5 Ways to Reduce the Cost of New Cabinets in the Kitchen
Your kitchen is now very old and needs a new look. Since you are going to give it a new look, why not change the kitchen cabinets! You would be surprised at the change that will bring. But, then, kitchen cabinets can be an expensive proposition. So, you have to be very careful when you are buying them. You can buy kitchen cabinets when they are available on sale or alternatively follow the 5 ways given below to reduce the cost of new cabinets in kitchen and save some money
- Choose Inexpensive Wood – Wood is expensive, so when you are choosing a wood for your kitchen cabinet, choose one that is inexpensive. But, that does not mean that you should compromise on the quality. You can get inexpensive but good quality, sturdy wood within your budget.
Opt for wood like maple, alder and Hickory and avoid bamboo and walnut. They are very expensive. Oak and maple kitchen cabinets are made from solid wood unlike particle board, Thermofoil and composite wood that is inexpensive.
- Choose Inexpensive Finish – Another way to save money is to buy a good solid wood but cut down on the finishing cost. Getting an inexpensive finish on your cabinets can cut down the costs by approximately 20%, which is quite a hefty amount.
You can opt for staining, antiquing or distressing your kitchen cabinets instead of painting and glazing. This is one way to reduce the cost of the new cabinets in your kitchen.
- Choose Partially Customized Cabinets – You would no doubt prefer a completely customized cabinet that has been constructed according to your preferences but unless money is no issue, you cannot indulge in that kind of luxury. So, instead of completely customized cabinets, choose a semi customized cabinet. The dealer will adjust it according to your preferences and you can also save nearly 50% of the cabinet costs. Isn’t that something?
- Get in-Built Cabinets – Have you considered getting in-built cabinets such as a refrigerator cabinet. It has walls surrounding it and just merges into the background without being visible. Also, another in-built cabinet option is using a double oven cabinet or combining the refrigerator and the double oven to have one single unit. These types of cabinet ideas are not advertised and so you will have to talk to the dealer or manufacturer for custom building it.
- Choose Inexpensive Hardware – Kitchen hardware can be expensive unless you choose cheaper metals. Ask the manufacturer for such hardware. You won’t get much by way of choice but at least you would have save some money
Finally, before you buy your kitchen cabinet, shop around and ask for estimates. You can ask the dealer to give you a good deal. Sometimes, it is easier to get good deals if you ask for them.
