Increase Your Home’s Beauty and Value with Custom Kitchen Cabinets  

Custom kitchen cabinets in your new Parkland home or replacing old ones with custom units can elevate the desirability and value of your home. It won’t happen without a well thought out plan. Homes with great looking kitchens typically sell more than those with so-so cabinets. Let’s look at what you should think about before you or your contractor starts this project.

Major versus Minor Project

You must decide if you want the entire kitchen cabinets and countertops to be installed at the same time. The other choice is to do a minor project where you put part of the kitchen in place. Either way will work and it depends on your household budget, convenience and available time.

If you hire custom cabinet makers, remember most of the construction will be done at their place and not in your kitchen. Most of them want to take your kitchen apart all at once if you have an older home and replace them all the same day. If that will be an issue while living in the home you can request the work be done in sections so you can still use the kitchen.

If your new home is under construction now, major versus minor won’t be an issue. It will be done in steps from beginning to end. Since you won’t be moved in yet, the millwork company can probably take their time and do an outstanding job.

Matching the Home Décor

Before you rush into a renovation you must pay close attention to detail. If you aren’t careful you may have a kitchen that does not match the home décor. This will kill most of the money you invest you invest in it when it’s time to sell the house.

Some people have installed an ultra-modern kitchen in a country style home or vice versa. For most home buyers this simply won’t work. You may be forced to lower your selling price when the new buyer will need to renovate to his or her tastes.

A safe approach is to keep the kitchen appealing for most age groups and current tastes in cabinets. Install matching appliances and keep the kitchen look fresh. This is not always an easy decision. If a couple will live in the home a compromise may be in order. Get the cabinet maker’s opinion and use an interior designer if you have trouble working it out.

Go for Quality Materials and Work

Our best advice is don’t let amateurs attempt making and installing custom kitchen cabinets. If you want to enjoy them for many years and expect them to increase the value of your home, employ professional craftsmen that have an impeccable track record of quality work. Let Sunshine Alliance Cabinets & Millwork help design and create heirloom cabinets you will treasure for decades.

There are a number of woods and materials that make beautiful cabinets. They include:

Cherry – Maple – Oak

Alder – Hickory – Birch

Walnut – Pecan – Beech

The difference in grain patterns and natural mineral characteristics is amazing. Decide if you want to highlight them or lightly paint them.

Colors and hardware make a major difference. The most popular cabinet colors today are:

Cool Mint – Light Gray – Classic Blue

Sage Green – Bright White – Orange Zest

Rich Yellow – Charcoal – Egg Shell

Pale Yellow-Green – Warm Taupe – Soft Yellow

Choose your hinges and door/drawer pulls to match the color finish and style of cabinets and you will have a winner!

Will the Project Pay Off: Yes If …

Even the most beautiful kitchen project may not return 100% on your investment. The rule of thumb here is that you can expect to get a 70% return on materials and labor. In a seller’s market, you can expect to gain more when it’s time to sell. You can gain an even better return on a renovation by deep cleaning the kitchen and painting it your self.

Tip: You will get a better return on your money if you install custom kitchen cabinets rather than semi-custom cabinets. Home buyers will recognize and appreciate high-quality materials and craftsmanship and will be willing to pay for them. Even if you don’t get a 100% return on your money invested you will have enjoyed their beauty and usefulness while they were yours.

Our Designers and Craftsmen Are Innovative

We are pleased to let Parkland residents know we are available to make your custom cabinets. We use the latest materials and specially trained kitchen cabinet makers to create your dream kitchen. Our team will create modern, classic or any other style cabinets you choose. They pay special attention to detail and to your own ideas. You will see and feel this in everything they make for your home. Our 15 plus years of expertise have placed us at the top of the custom cabinet business. Give us a call soon for a complete and accurate estimate of all of your needs.