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“Cheap” Kitchen Cabinets Doesn’t Have to Mean Low Quality

February 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Cheap Kitchen Cabinets

Our shop can modify “cheap” kitchen cabinets to include all the quality features of custom cabinets at a fraction of the price.

It seems that people are always looking for cheap kitchen cabinets. There are certainly people out there in the marketplace who sell cheap cabinets – by which I mean cabinets that are made cheaply. This designation commonly refers to cabinets constructed of cheap materials with secondary quality workmanship and in a small number of variations in color, design, etc.

Most of the calls we receive are actually people who want to buy kitchen cabinets cheap. In other words, they want reasonable quality in materials and workmanship, but at a very low price. They do not really want cheap cabinets.

There are many ways to compare the prices and the quality of cabinets for your kitchen. One is to go to a home improvement store and compare the available options. Most of these stores will have “knock-down” cabinets that you can by for a very low price and take them home on the same day. They might need assembly and you will need to install them or find someone to install them in your kitchen.

If you are willing to spend a little bit more money, you can step up to stock cabinets and get standard-sized cabinets in a wider range of colors, finishes and styles. You will probably need to assemble these, as well as install them. These are the ways to buy the cheapest kitchen cabinets.

If what you actually need is the highest quality cabinets you can get for the lowest possible price you can afford, there are other options. These options offer the widest range of colors, woods, finishes, styles, designs and hardware. You can either order custom or semi-custom cabinets (at a much higher price), or you can take the creative approach with a good cabinetmaker.

Some cabinetmakers offer you the highest-possible quality in cabinet materials and workmanship at the price of stock cabinets. They are then able to take these cabinets, and modify and customize them to meet your specific needs. These are very high-quality cabinets.

Here is how these cabinetmakers are able to offer you the highest quality cabinets, with customization, at the lowest possible price.

  1. The cabinetmaker works directly with a cabinet manufacturer.
  2. Together they select what they believe will be the most popular woods, colors, finishes, designs and styles in the area served by the cabinetmaker.
  3. This defines the line of cabinets the cabinetmaker will offer.
  4. The manufacturer makes the cabinets in the factory and ships them to the cabinetmaker.
  5. Once the cabinetmaker measures and calculates the cabinet sizes needed for a particular job, s/he orders the standard sizes needed, plus extra cabinets to customize.
  6. The cabinetmaker then uses his/her skill to make from the cabinets received the custom sizes needed for each kitchen.
  7. If special features are needed that cannot be purchased from the manufacturer, the cabinetmaker builds and installs those features (for example, lazy Susan, racks, dividers, refrigerated drawers, cabinets that enclose small (under-counter) refrigerators or ovens.
  8. The cabinetmaker combines and re-sizes cabinets for sink bases, cooktop bases, and even for islands and peninsulas that are part of the kitchen design.

By working with a cabinetmaker that has a relationship with a manufacturer and the skill to customize standard cabinetry, you can save a bundle when you remodel, restore, renovate, add, upgrade or build a kitchen. You will not have cheap kitchen cabinets. You will have custom cabinets at the surprisingly low price of standard cabinets.

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Storage

January 31, 2011 by 1 Comment

 

Planning kitchen cabinet storage is one of the most important considerations when planning a kitchen remodel or addition. It is important to plan only for genuine need in your new kitchen because cabinetry is the largest single cost item in your remodeling budget. Be sure to plan enough cabinets for your needs without installing a large amount of extra cabinet space.

There are several ways to estimate your storage needs when designing your new or remodeled kitchen.

