Cabinets:
Stock, Semi-Custom or Custom?
When it comes to the world of
cabinetry, there are many options
out there. Whether you are building
a custom home from scratch or you
are going to remodel a home,
cabinets are a very big part of the
end result. Without cabinets, you
will most likely live in a home of
clutter and chaos.
If you think about it, cabinets are
found throughout a home. In the
bathroom, kitchen, bedroom, garage,
basement and even the laundry room,
you will find some form of
cabinetry. Cabinets are not only
functional, but they can also be
stylish as well.
In the kitchen, cabinets are pretty
much the main focal point of the
room. Think about it; you probably
notice kitchen cabinets in your
friends and neighbors homes the
minute you walk into their rooms,
right? If they are shabby and need
restoration, you will notice. If
they have a fresh coat of paint, you
will notice. If they are brand new
and have the shine of new stain, you
will notice them, as well. Likewise,
you will want others to notice your
kitchen cabinets, but in a good
way!
Kitchen cabinets can be stained or
painted. If you want to keep the old
ones and just give them a facelift,
a coat of paint and new hardware
will work wonders! If you are
looking for the best cabinets for a
new kitchen, make sure that they
compliment the décor that you want
to display in your home.
Cabinets in the bathroom are very
important, as well. If your current
bathroom doesn’t offer much storage
or organizational space, then a new
cabinet can be your new best friend!
Cabinets in the bathroom can really
help to keep things that you don’t
want seen by everyone out of sight,
like personal items and cleaning
supplies. They can also help to keep
your needed items, like clean towels
in order.
If you have a home library, you know
the importance of having cabinets in
that room! If you don’t want books
falling all over the place and the
room in complete disarray, then
cabinets are a must! The same is
true with bedrooms; most of us keep
books and such on the side, so it is
important to have cabinetry to keep
it all out of the way.
Of course, there is also the
cabinetry found throughout the home
that holds all of your important
keepsakes. Where in the world would
you be if you didn’t have a cabinet
to keep all of your collectible
figurines in? 
There are many different styles,
sizes and finishes of cabinets. You
can find them made of all kinds of
wood, including: cherry, oak and
maple. They are made of rubber,
stainless steel and even
particleboard. They are found in all
kinds of colors, including white,
brown, blue, black, yellow,
stainless, purple and just about any
other color you can imagine!
There are basically 3 different
kinds of cabinets: Stock Cabinets-
they are the quickest ones to find
because they are pre made and can be
bought at merchants or online very
easily. Semi Custom Cabinets- they
are built to your specifications by
a cabinet manufacturer and Custom
Cabinets- cabinets that are built on
site by a carpenter; they will fit
your home perfectly based on
specific measurements.
Which style of cabinets you should
choose really depends on your budget
and your personal preference. You
can find the cabinets of your choice
in many different price ranges. You
can also save yourself some money if
you choose to stain or paint them
yourself.
