Here’s How to Find the Perfect Cabinets for Your Kitchen

Types of Cabinets

Cabinetry comes in a variety of styles and materials. At its core, though, it’s a covered storage box that incorporates shelves or drawers. Cabinets are categorized by their placement and intended use. Here are the most common types

Buying Considerations

As with most home improvement projects, making decisions about cabinetry centres around three main considerations: build type, materials and budget.

Build Type

In-stock cabinets are sold pre-assembled and ready to assemble, or flat-packed and ready to assemble and then install. Custom cabinets are made to your specifications, for a bespoke look that costs more in price and delivery time

Materials

While solid wood is the gold standard for cabinetry — owing to its strength, durability and beauty — lower cost options, like particleboard or MDF, can last for many years, too. Wood, particleboard and MDF door fronts can all be repainted if you want a new look down the road.

Budget

Particleboard and MDF are more inexpensive than wood, making them a budget-friendly choice for a quick reno in a starter home or income property. Wood’s higher price tag is justified by its strength and beauty, making it a worthy investment for your forever home.

Cabinet Accessories

Level up any room with a cabinetry makeover. Whether you opt to install new cabinets or simply spiff up what’s there, these essentials will help you get the results you want

Knobs & Pulls

Dress up your kitchen and bath cabinets with stylish new cabinet knobs and drawer pulls.

Push-to-Open Hinges

Skip the knobs and pulls and choose push-to-open hinges for a clean and streamlined cabinet face.

Installation Templates

Use these templates to ensure you drill in the right place for cabinet knobs, pulls and hinges

Cabinet Organizers

Use bins, baskets, tubs and drawer organizers to keep clutter at bay inside your home and garage cabinets

Child Safety

Enhance cabinet safety with baby-, toddler- and preschooler-safe cabinet locks, corner guards and more.

Soft-Close Hinges

Enjoy the peace and quiet of slam-proof cabinet doors. A hydraulic mechanism prevents slamming, ensuring a quiet close every time.