remodel, and it may come out even better than you had imagined!

a href=”http://faygranite.wpengine.com” target=”_blank”>Fayetteville Granite specializes in the highest quality countertop options available. We also specialize in kitchen and bath sinks, backsplashes, flooring options and cabinets. If you are planning a kitchen remodeling project, the team at Fayetteville Granite can help you every step of the way! We would love to help you! Give us a call at (910) 483-0468 at our Fayetteville, North Carolina location on Raeford Road today.

01 Feb 2023

Kitchen Remodeling Advice

Every year at about this time, our team at Fayetteville Granite starts to get calls and visits from homeowners who are looking to do some type of kitchen remodeling project. While we get excited about doing what we love, and look forward to helping homeowners achieve the kitchen space they long for, we try to warn them of some common kitchen remodeling mistakes that we have seen happen way too often in the past. If you are considering your own kitchen remodeling project, consider these words of advice and then give Fayetteville Granite a call to get started.

Have a vision. Too many eager homeowners have started their kitchen remodel without fully fleshing out their vision. Don’t just consider what new appliances you would like, or paint color. Go beyond the type of countertops or cabinets you want. Think bigger than a new floor. Envision the way you want your kitchen to flow. Stand in your current kitchen space and write down what you like and what you would like to see different. Putting your plan into action will be a lot simpler the more detailed you are about what you want from the very beginning.

Have a budget. Have a realistic budget from the start. Do some research to get an idea of what your kitchen renovations will cost on average and then plan for some wiggle room within that budget. Trust us, this is important.

Have an open mind. You know what you want, and we want to see you get exactly that. We cannot tell you how often we have customers come in with a specific vision and leave with an even better plan because they were open to new ideas or suggestions. They think they want a certain cabinet style but then come in and see one they like better. A professional can introduce you to affordable, stylish options that you may not have even thought of.

At Fayetteville Granite, we work for our clients. If you are thinking about starting your own kitchen remodeling project, give our professionals a call at (910) 483-0468 or come in to see us at our Raeford Road location in Fayetteville, North Carolina.