Frequently, I provide residential consultations for clients who are interested in paying by the hour for a few ideas on how to update their space. One client called me after I came out to access her home and asked me how to measure her cabinets for possible replacement. Her request was an easy one because she already had cabinets and wanted the exact size for replacement. If you are a complete novice at this, just measure the width, depth and height of your cabinets. Also measure the amount of space between the ceiling and the top of the cabinets. Grab a sheet of graph paper and do a quick sketch of the placement of your kitchen fixtures in reference to the cabinets. Take your measurements with your sketch to the company you plan on using and that should be enough to get you started on figuring out the cost.
One of the first things you notice when you walk in a kitchen are the cabinets. The cabinets can truly be a beautiful eye catching focal point. The next question you should ask yourself when you are considering the cabinet project is "Should you replace or reface the cabinets you have?"
Custom kitchen cabinets cost roughly $16000-$20,000 for a 10 x12 kitchen. In stock cabinets from a builder supply cost roughly $4000-$5000. Buying new kitchen cabinets is an investment that will add tremendous comfort and value to your home. But it is definitely a long-term investment. You should ask yourself how long would it take to recoup your cost. The longer you plan on staying in your home, the better your chances are for fully realizing the value of your investment.
Here are two great articles that look at the pros and cons of replacing or refacing your cabinets:
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Terrell Dinkins
Residential Designer
Atlanta Interior Design
Another great way to spruce up a kitchen on a tight budget is to simply replace the hardware. By replacing the knobs and handles on cabinets you can add a new look to your old kitchen. This is a great post!
ReplyDeleteThank you KDM. That is exactly what I did with my own kitchen. I replaced all of the hinges and handles on the cabinets. It made a huge difference in the look. It took me a few days, but I saved money doing it myself.
DeletePainting and/or glazing the cabinets are also a great way to create a new look with your cabinets.
The updates I gave my bungelow's kitchen a few years ago without buying new cabinets was new color on walls and trim, new hardware pulls and vinyl flooring. There was enough vinyl product left over that I used it as the backsplash too. I also added a large tapestry wallhanging on an unused wall that brings the feeling of an expanded outdoor room. It feels like a garden kitchen that we continue to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI gave up on buying cheap plastic or metal shelves. I value my books so I get bookshelves cabinets atlanta. You can even get glass door fronts.
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