Design Notes

Why Choose Semi-custom Cabinets?

You are ready to begin your renovation, but you are unsure whether you want to go with custom or semi-custom cabinets. While custom cabinets will provide you with the exact fit you need for your space, they are at the higher end of the price range. Semi-custom cabinets tend to be a more budget-friendly alternative while still giving you the style and function needed for your space. Many homeowners are discovering the benefits of choosing semi-custom cabinets and are learning that they can still get the look they want while staying within their budget. Let’s talk more about what semi-custom cabinets are, the benefits they bring to your project, and some of the options we offer here at Greenbrook Design.

What Are Semi-Custom Cabinets?

While they are similar to stock cabinets you can get at a home improvement store, there are differences between them, including:

  • The ability to alter sizes
  • Different door styles
  • Choose painted or stained
  • Add specialty storage options

Stock cabinets must be purchased as is and have limited color and style ranges. Semi-custom cabinets offer a wider variety and the ability to mix and match colors, a popular trend today. Even though they do not have the full range as custom cabinets, this option comes with all you need to create a project capable of meeting your needs. Don’t forget that hardware, accent pieces, and interior aspects can greatly impact the final design.

The Benefits Of Semi-Custom Cabinets

Semi-custom cabinets have grown in popularity over the last decade, with more homeowners opting to use them in their home renovation projects. Manufacturers continually look for ways to increase the options and benefits of semi-custom, such as:

  • Affordable choice
  • Flexible options
  • Quality
  • Multiple uses
  • Creative storage solutions

Choosing semi-custom is a great choice for those who are looking to get the most out of their new space while still remaining within their budget. More selections are offered, including stains, door styles, colors, and even sizing, giving you a larger range of possibilities for your home. They have also expanded beyond kitchen cabinets. Semi-custom is used for bathrooms, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and even home offices. The ability to implement additional organization and storage solutions grants you more control, enabling you to gain the extra storage needed for your space. As more and more choices are provided to homeowners, and can often be integrated seamlessly with a custom cabinet line, semi-custom cabinets will only continue to gain in popularity.

Dura Supreme Cabinets

Dura Supreme is a company that prides itself on having excellence built into every piece of its work. Their goal is to create cabinets that look extraordinary while serving their intended purpose in the home. Their craftsmanship dictates their dedication to your needs for every space. With many design and style options to choose from, like:

  • Finishes and colors
  • Door styes
  • Storage components
  • Materials

Dura Supreme believes that your cabinetry will define your home for years to come, which is why it provides a wide range of options. They offer both framed and frameless options that allow you to gain the look and feel you desire in your home. Their semi-custom cabinets are able to adjust to multiple storage and organization components, including

  • cutlery dividers
  • pull-outs
  • plate racks
  • toe space drawers
  • plumbing drawers
  • deep drawer partitions
  • trash can pull-outs
  • roll-out shelves
  • and more…

In addition, there are numerous stains and finishes for several wood choices, as well as multiple paint selections. They are also a company dedicated to choosing sustainable manufacturing processes and protecting natural resources. Dura Supreme is a great choice for those looking to create a look you will love. This line is a wise investment. Browse our portfolio gallery to view completed projects.

Cabico Cabinets

For more than 35 years, Cabico has strived to create cabinets that are distinctively crafted, which is what their cabinets are built on. Their semi-custom cabinets consist of two lines: Cabico Unique and Cabico Essence, each with their own specialties. Cabico Unique offers the freedom to design with its top-quality materials and outstanding craftsmanship. This ensures that you will have the long-lasting beauty and functionality you deserve. Cabico Essence features inspiring selections of styles, materials, and finishes that allow you to express yourself. Both lines are backed by a passion and commitment to provide you with the best options for whatever space is on your renovation list, including kitchen, bathroom, home office, laundry room, or mudroom. One of their mottos is “affordable doesn’t have to mean mediocre,” which again emphasizes the importance of giving homeowners the cabinets they need while remaining within budget. Cabico cabinets look to offer the options needed to create a space perfect for your family, such as:

  • Multiple finishes and paints
  • Storage and accessories
  • Motion
  • Cabinet Flexibility

This cabinet line gives you the features necessary to craft cabinets that will match your lifestyle. Storage options include dividers, deep drawers, and utensil organizers. Soft close

And full extension drawers are also offered. Cabico semi-custom cabinets are a great choice to bring your project to life. Browse our gallery to see completed projects.

James Martin Vanities

The bathroom vanity carries a lot of the design weight, making it a critical piece. James Martin is a company dedicated to utilizing uncompromising techniques, standards, and quality to bring you the best vanities for your home. Over 100 years of combined furniture experience backs their design process, ensuring you receive an exceptional product every time. They treat their designs like a work of art, and with the many features they offer, it’s no surprise they never fail to delight our clients. Some of the benefits to James Martin are:

  • Double and single vanities
  • Multiple styles
  • Varying sizes
  • Shorter lead times (can deliver in less than two weeks if in stock)
  • Floating or traditional vanities

With so many styles and colors to choose from, you can easily find a vanity that will represent your personality or provide storage for the important things. Their dedication to craftsmanship means you can depend on a vanity that arrives with the highest quality. Whether you are looking for a classic or trending design, James Martin Vanities can deliver what you need. Be sure to visit our showroom to view several models. If you like one, you can take it home the same day.

What Will You Choose?

What is your home in need of? Are there areas that just don’t work with your lifestyle and require an adjustment? Maybe you just need a new James Martin Vanity that can give you the style and function you want for your bathroom. Perhaps your kitchen needs a full overhaul with cabinets that can be fitted with the exact things necessary to give you the form and function to get through your day. Whatever your renovation needs, our dedicated design team is here to help you reach your goals and have the home that feels right to you. Connect with us today and let’s get started planning your transformation.

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