  • Measure the cabinets you currently have and replace them with new cabinets in identical sizes.
  • Remove everything from your cabinets, combine items appropriately into groups that would go in individual cabinets. Then measure the items (space used) and evaluate the size and number of cabinets needed.
  • Keep in mind that your new cabinets are primarily kitchen organizers. Look at the items currently in your cabinets. What could you reorganize to use space more efficiently? What could you move to a less accessible space (because you use it less frequently)?
  • Consider other items you would like to be able to store in your new kitchen cabinets; then add this to your calculations.
  • Review all of the specialized types of cabinets available in the wood, color and design you want. You might consider refrigerated drawers, pull out cabinets, slide-out shelves, drawers that hold pots and pans in the deeper bottom section and lids in a smaller top section. There are many new configurations every year.
  • Plan the placement of your appliances, cook top, ovens, etc. and then plan cabinets around them.
  • The best approach to cabinet planning might be to work with a kitchen designer, your contractor or your cabinetmaker to place appliances and cabinets where they will make things readily available where you need them to be when entertaining, cooking or cleaning up.

The next step in planning your cabinetry in a way that will make your kitchen most efficient is to evaluate how you can maximize your cabinet space with various cabinet organizers. You have access to a surprising array of organizational devices for drawers, cabinets and other spaces in your kitchen. For example:

  1. Use specially sized drawers or odd-sized extra space to store canned goods, bottled drinks, etc.
  2. Use a Lazy Susan to make items in the back of higher or lower cabinets accessible.
  3. Use drawer dividers to keep a drawer for kitchen utensils organized and neat.
  4. Instead of wasting the top half of each shelf in a cabinet, install a two-tiered Lazy Susan.
Kitchen Cabinet Storage

Kitchen Cabinet Storage Above and Below a Counter for Maximum Corner Space Utilization

You can also maximize your storage space with specialty custom cabinets. Instead of losing access to things in the back of a base corner cabinet, install a cabinet with a built-in Lazy Susan. Another idea is to have your cabinetmaker build you a tall, narrow cabinet beside the oven for pizza pans, cookie sheets and the like. Consider cabinets fitted out with smaller shelves, slanted racks for canned drinks, etc., and install a special cabinet beneath the sink equipped with a slide-out rack for the trash can or frame for the trash bag and a small device to hold extra trash bags.

Once you understand the many options available to you when planning kitchen cabinet storage, it becomes much easier to plan a kitchen in the style and design you most want while also ensuring that you will have the type and amount of storage space you need. A little imagination and some creative planning will result in the kitchen of your dreams.

 

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Vanity Cabinets

November 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Bathroom Vanity Cabinets

For more than 100 years, the vanity has been the basis for bathroom design.  Prior to the days of indoor plumbing, the vanity took the form of a wash stand.  It was more dresser than anything else, but it held the pitcher of water and the wash bowl that was the origin for the modern vanity cabinet.  Over the years, designs evolved to hide exposed pipes and shut-off valves, they also served as the foundation for today’s sink.

Later these vanity cabinets evolved into larger models in order to provide needed storage space for toiletries, linens and a variety of other items.  Along with increased capacity for storage and the addition of other functionalities, bathroom cabinets began to acquire a little bit of style.  This evolution continues as vanity cabinets have become more attractive, more functional and more stylish.

Today vanity cabinets form a focal point for bathroom décor and design, they are not simply a way to hide pipes and drains.  Bathroom cabinets match the style of a home, the decorating preferences of homeowners, regional style preferences and the recent trend toward greater luxury with special spa features and ambiance.  With this evolution in style and luxury has come the increased size of the room. Today’s bathrooms are beautiful, functional, luxurious and bigger than ever!

Whether a bathroom is small, sleek and contemporary in style or a mid-sized master bath designed for two, or a large spacious spa-featured bathroom, there are a multitude of vanity cabinets in appropriate sizes, styles, color and finish.

