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Second Hand Cabinets
Remodelling a kitchen one of the biggest and most exciting projects a home-owner can undertake. When remodelling, one of the biggest decisions and purchases you’ll need to make is on the cabinets. When shopping around for the perfect set, the cost for nice cabinets can quickly add up – coming to more than 50% of the total budget you’ve set aside for remodelling. Luckily, there are plenty of really great used and second-hand cabinets that can be purchased for a fraction of the cost. While you may not have the option to customise the cabinets, you should be able to find a great range of second hand ones that won’t need anything else done to them. Here is a step-by-step guide to buying second hand cabinets. Read More ▼
1. Measure the space
This is the first and most important step. You will need to know the exact measurements of your kitchen so that you don’t end up with a beautiful set of cabinets that are either too big or too small. Remember that besides overall wall space, you’ll need to decide how far out into the kitchen you’ll want the new cabinets to go.
2. Choose a design
Your new kitchen needs to have all the features that make for easy storage, cooking and organising. Some things you may want to have are pullout shelves for pans, a carousel, a wine rack, vertical dividers for trays and cookie sheets, an appliance cupboard and pullout rubbish bins. If you have a space too narrow for a cabinet and counter, a tall pantry closet can be a great option, either for pots and pans or for dry foods.
3. Look for quality
Since you’ve decided to buy second hand, you’ll be able to afford cabinets made of the best quality. Look for cabinets with solid frames, door and drawer fronts, reinforced corners and closed backs. The drawers and doors will be opened and closed many times a day, so they should do so smoothly and quietly.
4. Decide on the design
This is the time to use a little creativity to come up with the perfect look for your new kitchen. Look at home design magazines, online ideas and friend’s kitchens for inspiration. There are a great number of different materials to choose from, and finishes including different paints, stains and glazing.
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