Personally I think that checkerboard design patterns don’t belong I the kitchen. None the less, I will discuss popular places where these busy styles are used. Your going to see that the only limitations to using the black and white checks is your own imagination. A word of advice, only use this layout in one area of the kitchen cabinetry or countertop design. You should also consider working with all solid colors in the surrounding areas. Too many checks and your room will look too busy. read Checkboard Patterns in the Kitchen

I know what makes good cupboards not attractive in the kitchen. A great design can suddenly look ugly if caution is not used with the surrounding elements of the kitchen. I am going to discuss a few things that I have noticed that can really make a nice set of cupboards look awful. Please bear in mind that these are only my opinions, but at the same time know that I have over twenty seven years experience in the cabinet industry. read What Makes a Kitchen Design Look Ugly

If you are looking for a good retro design idea for your kitchen cabinetry area try this suggestion. It may cost a few dollars, but its a good way to spice up your cabinet design. 
read Retro Kitchen Cabinet Design Idea

Is it a good idea to have a kitchen cabinet part with a permanent chalkboard installed? Custom designs can hinder the resale of your home. Be careful where you install creative items.

What has sparked me to think of this matter is I recently viewed an image of a refrigerator that had a chalkboard permanently installed in the custom cabinet door panel. read Kitchen Cabinet Chalkboard Design Ideas

Why would you want to replace kitchen or bathroom vanity cabinet toe bases? IF you have had any extensive water damage and there is evidence of swelling, then you should replace the toe kicks. If you are certain that the bottoms of the actual cabinetry boxes were not affected, then it’s fine to only tear out the toe bases.
read JHow To Replace Cabinet Kick Plates