Consider some of the features and characteristics available in bathroom vanities:

  • Multiple coatings of polyurethane to protect the wood from dampness
  • Simple, Modern with clean lines
  • Reproductions of elaborate antiques
  • Corner units
  • Units with rounded fronts for extra storage
  • Moveable interior shelves
  • Drawers with organizing inserts
  • Styles for any type of sink installation
  • Variations in height to accommodate everyone’s ergonomic needs
  • Two depth options for small and large rooms
  • Single and Double sink units
  • Double sinks of different heights and with (or without) a lower counter area with a chair or bench seat
  • Fronts with traditional cabinet doors and units with glass or frosted glass doors
  • Units with open shelving
  • Custom vanity cabinets that form a complete bathroom suite of storage spaces, i.e. a traditional sink base vanity with bookend bathroom ‘pantry’s.
  • Pull-out shelves that make it easier to reach items in the cabinet back

By working with your local cabinet professional it’s possible to have any configuration of vanity cabinet with any type of storage and shelving, drawer or sink imaginable. They can help you design and create a luxurious and beautiful bathroom that is relaxing and beautiful while easily serviced and maintained. In short, today you can have any kind of vanity cabinets you want in any material you choose, with any finish you select.

 

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Door Styles

November 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment

 

Glazed Maple Kitchen Cabinet Door<  MAPLE

The maple door has a ginger colored finish giving it a warm, relaxed appearance, which is due in part to the antiqued patina of the dark brown glaze. This glaze has been applied over a base stain on hard maple wood to provide a soft, aged look while highlighting the trim details. With its mitered doors and drawer heads, square raised panel, and full overlay construction, the maple door is a traditional yet transitional style having a wide range of compatibility to dark or light colored kitchen schemes.

 

Glazed Cherry Kitchen Cabinet DoorGLAZED CHERRY >

The formal appeal of this door is provided by the rich, aged effect of the finish. Made to resemble cherry wood, the door style is actually constructed of hard maple, with which the eye-catching stain and subtle dark brown glaze have been applied. Mortise and tenon doors and drawer heads, applied molding, square raised panels, and full overlay construction.

Shaker Natural Kitchen Cabinet Door

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The soft transitional styling of the Shaker door is what provides its wide range of appeal for contemporary, arts and crafts, or shaker tastes. The Shaker door is constructed of hard maple and has a natural finish. The door has a recessed center panel. Its mortise and tenon doors and drawers, and full overlay construction are what give the Shaker door style its transitional appeal, as well as the ability to span many different design styles.

Shaker Espresso Kitchen Cabinet DoorSHAKER ESPRESSO >

The Shaker expresso door is a transitional style for those who prefer a simplistic door with a dark, rich stain. This style will suit those seeking a contemporary to Zen feeling space. The full overlay door is constructed of hard maple with a recessed center panel. The door uses the mortise and tenon construction.

Glazed White Kitchen Cabinet Door

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The Glazed White door is a square raised panel, mitered, full overlay door with a matching drawer head. It is painted a creamy white with a hand applied caramel glaze, highlighting all of the door details. This style appeals to the classic and French country seeking clientele.

Glazed Walnut Kitchen Cabinet Door

GLAZED WALNUT >

You will find that the walnut is an identical match to the maple in style. What sets the two apart is a deep, rich, warm walnut stain on hard maple wood. Walnut is the perfect door style for those seeking a true furniture feel to their cabinetry.

White Kitchen Cabinet Door

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The crisp, tailored, full overlay styling of the white door is what makes it cross over so many lines of style. This door style will be the perfect choice for homes ranging from cottage to classic. The white door’s mortise and tenon door and drawer are constructed of hard maple and finished in a durable white paint. The door and drawer both have a gentle profile surrounding a recessed center panel. The outer edge also carries a handsome profile to soften the overall look.

Caramel Oak Kitchen Cabinet DoorCARAMEL OAK >

The oak door is a terrific value in an all wood cabinet when compared to similarly priced particle board constructed cabinets found in big box stores. The doors and cabinet face frame are made from solid oak which provides the grainy oak appeal in addition to the durability and hardness that oak has to offer. The doors have square raised center panels with rails that are joined using mortise and tenon construction. All cabinet doors come equipped with finger routed pulls which make door knobs and handles optional.

