| So you've decided that new kitchen cabinets are in | | | | kitchen cabinet styles out there. A broad and varied |
| order. Now the question remains: Do you go the slow | | | | selection of kitchen cabinets can be found at you |
| and more expensive route with custom cabinets or | | | | nearest home design center. |
| opt for the quicker and less costly alternative with | | | | 4. When it comes to kitchen cabinet finishes, your |
| prefabricated cabinets? Both choices present various | | | | options are nearly as wide as those for custom |
| pros and cons, so you'll want to do your homework | | | | kitchen cabinets. Whether it's a clean white, a natural |
| before making a final decision. If quality and | | | | wood, a glossy rich brown or a homey burgundy finish |
| craftsmanship are your top priority, a kitchen design | | | | you're seeking, a leading prefabricated cabinetry |
| expert may be steering you toward custom kitchen | | | | manufacturer can likely fill the bill. |
| cabinets. But those on a limited budget will be happy to | | | | 5. Because they can vary so widely between and |
| learn that prefabricated cabinets from a reputable | | | | even among custom and prefabricated kitchen |
| cabinetry manufacturer can almost match their more | | | | cabinets, the material, joinery, hinges and pulls of the |
| expensive counterparts on both counts. | | | | doors should be carefully examined and compared for |
| If you're still wavering, it's no wonder. So here are | | | | quality and craftsmanship. |
| some important considerations that can help make the | | | | 6. With custom cabinetry, especially if your kitchen has |
| custom versus prefabricated kitchen cabinets decision | | | | odd sizes and unique angles, you're probably going to |
| an easier one. | | | | have to pay for professional installation. If you're |
| 1. In terms of cost, a comparison is necessary. That's | | | | somewhat handy in the carpentry department, |
| because just like custom cabinetry, prefabricated | | | | however, you may be able to bypass this added |
| cabinets run the gamut from modular to high end. And | | | | expense with prefabricated kitchen cabinets and install |
| on that high end, in a perfect example of 'you get | | | | them yourself. |
| what you pay for,' you may run into prefabricated | | | | 7. Last but certainly not least, the reputation of the |
| kitchen cabinets that are as expensive as some | | | | cabinetmaker is critical. For custom cabinetry, consult |
| custom cabinets. Quality and cost should be a tag | | | | your local chamber of commerce and ask for |
| team when conducting kitchen cabinet price | | | | referrals. Your best bet is word of mouth. If you've |
| comparisons. | | | | decided to go with prefabricated kitchen cabinets, look |
| 2. If you're in a rush, no doubt about it, prefabricated | | | | for a leading manufacturer that prides itself on quality, |
| kitchen cabinets will save you time. In fact, if you want | | | | value and service. A few ready-to-assemble kitchen |
| custom kitchen cabinets, expect to wait one to two | | | | cabinet manufacturers recognize that high quality |
| months for delivery. | | | | can-and should-go with affordable pricing. To that end, |
| 3. If you want a style that's custom designed or your | | | | look for a kitchen cabinet line that offers lifetime |
| kitchen cabinet setup requires odd or unique sizes, then | | | | warranties, is retailed at popular prices and can be |
| custom cabinetry may be necessary. However, you | | | | assembled quickly. |
| might be surprised by the wide array of prefabricated | | | | |