Poorly built custom kitchen cabinets
Sandy K
4 years ago
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Comments (12)What the heck is that last post? Would have never happened or stayed in the old forum. In any event, I had Blum soft close in last kitchen--custom build 8 years ago they worked like a dream never had a single issue I'm now wrapping up a kitchen renovation in a different house same custom cabinet maker early in the planning process he asked about drawer slides. I wanted full extension and soft close everywhere. He said we could go w Blum again or a less expensive brand that wasn't available 8 years ago and functions the same. I asked tons of questions about how they have performed for other customers ... Are they really the same ... Etc I didn't ask what brand so I could do any research I'm hating them I still don't know the brand so I cannot give you specific advice of what to avoid. Not a single issue in 8 years w Blum. Not even in the new kitchen yet and several drawers are crazy hard to open. Can force them to full extension but w Blum, could tug the drawer open w one finger and it would beautifully glide out all the way. Now I'm having to wrestle w drawers. Also, the soft close isn't working on a couple drawers. It's just not catching and pulling it closed. The cabinet guy is replacing the problem ones as I discover them. (We aren't even moved in yet and I'm having all these problems). I can tell you though, I totally regret not going w Blum this time...See MoreHelp a gal out of her dark, poorly lit kitchen, please!
Comments (78)I love a good pun, Carrie B. Well, I had my own illumination last night as I was cleaning up after dinner. I can center my sink under the window as I'm switching to a smaller prep sink there and there's no reason it can't move a bit. I'll still have about 42-43" prep space from sink to range if I center it. It was a Homer "D'oh!" moment. Well, that solves one problem. Now to solve the other 99. :)...See MoreWhite Shaker Cabinets in Kitchen and Living Room Built-in?
Comments (5)I'm with Barnes & GreenDesigns. " Only high gloss cabinets can travel through the house. Is this true? " What a load of bull pucks! Take a look around Houzz for inspiration & you'll get your answer. This person shouldn't be in design I would ask your "IKEA Designer" a couple of questions. What is her experience/years as a Designer? Where did she get her training? How many kitchens has design? How many has she sold? How many high gloss has she sold? Chances are the answers will be I just started (within a couple years) IKEA A few A few A few A good designer should listen to what their client wants & needs, should recommend based on experience, & guide the client without being biased by their own likes & dislikes....See MoreI need a kitchen design company that i can buy a custom built kitchen
Comments (1)I think we need a little more info... the picture you show is beautiful. The cabinets look to be standard sizes in a pretty stain. Not sure you need a custom built kitchen. You need a great designer... That will be more local to where you live - so we would need to at least know a state then maybe folks from those area can suggest something. Good luck!...See MoreSandy K
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