https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/Guides, projects and product news from The Local Cabinetry: how to measure, how to plan, and what goes into our cabinets.en-usWed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/upper-cabinet-height-standard-sizes-and-spacing/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/upper-cabinet-height-standard-sizes-and-spacing/Wed, 11 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesStandard upper cabinet height, the gap to the counter, going to the ceiling, and crown moulding, with the numbers for 8 and 9 foot ceilings.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-choose-kitchen-cabinet-colors/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-choose-kitchen-cabinet-colors/Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesHow to choose kitchen cabinet colors that work with your floor, counters and light, and how to judge samples before you order.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/shaker-vs-slab-cabinet-doors-how-to-choose/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/shaker-vs-slab-cabinet-doors-how-to-choose/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesShaker vs slab cabinet doors compared on look, cleaning and long-term cost, plus slim shaker and which rooms suit each style.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/cabinet-delivery-what-to-expect-and-how-to-check-it/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/cabinet-delivery-what-to-expect-and-how-to-check-it/Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesCabinet delivery what to expect: how RTA cabinets travel, how to receive the order, check boxes for damage and store them before assembly.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/kitchen-design-checklist-what-to-prepare-first/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/kitchen-design-checklist-what-to-prepare-first/Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesA kitchen design checklist for before you ask for a cabinet layout: measurements, photos, appliance sizes, daily habits and early decisions.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-plan-a-kitchen-cabinet-budget/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-plan-a-kitchen-cabinet-budget/Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesWhat drives the cost of a kitchen cabinet budget: linear feet, cabinet count, drawers, fillers, delivery and install. Plus a simple way to plan it.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-choose-kitchen-cabinet-colors-that-work/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-choose-kitchen-cabinet-colors-that-work/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesHow to pick kitchen cabinet colors that suit your floor, counters and light, and how to judge samples at home before you order.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/planning-cabinets-around-windows/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/planning-cabinets-around-windows/Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesA window doesn't have to cost you storage. How to plan drawers, seats and tall units around it, and the four measurements to take first.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-measure-your-kitchen-in-feet/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/how-to-measure-your-kitchen-in-feet/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesMeasure your kitchen wall by wall in feet and inches in about five minutes, with a simple checklist of what to note, so we can draw a layout with you.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/rta-vs-assembled-kitchen-cabinets/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/rta-vs-assembled-kitchen-cabinets/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesReady-to-assemble and pre-assembled cabinets compared in plain terms: what arrives, who builds it, what it costs you in time, and when each one makes sense.https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/walk-in-closet-planning-depth-hanging-zones-lighting/https://thelocalcabinetry.com/news/walk-in-closet-planning-depth-hanging-zones-lighting/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTGuidesHow to plan a walk-in closet: how deep to make it, how to split hanging, shelves and drawers into zones, and where lighting helps most.