Cabinets are a key element of any kitchen. There are countless sizes, styles and designs. Standard in-stock sizes fit many needs, while custom-made cabinets will accommodate any size and style. We’ll help you find the best kitchen cabinets to fit your home’s personality and meet your storage needs.

🎯 There are three options when purchasing kitchen cabinets based on how they’re manufactured:

STOCK CABINETS they are mass-produced and sold at home improvement centers. They are pre-assembling and ready for installation, some may require some assembling.

SEMI-CUSTOM CABINETS are stock cabinets with a variety of extra details that help you personalize both style and storage capabilities.

CUSTOM CABINETS are built to your exact specifications in the material, color, and finish of your choice.

 

🎯 While cabinets vary in size, you should consider what sizes you need to hold cookware, gadgets, pantry staples, and more.

STOCK CABINETS most stock cabinets range in widths from 12 to 36 inches.

WALL CABINETS range in height from 12 to 42 inches.

STANDARD WALL CABINETS are usually 24 inches deep.

TALL CABINETS come in 84, 90, and 96 inches tall.

BASE CABINETS can be between 32 and 38 inches tall, including countertop.

🎯 Cabinets styles are either framed or frameless.

FRAMED CABINETS are those with a box and face frame the structure. With the face frame for reinforcement, the box can be a bit thinner and potentially fit into tighter spaces.

FRAMELESS CABINETS typically feature thicker cabinets boxes to which the doors and drawers directly attach. Without a face frame that extends slightly past the storage area, it’s easier to access the full interior.

🎯 Cabinet Types can vary base on your style.  Your choices of material will give you more options it chooses semi-custom and custom cabinets.

CABINET AND DRAWER BOXES are constructed of human-made materials or solid wood.

Door design options are RAISED-PANEL, CATHEDRAL, SHAKER-STYLE, BEADBOARD, SLAB, LOUVERED.

CABINET DOORS AND DRAWER FRONTS doors and face frames are available in species of hardwood and human-made materials.

DOOR OVERLAY they refer to the amount of frame visible on the cabinetry.

Partial Overlay or standard or traditional overlay, is the most common and often the least expensive option for your kitchen.

Full Overlay gives cabinets a custom look without the cost and covers most of the cabinets’ face frame and require cabinet hardware.

Inset doors are set into the cabinet frame and fit flush with the face of the cabinet when closed.

🎯 Cabinet Configurations, would require your attention.  Focus on your Base cabinets as they would support your countertops to provide workspace, in addition to different doors and drawer cabinet configuration.

SINK BASE CABINETS are design to be used with a sink, featuring a false drawer front and open back to fit around your sink plumbing.

CORNER CABINETS are available in several design styles to make the most of your kitchen space.

WALL CABINETS come in various widths and heights – either single, double or triple doors depending on width.  Shorter wall cabinets can be used over appliances such as an over-the-range microwave or refrigerator.

PANTRY CABINETS rest on the floor and have a tall storage area, making good use of vertical space.

🎯 Colors and Finishes are to be considered in your in your design scheme

UNFINISH CABINETS are left in their natural state, without painting, varnishing or staining.

STAINED CABINETS are a popular choice for many kitchens. The stain is applied to wood either by hand-wiping or spray to enhance the woodgrain or change the color.

PAINTED CABINETS are another popular option that allows you to customize the cabinets to enhance your kitchen.

THERMOFOIL CABINETS are constructed of MDF topped with a thin vinyl layer vacuum-pressed onto the surface, creating a durable, easy-to-clean product.

DURAFORM-FINISHED CABINETS consist of foils and coating that are bonded to MDF using heat and pressure.

🎯 Unfished cabinets have the options of multiple

MATTE PAINT provides a flatter, less glossy sheen, creating a more casual, low-key feel

SATIN PAINT offers a middle ground between gloss and matte finishes

HIGH-GLOSS PAINT these finish gives cabinets a distinctive and appealing sheen

WATER-BASED STAIN are absorbed deep into the cabinet wood, drying quickly but delivering a rich stain

OIL-BASED STAIN dry more slowly than water-based options, but won’t affect the graining as much

POLYURETHANE VARNISH brushed onto your cabinets as a transparent protective coating, resistant to fungus, mildew and moisture

CONVERSAION VARNISH is also called catalyzed varnish, and requires the addition of a hardening agent before application

GLAZED is added to an already painted or stained cabinet to provide additional detail and interest, giving the wood an antiquing effect or a more metallic appearance

🎯 Budgeting is critical, purchasing kitchen cabinets can be overwhelming, and get expensive. To start having measurements is key, determine the approximate amount of space devoted to cabinets. By multiplying the price per foot of you selected cabinets for both upper and lower cabinets, you will have an estimate cabinet cost.

The cost for cabinets can vary between $5,000 for stock cabinets and $40,000 or more for custom cabinets with professional installation.

🎯 Finding the perfect cabinet start with shopping. Star by researching online or visit local cabinet retailors. Four Star Construction preferred cabinets vendors @flooranddecor, @homedepot, or @expresscabinet to get idea of your choices. Home improvement centers would offer a visual inspection of both custom and stock cabinets.