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Door Knobs

October 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

 

KITCHEN CABINET DOOR KNOBS

How to make the proper selection…

Kitchen cabinet knobs and handles are the whipped cream on top of your dessert. They are the finishing touch on the most visible part of your kitchen – the cabinets. Considering that 40 – 50% of the cost for kitchen remodeling or renovation is in your cabinetry, the choice of kitchen cabinet knobs is very important in putting that dollop of whipped cream on the pie.

The sheer number of options available to you when choosing kitchen cabinet knobs can be overwhelming. But the choices can be quickly narrowed down if you approach the task systematically.

Here is a selection process you might wish to use:

1. Decide if you want the most popular choice of the moment or if you want to use kitchen cabinet knobs to personalize your kitchen.

2. Consider the design and style of your new kitchen. If you have a traditional or a country kitchen, you can rule out the sleek modern designs. If you have a contemporary style kitchen, rule out the ornate styles.

3. Decide what materials you want to consider. Do you want metal, porcelain, glass, wood, tile or stone?

4. Do you want knobs or handles?

5. Do you want stationary handles or handles that lift?

6. If you choose metal, which metal and finish do you want? You can consider:

  • Copper
  • Polished copper
  • Brass
  • Polished brass
  • Chrome
  • Brushed chrome
  • Gold-tone
  • Nickel
  • Brushed nickel
  • Bronze

7. Installation must also be considered. Think about what you will store in drawers and the stress that will be exerted on drawer pulls with use. Then consider whether you should look at single screw installation or installation that used two screws.

8. Can you match other hardware to the kitchen cabinet knobs you are considering – visible hinges, appliances, etc.

9. Finally, check the price. Which of your options is the best fit for your budget and the design of your kitchen?

This process should lead you to a choice of the most appropriate kitchen cabinet knobs and handles. If you consider all of the options and match everything carefully, your kitchen cabinet knobs will accentuate the beauty of your new cabinetry.

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Hardware

October 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Maple Kitchen Cabinets with Glazed Cherry FinishKitchen cabinet hardware includes hinges, glides for drawers and inserts, racks, and, especially, knobs, drawer pulls and handles. Someone once called kitchen cabinet hardware the “jewelry of kitchen design.” Indeed, the hardware adds the finishing touch to beautiful cabinetry and kitchen design.

Hinges on cabinet doors may or may not be visible from the outside when the cabinet doors are closed. If hinges are visible, you will want to look for durability, strength and beauty. Visible hinges should match the knobs and handles whenever possible. In some designs decorative hinges are part of the style of the kitchen. In these cases, choose the finish and shape that is most appropriate for the style and design of the room. Look for high quality hinges that are heavy enough to bear up under frequent use and finished to prevent rust from steam and other moisture in the kitchen.

Much kitchen cabinet hardware today includes a variety of specialized glides for drawers, cabinet inserts, and cabinet or drawer accessories. These must be sturdy enough to support the weight of any items stored within them when fully extended. You will want high-quality hardware. It will be worth any extra cost now to avoid the need to replace it later. In most cases, drawers and pull-outs should be able to support at least 75 pounds when extended, they should glide smoothly, and they should be made of a rust-resistant material.

Kitchen cabinet hardware today also includes a wide variety of racks, compartments and dividers for shelves, cabinets, drawers, and other specialty items. Look for racks made of metal and finished with a vinyl, plastic or chrome coating for durability and rust-resistance. Racks should be solidly installed and carefully positioned so they do not result in lost space or very difficult access to other items in the cabinet or drawer.

Knobs, drawer pulls and handles are truly the decorative kitchen cabinet hardware items. These should be selected first for match with the design and décor of the kitchen, next to be functional and sturdy, and finally, to be made of a material that is both appropriate and attractive in your renovated kitchen. Kitchen cabinet hardware is available in a wide range of metals and finishes, porcelain, glass, plastic, and even tile. You might choose a glossy finish or a softer matte or brushed metal finish for your kitchen cabinet hardware.

