| Putting custom cabinets in your kitchen is a great | | | | door is also a major cost factor. The more detailed the |
| investment in not only the re-sale value of your home, | | | | door, the more expensive. The same is true for |
| but also the practicality of the room. | | | | finishes. A glaze is more expensive than stain or paint. |
| Typically, this purchase is the most expensive part of | | | | Finally, any organizational designs will run you more |
| a kitchen build or remodel. When you start looking at | | | | than just basic shelves and drawers. |
| designs, knowing the different expenses can help you | | | | Countertop- The basic laminate, granite, corian and |
| not only keep track of how much you are spending, | | | | marble all come in a variety of colors and textures. |
| but gives you options on where you can save and | | | | Obviously when you get in to the natural stone pieces, |
| where you can splurge. | | | | the expense skyrockets, but they are also more |
| Here are the main expenses when it comes to | | | | durable and add richness to the kitchen. Another |
| custom cabinets in the kitchen: | | | | popular material for countertops is cement. |
| Wood- There is a variety of wood types that can be | | | | Contemporary and chic, this gives a very urban look to |
| used for custom cabinets. Pre-fab cabinets are made | | | | the cabinet. You don't want to install gorgeous custom |
| of pressed particle board and cardboard. The facade | | | | cabinet and then top them off with a cheap counter. |
| may be a cheap wood, but the interior will not be solid. | | | | Hardware- If you've ever replaced cabinet hardware, |
| When choosing woods, the prices will vary. Cherry is | | | | and then you know it can be pricey depending on the |
| at the upper end of the scale while red oak is a nice | | | | material and design. It is also not a place to skimp to |
| mid-priced and durable wood. Other popular materials | | | | but you can find a nice middle ground. |
| include hickory, walnut and maple. | | | | Installation- Not much you can do about this expense |
| Construction- Shoddy construction is cheaper, but it is | | | | unless you do it yourself. Get referrals and let them bid |
| also... well, it's also shoddy. It just makes sense to go | | | | on a price. |
| with the stronger dovetail joints and solid wood drawer | | | | Whether you spend or save with your custom |
| bottoms make a quality piece that will last through all | | | | cabinets in the kitchen, you can be sure that you are |
| the open and closing for years to come. | | | | adding value to your home while putting your personal |
| Ball Bearing slides and weighted drawers also add to | | | | touch on one of the most used rooms in the house. |
| the construction cost and are things to consider. The | | | | Isn't this where your family and friends congregate? |