Cabinets evolve to fit new lifestyles

From: FDM | Date: March 1, 2003| Author: Ohm, Linda | Copyright information

Cabinet designs evolve to create warm, inviting spaces in every area of the home.

The kitchen stands solidly as the center of today's home, say many of the cabinet designers attending the International Builders Show in Las Vegas from Jan. 21 to 24. All rooms radiate from this hub of family activity and interaction.

Homeowners want to unify all the peripheral family spaces, such as the family room, home office, dining room, utility rooms and bathrooms, and create the same funct...

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