Great Kitchen Cabinets within Your Price Range
Building or renovating? Want to find great kitchen cabinets but can’t spend a fortune? There are ways to design a great new kitchen without breaking the bank on kitchen cabinets.
Yes, everyone who’s ever owned a home knows the importance of kitchen cabinets and the overall effect they have on your kitchen design and function. Most home owners also recognize the expense involved in updating cabinets as well. With a little forethought and a little information, you can make a choice that you can be happy with.
First of all, decide on your budget.
There are a lot of different features and factors that you can choose to include or leave out of your kitchen plans that will make a huge difference in the amount of money you need to budget for your cabinets.
The more optional features you choose, the more your cabinets will cost. So it’s smart to weigh the options and decide which ones you can and cannot live without in order to stay within the budget you decide upon.
How much space do you have for cabinets?
It’s impossible to have too much storage space in your kitchen, so if you have any opportunity to add cabinets to the existing space when remodeling, or plan for plenty of space if you’re building, you will be glad you did after all is said and done.
There are quite a few ways to configure your kitchen and cabinet layout to afford
plenty of storage space for a convenient kitchen while staying within the budget you have set for yourself. Work with your architect on including plenty of cabinet space and then choose affordable cabinets that will work within your space.
What method of construction are you considering?
As with every type of furnishing, you can choose the most expensive method of construction available, or you can choose a very inexpensive construction method to save money. Choosing cheaply-made cabinetry is one decision you should avoid if at all possible.
Very often cabinets are put in place for the life of a home. Many times cabinets might be refurbished rather than replaced, so choosing a solid dovetailed construction for your cabinets will provide long-lasting durability, and you will be much happier with the results.
What construction materials will you choose?
Just as with construction methods, you will also find very inexpensive materials your cabinets can be constructed from. You will find everything from a thin plastic laminate over particle board to stainless steel clad cabinets. Again, try to avoid sacrificing quality to save money when it comes to your choice for kitchen cabinets.
The most popular choice for most homeowners today is high-quality wood cabinetry. You can choose very nice kitchen cabinets made of quality woods such as oak or pine that will be quite affordable. These can be finished in a myriad of ways to bring you just the look you want for your kitchen while also ensuring lasting quality.
What about the cabinet doors?
Choosing the type of doors for your cabinets is another big decision in this process. You can opt for an uncomplicated design without grooves, molding and other fancy details that will up the price of your cabinets, and still end up with a striking design.
This is another area the will require some investigation and comparison. Your cabinet door style is the major design factor involved in your choice, so pick something that will make you happy and offer you and your family a kitchen that will be efficient, stylish, and affordable too.
Does cabinet hardware make much difference?
You better believe it! It’s really important to remember that whatever style hardware you choose, it is repeated over and over in your kitchen design, so choose wisely and make sure your hardware looks right with the finish you choose for your cabinet doors.
Taking the time to consider all the options available to you and decide what makes sense for your kitchen design and your budget will turn out to be a very wise use of your time. You should be able to enjoy your new kitchen cabinets for a very long time if you make good choices along the way.
DirectBuy helps you design your kitchen in style with a great selection of kitchen cabinets at manufacturer-direct prices. Your one-stop shop for home building and home remodeling products, DirectBuy has virtually everything you need to make your home building or remodeling project a success.
November 9th, 2007 at 11:49 am
We are replacing our kitchen cabinets and are trying to decide between the standard size cabinets or the 42” cabinets. The 42” cabinets are almost twice as expensive. Is it worth the money to upgrade?
November 13th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Hello Charlie,
There are so many options for creating the kitchen of your dreams that remodeling can often be overwhelming! Cabinet sizes are one factor that can be customized to fit your family’s needs.
If bigger cabinets are the only solution to your craving for more storage space, then they may be a worthwhile investment. Also, if your cabinets seem oddly out of proportion with the rest of your kitchen (or your plans for a new kitchen), then you may want to consider the upgrade for purely aesthetic reasons.
But it may not be the best idea to splurge on cabinets for the resale value of your home alone – the upgrade won’t necessarily come back to you when you sell your house. Having more cabinet space may seem like a bonus for potential buyers, but the return on your investment depends on a lot of factors, including the condition of other kitchens in your neighborhood.
To take some of the stress out of choosing the right upgrades for your kitchen while staying on budget, visit your local DirectBuy showroom. The kitchen designers and product specialists there can assist you in creating the home of your dreams.
May 13th, 2008 at 2:25 am
How long is a piece of string? It all comes down to your needs. If you find that 42″ cabinets are essential then the cost is worth it.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:51 am
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