Invest in Functionality
Cabinets, storage, and decorative enhancements are not only a purchase—they’re an investment in your home and your future, an investment that will pay dividends every day for you and your family as you use and enjoy the space you've created.
Remember, you're enhancing your existing space to make it more beautiful and functional for years to come. When considering costs, it is important to consider the quality behind the craftsmanship as well as the quality behind the professionals who help you design and create your room. Confused about who does what? Understandable—that’s why we provide you with the information you need to work with the professionals.
When making a significant purchase, it all comes down to asking yourself—what do you need versus what do you want? This motto holds true in many cases, but at KraftMaid, our semi-custom cabinetry solutions not only provide you with what you genuinely need for your home, but what you really want as well. Consider all of the functionality you want from your space and how KraftMaid can help you fulfill those needs.
KraftMaid’s extensive selection of wood species, door styles, finish techniques, storage solutions and decorative enhancements – all at varying price points – gives you the ability to mix and match the things you want, with the things you need – and have it all add up to the perfect room for your lifestyle at a price that will work for your bank account.
The Breakdown
Cabinetry pricing is based on each individual element you choose, from door design to decorative enhancements. Although you’ll need to work with an authorized KraftMaid dealer to get accurate pricing estimates, these tables will help you understand how design decisions with KraftMaid products will affect your overall cost.
Tips for Creating a Budget
When creating a budget, keep the following suggestions in mind:
- Educate yourself on the average cost of a remodel. A rule of thumb is to not let your kitchen-remodeling budget exceed 15% of your home’s fair market value.
- Plan your budget for a 10% overage in case there are unexpected expenses that occur.
- To avoid incorrect cabinetry measurements, talk with your designer about any major appliances you want to purchase before you finalize the design, since they will impact the overall measurement of the room.
- Work with your kitchen designer to understand the cost differences between the various types of material, door styles and finish techniques.
Determine the aspects of your cabinetry selection and kitchen design that are non-negotiable, whether it’s the type of material or finish you choose.
- To scale back financially, ask yourself if all of the features are necessary. However, bear in mind that what you might not miss now could be an essential feature months or years later. Avoid future disappointment by including as much functionality as you truly need as early as possible in the design process. This is especially true of storage solutions that need to be put in place when the cabinetry is being installed.
A Word on Budget… A few lessons from our KraftMaid customers
At KraftMaid, we rely on our customers’ feedback to improve our products and to help other customers make smart decisions. When looking back at the financial decisions our customers have made, these are the few things that rose to the top of the “buyer’s remorse” list.
1. Customers wish they'd hired a professional installer to visit the home and measure the space. This small investment will help you save considerably in the future. Need help? Get tips on measuring your space.
2. Customers also wished they'd replaced their aged appliances before they selected their cabinetry and completed their project. If you think you are in this position, find out how to select the appliances that are right for your kitchen.
3. Finally, customers wished they'd evaluated their list of “wants.” While they selected the cabinets and enhancements that they needed in the room, they realize they should have budgeted for one or two “wants” to give the room that personal touch. This is an investment you may live with for years. You don’t want to look back and say, “I wish I would have…”
Always remember, KraftMaid cabinetry is an investment - not just in time and money, but in the future. You'll be the one living and working in the space, so make sure that you find the right balance between saving on costs and getting the full functionality you expect from your room.