<![CDATA[DIVERSIFIED FIXTURE - Blog]]>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:41:55 -0500Weebly<![CDATA[Hospital Cafeteria]]>Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:09:02 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/hospital-cafeteriaWe finished up this cafeteria project at a local hospital this week. We designed, built and installed this project using @Wilsonart laminate for the cabinets and solid surface for the counters to ensure all surfaces are antibacterial. From the conceptual design drawings to the finished product, this was a fun project to complete! #customcabinetry #designbuild #medicalcabinetry #interiordesign #custommillwork #healthcaredesign #antibacterial
]]><![CDATA[In Home Office]]>Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:08:23 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/in-home-officeWorking from home or home schooling? A comfortable and efficient workspace is essential! We can design, build and install custom office furniture that will turn the home office and home schooling experience into an enjoyable one. This office design incorporated custom wood features, LED lighting and even gave the appearance that the pocket doors slid into the mill work units. ​
]]><![CDATA[OLD WORLD QUALITY, NEW WORLD TECHNOLOGY]]>Tue, 02 Jun 2020 18:05:53 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/old-world-quality-new-world-technologyCheck out our featured article on The Blue Book Who's Who Magazine...

http://www.thebluebook.com/southern-and-central-new-jersey/articles/s20-fs2-old-world-quality,-new-world-technology.html
]]><![CDATA[Corporate Lobby]]>Thu, 07 May 2020 19:45:09 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/corporate-lobbyWe are very excited to be putting the finishing touches on this corporate lobby project which consisted of multiple feature walls with wave patterns, radius details and elevator wall paneling. The project was completed with a combination of over 700 solid Cherry wood slats mounted to our shop-fabricated wall system laminated with Chemetal aluminum behind the slats. The elevator wall was completed with another selection of Chemetal aluminum laminate with custom aluminum reveals and mounting system. One of our favorite projects to date!
​#corporateinteriors #custommillwork #architecturalwoodwork #interiordesign ​

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]]><![CDATA[Custom Built in Units]]>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:22:38 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/custom-built-in-units​​Built-ins are a very special type of furniture. They could be considered the opposite of free-standing furniture. The main characteristic of built-in furniture is that it allows you to create that smooth transition between spaces. Built-in furniture looks like a part of the house itself and this allows it to beautifully blend in for an overall minimalist appearance.
Built-ins come with several advantages. They blend in into the décor rather than standing out and this makes them suitable for minimalist contemporary interiors. And because of that, a large built-in piece of furniture can look more slender and smaller than a free-standing one with the same dimensions.
Moreover, built-ins provide lots of storage. They can occupy an entire wall without making the room feel considerably smaller. They help create a cohesive look throughout and can be combined and coordinated with the rest of the décor. Another great thing about built-ins is that they can be tailored to fit your specific needs. Finally, lighting can also be easily integrated into the built-in furniture and this can also be a great advantage.
But besides deciding that you prefer built-in furniture in the detriment of free-standing pieces is not enough. Before you start searching for designs and before you make measurements, you need to think about what you’ll be using it for. For example, if you want to use the built-ins for storage, think about what you’ll be storing in them. This will help you decide on the dimensions.
Then you also need to consider the overall dimensions of the room. Even if built-ins can blend in more easily, they can still be overwhelming in a small room. After that, search the magazines and the internet for photos of built-ins that you like. After everything else has been decided, all you have to do is let us do the rest
]]><![CDATA[5 Simple questions to help determine Kitchen Cabinet needs...]]>Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:20:52 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/5-simple-questions-to-help-determine-kitchen-cabinet-needs​What don't you like about your current cabinets?
Maybe you don't have enough space or perhaps it's poorly allocated space)? Maybe your current cupboards are just the wrong style or they don't have good organizational features.
The more specific you can be about what it is you want to have or change, the more focused you'll be about targeting the right options from the numerous of choices that are available.
How long do you plan on staying in the home - are you updating for the purpose of reselling or do you plan on staying long term?
The answer to this question may determine the price you're willing to pay as well as the level of customization, uniqueness and the quality of construction you want to build in. If you plan to stay in your current home indefinitely, you may want to spend more of your budget on durable construction and materials. On the other hand, if you're a real estate investor interested in house flipping for a quick resale, you may want to limit your investment to a functional but more cost-effective cabinet style and construction.
What is the style of your home and your kitchen?
Your existing decor and style of home plays a role in the type of cabinetry to choose. The style you choose will influence the look and feel of your kitchen. Regardless of which way you go, identifying the style you're looking for will help narrow your focus on the available choices and also provide some guidance to the kitchen designers or cabinets makers you might work with.
What amount of storage space do you need? Is it greater than what you currently have?
Look at what you currently have on your countertops or in other places where you put things that you'd rather store inside your cabinets. Knowing how much "stuff" you need to accommodate will help you understand the amount of space you'll need. Remember that the fewer items you permanently store on your countertops the more working space you'll have.
What is most important to you - aesthetic appeal or durability and quality construction?
Let's face it; all of the advertisements and magazine articles we see depicting kitchen cabinets are usually high-end, expensive designs with lots of up-charge options. Achieving your dream kitchen is a worthy goal but be realistic. When there's a limited budget it may not be possible to afford high quality materials and construction as well as exotic woods and finishes. Be wise about allocating your money between quality materials/construction and aesthetic items like door styles, finishes and ornamentation. Usually there's a happy medium somewhere in between.
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]]><![CDATA["Outside the Box"]]>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 04:00:00 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/outside-the-box​Travel back to the year 1957.............
A ribbon cutting ceremony commences on a new, state-of-the-art hospital.  In your wildest dreams, could you have anticipated the social, clinical, technological, or economic change that would drive the operations of that same hospital today? ​
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Similarly,  when you cut the ribbon on a new,
      state-of-the art hospital today, can you                       imagine 
what will drive health care in 2057?
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​Yet imagination is exactly what we need if we are to be successful in planning and designing a healthcare facility that will be built to last for 50 years—imagination and a physical planning solution that enables radical adaptability in the future.

