Here’s How to Find the Perfect Cabinets for Your Kitchen
Cabinets are an integral part of any kitchen. Besides storage, they provide form and function to a room. They can also improve kitchen-adjacent spaces like a pantry, adding organization and style. Looking to improve your home? Here’s how to find the right kitchen cabinets for a kitchen makeover
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Types of Cabinets
Cabinetry comes in a variety of styles and materials. At its core, though, it’s a covered storage box that incorporates shelves or drawers. Cabinets are categorized by their placement and intended use. Here are the most common types
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![A wall cabinet](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/3MgBM8slzwJOLNSynOH5Dk/803abab08cb1db0cb167b0b8043b9dcc/wall_1600x1833.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A pantry cabinet](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/1yU2A2EErybM75rJ7y2DoW/e4a8f970fc95288acb00c2c5f8e74421/pantry_1600x1833.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
![A kitchen cart](http://images.ctfassets.net/8sto6ehqcihm/6jdhWRyWV3Dg5pLzsqm7tC/80454a338ee4cc5ebdef9e050810c769/Islands___Carts_1600x1833.jpg?w=1600&q=75&fm=webp)
Buying Considerations
As with most home improvement projects, making decisions about cabinetry centres around three main considerations: build type, materials and budget.
Build Type
In-stock cabinets are sold pre-assembled and ready to assemble, or flat-packed and ready to assemble and then install. Custom cabinets are made to your specifications, for a bespoke look that costs more in price and delivery time
Materials
While solid wood is the gold standard for cabinetry — owing to its strength, durability and beauty — lower cost options, like particleboard or MDF, can last for many years, too. Wood, particleboard and MDF door fronts can all be repainted if you want a new look down the road.
Budget
Particleboard and MDF are more inexpensive than wood, making them a budget-friendly choice for a quick reno in a starter home or income property. Wood’s higher price tag is justified by its strength and beauty, making it a worthy investment for your forever home.
Cabinet Accessories
Level up any room with a cabinetry makeover. Whether you opt to install new cabinets or simply spiff up what’s there, these essentials will help you get the results you want
Knobs & Pulls
Dress up your kitchen and bath cabinets with stylish new cabinet knobs and drawer pulls.
Push-to-Open Hinges
Skip the knobs and pulls and choose push-to-open hinges for a clean and streamlined cabinet face.
Installation Templates
Use these templates to ensure you drill in the right place for cabinet knobs, pulls and hinges
Cabinet Organizers
Use bins, baskets, tubs and drawer organizers to keep clutter at bay inside your home and garage cabinets
Child Safety
Enhance cabinet safety with baby-, toddler- and preschooler-safe cabinet locks, corner guards and more.
Soft-Close Hinges
Enjoy the peace and quiet of slam-proof cabinet doors. A hydraulic mechanism prevents slamming, ensuring a quiet close every time.