When it’s time to remodel your kitchen, you have the option of buying stock cabinets or getting custom cabinets at specific dimensions. Both choices have their pros and cons, and you may be forced to one or the other based on your needs, budget, time constraint, etc. Nevertheless, we want you to be well informed when planning your kitchen remodel. Read on to learn about custom kitchen cabinets vs. stock kitchen cabinets.
What Are Stock Kitchen Cabinets?
Stock kitchen cabinets are the ones readily available in a variety of common sizes. These cabinets are often pre-built, and they are made in dimensions commonly used in most kitchens. In-stock cabinets come in many colors, styles and brands, but they all have one thing in common – they’re in…stock!
How Custom Kitchen Cabinets differ from Stock Cabinets
Custom kitchen cabinets are not pre-built. They are made to the exact specifications of the kitchen design. This leaves more room for creativity and flexibility, but it also means that the cabinets take longer to make. If you’re working on a limited time constraint, this probably won’t be a great option for you.
Pros and Cons of Stock Kitchen Cabinets
Stock cabinets tend to be less expensive than custom cabinets, and they are ready to install right away (or within a short stretch of time). There are plenty of sizes to choose from, so you can still get a configuration that’s customized to your needs. If you have a unique kitchen layout or want cabinets outside of the standard dimension range, that’s when you might have issues with stock cabinets.
Pros and Cons of Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Custom kitchen cabinets have almost no limit to their adjustability. If you want upper cabinets that reach all the way to the ceiling, you can get that. If you want base cabinets that are just as narrow as your upper cabinets, you can get that as well.
The drawback here is time and money. Custom cabinets cost more and take longer to arrive/install. If you’re working with a limited budget or you need new cabinets quickly, you might want to explore the stock options available to you.
How to Choose the Right Kitchen Cabinets for Your Needs
In many instances, homeowners use a combination of stock cabinets and custom cabinets to achieve the ideal design. Perhaps you can use stock cabinets for most of the kitchen and you only need custom cabinets for a pantry wall. Maybe you want a mix of cabinet styles that complement each other but offer different design elements.
Whatever your goals may be, our kitchen designers can help you achieve them. We’ll design a kitchen that aligns with your budget, timeframe, lifestyle and aesthetic. Contact O’Hanlon Kitchens at 443-285-0558 to get started.
