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Choosing Custom Cabinets: Let’s Break It Down

We love cabinets. Aside from their practical use (they store things, organize our spaces, hide items that might otherwise be clutter), they can be the most beautiful part of a kitchen, bathroom or bedroom. But not all cabinets are created equal, and stock cabinets can sometimes have a negative effect on a room, making it look cheap and cluttered. That’s why we prefer semi-custom or custom cabinets. Not only can the layout be designed to best fit your life, you can choose every detail from the style to the finish.

But so many choices can make you dizzy trying to decide which ones are right for you. Where do you even start? Let’s break it down. Read on to learn the basic types of cabinets and how to choose the style that’s right for you.

The Custom Home Price Confusion

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How Much Will it Cost to Build My Home from the Ground Up?

Your dream home is in sight! You have worked out the number of bedrooms and bathrooms you want. You have ideas for the kitchen, living room, fireplace, floors, fixtures and furnishings. Oh yes, you also want a pool with a custom deck, landscaping and a 3-car garage.

So how much will it cost to build your dream home?

Reported Price Per Square Foot

Surprisingly, it can seem there is no exact cost figure that can be given in response to this question. And at this point a lot of confusion can enter the budget equation.

A Google search about the cost of building a home in Hillsborough or Pinellas County, Florida, gives results suggesting custom homes cost between $100 and $400 per square foot. That’s a staggering difference. On a 4000 square-foot home, that means your project could cost anywhere from $400,000 to $1.6 million. How can you properly budget on that?

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We receive calls from prospective clients wanting to build a custom home for $100 to $150 per square foot. The high-end custom homes we build start at $200 per square foot on the lower-end and go up from there. This can result in more confusion as it’s not what was seen on Google. So why the discrepancy? What affects the square-foot cost? Read on to find out.

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Is Beige the New Gray?

In the world of home design, trends ebb and flow almost as fluidly as the fashion industry. They may come and go and come back again, but they always return with a new vibe, as cultural changes ripple through homes, businesses, restaurants and cafes, bringing new inspiration to homeowners, designers, architects and contractors alike. Recently the tides have begun to turn again, and – as controversial as it may seem – beige is making a comeback. Don’t worry, this is not the old-fashioned obsession with shades of brown and orange. Beige is returning with a subtle warmth and elegance that is giving the ever-popular gray palette some stiff competition. Read on for some cutting edge advice on incorporating beige into your home design.

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What’s Hot – and Not – in 2017 and 2018 Home Design Trends

When it comes to home design, trends can ebb and flow with the predictability of the ocean tides. Each time, however, cyclical trends come back with new flair and new meaning. So what innovations does 2018 have in store for homeowners creating their custom homes? And how does it tie in to the design trends of 2017? Read on to find out what’s hot – and not – in 2017 and 2018 home design trends.

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High-End Custom Cabinetry: Perfect Solutions for Discerning Homeowners

high end carpentry You’ve looked everywhere: department and home furnishing stores, DIY-style hardware depots, office outfitters, specialty outlets, and even several antique shops, but you still can’t find just the right combination storage, display and shelving unit that you want for your home. Do you simply give up and settle for a second-rate alternative?

There is a solution, and it doesn’t mean compromising on good design or accepting sub-par quality for an item that doesn’t fit your exact needs or blend well into your existing décor. An experienced builder with a team of craftsmen skilled in the art of high-end carpentry can create the perfect custom cabinetry and built-in furniture —in any style, design or wood finish you want—to suit your precise needs and personal taste.

Examples of Custom Cabinetry Finishes:

Laminated
European cottage and Country-style
Faux finishes
Tea staining and Oiled
Distressed wood and Vintage
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Why Opt for Custom Cabinetry in a New or Remodeled Home?

Create a custom cabinetry wish list. If you’re remodeling your existing home, take a minute to consider what you like and don’t like about the cabinetry you currently have. What elements would you like to keep and what would you change or add? The same exercise works for a brand new home project, too, as you always have a sense of what cabinetry concepts you have been pleased or dissatisfied with in the past. Providing your custom cabinetry specialists with lots of information up front will go a long way towards the creation of exactly what you want this time around.

If you are fortunate enough to have home construction specialists who also have in-house expertise in custom cabinetry, you’re already saving in so many ways. All designs and plans can incorporate the specifics of your custom cabinetry right from the initial concept. No secondary company will be needed to subcontract and come in, measure up, design and create cabinetry on a piecemeal basis offsite. You also won’t have to deal with separate or additional delivery and installation schedules and charges, as your custom cabinetry will be accommodated right from the start as part of the overall project.

Stock vs. Custom Cabinets

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