As you choose kitchen cabinet hardware, consider any metals used for lighting fixtures, decorative items, etc. and try to match the metals or other items as closely as possible. Some homeowners used extra tile from a backsplash or from the floor or counter tops to fashion unique knobs and pulls for their kitchen cabinets. This can tie everything together and create a nice “finished” appearance.

If you can think of kitchen cabinet hardware as the jewelry for your kitchen, you will be able to keep in mind all three considerations for the hardware as you make selections: strength, rust-free finish, and beauty.

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Doors

October 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Glazed Cherry Kitchen Cabinet DoorKitchen cabinet doors are the most visible part of cabinets. They should, therefore, be chosen with care. In fact, your kitchen cabinet doors will define the style and design of your remodeled kitchen. The cabinet door style will be duplicated in the design of drawer fronts as well. It is also possible to embellish and modify some of these styles to make your kitchen design more unique.

The eight primary styles of kitchen cabinet doors are:

  1. Reveal-overlay panel – Created by adding an overlay on the front of the door to create the appearance of a recessed panel while retaining the strength of a flat panel door.
  2. Flat panel – A flat, un-embellished door typically used in more contemporary style kitchens.
  3. Frame and panel – A plain center panel surrounded by a frame.
  4. Beaded frame and panel – The overlay panel has a beaded edge.
  5. Square raised panel – The center panel of these kitchen cabinet doors is raised slightly more than the edges of the door.
  6. Bead board panel – The panel uses a vertically grooved center panel for a more distinctive appearance.
  7. Curved raised panel – The same as a raised panel door, except that the top of the panel is slightly arched or curved.
  8. Cathedral panel – Another variation on the raised panel door, with a panel that has at the top the distinctive curves of a cathedral window.

Any of these styles can be further embellished by adding additional layers of framing or overlay, except the flat panel and the beadboard panel styles. The panels can also be carved with various designs. All of these styles of kitchen cabinet doors can be used in natural or stained wood or can be painted.

Caramel Oak Kitchen Cabinet DoorFor variation and to add interest to the room, the kitchen cabinet doors can also be treated in other ways to make them unique. For example, door panels can be replaced with glass, or some of the kitchen cabinet doors can be removed completely for open shelving for cookbooks or other items. Several types of glass can be used either to create a different effect or to make the items in the cabinets less apparent while maintaining the feel of openness. For example, colored or stained glass can be used very effectively in cathedral panel styles. Even leaded or etched glass can be used in this uniquely shaped opening. Etching the glass opens hundreds of possibilities for a unique kitchen design that highlights a special family interest (horses, flowers, music).

Other glass options include frosted glass, textured glass or barnstead glass. The latter is a clear liner-ribbed patterned glass with embedded wire to make the glass somewhat opaque. Colored glass can be very effective in a few of the cabinet doors (for variation). Yet another possibility for a truly distinctive look in kitchen cabinet doors would use layered glass. This glass is produced by combining tempered glass with another material. Often these materials are very exotic, such as rice paper or a metallic film. The special material is placed between glass layers to create a very unique effect.

The most commonly used styles of kitchen cabinet doors are flat panel for more contemporary kitchens and raised panel doors for other styles. Overlays and bead board panel doors are less common. Consider all available options before making a selection for your kitchen cabinet doors. With a little imagination and a good cabinetmaker, you can create a beautiful, functional and unique kitchen design.

 

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Kitchen Cabinet Accessories

October 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Custom Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinet Value can customize kitchen cabinets to your specifications.

KITCHEN CABINET ACCESSORIES

If you are remodeling, enlarging, renovating or just sprucing up your kitchen, you will be delighted to discover that kitchen cabinet accessories abound! What is more, new devices, gadgets and cabinet modifications seem to become available regularly. No matter what you would love to have in your new kitchen cabinet, accessories are available or can be made to accommodate your wishes.

