Design Priorities: Cabinetry
| “I advise my home buyers to select their cabinetry style and color very carefully. The cabinets will impact the home as the first color the buyer selects for their interiors. It sets the tone for their future home's color palette.” |
Julie Wellington
Welker Brothers Contractors
Milpitas, CA |
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Our design experts ranked cabinetry as another priority investment for new homebuyers. Cabinets give kitchens and bathrooms personality, while cabinetry built-ins add great organizational and dramatic flair to other rooms in the home.
For instance, built-in cabinets can create a true customized feeling and add emphasis to the style of rooms such as libraries, home offices, family rooms and even dining rooms. New home buyers can select from a variety of custom colors and finishes, as well as hardware, to match their interior design preferences and really personalize the home. In addition, cabinetry provides convenient and attractive storage space for items such as linens and china, electronic equipment, books, and many other items that aren’t used on a daily basis.
The designers agree that many new home buyers underestimate the importance of cabinets. They make a strong visual statement and are extremely functional for storing items such as dishes, televisions, fine china, stereo equipment and linens.
Some homeowners think they can easily change or install cabinetry after they move in. Our design experts recommend upgrading cabinets when building the house. Key benefits of doing this include:
- Guarantees installation meets strict building and safety code regulations
- Allows electricians to properly wire the house in regard to built-in placement
- Avoids potential damage to your new walls and baseboards
- Provides builder warranties
