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Historically, for most people, cabinets were cabinets. From their inception, kitchen cabinet styles were boxes with or without doors on them that hung on kitchen walls. Eventually base cabinets were added as housewives acquired additional kitchenware and needed a place to put it. The cabinets didn't have to be beautiful, because they were meant to be functional. Exceptions to this rule were in the mansions of the wealthy who had intricately-carved wood and custom-designed styles.
During the Victorian age, cabinetry, like the taste in furniture, wallpaper, and carpets, was particularly ornate, designed using fine hardwoods. You may have had the opportunity to visit some of these old homes and see the elaborate cabinetry they enjoyed. Kitchen cabinet styles were pretty much limited to what people could afford.
Modern cabinets have evolved into many different styles in a variety of different price ranges to meet the needs of every homeowner. Instead of just being basic boxes with shelves any longer, there are numerous specialty cabinets you can purchase, such as a pantry, a cabinet with a pull-up shelf for a stand mixer, or open plate racks. Cabinets are available in solid woods like oak, cherry, maple, and birch in addition to those with melamine or wood veneers. Tastes can vary from streamlined contemporary styles to ornate, hand-carved models. It all depends on what you want.
The first thing to consider when choosing a kitchen cabinet style is the architectural style of your home. Most people prefer to have kitchen cabinets that go with the flow of the home decor which makes their kitchen look like it belongs with the rest of the house. The most popular styles that you'll find for kitchen cabinets include:
* Traditional - formal kitchen cabinet style with hardwoods, dark stains, and polished brass hardware. Follows the styles of the 18th and 19th century.
* Contemporary - sleek, streamlined cabinetry with simple, basic lines and flush doors. Can be made of many different materials, such as wood, glass, laminates, chrome, or stainless steel.
* Shaker - very simple, plan wood cabinets finished with dyes and oils.
* Country - simple lines for a very casual look. Finished with paints or stains and either with or without doors
* Rustic - knotty pine, strap hinges, and basic kitchen cabinet style.
* French Country - old world styling with ornate, carved moldings and even feet, more like furniture than kitchen cabinets.
* Arts and Crafts - Square, bold lines done in Mission style. Often of oak.
* Cottage - casual and cozy with mismatched looks, finishes, and hardware.
With all of these different kitchen cabinet styles to choose from, there's sure to be one that will look perfect in your home and meld your kitchen into your overall décor. You can also add personal touches to the styles of various cabinets. For instance, you might want to consider adding stained glass panels to the doors or finish them with colored glazes and exotic hardware. As you can see, kitchen cabinets aren't just boxes any more. They're a statement of your good taste.
Learn more about kitchen cabinet styles and kitchen wall cabinet at kitchencabinetdesignsnow.com
Carved Hiking Sticks - Make Your Own
What do you need to make your own hand carved hiking sticks? A
pocket knife and a walk in the woods. Be sure your knife is
solidly built. You don't need more than a three-inch blade, but
it needs to be strong enough that it won't snap on you when you
hit a knot in the wood. A locking blade is a good idea too, if
you value your fingers.
What type of wood should you use? Any type you want, but be
aware of the differences. Many people like hardwood hiking
sticks because they can be very beautiful once polished up.
That's fine if you don't mind the extra work it takes to carve
hardwoods. Also be aware that they are heavy, better suited for
decorating the cabin than for using on long hikes.
One of my favorite trees for carved hiking sticks is poplar.
It's light, and one of the easiest woods to work with. Young
poplars often grow in over-crowded stands, so cutting a few out
won't hurt the forest. If you cut it in the spring or early
summer, you can almost peel the bark off by hand.
Northern White Cedar is a much tougher wood to carve, but it is
beautiful, straight, and one of the lightest. In a cedar swamp,
you can find many dead young cedars that have not begun to rot.
Cedar lasts forever, it seems, even when used untreated as fence
posts.
Making Your Carved Hiking Stick
What if you don't know your trees? Find a straight young tree in
any area that could use thinning, and cut it. A short saw is the
easiest way to cut your stick. Otherwise, you can use your
knife, by cutting deeper and deeper in a circle around the tree
until you can snap it off. Cut the piece a bit longer than you
want your finished hiking stick to be.
How long should it be? A general rule is to have the hiking
stick come up to just below your armpit. This is a personal
thing though. If you want a fancy seven-foot staff, go for it.
Cut away from yourself, removing all the bark. Narrow down the
bottom end, but not to a sharp point. You can leave the top
flat, round it off, or even carve a spiral design into it. Use
you imagination. Almost any piece of sandpaper can be used to
smooth it, and you can apply stain or a poly acrylic finish if
you want, or just leave it natural.
If you start with green wood, it is best to let it dry for at
least a few weeks. Carving it while green can be easier, but it
will often twist or bend then as it dries. You might prevent
this by tying it to something straight to dry. Each wood is a
little different in how it cuts and drys.
I wrap the bottom end with leather (with a small nail to hold
it) to keep the stick from splitting. I also usually put a
handgrip on it. This can be a piece of cloth or leather. Glue it
on or glue and staple it. You can also drill a hole throught the
stick near the top, to add a wrist strap.
Get creative. Use a wood burner to add designs to your hiking
stick. Drill a hole in the top and glue a glass ball in it. Mark
inches on it, so you can measure with it. Some of my best
sellers had pewter animals nailed to them. Experimenting is one
of the best parts about making your own carved hiking stick.
About the Author
Steve Gillman is a long-time backpacker, and advocate of
lightweight backpacking. He has also made over 200 hiking
sticks. His advice and stories can be found at http://www.TheUltraligh
tBackpackingSite.com
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it has a very hard hand carved cover, and metal closures.
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