​Only when one thinks "outside the box" can you see the possibilities.  
]]><![CDATA[Recent Work at a Veterinary Hospital]]>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 14:32:07 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/recent-work-at-a-veterinary-hospital
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Diversified Fixture recently renovated a Veterinary Hospital in Long Island, NY.  We understand the many issues, functional requirements and animal health and safety aspects specific to the animal care industry. For this project were able to give the staff an updated look without compromising purpose or functionality. Our favorite addition was the dog leash holder built in to the reception area. This design allows the pet owner to easily interact with the receptionist while having both hands free to sign in.
]]><![CDATA[2016 Residential Cabinet Trends]]>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:25:45 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/2016-residential-cabinet-trends
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​According to ELLEDecor.com, residential cabinet trends in 2016 are all about mixing it up. From color to materials and finishes to cabinet styles, this is the time to get a little more eclectic. At Diversified Fixture, we offer cabinetry and counter tops in a variety of styles, colors and finishes to help you achieve the on-trend space of your dreams.
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"This year kitchens are eschewing the perfect, polished look for a more eclectic vibe. Instead of only incorporating one or two materials, homeowners are turning to a variety of opposing styles to create a truly personalized space. " ELLEDecor.com 
]]><![CDATA[Theirs vs. Ours: Shop]]>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 14:00:00 GMThttps://www.diversifiedfixture.com/blog/theirs-vs-ours-shop
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Chances are you probably haven't given much thought to how the shop of your cabinet manufacturer is laid out, but you should.
  • Does the shop have ample space to properly store materials before being made into casework?
    If not, it's possible the environment may adversely affect your finished cabinet before one piece is even cut. Our shop has dedicated shelving areas to ensure that all materials are inventoried and stored in a manner that guarantees no breakage or damage occurs.
  • Does the shop have dedicated work zones to increase efficiency and minimize the risk of accidents?
    Our shop has areas designated for cutting, routing, edgebanding, and assembly. There is plenty of space between each work zone, and we have mobile carts to easily move pieces from one station to the next to minimize the risks of accidents or errors.
  • Is the shop able to work on more than one job at a time?
    Thanks to our efficient shop layout and high-tech machines, in collaboration with our skilled employees, Diversified Fixture is able to handle multiple jobs within the same day. At any one time, our employees can be working on upwards of 3 or 4 different jobs which allows us to use our machine and labor time efficiently, ultimately providing our customers as quick of a turnaround time as possible.
  • Is the shop able to allocate jobs to those who are most qualified to do them?
    In a garage shop, it's often one or two people doing all the work. In our shop, numerous employees know how to perform many different functions when it comes to building a cabinet; but, what sets us apart is that we have the ability to have our employees who are most competent at a particular task lead that portion of the process. This means that your cabinet will be cut and routed by the people most capable. It will be edged by the person most capable. It will be assembled and installed by those most capable. In the end, you're not receiving a cabinet built by a person who knows a little about a lot of different steps in making a cabinet. Rather, you're receiving a cabinet built by numerous people who are specialized in that particular area of building a cabinet
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