Box Cabinets and Regular Cabinets – What You See Is What You Get
Most box stores have cabinets ready for you to choose from. The biggest benefit of going for this option is that you can order and install these cabinets in a short amount of time. However, it is worth considering the drawbacks:
You may not modify any of the pieces to better fit your space.
You get cabinets made of lower quality materials.
You will likely have to build and install the cabinets yourself.
If these inconveniences aren’t for you, you might consider the next step in the cabinet world: semi-custom cabinets.
Semi-Custom Stock Cabinets – Small Changes Cost Big Money
Many of the common cabinets offered by Menards or Home Depot are available for upgrades. Those upgrades can come at a great cost. Here are just a few examples of where your semi-custom cabinetry can fetch custom prices, without any of the benefits of custom cabinetry:
Update size. If you want your cabinets to reach the ceiling or if you have a unique space to fit, a change in size will be expensive.
Improvement of the type of wood. Semi-custom cabinets come with specific materials and stains. So if you’re looking for a more refined finish, you’ll see your base price go up substantially.
Improvement of finishes. Maybe you want crown molding or decorative overlay on your cabinet doors. Or you may want to upgrade the hardware to match a particular style you’re looking for. Every time you start adding personal touches, you also start adding significant costs to your final bill.
The truth is, once you start customizing any cabinet from a box store, you’ll find your estimate skyrockets. This is true if you try to choose a different finish, or request a different face on the cabinets, or even request ornamental upgrades. In the end, you just can’t trust the price tag on those box cabinets.
Custom Cabinets – More Value for Your Money
Not knowing where your final number will fall is an unnecessary stressor. If you’re looking for new cabinets to add to your kitchen remodel, start with a company that can customize cabinets to fit you, your style, and your space. You’ll have a starting number you can trust, and you’ll gain access to many benefits that only come with custom cabinets, including your preferred style, size, color and design. Yes, your wait time may be a bit longer, but the wait is worth it.