As a frugal homeowner, you look for opportunities to save money whenever possible, especially when it comes to home improvement projects. But we’re here to tell you that skimping on a new kitchen design probably isn’t the best idea. More specifically, settling for low-quality and/or cheap cabinetry can actually come back to bite you financially in the long run.
Here are six reasons custom cabinets are worth the investment:
They’re higher-quality
Take a long look at your current cabinets. If they’re stock cabinetry, chances are they were made from particle board, laminate, or other cheap material. Here’s our thinking: if you’re willing to spend the time and money on new cabinets in the first place, why wouldn’t you opt for the highest quality?
The difference in custom cabinets is day and night. Not only are these cabinets built from top-of-the-line wood, but the shelves, hinges, and other parts are also made from high-quality materials so they last for years to come. Trust us, the last thing you want to do is purchase the cheapest cabinets you can find only to have to replace them several years later.
There are more options available
Part of why stock cabinets remain a viable option for homeowners is the convenience factor. With stock cabinets, you can choose from a few pre-made and pre-designed products that best suit your needs. But what happens if you don’t like any of these mass-produced cabinetry options?
This is where custom cabinets come back into play. You can choose the type of wood, how the wood is cut or milled, storage features, shape and dimensions, and much more. With custom cabinets, you can personalize the end result based on your own vision, not someone else’s.
They’re one-of-a-kind
This ties in with the aforementioned point regarding customization. Going with stock cabinetry as opposed to custom cabinetry is comparable to trying to fit a square peg in a round hole. You’ll see during this process that using a “one-size-fits-all” approach with cabinets may not be the best strategy.
Custom cabinets truly are one-of-a-kind. From the cabinets and drawers to customized work areas, everything is built for your kitchen’s specifications. Best of all, custom cabinetry that is properly maintained usually requires less maintenance and repairs over the stock cabinets.
Your kitchen has a unique floorplan
There are a lot of homes with unique floorplans in the Hudson area. Whether your residence was built 40 years ago or just last year, chances are it features a unique floorplan. With that in mind, stock cabinetry just won’t do the trick.
Custom cabinetry allows you to have cabinets and drawers that fit perfectly in your kitchen. No longer do you have to deal with stock cabinets that never quite fit right. Depending on the space, your custom cabinetry may be accommodated by semi-custom products.
They help create a liveable kitchen space
We’re willing to bet that your kitchen is one of the most high-traffic rooms in the house. So then wouldn’t it make sense to make this space more functional and efficient for everyone?
When you design a kitchen with custom cabinets, the possibilities are seemingly endless. For example, perhaps it would be more sensible to have countertops be higher or food prep surfaces be shorter. In any case, customized cabinetry enhances the livability and accessibility factors of your kitchen.
You want more durable cabinets
How many times have you told your kids not to slam a cabinet door? All it takes is a little bit of carelessness to compromise the structural stability of stock cabinets. This is yet another reason to consider custom cabinets instead.
The high-quality materials and craftsmanship that go into custom cabinets will help preserve your kitchen for years to come. Try as you might to prevent it, your family will probably be hard on the new cabinetry from time to time. That said, durability is a must.
Custom Cabinets In Hudson
Now that you know what all makes custom cabinets worth the investment, how do you know which contractor is right for completing the job? St. Croix Cabinet Solutions is a family owned and operated company that prides itself in helping homeowners attain their dream kitchen without breaking the bank.
There’s no need to settle for stock cabinets — get your free consultation today!