Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Are they worth the investment?
It is common knowledge that the kitchen is the heart of the home with many aspects to consider; therefore we have touched on that subject in a previous article - What should you know before renovating a kitchen? In this article we will focus on choosing the right style cabinets, your kitchen’s backbone, to accommodate your style, needs, and budget.
Clearly, which cabinets you choose is a crucial decision when planning your kitchen renovation. Cabinetry plays a fundamental role during the design stage to make the most out of the area and the kitchen floor plan. It is the foundation and marks the type of design and energy that the kitchen will have.
In addition to the cabinet style, you need to consider the layout. One that will provide the best use of the space, to provide you with a floor plan that is efficient and functional to your needs.
TYPES OF CABINETS
Planning the perfect layout also means planning and selecting the type of cabinetry that fits the space and your needs. There are three main types of cabinets: ready-made cabinets at the shelf, semi-custom, and custom cabinets. The principal difference between them is the number of options to choose from.
Ready-made cabinets are mass-produced with limited options on size and finishes. As the name says, they can easily be picked off the shelf and installed. When using ready-made cabinets, some aspects of the planning will have to revolve around the available sizes of the cabinets you have selected.
Semi-custom cabinets are, in essence, a ready-made cabinet with the possibility of having different options on door finishes.
Custom cabinets have a world of options with a wide range of materials, sizes, and finishes. Each cabinet is designed according to your specifications to meet all of your functional and aesthetic needs. The manufacturer will produce the cabinets, following the floor plan that you created with your designer. You will have the freedom to be specific about what cabinets work best for your needs, without being restricted by specific available sizes. They will be built to fit your ideas and floor plan perfectly.
The majority of new kitchens today are custom made due to the wide variety of materials, color options, and finishes available, as well as the freedom it offers to work with your space and ideas without the limitations of prefab work.
Custom cabinetry assures you that each cabinet is made to fit the space avoiding the use of fillers. It is the best option if your kitchen has an asymmetric layout since it can provide pieces that fit tight corners. In the end, custom kitchen cabinets allow you to maximize storage space, adjust all the appliances perfectly in the right spot, and make the area comfortable, luxurious, and functional.
Since custom cabinets are designed based on your kitchen and your needs, it takes a longer time to build them. First, your space must be measured. Next, the designer will review all your specifications, checking it over carefully to catch any mistakes. Your designer will work closely with the builder to design the cabinets that will provide just the ambiance you
Read more on how a kitchen designer can help you during the renovation process in our article
What does a kitchen designer do?
were looking to create in your new kitchen. Finally, once the design is done, it will be presented to you for your approval. At this point the cabinets are built. Manufacturing a kitchen takes between 6 to 10 weeks worldwide plus delivery depending on where the factory is located.
Creating a custom kitchen is a lot of work; however, you will be pleased with the result. The time and money you invest in this project will pay huge dividends, in pleasure that you will have from all the time you spend in it. Besides for having a kitchen that perfectly fits your needs and desires, you will have a space that will stay beautiful and functional for an extended period of time.
It is better to talk with a professional right from the beginning to avoid costly mistakes and delays down the line. You want to to be sure you are doing everything right from the beginning and really choose the type of cabinetry that will suit you best. It is an investment in your home’s value. So remember to take the time to think about and clarify what you are looking for. The possibilities are endless, and it can all be quite overwhelming. Remember, you can create almost anything: from wall to ceiling cabinets to designing specific cabinets to hide objects or go around them.
Chany Design offers professional kitchen design services where you are the most crucial part of the process. Chany is client-centered, experienced, and has industry affiliations meaning that you can expect the finished product to be what you have imagined. We are prized for helping people make the right decisions regarding renovating their kitchen.
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