How to Choose the Best Kitchen Cabinets for Your Remodel

There are many tasks associated with a kitchen remodel, but very few are more important than choosing the right kitchen cabinets. Your cabinets must serve a variety of important needs, from complementing the overall aesthetic of your kitchen to addressing your storage needs to improving the functionality of your kitchen. While it may seem simple to address these diverse needs, the sheer number of kitchen cabinet options available to choose from can make the process a bit overwhelming.

There are many factors to consider when choosing the best kitchen cabinets for your upcoming remodel, and the following overview will provide you with the proper framework to make the right decision.

Assess Your Space and Needs

The first step in the process always involves assessing your space and your needs. All of the other decisions regarding your kitchen cabinets must be made with an understanding of how they will make the best use of your available space and how they’ll address your functional needs.

To ensure you make the best possible use of your space, we will take detailed measurements of your kitchen. If you’re planning to expand your kitchen as part of your remodel, we will make sure to evaluate the new space you will have and consider which of these new areas can be utilized to maximize the storage potential of your kitchen cabinets.

When evaluating functional needs, make sure to consider:

• The size of your family (larger families will require more storage capacity than smaller families)
• The amount of dishware, pots and pans, and small kitchen appliances you’ll need to store
• How frequently you cook and the types of meals you typically prepare
• The need to store additional specialty items such as roasting pans, serving trays, special glassware and other items that may only be used a few times a year

Set a Realistic Budget

Once you understand the space you have to work with and the functional needs you must address, it’s time to determine your budget. Kitchen cabinets can represent a significant portion of your total remodel costs, so it’s important to understand how much money you have to allocate towards this aspect of the project. This will help you understand which materials and cabinet options are realistic, and which options are simply out of your budget.

When establishing your budget, it’s important to consider both the cost of the cabinets as well as any associated installation costs. This will help you establish a realistic budget and understand which options will be available to choose from based on your financial constraints.

Choose Your Desired Cabinet Construction Option

The good news is there are a wide range of kitchen cabinet options available at multiple budget points. This ensures that you should be able to find an option that looks great, makes good use of the space and addresses your functional needs within your established price range. There are three different tiers of cabinets to choose from:

• Stock Cabinets – These are the most affordable kitchen cabinet options, and they make the most sense if you’re on a tight budget. Stock cabinets have more limited options for size and finish than higher end options, but they’re highly durable and can work very well if you find one that addresses the space requirements of your kitchen.
• Semi-Custom Cabinets – Semi-custom cabinets represent the mid-range price point for kitchen cabinets. They offer more variety in the sizes, finishes and materials available to you, giving you a greater degree of customization than you’ll find with stock cabinets. This is typically the most popular tier of cabinets due to their ability to strike a balance between budget, customization and convenience.
• Custom Cabinets – These are ideal for anyone who prefers high-end cabinets. As their name implies, they offer the greatest ability for customization due to virtually unlimited options in design, size and finish.

If your budget allows for custom cabinets, you won’t regret choosing this option. You’ll enjoy the highest quality along with the ability to have your cabinets precisely shaped to fit the unique needs of your space. If you have specific needs based on the space available in your kitchen, custom cabinets will allow you to optimize the use of this limited space.

Choose Your Kitchen Cabinet Materials

You have a variety of options to choose from regarding the materials used for your kitchen cabinets. The right material for you will depend on your personal aesthetic style, your functional needs and your budget.

Decide on Your Cabinet Style and Finish

When choosing a cabinet style, it’s best to make sure your selection complements the overall aesthetic of your kitchen. Regardless of the style you choose, you can customize your selection by choosing hardware, colors and other finishing touches that align with your personal style.

Sander & Sons Can Bring Your Vision to Life

Choosing the right kitchen cabinets will often make the difference between having a kitchen you truly love and one that fails to address your needs. With such high stakes associated with getting this decision right, it’s important to work with a kitchen design partner who can guide you through this process and ensure you choose cabinets that not only look great but meet your functional requirements. At Sander & Sons, we have you covered.

We’ve been the trusted kitchen remodel partner for many Denver homeowners for over 25 years. With a wide range of custom options and an experienced design team, we can recommend the right cabinets to bring your vision to life. You’ll also receive the highly personalized attention you need throughout every phase of the process.

At Sander & Sons, we understand the important role thorough planning plays in achieving your desired results on your upcoming kitchen remodel. Our team will work closely with you to understand your specific goals and unique vision for the project. This will help us develop a customized plan that maximizes the use of your space. With a wide range of kitchen cabinet options, including many premium products, we can address your needs in a way that delivers tremendous value while staying within your budget. We also work with an extensive network of contractors, designers and builders, allowing us to coordinate every phase of the project for you to deliver a hassle-free experience.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation. Sander & Sons serves customers in Denver and the surrounding areas.