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Custom
cabinets are designed to fit a certain area, space or
need. It is especially made with a touch of personal style. With
a custom-made cabinet, you can virtually accommodate dimensions,
style, color, shape, moldings, wood finish, cabinet finish and
special detailing or any other personal preference. Custom
cabinets are also made to match an already existing
architectural detail. Its height and depth can be altered to fit
the need of the home owner. The interior finishes of the
cabinets may also be varied and modified to give it its own
look.
Among the features of a custom cabinet
are:
Various cabinet length and depths
Matching cabinet exteriors and interiors
Special cabinet finishes
Inverted frames
With custom cabinets, the options are indeed endless but it can
undoubtedly be much more expensive than a stock cabinet.
Stock Cabinets vs. Custom Cabinets
Unlike stock cabinets, which already come in standard sizes,
custom cabinets are made based on order and specifications.
Stock cabinets, though a lot less expensive, are mass produced
and identical, while custom cabinets are one of a kind. You can
add your personal touch to it.
Custom cabinets require a lot of time and craftsmanship before
you are able to install them in your house. Stock cabinets are
readily available in stores and through dealers.
Custom cabinets are not do-it-yourself projects. A lot of
personal care and attention must be put into it and it should be
done by specialized and skilled craftsmen. A skilled craftsman
knows how to make sure that the cabinets are installed, leveled
and hanged properly, and that doors work perfectly.
Type of Cabinets
Whether you choose a traditional or contemporary design, the
look of your cabinets must not only be decided based on personal
style or taste and budget. The choice of materials must also
matter.
Below are some of the materials you can choose for your custom
cabinets:
Melamine
Cabinets made of melamine are chic and sporty. Melamine cabinets
are incredibly flexible and come with various selections of
trims and moldings with the most popular colors. The material is
very affordable, while not sacrificing appearance. They are,
however, less scratch resistant, compared to other kinds of
materials. And if damaged, may be harder to repair. To care for
melamine cabinets, you must need to regularly check for cracks.
A thicker melamine is what you will need if you would like to
have cabinets that are extra durable and resistant.
Laminate
These laminates are made of sheets with resin paper and are also
made of versatile materials. They come in a wide selection of
colors, as well as textures. Compared to melamine, laminates are
more durable and cost a lot less.
Enameled
This material closely resembles melamine but unlike it, enameled
boards are made of medium density fireboards. It is also
flexible and can be shaped to any form or sculptured with a
desired design. It comes in many colors, with satin or glossy
finishes. An enameled cabinet gives a modern and elegant look,
but has the tendency to yellow as the years go by. Enameled
boards can also be quite expensive.
PVC
PVC panels are also called
thermoplastic. They are made with PVC sheets and wood fibers. As
such, they are more durable than melamine or even laminate.
While PVC panels look elegant, they are particularly low
maintenance. They cost a little higher than melamine and the
colors can be quite limited.
Wood
Wood can actually coordinate with
many types of interior decoration.
As such, it is the most popular
choice. They come in many varieties
and can be stained, varnished,
glazed, painted or sandpapered on.
Choosing wood will give you sure
value for your money, as it is never
out of style. Wood materials though
are vulnerable to humidity.
The kinds include:
a) Maple – most popular choice
because it is light and adaptable to
any design.
b) Yellow birch – it is very
traditional, hard and strong and
best with a stained finish.
c) Pine – the least expensive, but
its also the most vulnerable.
d) Mahogany – the most luxurious
material.
e) Oak – it is resistant and ages
well over the years.
Useful Tips
In choosing what cabinet best fits
your need, the first thing to
consider is the style you prefer.
The most common option is whether to
go traditional or contemporary.
Select a cabinet style that comes
together with the overall design of
the house. Browse through showrooms
and check design magazines or visit
model homes, to gather information
and inspiration. Decide about space
and what the cabinet will be used
for and how you would like to use
it. Think of the number of shelf
space and drawers you would like to
have and how the doors should look
like and the way it should open.
When you have enough ideas, you
could probably put it down on paper.
A crude sketch can help the
decorator or the craftsman capture
what it is that you would like to
have and can therefore give you the
measurements and requirements for
the cabinet. Cabinets can become the
centerpiece of a room, so details
must be thoroughly discussed with
the people who will help you with
it.
Custom cabinets are very useful,
especially in the kitchen where
special cabinets are needed, for
example, for pantry, microwaves and
refrigerators. It is the key to a
kitchen’s organization.
Additionally, they provide storage
space in bathrooms, bedrooms or the
home office.
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