Choosing the Right Cabinetry for Your Home

Cabinetry plays a major role in both the function and style of a home. From kitchens and bathrooms to laundry rooms and built-ins, the right cabinets can elevate a space, improve organization, and add long-term value. When planning a project, understanding your cabinetry options helps ensure you make choices that fit your lifestyle and budget.

1.Types of Cabinetry

Stock Cabinets

·      Pros: Manufactured in standard sizes and limited styles. They are the most budget friendly option that offer quick availability making them ideal for projects with timelines or budgets

·      Cons: Offer limited sizes and finishes and have less flexibility for unique layouts

Custom Cabinets

·      Pros: Built specifically for your home. These cabinets offer the highest level of design freedom, craftsmanship, and functionality. They are ideal for unique layouts, storage needs, or homeowners looking for a one of a kind result.

·      Cons: Costs are higher than any other kind of cabinetry and have a longer and build timeline.

Semi-Custom Cabinets

·      Pros: Provide more flexibility in sizing, finishes, and storage options while remaining more cost efficient than fully custom cabinetry. That way homeowners are given to option to personalize their space without starting from scratch

·      Cons:  There are still some design limitations

2. Cabinet Materials and Construction

The materials and construction methods used in cabinetry impact durability and performance. Here are a few we at, Strand Construction, suggest:

·      Solid Wood: Known for its strength and classic appearance and is often used for cabinet doors and face frames

·      Plywood: A high-quality option for cabinet boxes that resist warping and moisture best

·      Medium-Density Fiberboard: Commonly used for painting cabinets due to its smooth finish

·      Particleboard: Made from wood chips and resin that is pressed into panels. It is budget friendly and lightweight which makes it best used in low-impact and dry cabinet interiors.

·      Veneer: Helps achieve a wood look at a lower cost due to it being a thin layer of real wood applied over plywood or Medium-Density Fiberboard.

·      Laminate: Featuring a synthetic surface bonded to a composite core. It is durable and easy to clean, resistant to stains and scratches, and available in many colors and patterns.

·      Thermofoil: A vinyl material heat wrapped over Medium Density Fiberboard with a seamless, smooth finish. It is also moisture resistant and best used for budget friendly kitchens and bathrooms

3. Functionality and Storage

Great cabinetry goes beyond appearances. Inventive storage solutions can significantly improve how space in a home works. Features like pull out shelves, deep drawers, and built in organizers help maximize space and keep everything within reach.

Cabinetry is a long term investment that impacts both daily living and home value. We at, Strand Construction, can help guide you through choosing the right type of cabinetry, material that works best for you, and the right functionality that suites your needs best.