What is our place in history? As we near completion of the Founder’s Conference Room in our Christiansburg showroom, we have been reflecting on our past as a company. The…
What are custom designed cabinets, and why do we say, "It's in the details"? These are questions that we are often asked because people who are new to the cabinetry…
Congratulations! You have decided to build your dream home. By this point you’ve already made several decisions so take a little break and congratulate yourself on all you’ve accomplished so…
Genuine people have a unique ability to make others feel comfortable and accepted. If I had to describe Melissa with only one word, it would be “Genuine”. The Cambridge dictionary…
“What do you think that will look like in my house? I wish I could see it before I do it.” says every homeowner preparing to renovate a space within…
Jana was born and raised in Lynchburg, Virginia. She migrated to Christiansburg, Virginia, in 1994 after graduating from Liberty University and marrying Pat Rakes. (whom she met in a country-western…
You have set aside extra money, decided where to settle down, and are ready to begin the process of owning your dream home. There is just one big decision left…
I have friends- you know who you are- who have already put out their pumpkins and fall decorations! They have their sweaters ready and can’t wait for the temperature to…
Ken Rakes was the founder and visionary of Ideal Cabinets, which was founded in 1970 in Christiansburg, Virginia. Almost from its inception, Ideal Cabinets offered design, demo, construction, and installation…
Who doesn’t love Jewelry ? I know I do. If you have spent time looking at cabinetry, then you probably have heard that cabinet hardware is the “jewelry for your…