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As we step into 2024, the world of kitchen design is evolving, with new trends emerging in cabinet colours. Choosing the right colour for your kitchen cabinets is crucial for creating a harmonious and stylish space. Here are the top kitchen cabinet colour trends for 2024.

1. Soft Neutrals

Soft neutral tones like taupe, beige, and soft grey are gaining popularity in 2024. These colours create a calm and inviting atmosphere, making your kitchen feel spacious and airy. They also provide a versatile backdrop that pairs well with various countertops and backsplash options.

2. Bold Jewel Tones

For those looking to make a statement, bold jewel tones like emerald green, sapphire blue, and deep burgundy are on-trend. These rich colours add depth and personality to your kitchen, creating a dramatic focal point. Pairing jewel-toned cabinets with brass or gold hardware can elevate the overall look. 

3. Classic White

White cabinets continue to be a favourite, offering a timeless and clean aesthetic. In 2024, consider warmer whites or off-whites to create a softer look that feels more inviting. White cabinets also provide endless design possibilities, making it easy to incorporate various styles and colours throughout the space.

4. Earthy Hues

With a growing focus on sustainability and nature, earthy tones like terracotta, muted greens, and soft browns are trending in kitchen designs. These colours create a warm, organic feel that connects your kitchen to the outdoors, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.

5. Two-Tone Combinations

Two-tone cabinetry is a popular trend, allowing homeowners to mix and match colours for a unique look. Consider pairing dark lower cabinets with light upper cabinets for a striking contrast. This technique adds visual interest while maintaining balance and harmony in the design.

Conclusion

As you plan your kitchen renovation, consider these trending cabinet colours for 2024. Whether you prefer the timelessness of white or the boldness of jewel tones, the right colour can transform your kitchen into a stylish and functional space. For expert guidance on your kitchen design, Rockwood Kitchens offers customised solutions tailored to your vision.

Spring Cleaning for your kitchen

Spring has sprung and so has the time to clean your kitchen! Yes, we know that probably
wasn’t at the top of your list of things you were excited for in light of the coming nice
weather, but after all of the wonderful and food friendly holidays that have taken place over
the cold months your kitchen could probably use a deep cleaning!

I’m not going to lie to you the kitchen won’t be the easiest room in the house to tackle but
keeping it clean is an essential part of having a beautiful and functional kitchen not to
mention is a delight to cook in and cooking at home more regularly saves money. who
doesn’t like saving money?

So, how does one efficiently go about spring cleaning a kitchen you ask? Well that my fellow
kitchen owners is what we created this checklist for!

Get ready to get dirty (and clean?)

First things first, you’ll need to gather your cleaning supplies, make sure all the dishes are
done, take out the trash, and remove any non-kitcheny clutter from the area you’re going to
be cleaning.

Supplies:
● Rubber gloves
● Trash bags
● Cleaning rags
● Paper towels
● Glass cleaner
● Degreasing spray
● Warm water and mild soap
● broom/vacuum
● Mop
● Old toothbrush or little brush to scrub with
● Duster
● Vineger
● Baking soda
● New shelf liners if needed

Kitchen Cabinets and pantries

So we’re going to tackle the kitchen cabinets and pantries first because they’re probably the
most neglected part of your kitchen when it comes to getting cleaned. Don’t even get me
started on that pantry. How long has that opened box of cereal the kids didn’t like been in
there? Months? Years? Who knows but it’s time to purge!

● Remove everything from cabinets and sort trash, donate, keep.
● Dust tops of cabinets
● Using a clean rag and some mild soapy water clean inside cabinet shelves, organizers, and
cabinet doors to remove any grease or grime (we also use and highly recommend Zep
Cabinet Cleaner available at Home Depot)
● Wipe down and disinfect any knobs
● Replace shelf liners and neatly place back items in cabinets making sure pots and tupperware
have their matching lids and opened food has no remnants on the outside of its packaging.
● If you have a closet pantry then make sure to sweep and mop the floor in it

Drawers

Ah yes the drawers, where we throw everything we don’t have an exact home for ranging
from random pens, elastics, and kitchen linens to the cooking utensils we only ever use at
christmas.

● Remove everything from drawers and sort trash, donate, keep
● Wipe down insides and face of drawers with mild soapy water
● Replace drawer liners and add organizers if needed
● Replace drawer contents neatly making sure everything has a proper home
● Wipe down and disinfect knobs

Fridge & Freezer

This is where most of the mess happens, things go bad, food spills and we all know that
once something is put in the freezer it is immortal and can live there forever (not).

● Remove all food from the fridge & freezer and toss any items that have expired, have freezer
burn, old leftovers, or anything that is taking up space and probably won’t get used. (compost
if you can because being mindful of the environment is cool)
● Take out all shelves and drawers that are removable so you can clean them better
● Spray shelves, drawers, and inside of the fridge with with equal parts vinegar & water (safe to
use around food + great cleaning agent) and then wash with warm soapy water
● Line crisper drawers with paper towels, wipe down the outsides of food containers to remove
any grease or food remnants and place back in fridge neatly
● Wipe down outside of fridge and disinfect handles
***Make sure when you’re cleaning your fridge and freezer to not leave out food that could
go bad for too long because food poisoning is less than fun.

Oven & stove top

Because who does like the smell of last weeks lasagna whenever the oven gets turned on?

● Clean inside and outside of oven door with vinegar
● Put on self cleaning function
● Wipe down stove top, knobs, and grates with a sponge and soapy water or degreasing
product
**please consult owner’s manual or check online for tips specific to your type of oven

Countertops & small countertop appliances

This is the part of your kitchen that is always visible and while your cluttered cupboards may
have gone unnoticed by guests, the fruit flies taking a liking to your less than clean fruit
basket will not.

