Choosing your kitchen cabinets may seem like a relatively easy task, but once you realize how important they are, you’ll realize that you may need to put more thought into your options than you first thought.
For example, the kitchen cabinets take up a large amount of space — as such, they play an important part in the general aesthetic of your kitchen. This means that choosing the look of your cabinets is actually a very important decision. One of the things that you will need to consider is whether you want to have your cabinets stained or painted.
Choosing to paint your kitchen cabinets is going to give you more visual flexibility since you’ll have countless colors to choose from. This means that you can create a much more personal and unique look with your cabinets. By choosing to paint your cabinets, you can also cover up flaws in the wood. Of course, this can also be a drawback if there are certain things you like about the wood your cabinets are built from, such as the grain structure.
One of the main drawbacks of choosing to paint your cabinets is that the color won’t be absorbed into the wood, it will just sit on top of it. This means that it will be prone to potential chipping or scratches, which can be a problem if you have kids running around your home. Fortunately, you can always touch up the paint if you have the same color available to you.
Paint is also the more expensive choice. But for many homeowners, the price is worth the ability to create a more personal kitchen space through the use of unique color choices.
Choosing to stain your kitchen cabinets is going to result in a more permanent color. This is because stained finishes absorb into the surface of the wood. Once the stain is settled, you’ll need to apply a clear sealer along with a topcoat. Stained finishes are also much thinner than paint, which can help create a more elegant and refined look.
You should also consider whether you want the highlight the wood used in the construction of the cabinets. High-quality wood tends to have a beautiful, natural color as well as a unique grain structure. By using a stain finish, you can preserve the look of the wood, allowing the cabinets to have a more natural and casual feel. Additionally, besides being a more affordable option, stain finishes are also easier to reapply, meaning that you’ll have no trouble touching up your cabinets in the years to come whenever it’s needed.
It’s worth noting that some parts of your wood cabinets will soak up the stain finish more than others, which will create a more uneven aesthetic. However, this isn’t necessarily a drawback. It can actually create a more crafted and individual look that works well as a whole — but this depends solely on the specific look that you’re aiming to achieve, not just with your kitchen cabinets but in the kitchen as a whole.
When it comes to deciding how your cabinets are going to look, there are a lot of factors to consider. Both painting your cabinets and adding a stain finish have their pros and cons, and the option that’s best for you will depend largely on the type of look you’re going for. For more advice concerning your kitchen cabinet design or for information about our Conestoga RTA cabinets, be sure to contact us at Lifestyles Cabinetry and Millwork today.
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Kitchen Remodel.
New cabinets
New granite countertops
New backsplash
Very knowledgeable about the work. Timely execution. Excellent workmanship. Executed the work within budget.
The people went out of their way to work on add-on features.
What a great experience to have such a reliable, professional company come to work in our condo! Zayne was so nice and helped us find the perfect cabinets for our kitchen. Dion, who works for Zayne did a wonderful job in completing the projects. We also had electrical, painting, and additional carpentry completed. Everything went just the way we wanted. We could not be happier. We are also going to get additional pricing for more work that we want to have done in our condo in the future.
Kitchen and bath remodels are complicated projects that require good up front planning and experience. Zayne and his crew have delivered excellent projects for me on repeated occasions. Each time the work has been completed on the agreed schedule and above my expectations. Most importantly it is critical to work with someone you trust and that has the knowledge and experience required – Lifestyle truly fits this description.
Lifestyle Cabinetry and Milwork re-constructed our kitchen and bathroom in 2013. They were meticulous, very professional and friendly. We are very pleased with the workmanship and wouldn’t hesitate to hire them for another project in the future.
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Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork were excellent. They were fast and efficient and always respectful when they were in my home. I loved working with Kirt and Zayne. I would recommend them to anyone! You won’t be disappointed.
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Zayne’s crew are professional, courteous, prompt, polite and offer suggestions while on site. The quality of the workmanship and materials are first class. Zayne will work diligently with you to develop your vision of your project and point out the constraints of your home and how you can proceed to achieve the end result.
Zayne expresses serious concern about your budget and how to accomplish your ideas without spending unnecessarily. His sub-contractors and suppliers are all equally welcoming and patient when you are working with them to find the cabinetry, trim, stone, paint and other materials that are not “cookie cutter”.
We highly recommend, without reservation, Zayne and Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork to anyone with a large or small project.
This team is absolutely amazing!! I could not be happier with the way my kitchen turned out. I had a vision and they were amazing in building exactly to what I had pictured. They were on time, a pleasure to work with, efficient and kept right on schedule. Kurt made sure that we were happy at every turn and acted immediately on every request. Thank you!!!
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We used Lifestyle Cabinetry and Millwork for a complete master bath remodel. The workers were friendly, cooperative, and showed up on time every day. The work was high quality and we are so pleased with the end results. We would definitely recommend them to others.