Ideas, Inspiration, and Insights

From the Twin River Cabinets Team

Signature Collection kitchen with white painted shaker cabinets, walnut island, and wall oven.
By Joe Hanson • October 30, 2026
Planning a kitchen remodel? Avoid these common cabinet mistakes, from wasted corners to the wrong island size, with tips from a White Bear Lake cabinet maker.
Gray shaker built-in cabinets with oak countertops and arched beadboard niches on both sides of a st
By Joe Hanson • October 26, 2026
Planning a kitchen, bath, mudroom or built-in project for spring? Learn why winter is the best time to start, how long cabinets take, and what to plan first.
Side-by-side bathroom vanity concepts showing Celery-inspired green cabinetry with neutral walls and
By Joe Hanson • October 15, 2026
Explore Sherwin-Williams' 2027 Color of the Year, Celery, and discover how this green could work for cabinetry, bathroom vanities, and other spaces.
Custom white laundry room cabinetry with utility sink, in Chisago City, Minnesota.
By Joe Hanson • October 8, 2026
Have questions about custom cabinets? Twin River Cabinets answers common questions about pricing, lead times, semi-custom options, cabinet sizes, and more.
Bright open-concept kitchen with white cabinetry, black island, wood flooring, and adjoining dining
By Joe Hanson • September 28, 2026
Choosing a painted cabinet color? Learn how natural light, room direction and artificial lighting can change how cabinet colors look in your space.
Natural wood kitchen cabinetry with drawer storage and white countertops by Twin River Cabinets
By Joe Hanson • September 11, 2026
Learn what affects the cost of new cabinets, including materials, finishes, custom vs. semi-custom options, storage features, installation, and more.
GreigeSummit by TRC semi-custom cabinetry with built-in wine storage, glass-front cabinets.
By Joe Hanson • August 24, 2026
What’s the difference between custom and semi-custom cabinets? Compare sizing, design options, cost, lead times and installation to find the right cabinets for your home.
By Joe Hanson • August 10, 2026
MDF vs. Wood Cabinets: Which Is Better for Painted Cabinetry? 
By Joe Hanson • August 10, 2026
Rift Sawn vs. Quarter Sawn vs. Plain Sawn Oak Cabinets 
Custom wood cabinet samples showing different wood species and finishes from Twin River Cabinets
By Joe Hanson • August 10, 2026
Compare Maple, Alder, Cherry, Hickory, Oak, Walnut and Birch to find the best wood species for cabinetry throughout your home.
By Joe Hanson • August 4, 2026
How to Measure Existing Cabinets for New Cabinet Doors and Drawer Fronts 
Homeowner measuring a kitchen wall before requesting a cabinet estimate from Twin River Cabinets.
By Joe Hanson • August 4, 2026
Learn how to measure your kitchen for a cabinet estimate. Follow this simple guide to provide the information Twin River Cabinets needs to prepare your quote.