The practical side of a kitchen cabinet project goes well beyond choosing colors and materials. Knowing how to measure your kitchen accurately, maintain your cabinets once they’re installed, decide whether refacing or replacement makes sense, and ask the right questions before hiring a professional all contribute to a better outcome and a longer-lasting kitchen.
These guides cover the hands-on knowledge that helps you get more from your custom cabinet investment, whether you’re in the early planning stage or maintaining cabinets that have been in your kitchen for years.
Planning a New Project?
Start with our kitchen measuring guide to get your dimensions right before requesting quotes. Then review our 15 essential questions to ask a cabinet maker so you’re prepared for those first conversations.
Already Have Cabinets?
Our cabinet care and maintenance guide covers daily cleaning, seasonal upkeep, and how to address common issues like water damage and finish wear. If your cabinets are looking dated, the refacing vs. replacement guide helps you decide the most cost-effective path forward. And for anyone looking to improve storage efficiency, our cabinet organization guide covers pull-outs, dividers, lazy Susans, and every other solution worth considering.
Ready to work with a professional? Find custom cabinet makers in your area through our directory.
How to Measure Your Kitchen for Custom Cabinets
Before a custom cabinet maker can design your kitchen or give you a meaningful quote, they need accurate measurements of the space. While most professionals will come to your home and take their own measurements before finalizing a design, having… Read More »
How to Care for and Maintain Wood Kitchen Cabinets
A set of quality kitchen cabinets, whether custom, semi-custom, or stock, is a significant investment. And like any investment, how you maintain it determines how long it lasts and how good it looks over time. The good news is that… Read More »
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing vs. Replacement: When Each Makes Sense
When your kitchen cabinets start looking tired, you have two main paths forward: reface the existing cabinets or replace them entirely. Both options can dramatically transform your kitchen, but they differ significantly in cost, scope, timeline, and the final result.… Read More »
How to Organize Kitchen Cabinets: Storage Solutions and Inserts
Even the most beautifully built custom cabinets can become a frustrating mess if the interior isn’t organized well. Deep base cabinets turn into black holes where pots and Tupperware lids disappear forever. Corner cabinets become dead zones. Upper shelves become… Read More »
What to Ask Before Hiring a Custom Cabinet Maker: 15 Essential Questions
Choosing a custom cabinet maker is one of the most important decisions in your kitchen renovation. You’re hiring someone to build a product that will be the visual centerpiece of your kitchen for the next 20 to 30 years. The… Read More »