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

Countertops – Wood Edition

July 28, 2021

We’ve been watching a lot of cooking show competitions as of late, and if you are like us you either have a beautiful handmade thick wood cutting board or you want one. The way the wood grain runs, and the embossing script lettering on the edge, the moat around the edge collects all that flavour […]

It is that time…

July 14, 2021

When is it time to remodel? The answers very tremendously from you have in-laws coming to stay with you, water damage to the existing space, or its time for a refresh. Here are some of the bigger ones we see on a daily basis. Wear & Tear: The kitchen is one of the most utilized […]

Hot Hot Heat

June 30, 2021

If you are in western Canada this week there is really only one thing on your mind… the heat! It’s hot, the only time we’ve experienced this type of humidity and heat comes with an umbrella, sand in our toes, an ocean breeze and a heavy dose of blended drinks. This blog is going to […]

Masculine Spas

June 15, 2021

Sometimes you just need a bath. Whether that’s to have a bit of alone time, to soak your aching muscles, or to just get clean. Bathing has been around a long time. From ancient greek bath houses to more modern individual private showers we have today. Interesting enough, bathing has always had a ritualistic routine. […]

Decor Doors & Furniture Kicks

May 31, 2021

Decor Doors are faux or decorative panels that are attached to the ends of cabinets. They can be placed on the bases or the uppers. Almost always they match or replicate the rest of the cabinetry doors. These doors or panels really finish the look of a run of cabinets, where it doesn’t just end […]

Crown Mouldings

May 14, 2021

When it comes to custom cabinetry there are many options for mouldings to enhance the look and feel. For example, corbels, furniture kicks, valances, risers and crowns are the most popular categories. Each with an astounding amount of designs to choose from. For today though, we are going to focus on risers and crowns, what […]

Color Class

April 30, 2021

If you are struggling with choosing colors a great way to help guide you is get some basic knowledge of color theory. Get ready to go down the educational path. We preface this article with the fact that the nice thing about design is that there are no laws. There may be some guidelines that […]

Where to Begin?

April 15, 2021

One of our favorite and scariest parts of most projects is the start. However you learn fast that some of the best projects started with a solid foundation of inspiration. Of course you can get inspiration from anything which makes the first step all that much larger. For anyone it’s easy to find “inspiration” from […]