Renovations come in all prices, shapes, and sizes, and so will your cabinets. Whether you’re looking for ready-to-ship (also known as stock) cabinets, semi-custom, or fully custom cabinets, there are pros and cons to each style. It all comes down to what you’re looking for when designing your space.
If you’re in need of a quick renovation, stock cabinets may be all you need to get the job done. They come in standard sizes and can be available for delivery in as little as 4 weeks. If you want control over every aspect of your cabinetry, custom cabinets make more sense. It will take you longer to see your vision come to fruition – about 3 to 4 months – but you’ll be able to customize more details in your design.
There is no right or wrong way to approach your renovation, but knowing the difference between cabinet types available to you will help you make an informed decision.
Stock Cabinets
Stock cabinets are a quick, affordable, and easy way to transform your kitchen. If you’re looking to keep it simple, and you’re thinking “out with the old, in with the new,” stock cabinets are the right choice for you.
Some home renovators may be relieved by the lack of options that come with stock cabinets, and consider it to be a break from decision making in their renovations. Others might feel held back for the very same reason. Stock cabinets are limited in wood type, color, sizes, and style compared to their semi-custom, and custom counterparts. However, they are lower cost and have a quicker delivery timeframe.
Semi-Custom Cabinets
If you’re looking for a happy medium between stock and custom cabinets, then semi-custom cabinets might be more your speed. Semi-custom cabinets offer certain customizable dimensions as well as a wider variety of finishes, stains, paints, and glazes.
As for pricing, you’ll have the luxury of a custom look without the price of a full custom job. One downside to consider is that once you step into semi-custom territory, the price will begin to rise, and orders will take longer to fulfill. But if your budget and sensibilities are calling for a semi-custom job, your cabinet designer will be thrilled to take your vision to the next level.
Fully-Custom Cabinets
Fully custom cabinets provide you with nearly limitless options for wood types, finishing options, construction platforms, and modifications. You can personalize down to the smallest detail in your kitchen design. If you partner with a custom cabinet builder like Maine Cabinet Company, you’ll be able to your kitchen to the next level.
The downside to a fully-custom job is that it comes with a longer timeline. The end results, however, are worth the wait.
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