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Kitchen Storage Options From "Blueprint for Home Building" episode DBHB-205

	Cabinets are the most expensive element of kitchen design.
	Stock cabinets
	Semi-custom cabinets
	Custom cabinetry with dramatic lighting design.

The most expensive element of kitchen design and construction are the cabinets. A good rule of thumb, the experts say, is the buy the best quality you can afford at the beginning. Be sure to advance-order the cabinets before any construction is started.

Here are some differences in cabinetry styles:

• Stock cabinets - Range in price from $75 - $250 per lineal foot. To customize this cabinetry style on a tight budget, consider varying the heights of the cabinets, as well as the door styles (considering glass-front doors or a wine rack).

• Semi-custom cabinets - Offers a larger selection of sizes and options. The unexposed sides are often particle board, with the doors being more expensive (cherry, oak, mahogany, etc.)

• Custom cabinets - This choice can give you exactly what you're looking for when it comes to cabinetry. You don't have to spend a fortune if you have a solid design, but the sky's the limit on custom cabinetry when it comes to budgeting.

  Custom cabinets can range from $300 - $1,200 per lineal foot. That cost allows the customer to modify and add features as desired, including stained glass doors, wine racks, plate racks and special lighting.

Most often, a carpenter is hired for cabinet installation, but depending on your skill level, it might be something you'd want to tackle.

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For more projects that will help you design the kitchen of your dreams, check out: Create the Ultimate Kitchen or Cooking Up the Kitchen.

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