To begin with the basics, manufacturers of stock and semi-custom cabinets offer a number of designs that include some now basic kitchen cabinet accessories:

  • Cutlery dividers for drawers – in a one-tier or two-tier choice
  • Drawer divided to hold knives
  • Spice drawer insert
  • Food-preparation drawer with a pull-out cutting board
  • Spice drawer cabinet – a narrow vertical drawer fitted for spice jars
  • Inverted frame option can put the drawer at the bottom (great for put lids)
  • Drawer divided to put pots and pans in the bottom and lids in a top section
  • Drawer divided for cooking utensils or gadgets
  • Wastebasket cabinet
  • Recycling cabinet
  • Roll-out tiered shelving in a base cabinet for pots and pans
  • Base microwave cabinet
  • Base tray dividers that pull out
  • Base cabinets that pull out for condiments or for tall bottles
  • Tray divider shelf
  • Roll-out tray divider base cabinet
  • Sink base with tilt out tray in the front of the sink (sponges, steel wool)
  • Plastic bag dispenser door storage unit
  • Door storage units
  • Pantry door shelf and swing out sections
  • Base cabinet with deep roll-out trays
  • Appliance garage
  • Base wine rack cabinet
  • Base wine storage cube
  • Under cabinet stem glass holder
  • China display
  • Plate racks
  • Base corner with Lazy Susan

Many other options are also available, including:

Oak Kitchen Cabinets

Oak kitchen cabinets provide timeless beauty.

  • Drawers to cover refrigerated units
  • Bins with glass fronts to hold dry goods (pasta, beans)
  • Glass front/door cabinets
  • Architectural design finish items
  • Vent covers
  • Island cabinets
  • Wall Bookshelves
  • Pull-out storage units for vegetables
  • Specialty glass in cabinet doors (frosted, opaque, color)
  • Crown moldings for the tops of cabinets
  • Specialized cabinets for base specialty refrigerators
  • TV and computer compartments
  • Covers for Refrigerator doors
  • Doors for wine chilling compartments
  • Matching door and window frames
  • Nooks for small appliances
  • Specialized storage spaces for various work areas
Cherry Kitchen Cabinet

Beautiful cherry kitchen cabinets

If you are willing to go the route of the custom or customized kitchen cabinet, accessories can be found or created for virtually any organizational or accessibility need. Customized accessories can also be used to create a unique kitchen that reflects your style, cooking needs and personal taste.

Talk to us about your needs and desires for kitchen cabinet accessories. What you need might be readily available for instant installation. If not, we can customize your cabinets to provide the kitchen cabinet accessories you desire.

 

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Oak Kitchen Cabinets

October 19, 2010 by 1 Comment
Oak Kitchen Cabinets

Oak kitchen cabinets provide timeless beauty.

One of the most important decisions made when remodeling a kitchen is the material and style of the kitchen cabinets. Particularly in North America and parts of Europe it is natural to ask if oak kitchen cabinets a good choice. The answer is very simple, oak cabinets are always a good choice.

Oak has a very distinctive grain that is not similar to any other trees. Oak kitchen cabinets are desirable for a number of reasons:

  • Oak is very hard. English oak has a harder surface than many other varieties, making it especially popular for furniture.
  • Oak is known for its unique open grain.
  • Oak is synonymous with strength and sturdiness.
  • Oak is heavy.
  • Oak is strong and durable, making oak kitchen cabinets a very good choice.
  • Oak is often associated with dignity.
  • Oak is very desirable for furniture and for this reason oak kitchen cabinets are prized.

Types of Oak

There are nearly 300 varieties of oak throughout the world. At least 50 varieties grow in North America. Most oak is divided into one of two types or families: white oak and red oak. White oak tends to be less porous and more durable. It is believed by many to have a better color than red oak, and for this reason it is often preferred for furniture and kitchen cabinets. White oak has a finer texture and a more prominent figure. It is more resistant to moisture and fungus. This is a major reason oak kitchen cabinets are so popular. Red oak tends to have a reddish cast and a coarser texture.

