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Kitchen Cabinets Pricing, Cost Estimates and Research

Kitchen cabinets are something you use every day, yet you probably never take the time to appreciate them. They seem simple enough, but there is actually more than plenty involved behind the scenes. This site is dedicated to sharing our vast consumer knowledge on materials, finishes, door designs, and even information on hardware.

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There are many things to consider regarding cabinets nowadays. Whether you are replacing or looking to reface, we are here to help. The best place to begin your search for information on our site would be our Library, where you can find many topics on cabinetry such as:

  • The most common materials; wood, metal, plastic, and glass.
  • Popular species like Oak, Maple, Hickory, Cherry, Pine, and Birch wood.
  • Storage options, bins, baskets, lazy susans, drawers and more.
  • Hardware options with information on all the popular styles of pulls, knobs and door handles.
  • Refacing versus replacing.
  • Differences between stock and custom cabinets.

If you would like to get an idea of what different designs might look like in your home, you can view our Photo Gallery.

Materials, Styles, and Designs

With all the different types of cabinets on the market today, you'll want to look around first. Once you decide on the material and finish you desire, you can narrow your search down from there. The major manufacturers like Merillat, Kraftmaid, Aristokraft, Thomasville and others make wood boxes and cabinet doors, however, metals such as stainless steel, and a newer material ThermoFoil (PVC) are becoming more and more popular. We've constructed a list of the most popular factors regarding the different styles of cabinetry:

  • Traditional finishes such as painting or staining of natural wood, as well as glazing, laminates, veneer and polyester.
  • Design examples of recessed panels, raised, flat, and beadboard panel.
  • Drawer choices; full extension, track and roller, ball bearing, wooden slides and more.
  • Common storage accessories and add-ons such as baskets, bins, and drawer organizers.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
When remodeling your kitchen, an alternative to replacing your cabinets entirely, is to reface them. With refacing cabinets, you can achieve a beautiful new kitchen while spending half the amount of money. You will literally be giving your cabinets a face-lift! In the refacing process, existing doors, drawer fronts and hardware are removed and replaced with new ones

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Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Wood is one material that will never go out of style. It offers a rich classic appeal that comes in a variety of species. Depending on your own personal taste, you can create the look and feel most desired. The species of wood that you select will have the utmost impact on your kitchen cabinet’s final look.

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Cabinet Door Styles
The fashion in which a door fits over a cabinet box determines its fundamental classification. Doors are classified as being one of five types which include, Inset Cabinet Door, Lipped Cabinet Door, Partial Overlay, Full Overlay, Tambour. Inset doors are designed to sit within the rails and stiles of the cabinet frame.

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