The Pros And Cons Of Custom Cabinets Vs. Stock Cabinets

Can you imagine a house without a cabinet? It will certainly be chaotic. Cabinets keep your things organized at home. It is where you store your personal belongings and all of the other things that make up a home. Every area of a house is provided with a cabinet, whether it is stock or customized.

What is the difference between these 2 kinds of cabinetry?

• Stock cabinets are ready made. These are the ones that are normally displayed at the store and are ready for sale. It comes as a whole or ready to assemble, RTA.
• Custom cabinets are built according to your specifications. The services of a skilled craftsman provide the specifics that you want for our cabinets at a given time period.

Which one would you prefer?

The decisions that you make are based on the length of time spent by the craftsman to finish this project, the living conditions (rented or owned), and if you have the budget for it. At times, you opt for stock cabinets due to time constraints and sometimes, you opt for custom cabinets because you have a particular design that you wish to follow. There are pros and cons that you have to know that will give you a clearer perspective of your preferences. So, read on.
Pros of custom cabinets:

• High quality: These cabinets are carefully made for you after a few meetings between you and the craftsman regarding the kind of materials involved and the design.
• Exact design: You are able to discuss with the craftsman the details that you want for the custom cabinets. Like for example in the kitchen. You wish to have an organized drawer for the utensils or built-ins for your microwave.
• Match with the interiors of your house: Since you are free to choose your own design, you can also see for yourself if the design will blend in with your house’s interior. Like if your theme is contemporary, your cabinet will be designed according to that theme.
• Ideal for rent to owned and owned houses: The fact that the house is yours gives you the authority to do as you wish.
• Same measurement and size: The craftsman is able to adjust the measurement according to the specific area of the house.

Cons of custom cabinets:

• Expensive: You will be paying the services of the craftsman which is subject to the terms and conditions of the contract and may cost you more than you have hoped for.
• Takes time: There is a timetable for the said project.

Pros of stock cabinets:

• Fast: These cabinets are ready to use (for the whole), and ready to assemble (RTA).
• Affordable: Since there are no private consultations with the craftsman and no need for a contract, the cabinets won’t cost you that much.
• Choices: You have the opportunity to choose amongst the stocks available that come in a variety of colors and sizes.
• Convenient for rented homes: Since you are not allowed to do any changes to the house, this will most likely fit into your category.
• Quality: Although stock, these cabinets are also of good quality.

Cons of stock cabinets:

• Take it or leave it: What you see in the stores is what you’ll get. Usually, the specifics that you are looking for is hard to find. You will have to settle for what’s available. Like for example, limited designs and sizes.

So, what is your preference, stock or custom cabinets? Review the descriptions and decide which suits you best.