Things to Know for Building Kitchen Cupboard

Deciding the kitchen cupboard door is one of the most tough decisions a homemaker takes while renovating or building a new house. The cabinet plays an essential role in increasing the aesthetic value of the kitchen. Usually the cabinet is one of the first things one notices when they walk into the kitchen. Cabinets usually take up half of the budget of the whole kitchen, and thus the design and material should be chosen very carefully.

Kitchen cupboard door

Types of cupboard doors

The types of the kitchen cupboard door are not classified on basis of the materials of the cupboards, rather on the designs. The common types of cupboard doors are explained below.

• Stock: They are usually pre-manufactured and are available in some specific designs and colors. The choice is rather limited in this type. These cabinets are produced in mass and are usually hardy and tend to last long.
• Semi-stock: They are like stocks and pre-manufactured but they are usually available in a wide range of designs, sizes and color. Here you would get much more customization options.
• Custom: Custom cupboards are being built according to the specifications given by the customer. Here you can have a wide range of color, size, texture and finishes. They are usually built in single pieces and have high chances of being constructed poorly.

Kitchen cupboard doors

Things to make sure before buying

Buying a new kitchen cupboard door usually involves a lot of money and the decision should not be taken in haste. A homemaker usually renovates the kitchen once in a lifetime. There are several things that should be analyzed before taking the final call. 

• Before you decide to buy a new kitchen cabinet you must be sure about the purpose, whether you are going to remodel the kitchen or build it in a new house. You need to be sure about the things you do not like in your present kitchen and need to incorporate it efficiently.
• It is better to have a rough estimation of the time you plan to stay in the house. The budget can be increased if you plan to stay in the house for indefinite period, while if you are doing it for reselling purpose you should adopt cost effective methods and give more emphasis on the aesthetic values along with the materials used for remodeling the kitchen.
• The existing style and décor of the house is also a major deciding factor for the kitchen cabinet. Period cabinets are usually appropriate for classic antique houses while European style cupboards are better suited for contemporary kitchens.
• The material of the kitchen cupboard door is also an essential factor you need to decide beforehand. The common materials that are used are particle board, MDF (Medium density fiberboard), solid wood, plywood, metal and melamine or laminate. The laminate or the melamine is laid over some substrate. Light colored woods, maple or oak make the kitchen look much larger and brighter, while darker woods like mahogany or cherry give the kitchen more furniture like dramatic look.
• The cupboards are usually available in two specific designs, frameless or framed. Framed ones have a wooden frame that creates the outline of the cupboard while frameless ones do not have this feature. Structural braces made from metal, wood or plastic are used to support the cabinet. They are usually joined by staples, hot-glue or nails.
• Some tend to use environment friendly materials like bamboo, wheat board or reclaimed wood. The demands for these products are increasing day by day.

It is better to be aware of all the things that you decide to keep in the cupboard. This would help you in deciding the size and shape of the cabinet.