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Kitchen Refurbishment Advice: Choosing Cabinets

A successful
kitchen refurbishment
should be simultaneously exquisite and functional and nowhere are these two criteria more important, or evident, than with your cabinets.

Your cabinet layout will shape how you use your kitchen. Well designed
kitchens
have all the cabinets and storage you need and the best possible use of available space. However, designers of handmade kitchens will go that one step further. Specialist designers will consider how many pots, plates, glasses, knives and other items you have and so their designs — and your finished cabinets — will be tailored to your exact needs. This will ensure that everything, from your best china to your spice jars, has its own home in your kitchen refurbishment and that all is easily accessible. Bespoke cabinet makers are not restricted by mass production shortcomings, which gives them the freedom to create personalised interiors that will fulfill your exact requirements.

Cabinets are paramount to a good working kitchen design, but they are also a huge part of the finished look. They give kitchens their character and should reflect both your personality and style. Here, handmade kitchens come up trumps again. With a fitted kitchen, it is a case of finding the best match for you and your home from a handful of catalogues, whereas with handmade kitchens, your cabinets will be individually designed and handcrafted for you. No two people are the same, meaning no two homes should be the same, with handmade cabinets ensuring your home truly reflects you.

When you first start thinking about your kitchen refurbishment, you should consider all of the options available to you. Do not automatically shy away from colour, or glass-fronted cabinets — you may be surprised by what you are drawn to when you give it a chance. Also, knowing what you do not like can be as useful as knowing what you do. Of course, your options are greater with handmade kitchens; think embossed patterns, real wood veneers and beyond. Regardless of your final decision though, be sure to ask for material samples so you can see the finish for yourself and be sure of its quality before you commit.

Above all, do not rush your decision if you can help it, as the kitchen can be the most important room in the home. Whether you opt for fitted kitchens or handmade kitchens, the right cabinets will pave the way to a kitchen refurbishment you will enjoy for years to come. But, the wrong cabinet choice will see you falling out of love with your new kitchen all too soon.


simplehuman Wall Mount Grocery Bag Holder, Brushed Stainless Steel


simplehuman Wall Mount Grocery Bag Holder, Brushed Stainless Steel


$8.30


A wall mounted grocery bag holder comes complete with mounting hardware. This stainless steel unit features easy tuck opening and wide dispensing area….

Lock&Lock BPA Free Airtight Container, 32-Piece Set / 16-Containers


Lock&Lock BPA Free Airtight Container, 32-Piece Set / 16-Containers


$49.97


These are the most purified containers we have ever made. As one of the world’s leading food storage container manufacturers, we continue our tradition of supplying the highest quality products with our airtight food containers. We take pride in providing the most durable and safe products for our valued customers. Scientifically-designed for vertical and horizontal stacking, it saves space, prote…

Progressive International Adjustable Bread Keeper


Progressive International Adjustable Bread Keeper


$11.95


Keep any size bread fresh for longer with this adjustable bread keeper from Progressive. The clear plastic construction allows you to see your goods inside and the box expands up to 11 inches to fit most size bread loaves, freshly baked rolls, muffins and more. An adjustable vent allows you to regulate the air flow, and the included food storage suggestion guide helps you determine the right amoun…

KidCo Adhesive Mount Cabinet/Drawer Lock 1ea


KidCo Adhesive Mount Cabinet/Drawer Lock 1ea


$2.05


This is the only lock that mounts without tools so you can install it quickly and easily. Use on all types of cabinets, drawers and can be used on glass and metal as well – a great way to keep stereo equipment out of a child’s reach! Adults can unlock it with one hand, making it as easy to use as it is to install. And when it’s time for removal, it comes off without any damage to the surface. …

Kitchen Radio


Kitchen Radio


$9.87



Belwith Keeler Seshel Collection 1 1/4 Cabinet Knob Antique Brass


Belwith Keeler Seshel Collection 1 1/4 Cabinet Knob Antique Brass


$4.79


1-1/4″ Diameter Sechel cabinet-and-furniture-knobs – Sherwood Antique Brass…

Making Kitchen Cabinets with Paul Levine Video Workshop


Making Kitchen Cabinets with Paul Levine Video Workshop


$13.90



This Old House - Creating a New Kitchen II: Cabinets, Appliances, & Flooring [VHS]


This Old House – Creating a New Kitchen II: Cabinets, Appliances, & Flooring [VHS]


$6.99



The New Yankee Workshop - Classic Kitchen Cabinets (Measured Drawing Included)


The New Yankee Workshop – Classic Kitchen Cabinets (Measured Drawing Included)



The universal carpentry and cabinetry lessons that woodworkers will learn while making these classic kitchen cabinets will enable them to build any kind, says Norm. This two-unit piece consists of a wall-mounted, upper cabinet with double-glass doors and a bottom unit with raised paneled doors for storage. Its classic look comes from its basic cabinetry style, cornice molding, soapstone countertop…


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