How to choose your cabinetmaking?

You are ready to carry out your kitchen project and now is the time to start. All this is VERY exciting, but the question persists: how do you navigate this unfamiliar world? After all, when you are not working in the field of kitchen design, you can quickly be overwhelmed by all the available options.

Who creates the concept?

Two options are available to you, you can hire a designer to create the concept of your kitchen, or do business directly with the kitchen. The first option may be the best if you need major renovations that will affect multiple rooms in the house. The designer will be able to guide you in the layout of your rooms and other choices of materials. For any other occasion, doing business with the kitchen designer for the renovation or furniture concept is a good option as the concept is offered with the estimate. However, you will only be able to take possession of the plans when you go ahead with this manufacturer. Opting for the cook can also bring a more technical and planned side to the kitchen.

What type of cabinetry to choose?

The first question to ask yourself: with what kind of business do you want to work? Often, we stop at the simple monetary factor. But the process goes well beyond that! Doing research to target good cabinetry is essential. There are thousands of cabinet manufacturers in Canada and making a choice is not easy. Ask about the stability of the company, has she been in business for a long time? Have they innovated in their practices and methods of construction? Are they up to date in terms of design and storage solutions? Observe the showroom; is it up to what you would like in your own home? Check the care of this showroom: it can be a guarantee of the result you will get for your project. It is also important to make sure they are the manufacturers and not distributors of another company which is common in the industry. A cabinet company that manufactures its cabinets will take a closer look at the quality of the product and communication is easier to complete the project.

There is Allson Kitchens, you can get the perfect design ideas from their expert cabinet makers. They work in three steps: Research, Design and Create.

And the cook in all this?

You will spend a lot of time working with the kitchen designer. It is specifically trained to understand your needs and ensure that the result is both aesthetic and practical. Make sure you work with the person who fits your needs. Look at a portfolio of his creations and choose someone with whom you will like to work. A cook wears several hats, he will take note of your needs, establish a layout plan, create a realistic 3D concept and follow your project at all stages. He will be at the same time designer, creator and project manager. If the person you meet does not meet these criteria, you will certainly encounter difficulties at one stage or another. The presentation of an elaborate concept is very important and if someone offers you an estimate of your project without first developing a specific concept, be suspicious. Would you buy a car without seeing it? Yet, still a lot of cabinet companies work well.

What to validate on the design of the cabinets?

For a similar concept, you can receive several awards varying from one company to another. That's why it's important to ask the right questions. Often, we have the reflex to go to the lowest price by wondering why the other prices are higher. What needs to be done is to reverse the question, why for a similar concept the price is lower than the other estimates? There is certainly a reason that affects the final quality of the product.

How are the caissons assembled?

·        If the chosen material is lacquer, is this one of quality?

·        Are “fillers” and moldings installed equally on cabinet doors?

·        What type of slide are used?

·        What accessories are included in the project?

·        Are they external installers or employees of the company?

What are the manufacturing deadlines?

In conclusion, make sure to choose the company that inspires you the most confidence with the cook who understands you best. Sometimes we choose to save money, but remember that your kitchen will be with you for the next few years and will be at the heart of your life. It is therefore important to make the right decision. If you have done a good job of finding a cabinetmaker's choice, you can set a budget for your project with the cook and work together to keep that budget.