How to Build Kitchen Cabinets
How to Build Kitchen Cabinets
Imagine a kitchen without cabinets. All the jars and utensils would be kept open, exposed to dust and heat. The kitchen would look no more than a storehouse. A kitchen without cabinets is not acceptable. Thus, kitchen cabinets are a very important feature to a kitchen. They give a complete feel and look to a kitchen. They are a reflection of your taste and needs. Cabinets are the store places where all the essential kitchen utensils are stored. However, it becomes necessary that you take all the important points into consideration before building kitchen cabinets.
Stock Cabinets
Stock cabinets can cost you between $7,000 from $9,000. Since they are mass produces, their assembling does not take much time. They are available in varied styles, sizes, wood type and shapes. However, one major drawback of stock cabinets is that little modification can be made. In spite of its
drawbacks, it is the preferred choice of many as they are reasonably priced and are easily available.
Custom Cabinets
Having designer or custom cabinets can be a bit expensive. They are available in the price width of $14,000 to $18,000. Custom in simple terms can mean modulation of any level-slight or elaborate ones. However, they are not easily available and buying them can take at least a couple of months.
Cabinet Doors
The color, design and style of the cabinet door lend the apt look to the cabinets. They give a complete look to the cabinets. Ensure that the color of cabinet doors should be in sync with the kitchen color and design. Another important thing that should be kept in mind before deciding on the
cabinet color and designs are the materials you wish to use.
Wood
Wood is the commonly chosen material used for building kitchen cabinets. This is because they are versatile, look beautiful and are durable. Wood is available in varied varieties, such as hickory, maple, pine, oak and maple. Oak has a striped pattern and is a light hardwood, while maple has a tight grain and is a light hardwood. Also, it has a less evident pattern. Pine is softwood and thus is more prone to scratches and dents, and it has a strong texture. Hickory is available in various hues and grain patterns.
Drawers
Drawers should be big so that they are able to store maximum things. In fact, your topmost drawer should have a storage capacity of around 75 pounds. The wood pieces in the drawer are attached with the help of butt joints, mortise or dovetail.
Hinges
They are available in various varieties, such as spring laden barrel hinges, concealed hinges, self-closing and knife hinges. In case you want the door to open at 180 degrees, use knife hinges. Also, Barrel hinges enables an extensive door opening. The hinges may be partly or completely visible depending on the manufacturer.
Cleaning of cabinets
Cabinet cleaning has always been a difficult task. The finishing techniques have become hi-tech. Polyurethane enables easy cleaning, thereby giving a clean and attractive look to a kitchen.
You can choose any material or design, depending on your budget and the kitchen colors.