Whether you’re remodeling a cramped bathroom or overhauling a dated kitchen, you may wrestle with the decision of using custom or prefabricated cabinets. Prefabricated cabinetry often comes with a lower price tag, but its custom counterparts offer several benefits prefab cabinets do not.
Keep reading to learn about the differences between these two cabinet types and the benefits of custom cabinets vs. prefabricated cabinets from our team at Holmes Cabinet Specialties in Beaumont, TX, serving Southeast Texas including metro Houston.
What’s the Difference Between Prefab and Custom Cabinetry?
Homeowners looking to revamp storage space in their kitchens or bathrooms have two main cabinet options: custom or prefab cabinets.
Prefab Cabinets
Manufacturers produce prefabricated (or “stock”) cabinets in a set number of sizes and styles. For example, a prefabricated cabinet line may offer a series of set cabinet widths of 9, 12, and 15 inches but not the sizes between. It may also provide limited color and style options, often only two or three.
Prefab cabinet manufacturers can offer cabinets at lower costs because they produce products in bulk and may use less expensive materials like a thinner, lower grade plywood or particleboard, instead of high quality, cabinet grade plywood.
Custom Cabinets
Cabinet makers design custom cabinetry based on the space it’s going into rather than trying to make existing cabinets fit into a room. They build each custom line cabinet using predetermined measurements and plans to fit a particular client’s desires and needs. Most custom cabinet builders use only high-quality solid wood and cabinet grade plywood, so this option tends to cost more than prefab cabinets from the start.
What Are the Benefits of Custom Cabinets vs. Prefabricated Cabinets?
Choosing custom over prefabricated means getting a better-fitting storage solution made from higher quality materials and designed to match your style preference.
Better Fit
Few things are quite as frustrating as getting new cabinets and realizing they don’t fit. If you opt for custom cabinetry, you won’t have to worry about a prefab option not fitting correctly in your space.
Higher Quality
The difference between custom and prefab quality depends on the materials used. Most prefabs use cheaper, less durable materials, while custom cabinetry often consists of solid wood materials that offer long-lasting and sturdy storage. Custom cabinets also often boast higher stain and paint quality, so a custom cabinet paint job may last longer than paint on a prefab cabinet.
Wider Style Options
While prefabricated cabinet options typically come in a limited number of styles, custom cabinetry offers endless creative options. Not only are cabinet door styles customizable, but you can also choose from many types of finishes and hardware.
You can find out about your options by starting the design consultation process with a trusted custom cabinet maker like our team at Holmes Cabinet Specialties.
High-End Custom Cabinetry in Southeast Texas
Whether you want custom kitchen cabinets or a new bathroom vanity, let our experts at Holmes Cabinet Specialties take care of you. Homeowners from Beaumont to Houston trust us with their design process and custom storage needs because we offer high-quality custom cabinetry and excellent customer service. Contact us today at 409-543-2706 to get started!
