Let's Talk About Cabinets

Finding the right kitchen cabinets is a daunting task. Cabinets are basically the epicenter of organization in a kitchen and the layout needs to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The cabinets need to fit and function, withstand the test of time and hopefully not put you in the poorhouse! We found that when redoing our kitchen, the expense of the cabinetry was much more than expected. Who knew a few boxes of wood could be so expensive, right? There is a huge range of cabinetry options out there, and when I began my search, I literally had no idea what to expect. You can go custom, semi-custom, or get standard, off-the shelf cabinets.


Custom Cabinets by Bucks County Furniture. *le sigh

I love the look of custom, built in cabinets, but I didn't love the price tag. If we ever decide to leave our house for a larger place, maybe we would splurge on some custom-built cabinets, but for now it's not in the cards. The benefit of customs cabinets is that they are made to fit exactly in the space that you have. Since all the space is utilized, you maximize your storage capabilities. Furthermore, you can design everything just how you want it! I found a few really nice custom cabinetry makers in Bucks County PA, but of all of them, these guys were my favorite.

We ended up going with cabinets from Solid Wood Cabinetry Co. Initially, my experience with the company was beyond terrible, but after we complained multiple times and finally talked to the manager's manager, things got settled and I'm very excited for my cabinets to arrive. I am an easy going person, and not a complainer so you can imagine what we went through at Solid Wood Cabinetry to make me have to fuss and fight so much. At some point I am going to write out the whole story, but for now, here's a pic of the cabinets we picked out:


Bryn Mawr Shaker-style cabinets from Solid Wood Cabinetry Co.

This is a pic I took of them in the showroom... hopefully they look as nice in my house!