Kraft Maid Cabinets

Ann666

13 years ago

I am ready to redo my kitchen. Any comments - good or bad on Kraft Maid cabinets

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kbmboston
13 years ago
I put Kraftmaid cabinets in when I did a remodel in my city condo. I found them to be very durable and high quality. I wanted to go with them again, however, I couldn't pass up the discount I got from American Woodmark.
redwood15
13 years ago
We are renovating our kitchen and just installed Kraft Maid cabinets, they are nice sturdy cabinets, we ordered all plywood, no particle board. However all shelves, no matter who the manufacturer is, are particle board. We have dove white with cocoa glazing cabinets. Our only complaint is that they did not rub the glazing on the sides of cabinets so they are a slightly different shade, but you can only tell when you're really looking. My DH has seen a lot of semi-custom cabinets and stock cabinets and he said they are good quality for semi-custom, they told us at Lowes they are made in USA too, which is nice. The drawers are dove tailed and all wood, the lazy susan is awesome, very sturdy. Overall we think they're great! Good luck!

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kitchenaddict
13 years ago
Hi Ann..

Love mine..

KA:)

Here is a link that might be useful: link to my cabinet pictures
kellied
13 years ago
This is the third time we have used Kraftmaid and are very happy with them, obviously.

We had Home Depot price the bid and had our local lumberyard price the same bid. Home Depot was more expensive by $2000!!!
Stefaniebb
13 years ago
Hi!
Happy to hear others are happy with the cabinets.
I just ordered my Kraftmaid cabinets that will arrive in 4 weeks so do not have them yet but a few friends have them and are satisfied. They are also running some amazing deals currently at home depot so if you can take advantage when they are running those specials! I received free sink base, free hardware, bonus $$ amounts from home depot and kraftmaid for the tier you are and also certain door styles are 21% off!
ImaCurvyGrrl
13 years ago
We put Kraftmaid shaker style cherry cabinets in our kitchen two summers ago and they still look (and work) great. We also did the upgraded plywood, but we got a great deal from Home Depot during one of their mega-sales (free sink base, major discounts based on tier pricing, etc).

We had major trouble & pricing with Home Depot's installers (who are independent companies) when they did an estimate, so we ended up doing the install ourselves. Just do your own research of their installer's reputation if you choose to consider them...the local place here had a terrible reputation (which we experienced) and Home Depot didn't seem to care.

Good luck!
billp1
13 years ago
We purchased on line and saved about 6 to 7 thousand dollars over the big box stores. Very happy with the cabinets...
Ann666
Original Author
13 years ago
Hi KA,
Your kitchen pictures were AMAZING. I got some great ideas from them. I like how you told the name of the materials you used. Helped me so much.
Ann
joan2121
13 years ago
Ann,
We just had Kraftmaid cabinets installed in December through a local KD. I'm sure we didn't get the best price, but her help was invaluable. She designed the book case at the end of the island, the crown molding, and figured out how to build in the Advantium and refrigerator. I'm sure HD guys could've done it too.. As for the cabinets- they seem to be good quality and slide very easily. The drawers are full extention- cool! never had that before! Doors and drawers are soft close- I think it is Blum motion. We got all wood boxes. The full overlay looks like inset, I think and am very happy with our choice.
I just posted pictures yesterday, you can see them on this forum "Pictures of my new kitchen.
Have fun designing!
Joan

Here is a link that might be useful: Pictures of my new kitchen!
Krisall
13 years ago
Just ordered Kraftmaid for basement wet bar/kitchen/storage area. Have had them in laundry and kid's bath for 11 years, and are just as happy with them as with our custom in the kitchen. They will be installed 4/12.
Good luck! :) Oh, we got them at Lowes, good price. Hope the install goes well...
crazydiygal
13 years ago
We recently ordered Kraftmaid cabinets for our kitchen remodel. They are Rutherford maple in a Canvas finish and the island will be Rutherford cherry in a Kaffe finish. They are due to be delivered in 4 weeks. We currently have a Kraftmaid kitchen that is 15-ish years old. It has held up well and the previous owners had several dogs and 4 kids. The only reason we are changing it is because we are trying to make the kitchen "old but new". We live in a 1929 center hall colonial and are trying to give it a modern vintage feel.
nkoneru
13 years ago
The cabinets at HomeDepot or Loews are not TradeMark Kraftmaid cabinetry. You get higher quality cabinetry at a KraftMaid dealer than at the home improvement stores.I have a KraftMaid dealership and will be able to get you a very good price if you are interested.I provide free design services and free quote and nothing has to be paid till you are ready to order.You can verify my dealership credentials with KraftMaid to esnure its not a scam. If interested please contact kraft_kitchens@yahoo.com. Even if you don't order from me , I still can help answer any questions you might have regarding the various options and provide some tips on your design.