Your cabinets are one of the most prominent features of your kitchen design. Not only do they take up a major portion of the visual space, but they're also important to the kitchen's functionality. To make sure you get the look you want and your kitchen is convenient to use, here are a few decisions to discuss with your contractor.

What Cabinets Should You Choose for Your Kitchen?

1. Stock or Custom

Many manufacturers offer premade cabinetry options. These are less expensive than custom designs. However, custom cabinetry is more versatile and can be tailored to both the size of your space and your specific needs. For example, designing your cabinets from scratch allows you to add special features like a wine rack.

2. Building Material

Cabinets are not a good place to use inexpensive woods like pine since they're more likely to splinter and to have big, visible knots. Plywood can offer inexpensive but sturdy construction and is a good choice for painted cabinets. If you want attractive wood grain, the usual choices preferred by most contractors are oak, maple, mahogany, or poplar.

3. Style

For a modern look, choose slab doors that feature a completely flat surface. For a more classic aesthetic, you want panel doors, which have a central panel surrounded by a molded border. Also, keep in mind the types of knobs, handles, and fastenings available. Many modern systems use no visible handles or knobs, but if you want to add a touch of elegance or character, there are a wide range of fixtures available, from molded metal to painted porcelain and stainless steel rods.

For a contractor to help you update your kitchen design, get in touch with Huber Lumber in Cincinnati, OH. Serving Hamilton County and the surrounding areas, they have over 110 years of combined experience and use the latest technology, including computer-aided design, to create custom millwork and unique layouts. To get started with an estimate, call (513) 731-4035, or visit them online to learn more about the contractors.