Making decisions when you are building a new home can be both fun and complicated. New home owners have to decide about everything from drawer pulls to carpet color. Some of the decisions are simple and it is possible to rely on the builder for knowing the best choices. Other decisions take more time and consideration because they will be a noticeable part of your every day life. Cabinet, shelf, and storage choices are decisions that you will interact with every day. Custom cabinetry can add value, function, and beauty to your home.
Quality, custom cabinetry adds to the resale value of your home. One of the newest trends in custom wood cabinets is the decision to select products that are environmentally friendly. When decorating and furnishing their home, 28% of men and 25% of women prefer sustainable products. You can also discuss options like glass front cabinets and extra storage opportunities in the center island with you cabinetmaker to create cabinets that will add value to your home.
Carefully considering the cabinetry in your home can also dramatically increase the function of your kitchen and other rooms. For example, the space underneath a kitchen island could be designed to include narrow shelves for extra canned food storage. An extra door at the back of a front closet could provide access to storage space underneath stairs.
To some homeowners, custom cabinetry provides an opportunity to individualize the look of your kitchen. Extra crown molding around cabinets that go to the ceiling can give your kitchen a distinctive look. Wine racks built into space above some cabinets can provide you an opportunity decorate with something you love. Built-in lights, either above or below cabinets, can add drama.
There are an estimated 8,336 vanity and cabinet businesses currently located in America. The industry generates an estimated $20 billion in revenue a year and employs an estimated 95,154 people. All of these places and people work together to create custom cabinetry that adds value, function, and beauty to homes throughout the country.