Before You Order New Kitchen Cabinets, Read This
RTA cupboards are a reasonable way to have that designer kitchen without breaking the bank. I am going to tell you step by step a way to attain the kitchen of your dreams or real close too it. Remember, there are several different kitchen cabinet styles to match your unique personality.
Step 1 : Create a budget, You need to know exactly how much you have to spend, Lower it by a couple of Hundred for in case you want it for overages.
Step 2 : Select colours, for instance if you do a total remodel you will need to pick Wall colors, Cabinet Colors, Floor color & type, Counter top color and type. This can appear to be an overwhelming task but you can do it. Go to the Waterstone’s look thru all the mags and look at all the color combinations. Buy the book or mag which has your colours. Remember way out colours are not often good if you are planning to sell your house in some years.
Step 3: Next follows item on our list is design. It all starts and ends with the right kitchen cabinets plans. Most RTA ( Prepared to assemble ) cupboard outlets have design services that you may use for free, you may need have to provide measurements and other information requested by the retailer. An alternative way is buy some graph paper and put a little design together yourself, play with it and have fun, You have a blank slate. The web has great self help areas.
Step 4 : some Items you need to consider. Appliances, Lighting Fixtures, Sinks, Faucets. This often is part of the design phase. Occasionally you are not replacing these, just reusing.
Step 5: Once you have a design all your colours and a cupboard style it’s time to start., Order your cabinets, Flooring and so on. You’ll need to get rid of all of your cupboards. Counter tops, and anything more you are replacing. Get your walls painted any electrical or plumbing moved etc. Install Floors and than you are prepared for cupboard installation.
Step 6: RTA cabinets are the best bang for the buck. You can get an all wood designer cupboard for thousands less. You have to do a touch more work but it’ll save you in the long run. If assembly and installation are just out of your league, hire an installer. Get some quotes ask for references. Don’t be afraid to check out wholesale kitchen cabinets as well for more potential savings.
Step 7 : Counter tops, Laminate is the best priced followed by granite, solid surface and Quartz. If the budget is tight select a HD laminate with a special edge till you can afford the real stuff.
Step 8: The Home Stretch. Install sink dishwasher, all the other appliances. Touch up paint or add a decorative tile back splash. Now set back and look at all that you have acheived and pat yourself on your back.
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Kitchen Cabinet Hardware | Jane | 30 June 2009 |
