Are you thinking of renovating your kitchen cabinets? That’s an exciting prospect! At the same time, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed and stressed. That’s completely normal. There’s so much to choose from and so many decisions to make. To make things easier, we offer some tips and suggestions on what to consider when deciding to renovate your kitchen cabinets.
What Does Renovating Kitchen Cabinets Involve?
Here are a few tips that can make your kitchen cabinets, therefore, your entire kitchen look rejuvenated.
- Replace Old Hardware: Just by changing the knobs, pulls, hinges, and slides on your cabinets, you can give it a new look. Bar pulls or knobs – it’s all up to you. No matter what you choose, it will add character and show off your personality!
- Painting the Cabinets: Many homeowners opt for this because it is slightly more affordable. However, you need to be careful when you take this route. This works well on cabinets that are already in relatively good condition. There’s a lot of prep work, like sanding, polishing, and using a primer to get a professional finish.
- Add a Backsplash: Sometimes the smallest things can make a huge difference. Adding a smart-looking tile, glass, mosaic, or stone backsplash behind the cooktop and sink, or even the whole wall, can give your kitchen a sophisticated look. You can get this new look without even changing the cabinets! Although, if you can, it’s best to change it all.
- Pull-Out Cabinet Shelf: A pull-out cabinet shelf is not only stylish but also very practical, especially in a cramped space. The shelves pull out like drawers and you can access items in the back very easily.
- Crown Molding: This is often overlooked, but you’ll be surprised how a little bit of decorative molding can completely transform an ordinary kitchen into an elegant one.
- Complete Renovation: This is the Cadillac of all the options! This allows you to fully customize the look and feel. Starting from the material choice of the cabinet to its shape, color, finish, hardware, placement, and anything else you can think of is at your disposal to select from. Granted, it is more expensive, but saving up for this is a great approach. Ask us how we can help you with your project.
Things to Consider When Renovating Kitchen Cabinets
Whether you’re doing a full or partial renovation, here are some things to take into account:
- Color and Finish: The color and finish are important considerations not only for their aesthetics, but your choice will affect the level of maintenance your new cabinets will require.
- Storage: Talk to a design expert or at least do your research. The size, shape, and placement are all critical factors in how storage-friendly your setup will be. More cabinets don’t necessarily mean more storage space. Sometimes larger yet fewer ones can better serve you. Floor-to-ceiling cabinets are an option, but consider whether your kitchen space is conducive to that style. We can help with some of these decisions.
- Appliances: Most certainly, select your appliances before you have your cabinets installed. They must fit! Especially if you want the built-in look, you’ll need panel-ready and counter-depth appliances, such as your refrigerator, cooking range, oven, microwave, dishwasher, and anything else you want.
- Other Factors: If you are thinking about renovating your kitchen cabinets, it is obvious that you want to upgrade your kitchen. Eventually, you may want to change the countertops and the flooring. Make your cabinet choices and pick colors and finishes with that in mind. We can help you with choices.
- Some Important Concerns: Other than the actual materials of the renovation, there are factors such as budget, layout, and durability that need to be addressed. A professional contractor can help you answer and navigate these issues.
Benefits of Choosing Expert Contractors
A respected and trusted contractor will offer you peace of mind by providing you with the following:
- Permitting, Inspections, Compliance: They will pull all the permits and work according to code so you pass inspections and are compliant with the city.
- Subcontractors: They will handle all the dealings with subcontractors required for the job.
- Project Management: A good contractor will provide you with complete project oversight and full-service project management from design to installation.
Call or Visit Our Showroom
At Kitchen Emporium, we offer custom-tailored designs, high-quality craftsmanship, and all the hand-holding you need! We’re in the Southern California areas, including the San Fernando Valley, San Diego, and San Marcos, so come and visit us today or call to talk to our consultants!