Custom cabinets give your kitchen an expensive look.
For kitchens with unusual angles, odd shapes and any other abnormal features, custom cabinets are your best option. The builder measures the size of any existing cabinets, the size and shape of the kitchen and designs a basic outline around those measurements. You pick the color, material and even the style of the custom cabinet, and the builder ensures that they fit perfectly into your kitchen. Does this Spark an idea?
Cabinet Materials
When you order custom cabinets, you have the option of picking the material you like the best. Oftentimes, the cabinets are covered in a color or stain. If you choose a clear coat or varnish, the cabinet material is important because its natural color is what you see. Cherry, mahogany and walnut are darker colors used in kitchen cabinets. Cherry has a slightly reddish tint while mahogany is almost black in color. Pine, hickory and birch are all lighter colors that can make a smaller kitchen feel bigger. For a green designed kitchen, opt for bamboo cabinets as bamboo is a sustainable material.
Color Choices
Custom cabinet builders give you the option to pick a stain or paint for the cabinets. Lighter shades are best for smaller kitchens as darker colors can overwhelm the space and make it look heavier or darker. Stains and paint differ significantly in terms of cabinets. When applied to wood, paint completely covers the natural wood while stain allows the wood grain to show through.
Styles and Designs
Every custom cabinet builder has different styles and designs and, while the designs have different names, many of the designs are actually fairly similar. Recessed cabinets, for example, have wood panels etched into the center of each cabinet door. Arched designs are similar except that the wood panel has an arched top. Raised panels use multiple panels on top of each other; making the center panel look as if it's raised off the door. You will also find plain wood cabinets and designs with glass doors.
Additions and Options
Look for additional storage options and ideas for your custom cabinets. A lazy Susan features a revolving wood disc installed inside the cabinet for the storage of spices and smaller items. Slanted wood shelving or stacked wood shelving inside the cabinets gives you room to display canned goods. Even adding multiple shelves in different sizes to each cabinet, instead of using just two shelves, will give you more storage space.
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