Author Archives: Trent D

Cabinet Color Trends

Project Planning Guide

The color of your cabinets is an extremely personal choice, regionally influenced, and rapidly changing.  The good news is, Crystal has you covered with our custom color program aka Color Per Sample (CPS). With dedicated color technicians, our paint lab specializes in creating custom colors just for you. Our technicians often hand mix finishes and […]

What to Expect with Your Next Renovation Project

Many companies had shutdowns or reduced production during the pandemic, leading to reduced material in the supply chain. This short supply, combined with the increased demand for home renovations, is having some unique impacts. As a manufacturer, we are experiencing price increases and shortages from our suppliers at an extraordinary rate. Because of that, we […]

Fun in the Sun Experiment

Did you know wood cabinetry will change color over time? This naturally occurring event is often referred to as “mellowing” (Its technical term is photo-degradation). Many underestimate the power of the sun and its mellowing effects on wood. To showcase this, we conducted a little experiment by placing seven different wood species in a window […]

Why choose custom cabinets from Crystal over a local shop?

Transitional Dark Blue Painted Cabinets

Many people are under the impression that custom cabinets have to come from a local shop. Some believe local shops have more custom capabilities than a manufacturer like Crystal.

What if we told you that Crystal started as a small local shop, but have grown and expanded over our 70+ years in business? Today, our knowledge and experience has positioned us as an industry leader in custom cabinetry.