“Since
we opened in 2000, our showroom has never been finished,” laughs
American Cabinetry’s vice president, Steve Pak, of his Mapunapuna
showroom. Whole new kitchen displays, the latest countertop materials
and fresh appliances continuously update the space.
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| American Cabinetry
619 Mapunapuna St.
Open: Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., closed last Saturday of the month.
Tel: 838-7770
www.american-cabinetry.com
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“It’s
like when a homeowner starts with a kitchen remodel, then they move on
to other parts of the home,” he says. “You make one improvement, and it
inspires you to make more.”
An
art deco kitchen display is Pak’s latest inspiration. Violet and blue
cabinetry, with white maple shelves and etched glass doors, demand
attention. “We are trying to have some fun with that one,” he says.
Creating
and manufacturing its own cabinetry line, Design Studio NV, certainly
makes constant modifications easier. Plus, the cabinetry is
customizable. Designers aren’t limited to premade shapes, sizes or
colors (they can go way beyond purple). Other benefits of local
manufacturing include easy, last-minute adjustments, quick repairs and
never having to worry about damage during transport, Pak says.
The
company also represents Canyon Creek Cabinet Co. and Huggy Bear’s
Cupboards, which can be mixed and matched within a kitchen. For
example, the art deco kitchen features the Design Studio line, peppered
with a few Canyon Creek cabinets. The showroom’s four other displays
showcase the company’s cabinetry possibilities, from traditional to
contemporary. Pak says two more displays are in the works.
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| American Cabinetry vice president, Steve Pak, stands amidst his art-deco inspired kitchen display. |
To
round out the kitchen showroom extravaganza, the company represents 25
appliance manufacturers. The big boys, such as Viking, Sub-Zero and
Thermador, play nice with Maytag and KitchenAid, ensuring the perfect
fridge for every kitchen budget. And, an almost endless selection of
countertop samples covers an entire wall.
American
Cabinetry’s four designers also have a high-tech tool to help them with
the design process. The CAD, or computer-aided design system, creates a
3-D model. No more one-dimensional blueprints. Designers try out
cabinet and countertop materials, lighting and color schemes.
Modifications can be made with the click of a mouse.
Fortunately
for homeowners, American Cabinetry designs more than just its own
showroom. “A showroom is an ongoing project, but that’s just part of
the business,” Pak says. The company’s innovative design team is on
hand to create your kitchen, bath, organizational unit or entertainment
center. The company passes on to homeowners the benefits of its custom
cabinetry. And, homeowners can make their own changes to the CAD’s 3-D
models.
Constantly
inspired by ever-changing displays, American Cabinetry guarantees no
two kitchens will be alike. Unless you absolutely have to have violet
and blue cabinets.
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| American Cabinetry displays its traditional side, with custom-made Design Studio cabinetry. |
