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Look for CKCA Certification for Your Cabinets

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

The Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association (CKCA) was formed in 1968 to create a forum for Canadian cabinet manufacturers, suppliers and dealers to ensure the highest level of quality and standards in the industry. Part of their commitment to this quality is to certify Canadian manufactured cabinets by thoroughly testing cabinets to ensure they meet these high standards. By providing this independent testing, the CKCA hopes to differentiate Canadian-made cabinets with a CKCA certification as being the standard which all Canadian cabinet makers attain to.

Why Use CKCA Certified Cabinets?
The CKCA certification process is designed to help set apart Canadian made cabinets from inferior imported cabinets. The strict guideline for testing ensures that cabinets are meet all the CKCA requirements. Some of the areas that the CKCA have tested are:

- Drawer construction
- Finish durability
- Consistency
- Overall quality

The CKCA uses an independent testing facility to which members must submit samples of their product lines for certification. Those that meet these high standards are given the coveted certification from the CKCA. Only a handful of manufacturers have had their products certified through this process in Canada, making it an honor to be among those who have qualified.

Rosehill Cabinetry is proud that we hold the distinction of being the single Manitoba cabinetmaker to achieve the highest certification available through the CKCA. We have submitted samples from all of our cabinet lines and have received the seal of approval on all of our products. It is our consistent commitment to quality in all the products we produce and install that has made this possible. The CKCA certification gives our customers assurance that our cabinets are as high in quality as they are beautiful, making them an excellent choice for any home.

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Make Your Laundry Room More Efficient

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

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While doing laundry may not be your idea of fun, if you want clean clothes, most of us need to get it done. Even though you might not be able to get out of doing it all together, having a well-organized laundry room can help make doing the laundry much easier and faster. With a few changes to the way your laundry space is set-up, you can make it more efficient and even add beauty to the room.

Creating Simplicity Through Flow
Having a laundry room that makes the chore easier can be as simple as developing a good work flow in the room. Think in the terms of an assembly line. First have an area to sort your laundry and pre-treat or soak. Then you have your areas to wash, dry, fold and iron. Keeping the flow going in one direction makes it easier to go through the steps and ultimately finish the job quicker.

Adding Organizing Options
Make the most of the space by adding shelves and cabinets to hold your tools for the job. Near your sorting station, you may need shelves for stain treatment. Near your washer and dryer, you can have cupboards or shelves to hold your detergent, bleach and fabric softeners. Once you get to the folding and ironing area, having a cupboard for your iron and board as well as a hanging space can keep everything within reach.

Aesthetics
No one wants to spend time in a dark, gloomy room. Giving your laundry room a face-lift with new paint, bright lighting and a custom organization system can make the room more inviting.

At Rosehill Cabinetry, we offer many options that can help transform your laundry room into an efficient, beautiful space. Take some time to look over our examples of laundry room configurations on our website and give us a call to discuss how we can help create an efficient laundry room in your home.

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Maximizing Space And Organizing Your Home Office

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

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Regardless of the size and space you have for your home office, you can create an area that is efficient, organized and makes the most of the space you have. The trick is to make the most of the space you have with a functional desk, shelving and storage placement. With the correct layout and organizing tools, you can have a beautiful, uncluttered workspace that will be conducive to getting your work done.

Room Layout
The centerpiece of any office will be the desk placement. Although there are power and internet sources to consider, these should not necessarily restrict where a desk is placed.

Depending on the size of the room or space, choosing a desk that is designed to fit into a corner may be the best option. Corner desks or L-shaped desks can make the most out of a small room. If you are lucky enough to have a larger office, you can choose to have your desk facing whichever direction you choose, towards the door to greet visitors or facing a window to get a nicer view.

Once you have chosen a desk placement, make sure that file cabinets and shelves are close by to hold anything that you use on a regular basis. Reduce stopping and starting projects when you have to get up continuously to retrieve or store items by making these storage areas within reach. Garbage and shredders should be close by, reserving farther away areas for decorative or non-work related items. By organizing your workspace, you can reduce clutter and keep yourself on task.

For help creating an office that is custom made for your needs, our staff at Rosehill Cabinetry can work with you to tailor your shelves and desk to fit your office space. Whether it is for your work or home office, we can design the perfect desk and workstation to maximize your space and efficiency.

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Reorganizing Your Garage

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

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Too many times garages end up becoming storage rooms to the point that they are not even able to be used for their intended purpose: To protect your vehicle! While there is nothing wrong with storing excess items in the garage, there are ways to organize your storage so that you can maximize the storage space and still leave room to park your vehicle.

Shelving
Make the most of the space on your walls in your garage with shelves. You can use standing shelves as well as hanging shelves to make use of your wall space from floor to ceiling. Make items even easier to find by designating shelves to certain items: sport and hobby, holiday decoration, home improvement items and any other related items.

Cabinets
Stand-up cabinets can help organize your items as well as hide them from view. There are many sizes and types of cabinets that work perfectly for garages, giving your garage a clean, tidy look while storing everything you need inside.

Workstations
Create the ultimate garage workspace by adding a workstation that gives you a place to work on projects as well as organization and storage space. There are many different workstations that come complete with shelves, cabinets and even counter space to work on, in many different kinds of materials and colors. These great additions can help you organize your tools, create space and give your garage a facelift.

Rosehill Cabinetry can help you find the perfect shelves, cabinets or workstations for your garage reorganization. With custom options available, we can help you make the most of the space in your garage, leaving you with room for your vehicle and a beautiful, organized storage set-up.

