Tips to Choosing Beautiful and Economical Cabinets

Apr 26
22:13

2010

Anna Woodward

Anna Woodward

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Finding the right cabinets for kitchen remodeling takes a little hard work and patience. Here are some tips to help make it easier.

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It's time for a little kitchen remodeling. Wouldn't it be fantastic if you could find beautiful cabinets AND save money? Most folks will tell you that gorgeous kitchen cabinets have to cost you a small fortune. Don't listen to them; you can have the cabinets of your dreams and save a bundle!

Finding the right cabinets at the right price takes a little hard work and patience. You'll have to do some serious shopping. Here are some tips to help make it easier.

1. Make A Plan

Before you go shopping,Tips to Choosing Beautiful and Economical Cabinets Articles sit down with a pad and pencil and think carefully about what style you'd like. Have an overall style in mind for your kitchen, and they will compliment the whole decor. You can go with a rustic or modern style, choose sparse or detailed decorations, and choose among a wide variety of materials. It's also important to make a budget. Know how much you can spend, and this will help you pick what's right for you.

Also, think about what you're going to display. This will help you choose just the right size, and not too much or too little. If you're showing off your china or other big stuff, you'll need fewer shelves. If you've got lots of little things you want to display, you'll want to install more shelving.

2. Shop online

Find something great at the local store, but not sure you want to pay so much for it? I guarantee you'll find a better deal on the Internet. Go online, find the exact same cabinets (or something close), and buy for less. You can pick exactly what you want at your local dealer, write down all the details, and find the same thing online for less.

3. Buy used

Used kitchen cabinets can be customized to fit your kitchen. High quality woods will last a lifetime, so used cabinetry doesn't compromise the quality of what you're looking for. Buying used is great especially if you're going for a rustic, country feel. If there are blemishes in the wood, you can always do some re-sanding or repair work to get them looking good.

4. Dress them up

Cabinet "jewelry" goes a long way in beautifying ordinary-looking cabinets. Cabinet hardware like knobs, handles and pulls are cheap and easy to install. They can turn drab, ordinary cabinetry into something immaculate. See what your local store has to offer, and find something that compliments the style you're going for.

4. Enrich the kitchen

There is a lot you can do other than just simple cabinets with doors. Choose cabinetry that reflects your lifestyle. There are roll-out shelves, wine racks and other goodies that you can get. Have a look at the extras available and visualize them in your kitchen.

You can have the beautiful kitchen cabinets you've always wanted without breaking the bank. Have a look around at what's available, and stick to your budget.