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Nothing can refresh the look of kitchen than having a new set of kitchen cabinets. The clean lines, shiny and crisp hardware easily gets anyone's attention and tie the entire room together. On the other hand, there are lots of options available, which raises the question of how does a homeowner should pick. In regards to this matter, when choosing made to measure doors, considering the tips listed below can be a great move.

 

Before you start with the selection of kitchen cabinets, it is vital to know the exact layout of your kitchen. Here, the measurements have to be taken accurately and the overall design theme must be decided. This is going to make the ordering process go smoothly and streamlined at the same time. The standard lower cabinets must be at least 36 inches tall and 24 inches deep while upper cabinets are often at least 18 inches above the counter and 12 inches deep. On the other hand, the said measurements are just guidelines and can still be customized depending on your preferences.

 

Kitchen cabinets may be ordered in 3 different ways and these are custom, semi-custom or stock. In the latter, it will come as is and at the same time, the most affordable option that you can have. They might come either in a package to be assembled by homeowner or assembled already. In regards to semi-custom, it simply means that the buyer may have few inputs when ordering that'll give them with more flexibility. Still, they're restricted to what's already available. The custom options are specifically designed for homeowners and may be adjusted to fit any configuration.

 

The standard cabinets are often framed or in other words, the drawers and doors are attached to the front frame. On the other hand, frameless or European cabinetry has been in the rise of popularity for the past few years. In this option, the drawers and doors are directly fastened to the box. The lack of front face may result to reduced strength of structure. This way, experts can recommend to avoid using cheap materials similar to particle boards.

 

There are many different styles for kitchen cabinet doors ranging from the traditional shaker, flat to doors that have glass panels. The style of doors makes a big impact on the overall style of your kitchen so make sure that you made careful decisions. For instance, flat doors are often chosen to create a minimalist look while a shaker can easily gives a traditional feel.