The Journal
Design inspiration & craft stories.
Written by our design consultants, color experts, and factory floor leads. Practical takes on the decisions that actually matter.
How to Choose Between a Shaker and a Flat-Panel Door
The two most popular door styles at Cabinets of America. Which one belongs in your kitchen depends on three questions most people don't know to ask.
By Elena Rivera · Senior Design Consultant
Color Psychology in the Kitchen
Why Navy Blue cabinets feel calming but Forest Green feels energizing — even though they're next to each other on the color wheel.
By Marcus Chen
Designing a Small-Kitchen Layout That Doesn't Feel Small
Five rules from the small-kitchen orders we've built. Hint: the fridge is never where you think it should go.
By Priya Shankar
Inside the Factory — A Day on the Los Angeles Floor
What actually happens between 'click buy' and a cabinet arriving at your door? We walked the floor with our head of operations.
By James Park
The 10-Year Warranty, Explained
Most cabinet warranties are lawyer-written documents that exist to limit liability. Ours is a product commitment. Here's the difference.
By Sarah Okonkwo
2026 Cabinet Color Trends
The six colors selling the fastest this spring and what they say about where American kitchens are heading next.
By Jasmine Ibarra