Today, there are several options available to make your kitchen cabinets. However, each will have certain pros and cons as far as their price is concerned.
While going for your kitchen renovation first of all you need to find the unique needs of your family. You have to consider how you are going to place your various kitchen appliances and how your workflow will take place.
You need to also discuss with the kitchen contractor and consider your choices so that you arrive at a plan that is feasible and workable and at the same time it fits well with your budget as well.
While deciding on the kitchen design you will not only just consider cabinets, but also various appliances, counters, backsplash, various sink/faucet/hardware, and the floor space available.
Let us then start with the kitchen cabinets, because that is going to be one of the biggest expenses when you consider the various material costs.
What material you choose
As far as material for your cabinet is concerned, you have got the following few choices:
1. Melamine
It is quite an affordable option. The following are its pros and cons.
Pros:
- Does not split
- No painting needed
- Easy to clean
Cons:
- May shatter
- Cannot hold fasteners
- Weighty
2. Polyester
A little more elegant choice and have following pros and cons:
Pros:
- Resistant to scratches
- Similar to melamine
Cons:
- Scratches are hard to cover
3. Lacquered
The following are the pros and cons:
Pros:
- High gloss
- Easy to clean
- Scratches are repairable
Cons:
- Gets dirty very quickly
4. Wooden
The following are the pros and cons of wood
Pros:
- Long-lasting
- Withstand scratches and dents
Cons:
- Much expensive
What kind of construction
While choosing your cabinets you have to select between either framed or frameless type of cabinets.
- Framed cabinets – It will have a box and face frame, where you can attach doors/hinges.
- Frameless cabinets – No face frame or doors. Drawers attach to the cabinet box directly
Frameless cabinets may look a little more contemporary and also the access to this type of cupboards is easier however, can compromise the rigidity of the box. You may go for framed cabinet’s door that will cover all or most of your face frame.
To save cost, you may also go for factory-made cabinets that can also glue and staple the drawer pieces together.
What finish you offer
Lastly, after selecting your cabinet you need to consider the finish. You can go for the following options:
- Topcoat
Most cabinets may have either top or finish coating applied to them. This is typically a urethane or lacquer.
- Natural
Particularly used on wooden cabinets, there will be no toners, paints, or stains applied to your wood.
- Stained
Stains can range from slightly light to dark and also from opaque to transparent.
Based on your budget you can choose your option so that you can save on your money. Your kitchen company can also offer you a very useful input to save on the cost of kitchen cabinets too.
