Cabinets
Your builder will offer either
site finished or factory finished cabinets.
Site
Finished – are built
and installed with raw wood (Mahogany, Maple, Oak, Ashe and
Cherry are the most common wood species) and then stained
or painted at the home site.
Pre-Finished
Cabinets – are available in many types
of wood such as Oak, Maple, and Cherry. This type of cabinet
is completely finished in a quality controlled factory environment
and is considered complete when installed in your home.
Your design consultant will help you find a
color and wood species that works in your décor and
budget.
Cabinet Options *
*Your builder offers wide variety of cabinet options,
but may not offer all of the options mentioned here. Talk
to your design consultant to see what type of cabinet options
your builder offers.
There are many different cabinet options to consider that
will help your cabinets better fit your lifestyle. Be sure
to ask your consultant about some of these options that interest
you.
Cabinet
Height – Upper cabinet
heights generally have three categories: 30”, 42”,
or cascading - a mixture of 36” uppers and 42”
uppers. Talk to your design consultant about what height will
be best for your household and budget.
Glass
Door Inserts – This option
adds real elegance to your kitchen and allows you to show
off your dishware.
Pot
and Pan Drawers – these
are large deep drawer that create easy access to large pots,
saucepans, and skillets.
Pull
Out Shelving – provides easy access to stored items like baking and casserole dishes.
Tray
Dividers – keep your cutting boards, serving trays and cookie sheets organized.
Appliance
Garages – allow you to
keep your most used appliances like toasters and stand mixers
with in easy reach but out of sight so your countertops do
not appear cluttered.
Cabinet
Feet – The most common
type of foot is the ball and claw, but there are many other
styles of “feet” options in lieu of the standard toe kick
that give your cabinets a classic furniture look whether your
style is traditional or modern.
Cabinet
Crown Molding and Decorative Corners –
are another way to dress up your cabinets and help turn function into true beauty.
Decorative
Shelving – on the kitchen
island provide a perfect place to keep cook books and other
decorations.
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