Rancho santa margarita asks: New cabinet budget
Before you buy your new kitchen or bathroom cabinets, there are several important things to consider.
"Cabinet buying considerations should include setting your budget, measuring your space, choosing your style, selecting the quality level, construction and finish," said a local designer.
Although stock cabinetry is considered the most affordable, this is not a reflection of quality as much as it is of selection. Stock cabinetry is a good choice for those willing to choose from a smaller range of options to devote more of their kitchen budget to other elements.
Stock cabinets for the average-sized L-shaped kitchen will generally cost from $10,000 to $15,000, including installation. Semi-custom is good if you want more input but can work within fairly standard space and design parameters.
Custom cabinets are the most versatile, and can cost twice what you would pay for stock goods. Semi-custom cabinets in the average kitchen cost about $12,000 to $16,000, including installation.
"Cost is largely the product of materials, finish and labor," Hartline said. "Before you buy, make sure that you consider investing in quality, at a reasonable price, delivered on time. With the greatest degree of flexibility and customization comes the greatest cost. Custom cabinets range from $16,000 to $22,000 or more, including installation."
Hartline said that in the average $25,000 custom kitchen remodeling, cabinets consume 40 percent of the budget, or $10,000-plus (more for semi-custom and custom cabinets). For large Orange County homes, expect that range to be about $32,000 and $15,000 respectively.
"No single item in a new kitchen costs as much as the cabinetry or contributes as much to the overall look. Shop for quality, a blend of style and strength, and you will find a cabinet that stands the test of time,” he said.
"Cabinet buying considerations should include setting your budget, measuring your space, choosing your style, selecting the quality level, construction and finish," said a local designer.
Although stock cabinetry is considered the most affordable, this is not a reflection of quality as much as it is of selection. Stock cabinetry is a good choice for those willing to choose from a smaller range of options to devote more of their kitchen budget to other elements.
Stock cabinets for the average-sized L-shaped kitchen will generally cost from $10,000 to $15,000, including installation. Semi-custom is good if you want more input but can work within fairly standard space and design parameters.
Custom cabinets are the most versatile, and can cost twice what you would pay for stock goods. Semi-custom cabinets in the average kitchen cost about $12,000 to $16,000, including installation.
"Cost is largely the product of materials, finish and labor," Hartline said. "Before you buy, make sure that you consider investing in quality, at a reasonable price, delivered on time. With the greatest degree of flexibility and customization comes the greatest cost. Custom cabinets range from $16,000 to $22,000 or more, including installation."
Hartline said that in the average $25,000 custom kitchen remodeling, cabinets consume 40 percent of the budget, or $10,000-plus (more for semi-custom and custom cabinets). For large Orange County homes, expect that range to be about $32,000 and $15,000 respectively.
"No single item in a new kitchen costs as much as the cabinetry or contributes as much to the overall look. Shop for quality, a blend of style and strength, and you will find a cabinet that stands the test of time,” he said.
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