Corbin Clay

Corner cabinets have more storage options than almost any other spot in the kitchen, and that's exactly what makes them so easy to get overwhelmed by. Lazy Susan, Magic Corner, kidney pull-out, angled drawers, there's no shortage of contenders, and every one of them has a reasonable case behind it. This is Rev-A-Shelf's "The Cloud" hardware, often referred to across the industry as "kidney shaped" corner units. It comes down to how the hardware holds up over years of actual use, what it...

If you've spent any time in our Ask A Cabinetmaker Facebook group, you've seen this question asked very often: "Is solid wood better for painted cabinets, or is MDF the way to go?" One of my favorite kitchens of all time. Design and photo credit: Heidi Caillier Design Like almost everything in cabinetry, the honest answer is: it depends. There's no universally "best" material, there's only the right material for the look you actually want. So let's get down to exactly what each option really...

If you have spent any time in our Ask A Cabinetmaker Facebook group, visiting kitchen and bath showrooms, or scrolling through Instagram, you have probably seen the exact same [often overly-simplified] advice repeated like total gospel: “Plywood is the best.” “Particle board is cheap and won't last." “MDF is just fake wood.” Nuance is extremely important with a product like cabinetry (and it's easy to fall for these common myths). With so many different styles and constructions methods...