Kitchen Cabinets 101: Home Remodeling Basics in Dartmouth, MA

Types of Kitchen Cabinets and Cupboards at Cabinet Design and Outlet One of the most expensive and most important investments that you can make in your kitchen remodeling project is in the purchase of designer kitchen cabinets. While you need to choose quality materials that will last you for many years, providing you with an ample return on your investment, you also need to choose materials that suit the style of your home – and your budget. There are ways to save on materials and still get durable all wood construction cabinets. Cabinet Design and Outlet in Swansea has a wide range of cabinets in many different styles, types, colors and designs, including cherry stained solid maple and shaker style kitchen cupboards.

There are four basic types of cabinets that you will need to purchase as part of your kitchen remodel in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. It is important to have at least a basic understanding of what those types of cabinets are, as well as how and where they are used. Depending on the quality of the construction you choose, which can vary from the most basic level all the way on up to semi-custom designer kitchen cabinets, there are also other things that you should look for to evaluate the craftsmanship and durability of the materials. This article will help you learn about the four basic types of cabinets and provide you with tips that you can use to help you choose the very best materials available.

Different Types of Cabinets
When you look at your existing kitchen, you can already see that there is a difference between the cabinets that are sitting on the floor and the cabinets that are up on the wall. There are also other specialty cabinets that are used to provide extra storage space, specific task-oriented storage space and much more.

The four different types of cabinets that you need to know include:

  • The Base Cabinet – This is the cabinet that sets on the floor in your kitchen. It is topped with a countertop of some type, such as granite, laminate or wood. The standard size for base cabinets is 24-inches deep and 36-inches high. However, it is possible to increase the depth to as much as 27-inches with some types of designer kitchen cabinets and the height can be increased using a riser and a toe kick.
  • The Wall Cabinet – This is the cabinet that is hung on the wall in your kitchen. Most upper cabinets are typically 12-inches deep, but they can also be increased to as much as 17-inches with custom or designer cabinetry options. The height can vary widely, depending on where the wall cabinets will be installed.
  • The Tall Cabinet – The average height for what is considered to be a tall cabinet is 83.5-inches. It is most often used to store brooms and other cleaning materials or can serve as tall doors for pantry space. Tall cabinets rest on the floor like base cabinets, but they are also bolted to the wall like wall cabinets. They can be used alone or in conjunction with other cabinets.
  • The Specialty Cabinet – You can also get specialty cabinets at the Cabinet Design and Outlet to match with your new designer kitchen cabinets. All wood construction cabinets that are designed to help maximize the function and flair of your brand new kitchen remodel in Dartmouth. Corner cabinets, lazy Susans, wine racks, appliance garages, suspended units, china hutches, plus a whole lot more. Many of the popular styles, such as cherry stained solid maple and shaker style kitchen cupboards also feature specialty cabinets to match to help create affordable semi-custom solutions.

Cabinet Quality Basics
In addition to learning more about the different types of cabinets that you will need for your remodeling project, it is also important to learn a bit about the different levels of quality that you will find when you visit the Cabinet Design and Outlet in Swansea, MA. There are four different grades of cabinets based upon the quality of construction. The four are stock, semi-custom, custom and ready-to-assemble, or RTA. Cabinets can range in price from $50 to $500 per linear foot, depending on the style of designer kitchen cabinets that you choose.

Whichever type you choose, make sure that the cabinets are well-made. When you come to the Cabinet Design and Outlet, our staff can show you the difference between the different types that we have available. Give us a call at 508-379-6154 or stop by and see our showroom located on Grand Army of the Republic Highway in Swansea, Massachusetts.