Choosing the Best Kitchen Cabinets

Most homeowners rarely buy kitchen cabinets. They typically come with the house and unless you are renovating your kitchen, you probably have never given yours a second thought.

But when you are updating your kitchen, your cabinets are usually one of the first things to go – especially if they are worn, outdated, or just plain ugly. Many original cabinets were built for economy, not for beauty. So when it’s time to replace them, you have a wide variety of choices.

Replacing Kitchen Cabinets

Perhaps the biggest consideration is durability. The new kitchen cabinets you choose likely will have to last a lifetime – or at least for the rest of your family’s time in your current home. So you probably don’t want to choose the cheapest or most economical cabinets unless that’s all your budget allows.

Another important consideration is how they look. Kitchen cabinets come in a wide range of wood choices. Then there is the choice between cabinets with wood veneers and solid wood. Hardware usually is sold separately so you can match things like handles and hinges with the rest of your kitchen design.

Finally, there is the choice between premade cabinets and custom-built. Most big home improvement stores offer both standard cabinets that can be fitted into just about any kitchen configuration as well as the ability to design your own custom cabinets.

Mr. Kitchen

At Mr. Kitchen, we know a lot about kitchen cabinets. We can offer advice and counsel on which would work best with your new kitchen. But ultimately the choice is yours. After all, you are the one who will have to live with them for many years to come.

Choosing the right kitchen cabinets is one of the most important decisions in your kitchen renovation. Choose wisely.