It is important to choose wisely when selecting cabinets and hardware. The right choice in custom wood kitchen cabinets or even ready-to-assemble packages will not only make your kitchen look amazing, it will also ensure that your investment is protected by choosing a product that is durable and crafted from high quality materials.
Use this handy guide to learn more about the latest features and options in wood cabinets prior to starting your kitchen design. Taking care to choose products that not only suit your needs, but also fit your budget can put you in the kitchen of your dreams in record time.
Depending on how each cabinet is constructed, and what degree of customization is available, cabinets will fall into three basic categories:
a.) Stock Cabinets
b.) Semi-Custom Cabinets
c.) Custom Wood Kitchen Cabinets
The category the cabinet falls into does not necessarily depict the quality of the product.
Stock Cabinets
These types of cabinets are the most budget friendly. They can be found in a large number of styles, colors, designs and widths. These cabinets are most often purchased online, direct from the manufacturer or in home improvement stores. Stock cabinets range in price from $60 to $200 per linear foot.
Keep in mind – Since stock cabinets come pre-assembled and are built in mass quantities, it is not possible to find them in specialized sizes. Filler strips can be used to fill in gaps between an appliance and a cabinet, however, that is about as much customization as you will find.
Semi-Custom Cabinets
This variety of cabinetry is constructed after the final order has been placed. This means that they are available in a wider variety of styles, materials and colors than basic stock cabinets. They can easily be made with storage units, accessories and hardware like lazy Susans and run in price from $100 to $650 per linear foot.
Custom Wood Kitchen Cabinets
These cabinets are built-to-order and can be made from any material (hardwood, maple, cherry, oak, etc.) in any shape, size, color, finish or configuration that can be thought up. Custom cabinets are not cheap and can range in cost from $500 to $1200+ per linear foot.
Custom cabinets are chosen by designers for their ability to integrate into any unique, high end environment. They are made from the finest materials and often come with lifetime guarantees.
