A Renovator's Guide To Picking Cabinetry Naples FL

By Gary Kelly


Renovating your home can be a huge project but if you redo a room such as your kitchen you can end up getting a great return on your investment. Even if you don't gut and rebuild your kitchen or bathroom, adding new elements such as cabinetry Naples FL can breathe new life into your home and get you top dollar when you go to sell it.

Unless you are fortunate enough to have an unlimited budget for your renovations you do need to be aware of how much you can spend on your renovation project. Figuring out how much you can devote to different renovation elements can be a great idea One of your more major purchases will likely be the cabinets. A budget can keep your spending in line and help you finish the project without running out of money.

Where you will be putting the cabinets can greatly influence which ones you will pick. For example, if you are putting them in a kitchen you may want to look for a product line that has a greater variety than if you are putting them in a bathroom or a laundry room. If you are remodeling a kitchen you may want options such as a pantry, drawers or cabinets that can hold pots and pans or other specialty choices that you might not need in other areas of your home.

You should also think about what the room will be used for when picking out cabinets. For example, if you are remodeling a workshop or are picking products for a store room, chances are you will want a product that is more durable and utilitarian than if you were designing a kitchen or bathroom.

In the past, cabinets were only available in a few select colors and finishes. This has really changed. It is also popular at the moment to mix and match the style and color of cabinet within the same room. It is up to you whether you want all of your cupboards to match or if you are okay with two or more colors or styles. You may want to make sure that you are picking cabinets that will coordinate with the wall color and floor color in a particular space.

One thing that people love about picking cupboards is the many different storage options available for kitchens. Do you have pots and pans that you need to be able to get at easily? Choose cabinets that have slide out shelves or pick deep drawers that can hold your pots and pans. If you are environmentally conscious, you might want to look for features such as a recycling station or composting area.

Prefabricated products can be quite affordable and are often very durable as well. It is often possible to design a virtual room either on your own or with the help of a store designer. Then, you simply order the specific types of cabinets in the color and style that you want and either you or a contractor can swap out old products for new.

While you may have your heart set on pulling out your existing cupboards and putting in all new ones that may not be possible from a time or budget standpoint. If you are working with very tight boundaries on a project you might want to think about refinishing your existing cupboards. That way you can get the look you want without eating up all of your savings.




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