Getting custom cabinets for the first time? You’re going to love them! After all, new cabinets are like a facelift for your kitchen. Plus, they add value to your home.
However, upgrading to custom cabinets isn’t like going to the store and choosing a new piece of decor to bring home and enjoy immediately. A lot of work goes into making custom cabinets. And you’ll enjoy the process much more if you know what to expect. That’s why understanding the cabinet design and installation process is so important. Here’s what happens at each step of the process.
Initial Consultation
The first step is your initial consultation, which can happen in person or through email. We’ll discuss your ideas, and you can share any plans or drawings you have. If we’re in person, we’ll also take measurements of your kitchen.
Next, we’ll come up with a preliminary design together. Once you’re happy with the design, we’ll also give you a quote. And we can make adjustments if necessary to fit your budget.
Plans and Contracts
In the next step, we’ll finalize the design. Then, once you are satisfied with the design, we’ll create a contract. You’ll need to sign the contract and pay your deposit before we progress further.
After those steps have been completed, we’ll give you a copy of your floor plan and the drawings we have made to keep for your records. You’ll be able to refer back to them at any point in the process.
Preparation
Next, we need to prepare for the actual project to begin. We’ll help you choose the hardware, wood species, color of paint or stain, and door design of your cabinets. You’ll also choose the accessories and options you want to include.
At this stage, we also take detailed measurements of your kitchen so we can custom build your cabinets. And we provide you with a cost estimate based on those measurements.
3-D Design Rendering
Once we’ve settled on all the specifications for your cabinet and completed our detailed measurements, it’s time to create a 3-D design. This allows you to see what your custom cabinets will look like in your space.
It’s important to look closely at your 3-D design and ensure you are satisfied with it. This is the model we build your cabinets from. So be sure everything looks exactly the way you want it. If you want to make changes, we’ll revise the design until you are happy.
Building and Inspection
After you have approved your 3-D design image, we begin building your cabinets. Follow our Facebook page for updates as we work. We post images there. You can expect this part of the process to take approximately 4 to 8 weeks. We want everything to be perfect!
Once we finish building your cabinets, we invite you to come to our shop to inspect them. Inspect your cabinets closely to ensure they look the way you expected, and take the opportunity to test out the functionality of your cabinet components. This is the last step before we install your cabinets, so now is the time to let us know if there is anything we need to revise.
Installation
As soon as you complete your inspection and approve your cabinets, we set a date to install them in your home. This step often goes much more quickly than you imagine! That’s because our detailed measurements and building process mean we’ve already designed your cabinets to fit precisely into your space. And that means installation is quickly completed!
The exact amount of time this step takes will depend on the size and scope of your project. If your new cabinets involve working with other vendors, like plumbers or electricians, we’ll also coordinate with them to complete everything in a timely manner. And we’ll keep you updated every step of the way.
Enjoy Your New Cabinets
Once your cabinets are complete, you’ll take a final walk-through with us to ensure you are satisfied. And that’s it! There’s nothing left to do but enjoy your new cabinets.
Are you ready to get started on your own custom cabinet design? Contact us today to begin.