Kitchen Cabinetry – Stock, Custom and Semi-Customized Cabinets

[Adam Alford]

Kitchen Cabinets define the style, functionality, and appeal of the kitchen space. Many people opt for custom cabinets to give their kitchen the style they have always wanted to. On the other hand, many people choose stock cabinetry as it is the easiest option. However, if you wish to have the best of worlds, you can choose semi-custom cabinets for your kitchen too.

Wood-Mode Cabinets and other such popular cabinet manufacturers offer cabinets for sale in all three forms. Based on your budget, style and customization needs, you can opt for any of the three options. Let us discuss each of them in detail here:

1. Stock Cabinets
Stock cabinets refer to the pre-made cabinets that are available in home improvement stores. They are generally made of lower grades of wood, or materials that give the look and feel of wood. The basic skeleton of such cabinets are made of particle boards that are prone to damages like water damage, stripped hinges and wear and tear from regular use.
With stock cabinets, there is no provision for any customization. They are the most affordable and sit at the bottom of the three in terms of quality too. When you purchase a stock cabinet, there are high chances you have to keep getting them repaired from time to time.

2. Custom Cabinets
Custom cabinets are the most expensive of the three options. Completely custom cabinets hold the potential to last a lifetime. Wood-Mode cabinets and other similar cabinet stores design and manufacture them to order. The kitchen space is measured accurately to decide the layout and dimensions of the kitchen cabinets. Further, they are built according to the style of your kitchen and home. You can choose from a range of finishes like modern, antique, traditional, etc.

Custom cabinets are the obvious choice in applications that require high precision and good-quality craftsmanship. You should opt for custom cabinets in the following cases:

• You are planning to change your kitchen’s existing layout.
• You cannot get your kitchen cabinets refaced.
• You are building an entirely new kitchen.

3. Semi-Custom Cabinets
If you are happy with your existing cabinets but want to alter some portions of it or replace some damaged areas, you can opt for this middle-ground solution. In semi-custom cabinetry, cabinet sections are custom-built so that they can be incorporated into your existing cabinet layout. This makes it more durable and enhances the aesthetic appeal of the cabinet too.

In scenarios where you can have the existing cabinets refaced to match the new custom-made cabinets, you should opt for semi-custom cabinets. It is also an ideal option to expand the existing storage space of your kitchen.

These are three different types of cabinetry options available for remodeling the kitchen. Depending on the needs of your home and kitchen and the budget you are working with, you can opt for any of the three options. However, choosing a renowned manufacturer is essential to guarantee the quality and durability of your cabinets.