Whether you are planning to renovate your kitchen or in the midst of building your perfect home from scratch, eventually you will arrive at the most important decision - custom or store-bought kitchen cabinets? After putting so much effort and money into building your ideal space, the one thing you do not want to skimp out on is the kitchen cabinets. Think about it, these are the cabinets that you will see every day when you enter your kitchen and will probably use them for the rest of your lives. So while it can become quite taxing and difficult when you don’t know much about cabinets, you don’t have to worry. With our guide, we will make sure to answer all your questions and get you the most suitable cabinets for your kitchen.
So you may be wondering does it make that much of a deal what type of cabinets you choose? Or maybe you want to save cost and go for the cheaper option without considering much. Well, before you get hasty let's see what they have to offer.
● Stock cabinets are ready made cabinets. These are the ones that are normally displayed at the store and are ready for purchase. They come as a whole set or ready to assemble (RTA). You can simply purchase them at the store and they will be dropped off at your home, ready to be installed.
● Custom cabinets are cabinets that are built according to your specifications. A skilled craftsman is sent to you as a consultant, and provides us with your designs and specifications, and we create custom cabinets for your kitchen.
There are multiple factors that are involved in deciding which type of cabinet would be more suitable for you. These can range from the length of time required to build custom cabinets, your overall budget, your living conditions, whether or not your place is bought or rented. You may opt for stock cabinets due to time constraints or you might prefer custom cabinets because you have a particular aesthetic you wish your kitchen to have. There are pros and cons for both types of cabinets and knowing them will give you a sharper perspective of your preferences.
Custom Cabinets
Now if you are someone looking to create their perfect kitchen with your own aesthetic, and have money to spare, custom cabinets are definitely for you. Not only are they made of a higher quality, you can be sure that they will be perfectly measured and fitted to your kitchen's specifications.
Pros
● High quality: Custom cabinets are made after meetings and consultations with skilled craftsmen, and you can choose the exact combination of building materials you require. You have the ability to intricately design the cabinets to your exact ideals.
● Precisely built and designed: Custom cabinets can be designed to fit the exact size and shape your kitchen requires. Advice from our craftsman are given to ensure that your cabinets are perfect. The craftsman is able to adjust the measurement according to the specific area of the house. You can further customize the cabinets with all your needs such as additional drawers/partitions or a built-in microwave oven.
● Match your aesthetic: You have the ability to design the cabinets to fit in with your kitchen's aesthetic. From different colors to textures or patterns, you can design a style that will blend in with your house’s interior.
● Ideal for owned houses: Custom-built cabinets are suitable for your purchased homes as you have the freedom to do as you wish.
Cons
● High Cost and Expenses: These type of cabinets will cost you a fair amount. As you pay an additional cost for the services of the craftsman, this in addition to the extra costs of choosing design and materials, the overall cost tends to be sufficiently high for the average consumer.
● Require time: The entire process takes time for the designs to be finalized and built.
Stock Cabinets
These are your everyday cabinets in your familiar brand stores that you can find everywhere. They are quick to procure and assemble and usually are the safer alternative in terms of cost and time-management.
Pros
● Easy and Quick: The cabinets are a safe bet as they can be found and bought everywhere and assembled quickly.
● Affordable: Since there are no private consultations with the craftsman and no additional costs for specific designs, they are relatively cheaper.
● Multiple options: Stock cabinets come in a variety of colours and sizes and you can pick whichever one suits your needs.
● Convenient for rented homes: For those that don't own a home, these are going to be the preferred option as they are not allowed to make changes to the house. However, stock cabinets do comprise of good quality and designs, so its not all bad.
Cons
● Base models: It can be hard to find the exact specifications you need for your kitchen. The sizes are usually specific models so it may be troublesome if the cabinets don't fit your kitchen.
● Limited designs: There are usually a set number of designs so if you may not like what you see, chances are you may have to turn to custom cabinets instead.
Stock cabinets are usually the safe bet to go for for those who simply wish to replace their old cabinets. For those who wish to renovate or create their very own house, custom cabinets are much more beneficial in the long-run. Kitchen cabinets are an item that will last you a lifetime. From waking up in the morning to pour a bowl of cereal to searching through them for a midnight snack, they are items that are a part of your daily life. Having the satisfaction of cabinets that are designed just the way you want is always going to be worth it at the end of the day. So why not start that dream with us at Chaparral Contracting. We are here to make sure you get the best cabinets to make your ideal kitchen come to life.
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