Lowes Cabinet Pricing vs custom
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Brookhaven cabinets vs. local custom cabinets - can't decide!
Comments (14)I cannot address how Brookhaven compares with custom, but I have a Kitchen with Woodmode (stain finish) and Butler's Pantry (stain finish) and Laundry (painted) with Brookhaven. The Woodmode is inset, and Brookhaven is overlay. We had a number of issues with the dealer and his installer. Our project was a nightmare as a result. Do not assume that because a dealer carries a great product like Woodmode/Brookhaven, that they will be good at what they are supposed to do. And Woodmode's lead-time for replacement parts can be a real schedule-breaker. I am in the process of planning for another kitchen remodel (the Woodmode/Brookhaven is in our second home), and will be going with custom cabinets this time. The main reasons for deciding not to use Woodmode/Brookhaven this time around are cost and lead-time for replacement parts. I have to say, that even though Woodmode/Brookhaven cabinets are very, very nice cabinets, I do not think they are worth what they cost. The cost is staggering! My kitchen is very high-end. We spend a fortune on many custom items, such as a custom-carved french limestone range hood, custom hand-made forged lighting fixtures etc. No expense was spared. I have to say, that for all these items, I feel as if I got good value for the price. Not so for the cabinets. Don't get me wrong, they are great cabinets--just that they stand-out in a kitchen where everything is "over-the-top" as having a cost that is ridiculously out of line. I recently decided to add an smallish amoire-type cabinet in my laundry room to store brooms. This little Brookhaven gem--despite the fact that they were having a "sale," cost about $2,300. To store brooms. In my laundry room. Galling, no? But I chose Brookhaven, so if I want it to match... I have several friends who have done kitchens recently, and what I spent on cabinets easily is four times or more what any of them spent. Some of those friends used custom cabinets that seem as nice, if not nicer (especially when considering the ability to custom fit, or do any door style) than Brookhaven. Perhaps some are not as nice, but not significantly so, and the cost difference is huge. One thing to consider in terms of the durability of finish is how long you will be in the house--or how long until the next remodel. If it is a long time, a factory finish is almost always more durable than a custom. But the custom might be easier to retouch too. Funny, when I was ordering my Brookhaven, the dealer had a display that was finished by a local finishing specialist, because the finish they wanted was not available from Brookhaven! Not sure where you are located, but in the Pacific Northwest there is a company called Morgans Fine Finishes, and they specialize in cabinet finishing. They actually finish cabinets in their shop, and then you install, so you get some of the benefits of a factory finish, but the ability to customize. Guess it all depends on your priorities. There are some nice custom cabinets out there, but if Brookhaven offers the color and door style you want, they are great cabinets, just very, very expensive!...See MorePaint Job on Custom Kitchen Cabinets vs. Semi-Custom Cabinets?
Comments (6)We used cliqstudios cabinets in 3 projects in our last house. 2 were stained wood, 1 was the painted wood (linen). The painted cabinets withstood 2 children coloring on them with non washable crayons, colored pencil, 3 cats who loved to rub their faces on the corners and a very VERY busy work area. After pricing the cliqstudios cabinets, the same kitchen in IKEA, and KountryWood Products (available through a local dealer), we've decided to go with cliqstudios again. The prices were exactly the same, IKEA doesn't come with plywood sides, they were only available as an upgrade on the KWP's and they come standard on the cliqstudios cabinets. Plus, I don't have to build the cliqstudios cabinets. As for the finished - my parents went with a VERY high end custom cabinetry company (apologies, I don't remember the name) - white painted inset shaker style - the finish on their cabinets started looking like crap within 5 years. Places where the cabinet finish has chipped, or flaked off, discoloration, etc....See MoreCustom vs Semi Custom Cabinets
Comments (11)There are a lot of factors that go into pricing that may be pushing the cost higher than anticipated. For instance, base cabinets with 3-4 drawers are typically more expensive than a standard base cabinet with 1 drawer over 2 doors. Extra details such as corbels, columns, interior rollouts, cutlery dividers, specialty hardware, etc. will all have a direct effect on the price. I would suggest getting a few quotes to compare prices. You may be able to afford a higher quality custom cabinet, depending on the size and configuration of your kitchen!...See MoreDiamond Intrigue vs Schuler Cabinets at Lowe’s
Comments (3)If you look a little closer, Diamond Intrigue from Lowe’s is actually Decora Cabinets, one of the higher end of the Masterbrand Cabinets collections who don’t offer furniture board grade carcasses, only plywood. Yes, cost is slightly higher, it definitely not overrated. It’s not quite Omega Cabinetry, but there’s definitely quality crossover. Meaning Decora is definitely, without a doubt, the highest quality that Diamond Cabinets will offer. There’s definitely some details in Decora that I’d say sets it apart from the Schuler brand, but you have to know what the upgrade options are to get the best value. Both are great quality cabinet brands. Cabinets aren’t cheap, so invest, buy it once, and buy it right! Give your installers the best possible chance to give you the best outcome by having plywood boxes so they aren’t blowing apart when you put a screw threw it. We all remember those college Ikea quality days. It’s worth every penny for the plywood carcass. That is, unless you want to be paying out of pocket for a couple new carcass pieces that your installers won’t be responsible for and you waiting another several weeks for it to be replaced. Shoot, all the import cabinets are plywood carcass now. They only take a week to get. That’s a whole new conversation!...See Moredeickhoff0
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