You’re a wise consumer. You do your research on the appliances for your kitchen. You have developed a list of must-have features for each piece. You’ve researched brands, models and finishes. You know exactly what you want. The same is true of your countertop choice and flooring.
But what about the cabinets? You know you want cabinets custom-designed for your kitchen, but what else do you need to know? Just like appliances, countertops and flooring, there are different features and quality levels available in custom kitchen cabinets.
What to Look for in Custom Cabinets
There are plenty of cabinet manufacturers who offer “custom” cabinets. But is everything about them custom? Not necessarily. Another common assumption about “custom cabinets” is that they are high quality, hand-crafted cabinets. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.
Here are six questions you should ask when researching cabinets for your high-end kitchen.
- Hand-crafted by Craftsmen
- Custom Door Styles
- Custom Sizes and Shapes
- All-Wood Construction
- Unique Finishes and Accessories
- High-end Function
Are the boxes, drawers and doors hand-crafted by experienced cabinetmakers who take pride in each set of cabinets they create? Or are they manufactured in bulk?
Do you have to pick from a limited number of door styles, or can your cabinet designer create a unique door style to match what you have in mind?
Can your custom cabinetmaker create cabinets in ANY size? Or is it “almost” any size?Can you get rollout shelves in any size or only certain sizes? Are they truly building cabinets to fit the shape of your room, or is there wasted space covered by filler pieces?
Are the entire cabinets crafted from solid wood like fine furniture should be? Or do they use manufactured “wood products” to build your cabinet interiors?
Is there a limit to finishes and accessories you can choose from? Or like truly custom furnishings, can your cabinetry be individualized to show off your personal style?
Will every drawer and cabinet door have a whisper-soft close? Will lighting for both aesthetics and functionality be incorporated into the design?
YourHigh-End Kitchen Deserves Handcrafted Cabinets
As you can see, you need to apply the same diligence to your research on custom cabinets as you do to the other finishes in your kitchen. Ask detailed questions and be careful never to make assumptions about the items listed above.
At Lucas Craftsmanship Inc., we have our own cabinetry shop, where we custom build every piece of your kitchen cabinetry with our own hands. This allows us to follow your creative vision in every detail. Your kitchen will be built to fit your lifestyle and be the shining center to your home.
Whether you are planning a new home or considering a remodel and update to your current kitchen, for high-end kitchen cabinets, unlike any other “custom” cabinets found in Houston, Texas, contact Lucas Craftsmanship Inc. Let us show you what true custom cabinetry is all about.