● Remove cooking utensil holder/paper towel holder/fruit basket and clean separately
● Clean out crumb tray from toaster
● Store any appliances that aren’t used often
● Clean microwave by putting a bowl filled with water, vinegar, and lemon slices in on
high heat for several minutes. Then wipe down with sponge using a 1:1 vinegar &
water solution for microwave windows and extra tough grime.
● Clean countertops and backsplashes with soapy water, dry and polish with a
microfiber cloth to avoid streaks.
● If you have not sealed your granite countertop within the last year or less depending
on how porous your granite is you should definitely do that to prevent stains and
keep it looking nice!

Dishwasher and Sink

You mean we must clean the things that are meant for cleaning things? Yes.
● Place one cup (must be dishwasher safe) of white vinegar on the top rack of dishwasher and
run on hot water cycle to clean and remove any grime/odors
● To clean your sink sprinkle with baking soda and scrub into a paste with sponge. After, spray
with white vinegar and buff with sponge to disinfect and remove water stains. Rinse with
water.
● To clean sink faucet and handles use a mild soapy solution and a toothbrush to get in hard to
reach places
● A trick to add shine to your stainless steel sink is to rub a couple tablespoons of all purpose
flour all around the basin with a soft cloth. Rinse with water and dry when finished. Even rub
in a couple drops of olive oil with paper towel to further promote shine and make it last!

Everything else!!

Okay guys this is the home stretch to finishing our beautifully clean, magazine worthy
kitchen. (yay) Just the final touches left!

● Put all kitchen linens in laundry
● Clean and polish the dinner table
● Wipe down any chairs or bar stools and clean any removable chair cushions
● Place back and organize any items you previously removed from your countertop
● Dust and wipe down any light fixtures, blinds, ceiling fans, wall art, and ornaments
● Clean windows and windowsills
● Vacuum, spot clean, and mop floors
● Consider adding any decorations or organizers you may want

How about a celebratory meal in your newly clean and organized kitchen? For more to do
with all things kitchen check out our weekly blog posts here or like us on Facebook !

Sense of community is important to us, we wanted to ring in the holidays and kick off 2016 doing something special. RockWood Kitchens’ search for south central Ontario’s ugly kitchens was launched the second week of December, 2015. Running the contest using a third party app from our Facebook page, ugly kitchens across south central Ontario began to pour in. Close to one thousand dream kitchen winner hopefuls submitted entries in anticipation to win RockWood Kitchens Sizzling Hot Kitchen Giveaway. Up for grabs, a new kitchen including cabinets, backsplash, even the kitchen sink. Teaming up with Mondial Granite, Strongman Appliances, and Füdi Canada we were able to co-partner on the giveaway. Contributions included a granite counter top, upgraded appliances and hot organic meals for one month.

January 4, 2016 marked RockWood Kitchens’ first ever Sizzling Hot Kitchen Giveaway, it was a huge success! We feel fortunate for having the opportunity to award a new fully installed dream kitchen to our contest winner, Donna Allen of Ajax, Ontario. By tapping in and connecting with our neighbors and members of the community we were able to learn more about concerns and what customers are looking for when purchasing a new kitchen. The feedback had reiterated what we always aimed to offer our customers in the first place, a long lasting, quality product and reliable service made affordable.

Participants were asked to submit a photo of their ugly kitchens through our contest app, along with a short caption explaining why they should win. “Friends” of contestants and Sizzling Hot Kitchen Giveaway supporters voted for the winner by “liking” the entry. The ugly kitchens with the most votes went onto the finals where a gathered total of 16,000 votes tallied up across the top 25 finalists. It was very difficult to choose only one winner, co-owner Jerrold Creighton had this to say.

“We thank everybody who participated in the contest, as well as their family and friends who also helped out and hope everyone had fun with it. We wanted to choose a kitchen that was truly in need of a remodel and not just pick a winner based on votes alone. Votes can be bought, traded, or self produced but at the same time they can bring interest to the contest so they cannot be ignored either. From the 10 entries with the highest votes at 9:00am January 4th, there were two kitchens that we thought were in the most desperate need of a makeover. If the contest was based on the highest votes alone, I’m sure many people would not be so happy with the results as that kitchen might not have needed a renovation at all, relative to others. We are trying to do something pretty nice here for somebody as well as have fun and do something a little different over the holiday. For sure not everybody will be happy with the results but I think we chose well from the entries we had to choose from.”

The contest resulted in positive feedback and a stronger connection to our community, we feel so grateful for this. The outpour of supporters rooting for the contest winner was truly fantastic and inspired us to offer whatever discount we could. Geographical boundaries for entrees into the Sizzling Hot Kitchen Giveaway contest were set based on our four locations across south central Ontario including Peterborough, Barrie, Newmarket and Vaughan. This year we aim to grow and expand so that we can continue to bring the heat to home kitchens across Ontario. We would like very much to continue to offer our unbeatable prices and keep people smiling. On behalf of RockWood Kitchens owners and staff we would like to thank our valued customers, community, and all those who helped to make the Sizzling Hot Kitchen Giveaway a success.

RockWood Kitchens Team

Giving yourself ample time to plan ahead means more opportunity to spend on the details that make the event perfect. Unless one finds enjoyment in hosting a disastrous dinner, the way to a smooth sailing holiday soiree with style and personal touch is to make a list of things to do in advance and a date that they need be done. Ashley Tara Rogers, Head Designer for RockWood Kitchens says, “The holidays are exciting, hosting a dinner for family and friends can get a little chaotic and add extra stress. Preparing your kitchen ahead of time will put you in a better position to ensure that your events run smoothly, and allow you time to enjoy the company of your guests.”
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