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Kitchen Cabinet Renovations: Doing the Job Right

Are you thinking of renovating your kitchen furniture? If so, you probably want to get the task done right the first time while spending the least amount possible, right? Cutting too many corners can cost you in the long run, but by planning accordingly, you can save a ton while going with quality kitchen cabinets.

The “Wetaskiwin Times” recently put this premise to the test in an article titled “Proper Kitchen Renovation Planning is a Must to Getting It Right.” The story focused on “dozens of considerations involved in planning a kitchen.” As the focal point of the room, kitchen cabinets are high on the list of those considerations. What kind of planning goes into new kitchen cabinets?

Cabinet style and quality are key. The article notes, “Most kitchen cabinets are made from particleboard because they cost so much less than solid wood and don’t take the abuse that doors do. Basic cabinets available at [home improvement centers like] at Ikea, Rona, Home Depot or Totem they work very well but they have a main drawback: they are not customizable. While they are available in dozens of different sizes, they require cover panels and filler pieces to fit your kitchen exactly. True custom cabinets are built to fit perfectly by true craftsmen; however, perfection comes at a price.”

It’s the age-old conundrum for kitchen remodelers: customization or cost? But what the article does not consider is a compromise between the two. Many of today’s assembled and ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinet designs come with customization options that put them on par with custom kitchen cabinets, without the associated price tag. In other words, they are a mix of the best of both worlds.

What kinds of customization features can you expect to find with assembled and ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets? Here are the most common.

1. Accent Trim – Available in a full range of colors, accent trim can be used to soften kitchen cabinet corners at the intersection of floors, walls, and ceilings. Also, decorative molding can finish the exposed ends of your cabinet design. “Valances and crown molding can also hide lights and complement cabinet construction,” the newspaper article notes.

2. Lazy Susan: Make the most of your corner storage space with a lazy susan. This customization feature comes with an adjustable carousel height to keep your most-used kitchen items organized and accessible.

3. Pull Out Trays – If you want easier access to all your stored items, you’ll definitely want to consider kitchen cabinets that cater to this feature. Look for a tray location that is adjustable for the most flexibility.

4. Infills – Infills allow you to install pre-assembled cabinets in hard-to-fit spaces. Because they’re made of solid wood to match your ready-to-assemble cabinets and can be trimmed, they’re virtually unnoticeable compared to the real thing.

5. Special End Panels – If you want to accentuate the exposed sides of your regular cabinets, special end panels let you do just that.

Get started and finished faster and save money in the process…all without compromising the look of custom kitchen cabinets…with quality assembled and ready-to-assemble cabinets with customizable features.