Kitchen Cabinets 101: What Are Your Options?
1. Stock Cabinets
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Pre-manufactured, mass-produced cabinets available in standard sizes and styles.
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Most budget-friendly option.
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Limited customization but quick availability.
2. Semi-Custom Cabinets
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Built to order but based on standard sizes.
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Offers more options for finishes, styles, and sizes than stock cabinets.
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Moderately priced, balancing customization and cost.
3. Custom Cabinets
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Fully custom-built to your specifications for size, style, materials, and finish.
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Highest level of personalization.
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More expensive and takes longer to build and deliver.
By Door Style (which greatly impacts the look):
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Shaker Cabinets
Simple, clean, and timeless with a recessed center panel. Very popular.
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Flat-Panel (Slab) Cabinets
Sleek and modern with a flat, smooth door surface.
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Inset Cabinets
Doors fit flush inside the cabinet frame for a classic, crafted look.
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Raised Panel Cabinets
Traditional style with a raised center panel on doors.
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Glass-Front Cabinets
Feature glass inserts to showcase dishware or décor.
By Material:
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Solid Wood (oak, maple, cherry, etc.) — durable and classic.
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Plywood — often used for cabinet boxes, strong and stable.
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MDF (Medium-Density Fiberboard) — smooth surface, good for painted finishes.
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Particleboard — economical but less durable.
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Transform Your Kitchen: A 15-Step Roadmap to Perfection
1. Planning & Design
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Call M.Pires to schedule an Initial consultation to discuss needs, style, and budget
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On-site measurements and layout planning
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3D renderings or design drawings
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Selection of cabinets, countertops, appliances, and finishes
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Finalize scope of work and sign contract
2. Permits & Preparation
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Obtain required building permits (if needed)
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Order materials (cabinets, appliances, flooring, etc.)
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Set up temporary kitchen (if applicable)
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Protect existing flooring and adjacent rooms
3. Demolition
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Remove old cabinets, countertops, and appliances
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Demo flooring and backsplash if replacing
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Dispose of debris and prep the space
4. Structural Work (if required)
5. Rough-In Work
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Plumbing rough-in: new water lines, drains, gas lines
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Electrical rough-in: lighting, outlets, switches
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HVAC: vent relocation or new ductwork
6. Inspection (Rough-In)
7. Walls & Ceiling
8. Flooring Installation
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Install subfloor (if needed)
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Lay new flooring (tile, hardwood, vinyl, etc.)
9. Cabinet Installation
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Set base and wall cabinets
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Level, secure, and align cabinetry
10. Countertop Installation
11. Backsplash & Finish Carpentry
12. Appliance Installation
13. Fixtures & Final Touches
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Install plumbing fixtures (sink, faucet)
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Install lighting fixtures, hardware, and accessories
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Final painting/touch-ups
14. Final Inspection & Walkthrough
15. Completion & Cleanup
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