If you are in the planning stage of a remodelling project or new kitchen design project, you’ll learn quickly that you’ll have a lot of options you can consider, from a full demolition to kitchen cabinet refacing. Your kitchen cabinets are pivotal to the flow of your kitchen, so choosing the right ones can make or break your space.

To help you decide which type of cabinets are best for your project, Custom Roll-Out Drawers created this quick guide to familiarize you with each type: stock, semi-custom, and custom kitchen cabinets.

Before you read on, it is important to know that the terms do not refer to the quality of the cabinets but rather the methods used to produce them.

What are Stock Cabinets?

Stock cabinets are pre-manufactured and readymade to use. One of the advantages of stock cabinets is that they provide a fast and easy solution to keep your project on time and within your budget. Not only are they affordable, but they are also ready to ship when ordered with a quick delivery time.

While stock kitchen cabinets come in various styles, colours, and finishes to bring your vision to life, you usually have a limited selection.

What are Semi-Custom Cabinets?

Semi-custom cabinets are stock cabinets with extra options for a more personalized look for your kitchen project. With more styles, features, and options to choose from than stock kitchen cabinets, semi-custom cabinets are built to order and are typically delivered within four to eight weeks.

When you choose semi-custom kitchen cabinets, you have a wide range of options available, including specialty finishing techniques, stains, paints, and the ability to resize drawers and cabinet depth. Semi-custom cabinets also feature options such as organization inserts, roll-out shelves, and door racks.

What are Custom Cabinets?

Custom kitchen cabinets are entirely built to your specifications. A skilled craftsman can meet any need to create a truly tailored design unique to your kitchen. The options are endless when it comes to custom kitchen cabinets.

You can choose from a wide range of wood types, finishing options, modifications, and more to make brand-new custom pieces made to order.

4 Professional Tips on How You Can Save Money During a Kitchen Cabinet Remodel

Carefully Choose the Materials

The main price for your kitchen cabinets in Calgary is based on the following:

  • Material (wood, MDF, composite)
  • Finish (stain, paint, texture)
  • Door style (plain, detailed, etched)

With this in mind, you might want to consider a less expensive material that still looks great, such as stained wood or painted MDF.

Choosing a painted MDF product allows you to be creative, as many colour options are available. If you decide on stained wood for your cabinets, there are also plenty of options available, such as maple, oak, cherry, or hickory.

Minimize Mouldings, Trims, and Hardware

If you are on a tight budget, it is a good idea to stay simple when changing the cabinets in your kitchen. The more decoration or accessories you add to your cabinets, the more your expenses will increase.

If you want to add something to your cabinets, you can add something like single-stage crown moulding. Simple mouldings accent your new kitchen look, are reasonably priced, and still give you that elegance you are looking for.

Keep the trim clean-lined as well. Avoid detailed carved corbels and exotic woodwork, as these will raise the price of remodelling your kitchen.

When picking out hardware, try not to overindulge. Gold-plated and solid brass handles can add up quickly in a large kitchen. Choose a simple but functional design to save money on the finished look. Plenty of options offer good quality while still allowing you to stay within your budget. Handles and knobs help protect the finish of your cabinets, so, for this reason, they are a must for your cupboards and drawers.

Consider cabinet refacing

The good news is that you don’t have to do a full renovation to make an impact when it comes to kitchen remodelling! Cabinet refacing is a cost-effective alternative that involves replacing old doors with new ones. It can transform how your kitchen looks—at a fraction of the cost.

Shop Local

While ready-to-install cabinets from big box stores might be the cheapest option initially, remember that these doors don’t often have long-term durability. Gather what you would pay for ready-to-install cabinets and compare them to the cost of working with Custom Roll Out Drawers, a local company. You may be surprised that you get more bang for your buck for high-quality cabinets that last longer than generic cabinet doors.

Kitchen Cabinet Refacing From Custom Roll-Out Drawers

For cabinets in good structural condition, consider Cabinet Refacing: new doors and drawer fronts custom-made to fit existing cabinetry. This allows a fresh, modern look without demolishing the entire kitchen.

We specialize in custom kitchen cabinets and cabinet refacing at Custom Roll-Out Drawers. Whatever you envision, we will do our best to make it a reality. Contact the experienced team at Custom Roll-Out Drawers to create a unique design specially made for your kitchen.

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