Choosing the Perfect Cabinets
So, you’ve decided to move forward with building your dream home. It’s everything you’ve ever wanted and in a nice neighborhood to boot. Spacious floor plan, gorgeous kitchen, stunning windows—everything seems perfect! And now your home builder wants to know what kind of cabinets you want. Seems like a cinch, right? Well, not quite. Picking out cabinets can be pain-free, but it’s important to do a little research before you sign off on your order. Thankfully, we’ve compiled an extensive list of cabinet types and customization options to save you time and make life easier.
Choose the Style
Choosing the right style of cabinets for your home can greatly impact its level of convenience. Also, it affects the way your home is experienced. To ensure your home has the perfect type of cabinets, here are some of the most popular styles to choose from.
Shaker Cabinets
Shaker cabinets are perhaps the most popular cabinet style found in the kitchen or around the home. Often near the ground, they have a recessed center panel that works well with numerous decor styles.
Flat Front/Slab
Flat front or slab cabinets are, well, flat. Their doors are sleek and smooth to give your home a modern and sophisticated touch. Even though they’re often found in contemporary homes, these versatile cabinets can help define a wide array of room styles.
Raised Panel Cabinets
Best for traditional style homes, raised panel cabinets are characterized with doors that have a protruding center panel. Visually, they are the polar opposite of shaker cabinets and tend to make rooms feel more rustic or timeless.
Customize Your Cabinets
You have the type of cabinets you want. Now it’s time to add your own personal flavor. Depending on your budget, cabinets can be customized in a wide variety of ways. Whether you want stock, semi-custom, or fully custom cabinets, there are many ways you can give your home that unique touch.
Stock
Stock cabinets are by far the most budget conscious but offer little to no customization. They’re also limited on a variety of colors, styles, and accessories. However, this doesn’t mean they look cheap. Stock cabinets can be high-quality and certainly get the job done under budget.
Semi-Custom
Semi-custom cabinets are a step beyond stock ones and are a bit more flexible when it comes to changes. They’re more expensive but have features that are cheaper than fully customized cabinets. Although, since they’re not fully customizable, you may have to make sacrifices on several features like storage, color, etc.
Custom
The world is your oyster. Custom cabinets can be made any way you please, but they come with a hefty price tag. Often designed and installed on location, you’ll also be paying several contractor fees for these beauties.
Choose a Wood Type
Cabinets get their character from the type of wood they’re made of. The way they look, feel, and smell can drastically change the way your family and guests perceive your home. There are seemingly endless types of wood, but here are the most popular options you’ll most likely find.
Maple
You can’t go wrong with maple. It’s strong, durable, and is easy to paint. It has perhaps the most traditional look and is perfect for giving your home a warm and earthy feel.
Cherry
Rich and smooth, cherry wood can provide a unique characteristic to your home. It has a warm presence and can be a vibrant addition to your home. However, cherry wood does not age gracefully.
Oak
If you’re looking for a more natural feel, oak can do the trick. It has noticeable variations in grain and patterns and is harder to paint, but it can give your home a nice rustic aura.
Alder
Alder is perhaps the most versatile on this list. It comes in either light brown or red and has a fine grain, which is nice. It provides a stable staining surface but can be damaged easily, so it’s not the best choice if you have youngsters.
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