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Save Money With A Well-Organized Pantry

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

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How many times have you been putting away groceries just to realize that you bought something that you already have an abundance of? Often the culprit is a cluttered or disorganized pantry that makes it difficult to see exactly what you have and what you actually need. By getting your pantry organized, you can save money on groceries and stop buying items that you really don’t need.

The general idea is to put like items with like items. Create shelves dedicated to similar items and make sure you can easily see at a glance what is in your pantry. Taller items should not block smaller items behind them. To make sure you are utilizing all the space in your pantry so you can organize it effectively, adding some shelves, drawers and bins can be beneficial.

Shelving
While having one set of shelves that are 12-18 inches between each means you can store almost anything on any shelf, it also means you are wasting a lot of space and probably have smaller items hiding behind taller items. Add shelves that have less height separation, just right for cans and other shorter items. Organize with rows, so you can easily see what you have and how many.

Bins
For produce and breads, bins work great. Adding wire bins or drawers can save space and make it easy to see what you need. Have a bin for each item, such as one for potatoes, one for bread, one for fruit, etc.

Custom Shelves
You can maximize your pantry space with custom shelves designed for special items. Pantries can be equipped with wine bottle racks, organizers for pans and lids, and all kinds of item-specific shelves or drawers.

If you want to make the most of your pantry space or even enlarge it, our experts here at Rosehill Cabinetry can help. We can work with you to create a custom pantry space that will keep your pantry organized. No more buying food you didn’t know you already had!

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Creating A Storage Area In Your Entryway For All Seasons

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

Your entry way is the first thing you see when you walk into your home, and the first thing your visitors see, as well. Many entryways can become cluttered with shoes, jackets, and outdoor wear, making it hard to find anything when you need it and creating an eyesore, as well. Having a storage area for all these items that keeps them organized can save time getting out the door, as well as make your entryway look neat and welcoming.

Make-Shift Mudrooms
Some homes are lucky enough to have mudrooms to keep all the outdoor gear. Even when homes, apartments and condos are not equipped with an entire room for these items, a space can still be created to contain and organize all your family’s gear.

Whether it is summer, winter, spring or fall, there are generally items that we need when we go outside. Even in a hallway, you can create a “mudroom” to hang and organize them. With the use of shelves, cubbies and hooks, you can make a wall-anchored area that can beautifully store your accessories.

- Shelves and cabinets. Put toys, leashes, sunglasses and other items that you may need before you leave the house right where you need them.

- Hooks. Have large hooks for jackets, smaller hooks for hats, gloves and keys.

- Cubbies. Create a cubby for every member of the family where they can store their items to make them easy to find. Cubbies on the bottom can be used for shoes and boots.

These make shift mudrooms can be all one piece like an entertainment center, or a combination of separate pieces. Whatever the design, it can make your entry way both less cluttered and useful at the same time.

For ways to make the most of your entryway area, our team at Rosehill has solutions to fit your home. Take a look at our mudroom options that can turn a messy entryway into a well-organized and beautiful area.

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Closet Design with Rosehill Cabinetry

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

Rosehill Cabinetry was featured on CTV Morning Live’s “Help for your Home” Segment on Closet Designs. Dustin James talked with CTV’s Eleanor Coopsammy! Learn about closet design, features and latest trends.

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Making the Most of Your Walk-in Closet

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

A large walk-in closet offers the opportunity for total organization of your complete wardrobe, from jackets and sweaters to belts and shoes. However, having the space and having that space optimized for efficient use and organization are two different things.

Efficient use of space seldom evolves naturally; it requires a plan. For that plan to be optimal in performance, it should also take into consideration the needs of the person or persons who are going to be using the space. That’s where a custom designed closet organization system with the help of a closet expert from Rosehill becomes the perfect answer for maximizing the space in your walk-in closet.

The perfect closet for one person isn’t going to be the next person’s view of perfection nor will it be the same size of closet. One individual prefers everything to be hidden behind doors and in drawers. Another person prefers open shelves and hanging areas so they can see everything at a glance. There is no right or wrong in closet
organization, as long as the space is utilized in a way that meets your needs. Each closet and person can have the closet of their dreams built to fit both the space and their personality and style.

Mirrored doors on full length hanging areas can turn your walk-in closet into a true dressing area. Properly sized drawers with built in compartments can keep smaller items from getting lost in a jumble of other clothing pieces. Low shelves for your shoes and higher ones for your hats, just makes sense. When you have custom designed your
walk-in closet to fit your personal needs, each item in your wardrobe can have its own designated space. This makes it easier to find things and to keep your closet looking neat and orderly.

At Rosehill, we provide a full range of finishes and organizational options to transform that simple walk-in closet into a space that is not only organized, but looks beautiful as well. We encourage you to browse through some of the closet details shown on our website to gain inspiration and give us a call to arrange a home visit or stop by one of our showrooms to receive a free quote on the walk-in closet of your dreams!

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Custom Built for Every Budget

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

Remodelling your home is more affordable than you think. Whether you are building a new house or upgrading your old kitchen Rosehill Cabinet can customer build the kitchen of your dreams for a price that is right for your budget. Contact Rosehill Cabinet today for an estimate and you will be automatically entered to win a TV.

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Stylish Entertainment Units

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Rosehill Woodcrafters

Need an entertainment centre that can accommodate your flat screen TV, speakers, and gadgets? You’ve been searching for entertainment centres at boxed stores but can’t find the perfect one. Rosehill Cabinet custom builds entertainment storage solutions with your budget in mind. Contact us for a quote today and you will be entered to win a LG 50” TV.

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