Five Things to Know About Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinet Knowledge

Kithen Family Gathering SpotMany people enjoy thinking about designing a new kitchen and planning for new cabinets.   Kitchen cabinets are the most significant part of your kitchen, because they keep your dishware orderly and secure, provide storage for kitchen utensils, and form a great gathering place for  family and friends.   The kitchen is the heart of your home and a special place to spend time with the family together planning meals, playing games, and having important conversations.  Everyone wants to redecorate their kitchen just to get a fresh new look for the kitchen.  Since you are going to spend a lot of money on your cabinets, you should consider a number of factors regarding cabinet choices. We have come up with a number of tips that you can follow for selecting the best cabinets for your kitchen.

1. Choose a certified brand

While choosing a cabinet, look for the brands that would have good warranty.  Lower end cabinets will have a short limited warranty, while a high end products will offer a longer warranty and more options. Cabinets of a certified brand will deal with humidity, water, and general wear and tear and will last longer.  Quality cabinets from a good manufacturer won’t suffer damage and discoloration from kitchen items like lemon, coffee, and ketchup. Selecting the right brand will give you peace of mind, and you will see that the brand will last for a long time without giving you problems.

2. Right colorWhite Kitchen Cabinets

There are so many colors available for the cabinets just as there are many different door styles available. Choose a color for your cabinet that will depict your personality and also compliment your floor. Dark colors like dark grey, beige, and cherry create a more dramatic look. Light colors like oak and maple make your kitchen look brighter and larger. White has become a very exciting color choice in today’s kitchens, and it does work well with many countertops and flooring choices.

3. Prepare for your future fixes

Kitchen cabinet repairsYou need to have a repair kit for your cabinets, so you can repair them by yourself. Your repair kit should contain these things: colored wax, putty, two or three drawer guidance systems, several pulls, markers to set nails, hinges, and the name and address of the cabinet manufacturer (also the style name). Your cabinet installation crew will be sure to measure for the perfect fit for your cabinets.  Choosing a quality cabinet means the manufacturer will be around for a long time and you can get assistance from them.

4. Know the lingoUpscale Cherry Kitchen Cabinets

Stock and semicustom cabinets are the most popular types on the market. Stock reigns supreme because of its low price, quick delivery, and increasing accessory options like furniture feet and full-extension glides. Semicustom models offer a wider range of sizes, finishes, and styles. They may be the perfect combination of quality and custom like choices.  Custom cabinets are the most expensive; they can take up to 12 weeks to fabricate.  They are custom designed for you and your special space.

5. Personalize your storage

Kitchen hardwareToday’s cabinets include user-friendly options such as full extension roll-out shelves so you won’t scrape your knuckles as you reach for items buried deep in back. The best drawers are constructed with dovetail joinery, solid wood sides, and plywood at bottom. Large drawers in base cabinets can hold pots, pans, and dry goods; they’re as popular as pull-out recycling bins. Built-in open-storage systems like wine racks and china displays look sharp even when empty.  The soft close drawers and doors will make the new cabinets a solid investment that will last a long time.  Custom hardware can really make your new kitchen pop.

Contact several quality kitchen design companies to see what kind of layout will work best in Kitchen Accesories your kitchen.  Then review all the options for the best use of your new cabinetry.  The aftermarket accessories are just outstanding, and you can outfit your kitchen with the best storage and ease of use.   You will love spending time in your beautiful new kitchen.

Judy Reynolds

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