What Makes Cabinetry "Custom?"
by Kevin Koop, aka "The Cabinet Guy Online"
Frequently, I see advertisements for "Custom Cabinetry."
The problem is, much of what is being advertised is NOT
Custom at all.
I thought I'd write this article to dispel some of the advertising I see.
Basically, cabinetry can be divided into four groups: RTA, Stock,
Semi-Custom or Custom.
RTA Cabinetry (or "Ready-to-Assemble") is cabinetry that
can be purchased and taken home immediately. After you get
them home, you'll have to assemble the cabinets before you
can install them.
Stock Cabinetry (or "Boxed" as it is sometimes called) refers
to any cabinetry that you can buy from a retailer and take home
immediately. The difference between Stock and RTA cabinets is
that Stock Cabinets are already assembled and ready for installation.
Semi-Custom Cabinetry is cabinetry you can buy from a retailer
but not take home today. You will be able to select from a variety of
woodfinishes, door styles, drawer box materials, etc. but the sizes of
the cabinets will still come in three-inch increments.
By that I mean, you'll be able to select a sink cabinet that is 30" wide,
33" wide, 36" wide and so on. You will not be able to get a cabinet that
is 35" wide or ask them to provide you with a woodfinish which is "just
a little bit darker" than the Mocha color being offered.
Custom Cabinetry on the other hand is a very different animal!
You alone, (well I guess your spouse and wallet may disagree) are in
charge of what your cabinetry will look like, how they will be laid out
and what kind of high-tech functionality you might like to include.
Want your kitchen in Ribbon Striped Mahogany? Done! Maybe you
want Quilted Maple? Done! Want your base cabinets built 37 1/2" tall
rather than the standard 36" because you're family is tall enough to
play basketball in the NBA? Done!
In true "Custom Cabinetry" your cabinets are handcrafted for you
(and no one else) by an actual Craftsman. They aren't as highly
celebrated as they used to be but in my opinion, they should be!
By the way, if you're interested in learning what it takes to make
your own cabinetry, check out my website at:
http://www.thecabinetguyonline.com/
Frequently, I see advertisements for "Custom Cabinetry."
The problem is, much of what is being advertised is NOT
Custom at all.
I thought I'd write this article to dispel some of the advertising I see.
Basically, cabinetry can be divided into four groups: RTA, Stock,
Semi-Custom or Custom.
RTA Cabinetry (or "Ready-to-Assemble") is cabinetry that
can be purchased and taken home immediately. After you get
them home, you'll have to assemble the cabinets before you
can install them.
Stock Cabinetry (or "Boxed" as it is sometimes called) refers
to any cabinetry that you can buy from a retailer and take home
immediately. The difference between Stock and RTA cabinets is
that Stock Cabinets are already assembled and ready for installation.
Semi-Custom Cabinetry is cabinetry you can buy from a retailer
but not take home today. You will be able to select from a variety of
woodfinishes, door styles, drawer box materials, etc. but the sizes of
the cabinets will still come in three-inch increments.
By that I mean, you'll be able to select a sink cabinet that is 30" wide,
33" wide, 36" wide and so on. You will not be able to get a cabinet that
is 35" wide or ask them to provide you with a woodfinish which is "just
a little bit darker" than the Mocha color being offered.
Custom Cabinetry on the other hand is a very different animal!
You alone, (well I guess your spouse and wallet may disagree) are in
charge of what your cabinetry will look like, how they will be laid out
and what kind of high-tech functionality you might like to include.
Want your kitchen in Ribbon Striped Mahogany? Done! Maybe you
want Quilted Maple? Done! Want your base cabinets built 37 1/2" tall
rather than the standard 36" because you're family is tall enough to
play basketball in the NBA? Done!
In true "Custom Cabinetry" your cabinets are handcrafted for you
(and no one else) by an actual Craftsman. They aren't as highly
celebrated as they used to be but in my opinion, they should be!
By the way, if you're interested in learning what it takes to make
your own cabinetry, check out my website at:
http://www.thecabinetguyonline.com/
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