How to choose a cabinet brand & line?

2 months ago

When I was getting quotes from design-build firms, general contractors, and home improvement stores (like Lowe’s and Home Depot), everyone claimed their go-to cabinet brand was “the best in the industry.”

Obviously, they can’t all be the best — so I’m trying to figure out how to actually evaluate these brands.

I’m in Michigan, where some of the local options include Pioneer and various Amish-made cabinets, while Lowe’s and Home Depot carry lines like KraftMaid, Schuler, etc.

What’s the best way to compare cabinet brands and determine which one makes the most sense for my needs?

Note, I don't necessarily need the best. I'm likely to sell my house in 7-8 years, so going for a topline cabinet may not make the most financial sense. I was thinking more on the mid-level side...

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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 months ago
The very first decision you have to make is Framed or Frameless cabinets. That will limit your choices. Personally, I would not select a framed cabinet.
herbflavor
2 months ago
Canton Mich has Ikea and they have planning and installation. With a property sale not too far off you can have a really good Ikea kitchen with money saved for great flooring and counters. Ikea is frameless which is great and many door styles...have a look. What are the features of the space ? ...size ?.....storage needs? .... seating as in island? aesthetics that you deem necessary and so on.....
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David Dang
Original Author
2 months ago
I'm in Ann Arbor so very close to Canton. How would you compare their stuff to HD & home depot?

I'm so new to this and don't exactly have the eyes and knowledge of an interior designer as well. How would you go about deciding between framed and frameless cabinets?

I don't have space for an island unfortunately, and this will be a full scale remodel where the layout and change, and walls may be coming down.

Here's my other post about the remodel btw https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6516319/kitchen-remodel-for-a-1927-tudor#29654498

I mostly just want to learn about different cabinent lines in this particular post. I think framed might actually be more suitable for my house given it's a century home -- I recall reading framed cabinets are more period appropriate for those older homes
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Rainbow Colors
2 months ago
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Combine all your kitchen questions into one thread. This multiple postings creates disjointed answers and is confusing.

You need a local kitchen designer who works with a local custom cabinet maker. It's too early to even think about brand and line. Think about designer first. There are a lot of routes from Maine to Mississippi. It depends on how fast you want to get there, how many times you want to stop, and what scenery you want to look at on the way.
herbflavor
2 months ago
these are frameless with a traditional/transitional door style. Its not true that frameless has only slab or modern door styles. Go to various showrooms and get acquainted . Chelsea Lumber, west of Ann Arbor has a large kitchen showroom and good kitchen designers.

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herbflavor
2 months ago
these are frameless with a traditional/transitional door style. Its not true that frameless has only slab or modern door styles. Go to various showrooms and get acquainted . Chelsea Lumber, west of Ann Arbor has a large kitchen showroom and good kitchen designers.

Malibu Transitional Remodel · More Info