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What speaks more about your kitchen than that nice looking island with the complimenting cabinets? Cabinets keep your kitchen clean and neat. Just like you would like your pans hanging in a neat line, you want all your knives in a drawer all well arranged.

To buy kitchen cabinets means you need more space. The process of buying these cabinets can be very frustrating if you do not plan ahead. You will go to a furniture store and probably end up buying a bathroom cabinet thinking it is a kitchen cabinet.

Some of the cabinets look the same but are different. Typically the right cabinet for a kitchen is 24 inches deep while that of a bathroom is 21 inches deep.

The height also differs with one being shorter than the other. The kitchen cabinets are standard 36 inches in height. In this case, if you are taller then you should consider cabinets that have an increased height. This will help you not to strain as you bend to chop your celery or carrots.

In the reverse case if you are slightly shorter your top cabinets should be readjusted to fit your height.

The first thing you should consider is the present style of your home. Your kitchen is a big part of your home. It is also one of the places you spend most of your time in the house. European style cabinets are ideal for modern style homes while the more traditional home would do well with period cabinets.

The second thing to decide on is how much you’re willing to spend on the cabinets. If you are moving into a new home permanently, then you want the best cabinets. If it’s a temporary move or an apartment you’re letting, you can get a less pricey cabinet.

How much storage space do you need? Some people need ten drawers to hold all the utensils they own. Others just need a few drawers for cutlery since they do not cook much. Either way, you will need to come up with a rough idea of just how much space is required.

Make sure the cabinets you get do not only look good but are durable. The kitchen cabinets will be opened the day in day out if you’re a regular cook. Even if you do not cook the glasses and mugs cabinet will get a workout every morning. You do not want to be replacing those creaky cabinets two years later. Choose a cabinet made from sturdy and high-quality wood. Treated wood can be great if you live in the countryside as a deterrent to termites and other bugs.

Finally, door mounting and door style are important things to choose. This means that the way the doors are attached to the cabinets should be in a way that is convenient to you.

Do you want to have the sliding or open-shut doors? The choices are endless. The door style is mostly a matter of preference.