The Best Value Wood Kitchen Cabinets

Materials Change The Costs

• Though it may feel great to say these cabinets are made of solid oak cedar or even cherry wood a quality veneer applied correctly over plywood or particle board can give almost the exact same look and feel. Many different veneers can cover almost any type of construction material and cost much less than the materials used for the "solid" wood finish. Even cabinets made of pine or birch with the right stain and varnish application can look truly beautiful and are much less expensive than othertimbers. The materials used in your kitchen can easily equal more than half of the total cost involved even in a DIY project.

Do It Yourself

• A new kitchen can seem like quite the undertaking for the average home owner. However with a little talent and some reading up on how's and what's the cost of a designer or even contractor can be striped from your budget. Looking around on the Internet or through magazines even the local home builder supply houses can give great ideas and much knowledge. After a basic design has been decided on then figure out the amount of counter space you would like along with the amount of drawers vs. cabinet space and available vertical space for cupboards and start measuring. Many companies are available to build to suit. You come up with a plan and some measurements and they will ship out boxes of ready to assemble pieces shipped in flat packed boxes with all the parts for you to quickly build and place in your new kitchen. The need for just one supplier can also be eliminated so you can shop around for the best prices. One supplier may have great prices on the woodwork while others may be cheaper for the hardware counter-tops or even another for the sinks and plumbing or appliances.

Shop Around

• If you still wish to choose a more exotic look using more expensive wood along the lines of oak or cherry and still keep the costs down. Many out-lit stores and warehouses have a large selection of well built cabinets at discount prices. There are also many auction houses selling off close-out materials form stores going out of business or that are in the process. Finding a designer or contractor with the contacts to have things created for less than top dollar can also help cut costs if you can find a budget conscious one or are able to stress the need to remain with in your budget or they will not get your contract for your remodel.