An Overview of Custom Cabinets

If you want to add new cabinets to your home but don’t want to spend much money, you might wonder how much custom cabinets cost. Well, this article will give you an overview of what it costs to get custom cabinets. It will also provide a cost overview of the raw wood and plywood used to build custom cabinets. Continue reading to learn more about the benefits and drawbacks of custom cabinets.

 

Cost of Custom Cabinets

While you can choose any wood for your new cabinetry, some types are more expensive than others. For example, maple cabinets are typically priced from $300 to $400 per square linear foot, depending on the style you want. Maple has a subtle grain pattern or a prominent “curly” one. Its color ranges from a light golden brown to rich honey. In addition, maple is a medium-density hardwood, making it tough and durable but not overly difficult to work with.

While you can purchase high-quality stock cabinets for a reasonable price, they won’t be as customized as yours. The good news is that stock cabinets are more affordable than custom cabinetry and offer various styles, colors, and designs.

While prefabricated cabinets are available in many types, they are limited in sizes and customization options. In addition, they can be made from rare wood species such as oak, maple, and cherry.

 

 

Materials Used

There are many materials to choose from for the construction of your kitchen. For example, you may choose stainless steel, which is a common choice in professional kitchens, because of its durability and resistance to moisture. However, it would help if you kept in mind that stainless steel can be challenging to clean because of its fingerprints.

Another option for materials in your kitchen is laminate, which is a thin sheet of plastic resin that is glued to the cabinet’s surface. This material is durable but requires periodic polishing and will rust over time. However, melamine is also susceptible to dents and scratches, making it a popular choice for kitchens.

Particleboard, also known as fibreboard, is another material commonly used for kitchen cabinetry. Its low density makes it a cheap and easily painted option. Particleboard can be sanded, but it is not a sustainable material. Particleboard is a factory-made product that is composed of compressed wood chips. It is used for kitchen cabinets, boards, and shelves. However, its lack of density makes it vulnerable to water damage.

Cost of Raw Wood

While the cost of raw wood is the highest price factor in the construction of custom cabinets, the result can be worth the extra cost. Several different construction techniques use solid wood. The final cost of each cabinet will depend on the type and size of the wood used. Whether the cabinets are framed with solid wood or made from MDF, the price of each one will be different. Depending on the type of wood and frame design, the cost of each cabinet will be higher.

If you are planning on building your cabinets, the cost of raw wood can range from around $200 to $12,000 for a 10′ x 10′ kitchen. Of course, the price can go higher if you want a custom-made cabinet crafted from rare or exotic wood. However, if you’re a bit stingy, you can choose cheaper, non-exotic wood and stain it to look like the more expensive ones. There are also more affordable options like laminates and composite wood.

Cost of Plywood

For your kitchen cabinet shelves, a 3/4-inch plywood sheet is recommended. Plywood comes in several standard thicknesses: 1/4-inch, 3/8-inch, 1/2-inch, and 3/4-inch. The thickest size is best for shelves since the weight of the items placed on it will cause the frames to collapse. For shelves of any other thickness, you will have to place special orders for the material. Generally, the price of plywood for custom cabinets depends on the amount of work needed to install the shelves.

A plywood box for custom cabinets costs between $70 and $300 per square linear foot. Plywood is available in several different species, making it a versatile option. Unlike solid wood, plywood will not swell when it comes to moisture. Plywood is also easily curved, allowing you to create curved cabinets.

You can stain or veneer the plywood to show its natural wood grain. But the downside to plywood cabinets is that it is more expensive than other materials, so it’s a good idea to research this material before committing to a budget.