I recently sat down with a few of the Premier Kitchens design team members for a Q&A on the cost of cabinets. With a dizzying amount of design options and several different product lines to choose from, figuring out a budget for purchasing cabinets may seem a bit daunting. Luckily, they shared some basic tips that can really help explain what the main cost differences are, and how much you will likely spend. I hope you find their answers as incredibly helpful as I did.
Quality of the finish-that top layer of paint or stain is important, the thicker the coat and more even the application, particularly around edges the less you will see chipping, fading, and scratches. You’d be surprised how much that quality varies.
It all really depends on what you like and how you plan to use your kitchen space. But, since you asked, beautiful knobs and pulls, they can really add pop to your design without breaking the bank.
Cabinets should cost about 20-25% of your overall kitchen budget. I’d start with purchasing cabinets before looking at appliances. Cabinets last longer than appliances do and can show wear easier. They are also harder and more expensive to replace than appliances.
$25-$30,000
Yes, we have seen a lot of customers really liking walnut, a scarce wood and white oak.
6) Anything that sounds like a good deal but should really be avoided? Why? Yes over accessorizing your drawers, the 2 tier drawer pictured here takes away height and if you wanted to put away a wine bottle opener for instance it will get stuck. Also, the pull out cabinet with slots for bins. If you don’t use those bins you can’t use the cabinet. The more accessories you add the less ways you can use your cabinet shelf or drawer, so be careful and choose wisely.