kitchen cabinet layout plans
Kitchen cabinets – Before / During
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These dated cabinets were beyond help. Since we were updating the narrow galley kitchen, it made sense to start new. I used computer drafting to layout the cabinetry (more on this later — check back), and obtained a few quotes in the $12,000 range for natural cherry with shaker style doors and solid plywood construction (not particle board). If I had time, I could have built them for $2500.
Cabinetry – After
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Well, we eventually found a manufacturer who supplies the trade, and does not do any finishing! So, I basically stained, finished, and installed them complete for $5000. Wholesale cabinets. Quite a reasonable solution for kitchen full of custom genuine cherry cabinets. The finishing process was pretty easy — you could do it yourself. I am preparing a series of articles on how to complete this yourself, so bookmark and come back!
Left to do: trim and countertop.
I recommended it on stumbleupon. The only thing that it’s missing is a bit of new design.