Smart Choice Kitchens Kelowna

Custom Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets

Professional Kelowna cabinet maker shop

ICustom kitchen cabinets help to enhance the entire kitchen space same as the use of custom bathroom vanities. Regardless of the style and design you need, the manufacturers can actualize the custom bathroom and kitchen cabinets. Always focus on the beauty and functionality.

What are Kelowna custom cabinets?

Custom cabinets are normally constructed by local contractors. You can issue specifications about what you need, and the manufacturer will tell you whether the project is feasible or not. The manufacturer will handle everything ranging from the frame, box, drawers, and doors.

The cabinets are a personal and flexible option. The cost is also high; however, you will get the custom kitchen and bathroom cabinets you requested. There are also no restrictions in terms of size. The manufacturer can also optimize the storage space.

Wood cabinet doors VS MDF advantages

For the cabinet doors, you can use solid wood or MDF. Solid wood is presumably stronger and long-lasting as per the speculations by a considerable population. MDF is cheaper as compared to solid wood. However, each of these products has its pros and cons.

Solid wood is suitable for constructing the cabinet boxes, whereas the MDF can be used for the door center panels. For the kitchen cabinets, the MDF and solid wood are important components. The solid wood ensures the cabinet will be sturdy and long-lasting. The MDF will ensure the cabinets have a smooth finish.

MDF can also withstand changes in humidity and heat as compared to solid wood. The solid wood will contract and expand vertically and horizontally because of the rise and fall in humidity and temperature.

The main advantage of MDF is that it does not crack or warp, unlike solid wood; this is the reason why the door center panels in the cabinets are made using MDF.

What are the Miter doors flat and raised?

The Miter doors usually have frame components that are joined at 45 degrees. A tenon and mortise are used with pins and glue inserted from the backside to ensure stability. The miter doors can be raised using an MDF panel, plywood, or the frame-only.

The raised miter door comes in various styles and designs. It has a center panel that is higher as compared to the surrounding wood. The raised miter doors usually have square or arched edges. The flat miter doors center panel is flat, and there is a raised border.

What are traditional styles? (flat, raised, flat)

The door style that you choose matters since it sets the character of your bathroom and kitchen. Your choice usually reflects on your personal style.

1. Recessed Panel Doors

This is a flat-panel door style that offers a sleek profile as compared to the raised panel door. It is advisable for those looking for a contemporary and transitional look. Such a panel door is more flexible, and it is suitable for those who want to change the kitchen/bathroom cabinet designs later.

2. Raised-Panel Doors

The center panel will be raised such that it will fit into the door frame’s thickness. The style will offer more detail, and it is more appealing. The look is also versatile, and it can complement transitional and traditional décor.

3. Slab Doors

The slab door is self-descriptive. One slab of wood will make up the entire drawer and door. The slab is made using hardwood staves. The door is attached to the cabinet sides directly. Also, the door is suitable for modern and contemporary style applications.