We specialize in custom cabinetry and operate in Langley, Vancouver, and throughout the Lower Mainland. As experts on cabinets, we would like to go over some of the considerations that you should think about when choosing kitchen cabinets for a growing family.
Budget
The first consideration is budget. Cabinets will be a big chunk of the overall kitchen budget, and some materials are more expensive than others. Solid wood cabinets are going to be more than all composite materials, but wood is going to be sturdier, and it will be easier to refinish them if you want to change the look of the kitchen down the road.
Cleaning
If you have a growing family including children, then how easy it is to clean cabinets may be a big factor. Any kind of cabinet is easily cleaned with warm soap and water and a soft cloth provided they are cleaned regularly and as soon as they are dirty. Laminate is going to offer a quick and easy clean-up, and that is why laminate countertops have been popular for 100 years.
Wood cabinets will also be easy to clean but some finishes will wear last longer than others. Lacquer, for example, is a very tough surface, but not everyone likes how it looks.
Style
If style if important to you than custom wood cabinets probably offer the most freedom for customization. They can be stained any colour and finished however you want them. Cabinet doors come in any kind of configuration. Also, if you want to add more cabinetry at a later date, it will be easier to find something to match or at least go with your wood. In 10 or 20 years, it may be impossible to find the exact same laminate or composite finish despite the large market in Langley and Vancouver for building materials. On the other hand, composite cabinets do have the advantage of lending themselves to sleek contemporary looks.
Hardware
You should also think about pulls for the cabinets. Keep in mind that it is easier for children and seniors to open a cabinet if they can put fingers through a pull than around a knob. Also, pulls that are very detailed and sculpted may look spectacular but are harder to clean.
We hope this short blog article helps you to choose your kitchen cabinetry wisely. Whether you live in Langley, Vancouver, or anywhere else in the Lower Mainland, these kitchen cabinet considerations noted above apply equally to you. Budget will trump everything else, but service life and the ability to refinish a cabinet is also important. Every cabinet materials has pros and cons, so do consider them carefully.
If you need help with your bathroom or kitchen design in Vancouver, and are considering solid wood cabinets, give us a call in Langley, BC, at (604) 533-4541.
Elite Kitchens and Bathrooms, based in Langley, BC, is your source for everything custom cabinetry related. As the 2019 winner of the Vancouver Consumer Choice Award, they pride themselves on stellar customer service to match the quality of their cabinets.
If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about cabinets, we encourage you to contact us at [email protected].
