How to Choose the Right Kitchen Cabinets for your Home
How exciting; you are finally ready to purchase beautiful new cabinets for your kitchen! Your new cabinets will change the whole look and feel of your kitchen. They will even change some of your kitchen routines, hopefully, making life a little easier and more organized for you. Now it is time to decide which cabinets are the RIGHT cabinets for your kitchen. Yes, those stunning cabinets that you pinned to your “kitchen” board on Pinterest might be beautiful, but are they the RIGHT fit for your home? Kitchen cabinets are an exciting purchase, but it is important to consider your decision from different angles, before you sign your name on the dotted line. Before making your final cabinet choice, here are some ideas to consider.
What to Consider Before Purchasing Kitchen Cabinets
It is a good idea to consider these options so you have a pretty good idea of what you are looking for, before visiting the cabinet supplier.
Know what inspires you
Do a search online, look on Pinterest, or even create a scrapbook of ideas you see from magazine clippings. Whatever your strategy from finding your inspiration, this should be the first step toward your new kitchen cabinets. This is the time to let your mind run wild and dream big! There will be plenty of time for practical thinking along the process; but before that starts, you should know what you want.
Make a kitchen cabinet wish list of all the things you would want. This way, at least you have a clear picture of what you like and do not like, and an inspiration for your new kitchen cabinets that will help you make the rest of your cabinet decisions. Just be careful not to get too attached or fall in love just yet.. remember you are only looking for inspiration!
Budget
Before you make other serious decisions regarding your kitchen cabinets, it is a smart idea to decide on a budget range. There is nothing worse than getting your heart set on kitchen cabinets that are out of your reach. So, sit down with your spouse and decide on a price point that you are comfortable spending on your kitchen cabinets.
Color
There are so many different shades to choose from how will you ever decide? Are you leaning toward a Cherry Classic, or maybe a White Laminate? Which ever is the color you fancy, make sure that you LOVE it. Often times, homeowners make decisions that are “trendy” instead of going with something you really and truly enjoy. Be honest with yourself; and make sure that the color you choose will still be a color you love years down the road.
Another consideration you need to make when choosing the perfect cabinet color are the colors throughout the rest of your house. Color sets a tone for an entire room, and you want to make sure that the cabinet color you choose flows nicely with the rest of your home, as well as other elements in your kitchen, such as flooring and appliances.
Style
We each like claiming a personal style that we associate with. This does not just apply to cabinet styles, but our home decor & furniture, wardrobe, and the cars we drive. All of these style decisions are made as a representation of YOU. The same goes for kitchen cabinets. It is likely that unless you are in a brand new home- a blank slate if you will- that your home already has a defined “style,” such as contemporary, modern, classic or traditional. Maybe, your defined style has taken shape naturally and without you noticing. Take a look around your home and try to identify the dominant style. Then, you will want to choose a style of kitchen cabinet that is associated with the same style that has already been established in your home. Again, remember you want to have a consistent flow of elements throughout your home.
Functionality
You use your kitchen every day, and you know what you love about its functionality; and on the other side, you know what kitchen characteristics drive you crazy! Maybe there is not enough space, organization, convenience, etc. When deciding on your new cabinets, think about all of those little things about the flow of your kitchen that disturbs you, and if there are some cabinet options to help you solve these problems. Could you use a spice drawer, slide out shelves, or soft close cabinets? Whatever it is, think about your cabinetry wish list; then, decide if they fit into your budget. Here are some cabinet options for you to ponder.
Material
When it comes to cabinetry, there are many different materials to choose from. The interior of your cabinets are usually made from particle board or plywood. The doors of your cabinets could be made from a solid wood, veneer core, MDF, or a combination of different materials. It is important that you speak to a professional where you are purchasing our cabinets, and have them walk you through the multitude of options. Like anything else, there are pros and cons to each. Having a professional walk through all of these pros and cons really helps you to choose the cabinet material that will be the best fit for your kitchen, while still remaining consistent with your budget.
Finding the Right Cabinet Company
You want to make sure that the company you choose to work with helps you achieve your kitchen cabinet dreams, giving you the best service and quality for your investment. Before you decide to go with the first cabinet company’s billboard that you see while driving on the freeway, do a little research. If Superior Stone & Cabinets is on your list, here are a few of the reasons you should buy your cabinets from us.
- Savings: Since we buy are materials directly from the source, we are able to provide you with quality kitchen cabinets at a much better price than our competitors.
- Time: You will have your beautiful new kitchen cabinets installed in less than 1 week.
- Selection: Our warehouse in Phoenix, Arizona is filled with cabinet options for you to choose from.
If you are ready to get your new cabinets for your kitchen, we are ready to help you! Give us a call at (602) 437-0088.