Picking The Right Kitchen Cabinets

A word to the wise consumers: All kitchen cabinets are not created equal. If you’re looking to give a new look to your kitchen, it’s important to consider the type of cabinetry you’ll buy: job-built, stock or custom. Some hints from experts might help.

• Job built cabinetry is made by a local cabinetmaker. The quality of the cabinetry depends upon the craftsman making it. While it may provide adequate storage, it doesn’t offer many special-purpose units of interior options. The selection of styles and finishes is also limited.

• Stock cabinets are built and shipped to mass merchandisers who store them. Because the selection of sizes is limited, the space in your kitchen is not used to the fullest. Prices range from economical to expensive. Although some stock cabinets look like custom cabinets, rarely do the stock finishes have to durability of their custom counterparts.

• True custom-built cabinetry is never warehoused, according to the experts at Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry. It is manufactured to meet your specific needs and custom- built to your exact specifications. Therefore you can choose base cabinets that are higher or lower to suit your height or wall cabinets to accommodate high or low ceilings, irregular or angled walls. Manufacturers of custom cabinetry offer several species of wood as well as a selection of hardware, finishes and door styles, from traditional to contemporary. A custom cabinet is available for almost every conceivable kitchen item. Warranties are usually includes as well.