Is Custom Cabinetry for me?

Remodeling your home? Perhaps you are looking for the best products to outfit your garage, pantry, laundry room, closet, or entertainment center? Never has there been a more exciting time for the home owner looking for the perfect combination of products to meet their storage needs while also pleasing their aesthetic sensibilities. Custom cabinetry, once relegated to the kitchen, is now utilized in garages, closets and laundry rooms, and offers the homeowner an unparalleled ability to personalize their living spaces. While stock and semi-custom builders have increased their product offerings to try and keep pace with homeowner’s demands, a trip to the local home center is simply not able to yield the greatest combination of variety and functionality. The vast array of customizable door styles, layouts, finishes, and accessories now available from your local custom cabinetry supplier far exceeds the offerings of the “big box store” manufactures.

As with many home improvement decisions, the purchase of cabinetry may seem overwhelming to many of today’s homeowners, especially considering the abundance of options that reach far beyond the appearance of the cabinetry. Which door style will best suit the overall theme of the room? Which species of wood will give both the durability and appearance that you desire- and what about all of the new laminate options? Would installing an elevating shelf for your small appliances make better use of your counter space- and what is an elevating shelf, anyway? Fortunately, now more than ever, there are professional resources available to those who seek them. The discerning customer should look for a company with expertise in home storage solutions, organization, and ergonomic design.

As more homeowners have become aware of the endless possibilities offered by custom cabinetry, home buyers have begun to seek out advanced cabinetry options in their home purchases as well, and it is important to consider future resale value when undertaking a home improvement project. Just as you would not likely keep outdated laminate countertops as a part of your remodel, homeowners need to consider all of the modern cabinetry options available, including soft closing drawer slides, concealed hinges, euro-style cabinetry, and custom sizes. These options will, of course, not only likely increase your home’s value upon resale, but enhance your use and enjoyment of the home as well.

All of these factors add up to nothing but good news for homeowners; whatever your home-improvement goal, you can realize it as never before.


This article was provided courtesy of Ohana Home Concepts, a Sacramento Area specialist in custom cabinetry, storage solutions, and personal organizing. Visit their website at ohanaHomeConcepts.com

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