A set of beautiful cabinets is much more of an intangible product than a tangible one. Unlike a refrigerator, car, or sofa, it does not come off an assembly line as a finished product. Cabinetry must be installed in your home from a dizzying number of individual parts according to a detailed set of blueprints and specifications.
The human element will have a huge impact on your level of satisfaction. For example, a professional Designer can create a dramatic plan using a relatively inexpensive Production grade cabinet line. Then, in the hands of a skilled craftsman, that unique design can be given a ‘fit and finish’ that could make the Production grade cabinetry look like it is worth thousands more.
Conversely, Luxury grade cabinetry designed by relatively inexperienced personnel could become your worst nightmare. The only tangible result might be an inferior-looking project with a very poor return on your investment. The worst part is finding out too late when the cost of making a change is insurmountable.
When it comes to choosing cabinetry, your best insurance policy, regardless of the brand name or quality grade, is the selection of a professional kitchen firm with a qualified staff and the right services. Find someone with whom you feel comfortable, takes an ‘educational approach’ as a ‘working partner’ in the project, furnishes objective advice, has strong references, and offers proof of the value of his services. Without question, the quality of the people used at all stages of the project - measuring, designing, ordering, scheduling, and installing - will ultimately determine the degree of quality and value you receive from your cabinet investment.
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