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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.
The world of interior design has run the full gamut of trends, from minimal to over-the-top and back again. Your home is meant to be your happy place, and a good design can affect the atmosphere. There are multiple styles to choose from, including modern, traditional, farmhouse, and transitional. Each possesses characteristics that make them unique in their own way, but sometimes what is offered is not enough, which is where the term mixology comes in, and no, we are not referring to the mixing of cocktails. There is a beauty when mixing and matching design styles, cabinets, and furnishings to create a space that perfectly reflects you. For a long time, designers were taught that things needed to remain within a certain realm of style in order for them to look good, but over the past few years, those boundaries have been broken down to make way for homeowners to express themselves in their own way. Out of this, there have been some new terms used to describe the shift in styles, such as grand millennial. If you like a few elements from multiple styles, then mixology may be your new best friend.
Is Biophilia Design For You? We love the looks nature inspires, which is why we have multiple products available for you to browse inside our showroom. From unique artwork to furniture pieces, we invite you to visit us and spend time browsing our 5,000 square foot showroom located in charming Uptown Shelby and find the inspiration you’ve been looking for to create the perfect environment in your home.
The world of design draws on multiple elements to create the perfect space for homeowners, a place that represents them and their particular style. Color plays a vital role in the design process, and its effects go beyond just adding a splash to the room. Color can affect our mood, communicate a message, lessen eye strain, and even play a part in remembering certain events. It also has the ability to influence the size of a room with certain colors, causing the area to feel larger, while other shades create a more intimate feel. Color selection can be a fun and rewarding process, plus it provides you with a great way to tell your story. More homeowners are discovering the beauty of contrasting colors, and this choice is gaining popularity in the design world. From two-toned kitchens to opposites in cabinets and tile, contrasting colors can spice up your design and make a stunning statement. Let’s explore more about what contrasting colors are and how they can help you tell your story.
While cabinet hardware is essential for functionality, it’s also a key element in the overall look and feel of your space. When selecting hardware, there’s more to consider than just appearance. How do you want your cabinets to open? Do you prefer knobs, pulls, or a combination of both? Should you go with cup pulls for a traditional touch or sleek bar pulls for a modern edge?
These decisions may seem small, but they can have a significant impact on both the usability and aesthetic of your cabinetry. Hardware serves as the finishing touch—bringing together the design while also making everyday tasks more comfortable and intuitive.
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.





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