How to Successfully Select the Right Type of Cabinet

When you're ready to replace your kitchen or bath cabinet sets , there are several ways to do so even on a tight budget. You should start by exploring what's available so that you can make a selection that will fit your needs. A good way to do this is by walking through a big home improvement box store that will have multiple types of cabinet on display in one location. This gives you a realistic idea about price and quality, and allows you to see the product in a three-dimensional form.

When you're considering what type of cabinet to replace your old ones with you need to stay within the same style of your home unless you plan a major remodeling upgrade throughout your whole home.

Cherry wood cupboards for example create an air of formality that would be out of place in a home that has a more informal style. When you change your cupboards, it's important to mesh them with your counter tops, your flooring and even your appliances. Homes that are striking and are the stuff that home decor magazines are made of, create that look by being well coordinated with a seamless blending of style throughout the room.

By the same token pine is a very informal and even rustic looking material that would not fit in well with a formal home with granite counter-tops. So be sure to take this into consideration when you plan what type of material to use.

Before you start shopping however, you need to establish a budget. Your budget needs to include your contractor's labor as well as materials. It is a good idea to pad whatever budget you end up with by 10 to 15% in order to cover incidentals that may be forgotten. With this budget in mind you can safely start exploring your options.

It can be tempting to try to upgrade at this stage, especially if you don't like anything within your actual budget, but take into consideration that you still will have to pay someone to install your cabinet materials and if you can't afford what you want, it might be a good idea to table your upgrade until you can.

You should expect to live with your finished product for at least five years, so make sure you select something you're going to actually enjoy looking at and using every day. If your budget is not your limitation, but you simply can't find a style that you like, you should consider having a cabinet maker custom make your cupboards for you. 

This doesn't have to be as expensive as it sounds. And it's a great way to put your own stamp on your home and truly create that dream kitchen or bathroom that you desire.

Do your research ahead of time to include setting a realistic budget and you should get the results you're after and have a kitchen you can live with for the next five years or until the next remodel project comes around.