Kitchen Cabinets and Bathroom Vanities | Gem Cabinets Edmonton, St Albert

Things We Notice

December 15, 2022

The question we most get asked by friends or new acquaintances when they find out we are an interior designer or kitchen designer is “what do you think about our space?” Some want critiques like Simon Cowell, some want ideas, some even want just to know where to start or what to look out for. […]

Hidden Treasures

November 23, 2022

Here are a collection of ideas to help inspire you to achieve a minimalistic empty countertop dream. Built-in’s Having things built-in is going to give you a minimalist look as well as give you tiny slivers of more space in some cases. In this kitchen we have the built in range which is going to […]

Colours of Fall

November 1, 2022

One of the things we love to do is to find a picture for colour inspiration. Above is a picture of Edmonton in the fall. What we then do to the picture is pull colours that nature has given us to make a colour palette. We used to get out our paint swatches and start […]

To The Rooms We Want

October 1, 2022

We talk a lot about kitchens and bathrooms because that is what we do most of. It is also the place in a home where we spend probably the most amount of time. Just like most things where we spend our money tells a lot about a person. If you are like us and the […]

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September 13, 2022

We really enjoy looking at new, beautiful, kitchen and bathrooms, who doesn’t? That is one of the great things about being a designer, the fact you get to start with a vision in your mind, see the before, and see the after and the dramatic difference. It doesn’t matter if it’s a bathroom, kitchen, bedroom […]

On the Right Track

August 29, 2022

Lately we’ve been writing about statement pieces, especially when it comes to lighting. Most of the time when we pair those two together we think of chandeliers or beautiful unique pendants. They are of course eye catching, but what if you want something more slim, and possibly minimal. Let’s talk about kitchen track lighting. In […]

Hidden Functionality

July 31, 2022

In any kitchen storage and functionality are always top priorities. Designers are often asked to maximize those features while also delivering clean lines and uncluttered surfaces. This common ask has inspired designers to look for ways to build functionality in fun and unique ways. This week we are exploring a few of those “hidden surprises” […]

Handle This

July 15, 2022

Choosing hardware for any cabinet can be overwhelming. There are a lot of choices for style, function, and colour. Even though handles were invented to solve a functional problem they have become more and more important for showcasing your personal style and taste. When we think about choosing handles to match a more traditional aesthetic […]