Discount Kitchen Cabinets
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Discount kitchen cabinets can help you give the most frequently used room in your home a whole new look.
Choosing New Kitchen Cabinets
Since cabinetry sets the tone for your kitchen, choosing new kitchen cabinets can seem like an overwhelming task. To make the job easier, remember these simple tips:
- Think about how you use your kitchen on a regular basis. Your kitchen cabinetry should make it easier for you to quickly prepare meals, whether you’re cooking a formal dinner or simply reheating frozen leftovers.
- Pick up a selection of interior design magazines from your local library or bookstore. Take a note of the rooms you like, then look for patterns that will indicate potential style or color choices.
- If the cabinets in your price range aren’t as decorative as you’d like, try adding an extra dash of personality to the room by displaying attractive wicker baskets, pretty bottles of vinegar, handmade pottery, or gleaming cooper cookware.
- Remember that saving money by buying discount kitchen cabinets can leave you with a little room to splurge in other areas. For example, you may find that a custom granite countertop or a new refrigerator suddenly seems much more affordable.
Sources for Discount Kitchen Cabinets
Prices for kitchen cabinets vary substantially, so it pays to take the time to shop around before making a final purchasing decision. If you can’t find affordable cabinets in your area, consider buying from one of the following websites:
- Budget Kitchen Cabinets offers a fairly large selection of cabinetry, plus tips on how to save money by installing your new cabinets yourself.
- Cabinet Liquidators ships all wood cabinets nationwide. Free online estimates are available and you are encouraged to contact a customer service representative for answers to questions about your particular remodeling needs.
- The Cabinet Factory provides budget-friendly cabinets in a number of styles. You may also request a free 120-page idea book filled with tips for your kitchen remodeling project.
- Direct Kitchen Cabinets offers affordable cabinets to members who participate in the site’s “Direct Buy” membership program that entitles homeowners to buy merchandise direct from the manufacturer.
- Kitchen’s Pro sells “ready to assemble” cabinetry with a limited lifetime warranty and a low-price guarantee.
Easy Ways to Jazz Up Your Current Cabinets
If you can’t find discount kitchen cabinets that fit your needs, consider simply jazzing up your current cabinets to give them a new look. Try one of these great frugal tricks:
- Add a fresh coat of paint. It’s amazing what a difference a change of color makes! To paint your kitchen cabinets at home, follow the instructions on Ron Hazelton’s House Calls.
- If you’re searching for a unique look, try adding a faux finish or a stenciled design to your cabinetry. Hire an art student from the nearest college or university to do the work if you’re not confident in your creative skills.
- If you hate the moldings on your cabinet doors, but like the height and placement of the boxes, ask a carpenter to replace the doors and hardware.
- To fix cabinet doors that seem to droop or shut poorly, simply change the hinges. Use exposed decorative hinges to add an extra design element.
- Consider upgrading the components in your existing kitchen cabinets with features like high-quality drawer slides or roll-out shelves to make them more functional. This is typically more expensive than a simple cosmetic redo, but still costs about 50 percent less than installing completely new cabinets.
- If you have extra space in your kitchen, try removing one or more cupboard doors to create display cabinets. Paint the interior shelves a light accent color and proudly display your best china!
Additional LoveToKnow Resources
For more tips on planning your remodeling project, visit LoveToKnow Interior Design and LoveToKnow Home Improvement.
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