The time has come to revamp the kitchen. You’ve been putting if for so long it’s time to just get to it, right? It’s exciting, it’s new but it requires a lot of decision making. There’s a choice about everything from faucet type to refrigerator material, or specifics like custom made cabinets and hanging wine racks. The truth is, it can be overwhelming. However, be careful not to make the mistake of just trying to get it all out of the way and picking whatever because you are sure to regret it once it’s all done. Since it has to be done anyway, might as well get it done correctly the right time around.
The first thing to start with when you are remodeling your kitchen would be the thing that most people see, because it is the main focus of the kitchen: cabinets. There are more cabinets in a kitchen than anything less, so naturally they are the first thing that everyone notices when they walk into the kitchen. There are many different types of cabinets for you to choose from but for the sake of time, this article will focus on custom wood cabinets.
You may automatically think that the best custom wood cabinets cost an extraordinary amount of money but that is not always the case. Sometimes, the best custom wood cabinets cost no more than manufactured cabinets and they are just perfect for your kitchen. Here are some pros and cons of custom made wood cabinets.
Pros:
- Cost
Since the subject has already been touched on, here’s the end to it: the custom cabinet industry is just as wide and varied as the manufactured cabinet industry. Some of the best custom wood cabinets cost relatively the same amount as a high quality premade cabinet. And then some cost more and some cost less. It really all depends on what it is that you want and what it will take to get to that point. - Customization
The fairly obvious one should go next. The sky is the limit when it comes to designs, shapes, styles and stains. If it’s possible to do to wood, then it can be made into your cabinets. Even if you have something that you have designed yourself and it has not be copied from somewhere else, you can show a picture to the manufacturer and they will be able to do it for you. This includes the height. If you are shorter, then order shorter cabinets and if you’re taller, order taller ones; simple as that. - Craftsmanship
Custom made cabinets are typically a much better quality than stock product. They have been paid much more attention to, handled carefully and meticulously prepared. A good company will use the latest technology and combine hand crafting with machine work to give your cabinets the best look that is possible on numerous different types of wood.
Cons:
- Time
Custom cabinets do take a longer time to be made than an already made cabinet, of course, or than a standard cabinet. The reason being that they often have to not only machine cut but hand craft and carefully work out the design or whatever part of the cabinet is custom made. - Wear
The wear and tear on wood is not a huge issue, because it is easy to wax or stain over. However, if the entire cabinet becomes damaged somehow and needs to be replaced, that can be a little more pricey than if a pre made cabinet would have been available. - Expansion
Depending on the climate, weather, humidity and other factors, all wood tends to expand and contract. It’s possible that this problem could effect the original design or fit that you had intended for your kitchen. You may find that you will need to replace the cabinet sooner than you had intended on doing.
Even if the best custom wood cabinets cost a little more than you wanted to spend, the truth is, it will be worth it. Being able to have something that perfectly fits your space, design and needs is something that you will be grateful for every morning when you are walking into your kitchen for your morning cup of coffee. Don’t have any regrets with this remodel, do it right the first time.