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Selecting cabinetry for a home remodeling project is exciting. However, with so many cabinets to choose from, it can be challenging to determine the best fit. To realize your vision, it’s essential to gain a basic understanding of the available options regarding the cabinet types, construction, and styles.

Below, the home remodeling experts at Brincks Construction and Cabinet Co. outline some key product elements to help in your decision.

Cabinet Types

The first decision you must make when choosing new cabinets is which type fits your budget and needs:

  • Stock Cabinetry: Stock cabinets can be purchased directly from your local home improvement center. Although it’s the most affordable option, colors, styles, and sizes are often limited.
  • Semi-Custom Cabinetry: Semi-custom cabinets are made to order based on available colors, styles, sizes, and accessories. While added selection can be a plus, it will often take longer to obtain a finished product.
  • Custom Cabinetry: Custom cabinets are built from scratch according to your specific wishes and available space. This option is perfect for homeowners who have a larger budget and are targeting a specific look.

Cabinet Construction

kitchen cabinetsWhen it comes to cabinet construction, you have two choices. The first is face-frame construction. It includes a solid wood frame attached to the front of the cabinet. The door is affixed to the frame using hinges, which can either be hidden or exposed. Because the cabinet frame overlaps the door opening, pullout inserts and drawers must be smaller than the cabinet width.

Frameless Cabinets, on the other hand, offer slightly more cabinet space and a more contemporary look. When the door of a frameless cabinet is ajar, the ends of the box panels are visible. Door hinges are attached to the interior of the cabinet and are hidden whenever the door is closed.

Cabinet Styles

There are three unique cabinet styles. Full overlay cabinets feature doors covering the entire face frame, leaving a small amount of space between drawers and doors. Partial overlay cabinets feature doors covering the face frame by ½ an inch, making the frame visible all the way around the door. Full-inset cabinets feature doors and drawers that are flush with the face frame. Because of the patience and precision required during construction, full-inset cabinets are typically only available as a custom order.

Serving homeowners in Las Crosse, WI, Rochester, MN, and Cedar Rapids, IA, Brincks Construction and Cabinet Co. specializes in a variety of home improvement products, including kitchen and bathroom cabinets, home remodeling, and custom home construction. Visit them online or call (866) 847-3202 to schedule a consultation.

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