Finding the right cabinets for you
Cabinets are one of the most prominent features of your kitchen or bathroom. They take up the most space and are used frequently, so they deserve special design consideration during your remodeling project.
Not sure how to get started? Experts like Natasha Legg, a cabinet designer at Lampert Lumber’s Apple Valley location, can help you identify the right cabinets for you and tackle your project.
Here are some things to consider before upgrading your cabinets:
1. what are your needs
Even more important than what your cabinets will look like is what you need them to do. How much storage space do you need? Are you particularly tall or short? Do you want dividers, shelves or pull-out drawers?
All of these things are important to consider before getting started on your new cabinets.
“Maximizing the functionality of the cabinet should be a priority,” Legg said. “A lot of people have been asking for upgrades such as soft close doors and drawers and cabinet accessories like trash pullouts, rollout trays and cutlery dividers.”
You’ll also need to think about how your cabinets will fit into the rest of the space. You’ll want to consider how tall your ceilings are, the size of your appliances and the overall configuration of your space.
2. Consider your personal style
Think about if you want your space to look modern, classic or contemporary. That could help you decide what color cabinets you want.
Black cabinets are striking and modern, while white can look classic and a wood like oak can look warm and natural. Legg pointed to grays, light blues and even sage greens as popular color schemes for cabinets right now.
Your door style, along with what color you choose, is another important decision.
Flat center panel doors are a popular style that works well for either a modern or traditional look. Panel doors are great for a traditional look, while slab doors complement a contemporary style.
If you need help finding the right cabinet for you among all these options, pay a visit to one of Lampert Lumber’s showrooms and get a better idea of how they might look in your home.
“At the showroom we have cabinets on display, which can give you a hands-on feel to help you envision your project.” Legg said.
Lampert Lumber is an authorized Wellborn Cabinet dealer. Wellborn offers high quality, custom cabinetry in a wide variety of styles and colors.
3. Make a plan
Now that you’ve decided on your cabinet style, it’s time to make a plan for how you’ll get them installed.
A designer at Lampert Lumber can help you design your space and give you a clear idea of what it will look like laid out.
And with different lines to choose from, upgrading cabinets through Lampert Lumber can be accessible for a variety of budgets, Legg said.
“We carry a few different cabinet lines and some of them are more budget friendly,” Legg said. “So you can get a great looking kitchen at a good price.”
Do you plan on installing the cabinets yourself? If you need some extra help, Lampert Lumber can also help set you up with a contractor to tackle the project.
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