EZ Decorating Know-How: How to Find the Ideal Cabinet for Your Perfect Kitchen

Cabinet

CABINET

Cabinet

Choosing a cabinet is not as easy as most people believe. It actually involves taking many other aspects about your home into consideration. A well-chosen cabinet can be the difference between having a beautiful kitchen and just an average one. A good cabinet increases the functionality as well as the value of your space.

Cabinet is the must-have furniture in your home especially in the kitchen. The cabinet mostly serves as a storage space for cutlery and other items that are used in the kitchen. Depending on your budget, you can purchase either a custom made or a stock cabinet.

Custom cabinets are more expensive but have various advantages such as getting the exact size and specifications you may require. They also go well with the home decor. If your budget is tight, stock cabinets are suitable. Low prices do not necessarily insinuate low quality.

Cabinet

CABINET

There are various ways in which cabinets can be categorized. Basically, cabinets can be categorized as being base, wall or tall ones. Base cabinets are usually on the floor and have a drawer with some doors and probably shelves. Specialized ones include the sink base and the corner base.

Wall cabinets are usually hanged on the wall and can be 12 to 18 inches deep. Its height depends on how tall you are so you should probably put this into consideration if you wish to have one.

Tall cabinets are the most ideal if the only space available is a narrow one. They can either be base or wall depth depending on your preference. They are mostly preferred for pantries where the space is limited. They are a good storage place for dry foodstuffs and other household appliances.

Cabinet

CABINET

The next important thing when deciding is the type of doors that the cabinet will have. This leads to the division of cabinets into framed or frameless ones. The framed cabinets have a face frame while the frameless ones do not have one. The former is more of a European style while the latter is American. You should take into consideration your type of style as well as the style of your home before making a choice between the two.

Within each category there are several sub categories. This sub categorization comes as a result of the differences in the treatment of doors in each. For instance, under the framed category, there is the standard overlay, full overlay and the inset door cabinets.

Cabinet

The most preferred choice for most home owners and decorators is the cabinets with inset doors. However, these require much more craftsmanship in order to ensure that they fit well and can be maintained even in extreme weather conditions such as changes in humidity in the home.

Other important considerations include the wood types, the door designs and the finishes. Choosing the perfect cabinet can be a complicated ordeal so ensure that you have the enlisted the services of a professional in interior decorating and home decor. In addition, to save on costs try to refurbish your older cabinets rather than buying new ones.