Two Ways to Cut Oak

When building oak kitchen cabinets or oak furniture, it is possible to choose strait or plain cut oak or quarter-sawn oak. The difference will be very obvious. Oak has strips of a special tissue that radiates from the center of the tree or log out to the edge. These strips of tissue look a great deal like spokes of a wheel. When the log is cut through by quarter sawing, the boards will show flakes of smooth wood. The effect can be very beautiful. Quarter sawing does not produce the same effect in narrow strips, but it can be spectacular in cabinet doors.

Oak kitchen cabinets can create a truly beautiful and luxurious room. When matched with oak window and door frames, chair rail, and other trim, as well as oak kitchen stools, table and chairs, etc. the total effect can be breathtaking. Mixing the right varieties of oak can eliminate sameness and produce a result that is totally unique. This makes oak kitchen cabinets an outstanding choice for your kitchen remodel.

 

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Wholesale Kitchen Cabinets

October 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Wholesale Kitchen Cabinets

This beautiful kitchen is available at wholesale kitchen cabinet prices.

Buying kitchen cabinets wholesale vs. retail can save you a bundle when you’re considering a remodel or renovation of your kitchen.  Whether it’s planning a kitchen expansion or enlargement, or a complete remodel, upgrading your kitchen cabinets at wholesale prices can save you $10,000 or more.  Consider this example for a typical kitchen remodeling job with a total cost of $40,000.  Kitchen cabinets are usually half of the total remodel cost, so that’s $20,000 in our example.  If you can cut the kitchen cabinet cost in half by purchasing your cabinets wholesale, meaning direct from the manufacturer, that saves you $10,000!

Buying kitchen cabinets wholesale doesn’t mean you give up quality either.  Buying wholesale simply means that you are cutting out the retailer and their associated markup and working directly with the manufacturer.  This allows you to save substantially on your kitchen home improvement job, plus you likely will be able to purchase a higher quality kitchen cabinet than you initially planned which makes buying direct an even greater value.

With internet shopping literally at your fingertips, buying kitchen cabinets wholesale has never been easier. You have instant access to hundreds of wholesale cabinet dealers across the country with virtually any cabinet style, wood choice and finish color.  But there are important considerations to assess prior to taking the step of purchasing your new kitchen online.  Here are some drawbacks to an online purchase:

  1. You must accept the full responsibility for assessing the quality of the product when you buy kitchen cabinets wholesale online. In most cases you cannot see the finish or measure the thickness of the shelves or see what kind of secondary wood has been used to build the cabinet box. You must either evaluate the product in a store and then purchase direct from the manufacturer, or ask all of the appropriate and necessary questions to be assured you are buying a quality product.  Of course, until the finished product arrives you’re not completely assured that what you expected is what you’re getting.
  2. When you buy kitchen cabinets wholesale you must deal with delivery and storage until you are ready to install the cabinets. The cabinets will be drop-shipped from the manufacturer directly to your home.
  3. Buying kitchen cabinets wholesale also means you may be purchasing cabinets RTA (ready to assemble). This means that every cabinet must be assembled and installed. Either you will need to assemble the cabinets (which can be a great way to save money, but can create problems if you don’t have appropriate tools or knowhow) or you must hire a contractor, carpenter or cabinetmaker to assemble the cabinets for you. Then, either you or the person you hire must install the cabinets.
  4. When you buy kitchen cabinets wholesale you will be able to buy them only in standard sizes. You will not be able to buy special sizes to fit your kitchen design. You may also have limited access to cabinetry with special features or accessories.  There are companies that do sell after-market items, but ordering the right components can prove cumbersome when dealing with different manufacturers.  You may consider buying cabinets in the size closest to your needs and try to find someone who can customize them for you, but in the end that defeats the original purpose of saving money.

Buying wholesale can be a good idea, but only if you are fully aware of the extra work required in assembly and installation along with the added responsibility for storage.

 

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