I've had kitchens on my mind since the holidays and so, in keeping with my thought-train, I wanted to chat cabinetry.
Cabinetry is a foundational element of your kitchen.
I think of flooring, cabinets, and appliances as the three foundational elements in kitchens. They are the areas that must withstand your daily use.
3 Important factors for choosing cabinets:
Quality
Organizational Needs
Researching and Getting Quotes.
Quality Inspection
Take a moment to inspect the cabinets you have.
How warped are your drawers? If they're warped, is it because you don't have cabinet hardware? Hardware greatly increases the life of your cabinets, and we highly suggest including them in your remodel.
How are your cabinet boxes? Are they still holding up for their age?
Organizational Needs
Does everything have its place in your kitchen? Even counter space is important to account for. I'm not opposed to keeping my most used small appliances on the counter, but disorder is a big pass for me.
Are you in need of a good kitchen declutter? Sometimes, a healthy declutter is all you need.
Do you need more space for food storage containers and their lids? Are you tired of reaching up high for your plates? (👋🏼 We vertically challenged are raising our hands right about now.) Do you have enough outlets for your small appliances?
I recommend keeping a running list so that you can jot down your thoughts as they pop up.
Researching & Getting Quotes
If you're a planner, then researching cabinet manufacturers is a great place to start.
Compare pricing and quality from hardware stores, quality vendors, as well as handmade cabinet shops in the area.
If you'd like to let the contractors complete the screening process instead, then reach out to a few that you've prequalified and ask questions.
We like Huntwood Cabinets for 3 reasons:
Customer Service
Quality & Price-Point
Customization Options
I hope those three quick tips for choosing cabinetry help. Happy cabinet hunting!
