Kitchen cabinets can last decades depending on the material used. Stainless steel, solid wood, plywood, and aluminum cabinets can last for decades and outlast several kitchen appliances.

But, it is not only how long the material can last since you also need to consider if the kitchen cabinets are becoming dated in their style and appearance. This is why it is always best for a kitchen cabinet to have a timeless or classic design when you’re going to use the more expensive and durable materials when building it.

Kitchen cabinets can be made of solid wood, plywood, fiber boards, particle boards, PVC, aluminum, or stainless steel. High-quality kitchen cabinets would use either solid wood or stainless steel. As for more practical kitchen cabinets, plywood and aluminum are popular choices due to their durability despite their more affordable price tag.

As for PVC and laminated or veneered fiber and particle boards, these are used in pre-assembled or ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinets. Although they are the most affordable kitchen cabinets, they sacrifice a lot in terms of quality and durability. Moreover, they are more susceptible to water and heat damage, which are both normal in a kitchen environment.

Regular care will go a long way to make the look and quality of your kitchen cabinets last. It is recommended to wipe the knobs, handles, and surfaces of your kitchen cabinets at least once every 3 days. This will prevent surface stains, dirt, and food particles from hardening and sticking to them.

When cleaning it, avoid using chemical cleaners. These will strip away the stain or paint of your kitchen cabinets. Instead, you can use equal parts solutions of warm water, oil, and vinegar. With regular cleaning and scrubbing, you will not need any harsh chemicals since these will take care of any stains before they become a problem.

Lastly, if your kitchen cabinet is made of wood, you never want moisture anywhere near it. Never hang a wet rag on it and wipe away any spilled liquid immediately.

Buying unfinished wooden cabinets is a great way to save money for your kitchen. But, you never want to leave them unfinished after installation. Grease and dirt will accumulate faster on unfinished surfaces and will be harder to clean off of them. If you want a natural look to your kitchen cabinets, it is best to apply a sealant to protect them from moisture and stains.

Good quality cabinets are made of durable materials like solid wood, aluminum, and stainless steel. These materials can also support the weight of the various equipment, pots, cans, boxes, tools, and food items that you store in kitchen cabinets.

Aside from its material, you can look at its construction and you will see signs of its quality. High-quality wooden kitchen cabinets have full-height back panels, dovetailed drawer boxes, and soft-close hinges and drawer glide. As for cabinets made with stainless steel and aluminum, signs of high-quality construction include clean welds and rounded corners.

You need to start with your budget. Once you know how much you can afford for renovating or designing your kitchen cabinets, you can determine which options are the best for your situation. Stock cabinets are the most affordable option while custom and semi-custom cabinets would cost at least double or triple their price.

Next, you need to consider the space for your kitchen cabinets. You need to know the dimensions of the space that you will allot for your cabinets. This will give you the starting point for which cabinets you will purchase or the design for your custom ones. From here, you will then design how you will arrange the cabinets in your kitchen.

If you’re buying stock cabinets, you will have to do this by yourself or hire someone who will select the right products for what you’re envisioning for your kitchen. If you’ll have semi-custom and custom kitchen cabinets installed, contractors will work with you in creating the design for your cabinets.

Here at Kitchen Cabinet Contractors, we will work with you at every step of the process from conceptualization to installation so you can have your dream kitchen for your home.

Matte finish is the more durable finish for kitchen cabinets. The flat and dull look of matte on kitchen cabinets can easily hide the scratches, marks, dirt, and dents that these will have over time. Just make sure to clean your kitchen cabinets well since the less smooth surface makes it easier for stains and dirt to stick.

This does not mean that the appearance of gloss and satin finishes will not last as long. They certainly can with proper care and maintenance. But, if you have children and pets, you will easily notice any scratch that they make on your kitchen cabinets.

Custom kitchen cabinets will give you the exact look and functionality that you want. This results in having kitchen cabinets that will truly be unique to your home.

Furthermore, you have the freedom to choose the best quality materials for your cabinets so your investment will definitely last longer than pre-fabricated and semi-custom cabinets. And, lastly, you will not be limited by only what’s available at the store or the contractor so you have complete control over what you want for your kitchen design.

The best color for your cabinet is the one that goes well with the rest of your kitchen. Of course, there are popular and safe choices that would go well with almost anything like white and black and certain shades of gray, blue, and green. But, these colors still need to go well and complement the other colors in your kitchen.

Trends change at least once every year. And, we don’t want you to learn the latest trend at the time of this writing and have you make the mistake of implementing it for your kitchen only to find out that it is already outdated. You can contact us for the latest trends and we can make a mock-up of the one that you like best so you can see if it suits your kitchen.