Top 5 Reasons Homeowners Love Custom Kitchen Cabinetry
Homeowners love custom kitchen cabinetry because, with custom cabinets, you’re free from the limitations of standard pre-built cabinets. Instead, you get something that fits your kitchen, your style, and your storage needs.
It’s true. A custom kitchen is something many homeowners dream about. But what’s even more amazing is those dreams can often be brought to life without a full kitchen remodel. Here’s how.
At the end of the day, dream kitchens are about using the space you have. And when thought about in that way, there’s one kitchen upgrade that can make all the difference.
Custom designed cabinets.
With custom cabinets you’re freed from the limitations of standardized widths, finishes, and cookie-cutter styles. Instead, you get something that fits you—your kitchen, your style, and your storage needs.
Let’s break it down.
Why Custom Designed Cabinets Reign Supreme
When you invest in custom cabinets, you open an entire world of options for optimizing your kitchen. That being said, here are some of the best choices homeowners are making in our area… and why.
Take a look and see what might work for you!
1. Materials Built to Last
Big-box retailers sell cabinets constructed from particleboard or MDF (medium-density fiberboard). These materials are inexpensive upfront, but come with long-term costs—most notably that they only last for about 10 years.
Custom cabinetry, on the other hand, is made from solid wood. Hardwoods like maple, cherry, and oak, combined with plywood cores for strength mean your cabinets can easily last 30+ years. So if you value quality, custom designed cabinets are the way to go.
2. Custom Kitchen Cabinet Doors
Cabinet doors set the tone for your kitchen’s entire look. And when you opt for custom built cabinets over stock options, you can choose from…
- Shaker, raised panel, slab, or glass fronts
- Intricate details like beveling or inlays
- One-of-a-kind designs that reflect your taste
And as for finishes, take your pick from painted, stained, distressed, or glazed. So don’t just accept what the hardware store has to offer. Go for a look you’ll appreciate for decades to come.
3. Smarter Storage Options
While custom designed cabinets look fantastic on the outside, their internal organization may be where they truly shine.
Here are a few options we at Twin Valley Woodcrafts regularly install for our homeowners.
- Modular peg boards inside drawers for plate and bowl storage
- Built-in silverware organization trays
- Pull-out spice racks
- Appliance garages
- Lazy Susans in corners
- Vertical tray dividers for baking sheets
And one of the best things about custom cabinetry? It can be built around awkward spaces, plumbing, and slanted ceilings—whatever you’re working with!
4. Hardware Choices
Sometimes hardware gets overlooked. But make no mistake, those finishing touches make a big difference—both in looks and longevity.
So be sure to choose handles and pulls that match your personal tastes. You can go sleek and modern with brushed nickel, add some rustic charm with iron, or even a more elegant finish with polished chrome or gold—it’s all up to you.
5. The Perfect Color Matching for Your Home
Finally, custom built cabinetry gives you access to just about any paint or stain color you can imagine—especially if you decide to mix colors to find that perfect hue…
Something far removed from the plain white or standard espresso you get with big-box retail options.
Are Custom Cabinets Worth the Additional Cost?
The reason homeowners sometimes go with stock cabinetry is simple: they cost less. At least up front.
However, the additional upfront investment of custom designed cabinets is overwhelmingly worth it for the right homeowner. Here’s why.
- Perfect Fit: No matter what kind of space you’re starting with, custom designed cabinets are built to fit your home.
- Higher Quality: Due to the use of hardwoods and quality hand craftsmanship, custom cabinets can easily last 30 years or more—something stock options simply can’t offer.
- Custom Design: Simply put, custom cabinetry is custom—meaning a look and feel that perfectly matches your aesthetic and home vibes.
- Better Storage: No more keeping things in the basement or jammed into inconvenient cabinet spaces. Custom kitchen cabinet drawers and interior designs match your needs.
- Home Value: You may not be looking to sell, but if for some reason you do, attractive, functional cabinet designs can produce an 85% ROI.
Who Should Invest In Custom Cabinetry?
Custom cabinets aren’t for everyone, but if you value maximizing your space, the longevity of a quality build, and having a home that matches your personal style and tastes, custom designed cabinets are well worth the cost.
At that point, the key is finding the right cabinet maker for your home. And, truth-be-told, you have a lot of options in southeastern, PA.
But by choosing Twin Valley Woodcrafts, you’re choosing to work with a family-owned and operated custom cabinet manufacturer based in the heart of Amish Country—Lancaster, Pennsylvania. And we’re still a small company—which is a good thing. Because you get a personal touch and one-on-one relationship with a custom cabinet builder who cares about you and your home.
So reach out today for a free estimate. It’s been over 30 years and our family is still excited to serve homeowners in Pennsylvania and New Jersey with the perfect storage solutions…
And we look forward to exceeding your every expectation.
