If you are considering a "Full Kitchen Remodel" then the first place you will want to start (with regard to material choices) is with your cabinets. Cabinets set the tone for the style and color scheme of your entire kitchen. Answering the questions below will get you on the right track.
Design Styles: The most common design styles these days include Shaker, Modern Contemporary, Traditional, Casual Country and Eclectic. Determining the style will direct you to the wood species that work best.
Door Styles: There are basically three door styles to choose from: Raised Panel, Recessed Panel and Slab. With regard to the raised and recessed doors, you will then need to choose from square, arch or cathedral style.
Types of Wood: Cabinets are made from a multitude of wood species; however the most common these days are (in order of hardness and durability):
Oak, Hickory, Mahogany, Laminates
Maple, Cherry, Birch, Pine
Alder, Poplar
Cabinet Quality: The qualities of cabinets available range from all solid wood construction, partial wood construction with plywood veneer, particle board and veneer and (at the lower end of the spectrum) particle board and photo finish and laminates: Of course the prices range (with all wood construction) from very expensive to very inexpensive (photo finish) or laminate construction. While the old adage "You Get What You Pay For" holds true in most cases, there are a number of ways to reduce your overall cost and still have the quality and look you want. For instance, you can have solid wood fronts and on the exposed ends (doors, drawers and face) and use plywood or particle board on the sides and backs (which are not seen). This can save you thousands of dollars.
Other Cabinet Options: The final choices that are worthy of note are the additional options for your cabinets. These include Lazy Susans, waste basket cabinets, spice racks, wine racks, pull-out trays (instead of fixed shelving) "soft close" drawer hardware, dove-tail drawer or butt-joint drawer construction and (for upper cabinets) crown molding, under mount light molding etc. Glass doors (typically on upper cabinets) also lend a certain 'jene se qua' to the final look.
Cabinet Finishes: Yet another consideration is the finishes available: They are laminates, painted and stained. Regarding stain finishes: You can choose from the standard finishes and (if so inclined) add a "glaze finish" to further accent the wood grain and design of the cabinetry. *** Note: When you choose to add a glaze finish, there will be additional costs and (equally important) additional production time. Glazes can increase your cabinet expense from 6% to 20% and add one to two weeks on to the normal production schedule.
Hardware: The sky is the limit with regard to choices of colors, styles and designs of knob and handles. You can literally spend hours online looking at designs and styles. *** Note: Remember to add this into your cabinet budget from the outset as prices range from $3 or $4 dollars for simple knobs & handles to as much as $20 or more for the more ornate ones! Do you homework and research to find the type you want and the lowest cost producer of same.
In conclusion, remodeling your kitchen can be an exciting and rewarding endeavor and add value to your home. With proper planning, you will get the result you want within the budget you wish to keep. Perform your "due diligence" and you will have a final result for you and your family to enjoy for years to come! Good Luck.
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