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Unexpected Ways to use Walnut

April 12, 2017

A trend you have probably seen rising in interior design over the past few years is the use of walnut in millwork, finishes and furniture. Walnut is a warm wood that is both soft and statement making. Although often associated with modern design, walnut works just as well in a transitional and even traditional kitchen […]

4 Reasons To Love An All White Kitchen

March 22, 2017

While you know that we love bright and colorful kitchens (don’t believe us? Check out this eclectic red & this bold modern kitchen!), there’s something classic and eternally stylish about an all white kitchen. If you’re considering a kitchen renovation, here are a few reasons why you might want to consider a bright white kitchen […]

Gem Cabinets is proud to be the Authorized Dealer for a new, revolutionary product

March 13, 2017

Gem Cabinets is proud to be the Authorized Dealer for a new, revolutionary product: The Galley Ideal Workstation® for the Edmonton area. The award-winning, innovative Galley Workstation®, is much more than a sink, it is a super-functional, smart and stylish workstation where one can prep, cook, serve, entertain and clean-up in one convenient place. It […]

Gem Cabinets nominated for Canadian Home Builders’ Association Award

February 14, 2017

Today on the blog we wanted to share some exciting news for all of us at Gem Cabinets, we’ve been nominated for a CHBA Award! More specifically, the General Member of the Year- Builder’s Choice Award. The CHBA is the Canadian Home Builders Association and they are the voice of the residential construction industry in […]

Not Your Average Hood Fan

February 10, 2017

These days if you’re building or designing a new kitchen your options go so much further than what style and color of cabinet to pick. As technology and methods of production evolves, there are so many options out there for us when we’re picking finishes and details on kitchen design. One of our favourite unexpected […]

Beautiful Built-ins

February 3, 2017

While we may be knows as the kitchen and bath experts at Gem, we love working on built in cabinetry projects. Custom millwork or cabinetry can completely transform a space from disorganized or cluttered to clear, organized and of course, stylish. Take for instance, your TV area. With toys, blankets, remotes, gaming systems, DVDs and […]

Don’t be Scared of a Black Kitchen

January 27, 2017

It’s not too often we get the chance to work on a sleek black kitchen but when we do, the results are nothing short of showstopping. We loved working on this Sarasota showhome and creating a striking black kitchen with beautiful metallic accents. When working with black as a main color in your design plan, […]

4 Reasons to try Open Upper Shelving in Your Kitchen

January 26, 2017

When it comes to kitchen design, a feature we love to incorporate into many of our projects is open upper shelving. When we make this suggestion to a client we’re working with we’re sometimes met with hesitation. Sure, with open shelving you need to have your pieces styled and you’re exposing dishes to the open […]


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