Kitchen Remodel questions?

charley95
charley95 Posts: 908
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Getting ready to do a full remodel on a 10' by 11' kitchen. We have everything but the cabinets, still undecided on what brand to get. We don't want top of the line but, somewhere in the middle. So far we have looked at Diamond & Aristocraft, both have terrible reviews.

How serious do you take reviews on various kitchen websites? Would like to hear some of your experiences on your remodels.

Thanks
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  • WagnerRC
    WagnerRC Posts: 2,162
    edited November 2014
    I would like to see the quality of the cabinets in person. Online reviews can be paid ads. we went with http://huntwood.com/ and are very satisfied with quality.
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  • dromunds
    dromunds Posts: 10,024
    I got Starmark out of Iowa maybe. Very satisfied.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,783
    WagnerRC wrote: »
    I would like to see the quality of the cabinets in person. Online reviews can be paid ads. we went with http://huntwood.com/ and are very satisfied with quality.

    I did Huntwood as well. We've been pleased with them.

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    Avoid Yorktowne Cabinetry's offerings !
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    We are going with nicer Ikea cabinets on our current remodel, so we'll see how they turn out.
    Jake
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    Merillat....plywood construction vs fall apart board is key!
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,985
    Find a local cabinetmaker and have him (or her) build 'em to your specifications -- when it is all said and done, the cost isn't at all outrageous (i.e., not considering what poorly-made mass-produced cabinets will cost).

    If you're in central or eastern MA, I have a couple of folks I can recommend.

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,656
    Mr. Hardy beat me to it. And 9 times out of 10, the extra money it costs, saves you in the long run.
    As my grampy used to say, "Cheap ends up being expensive and expensive ends up being cheap." Another way of saying you get what you pay for.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • charley95
    charley95 Posts: 908
    Wanted to go with a name brand since I will probably only be in this house for 10 years.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 8,121
    I had mine custom built cheaper than IKEA cabs, all plywood, very well made. No one is going to ask what brand your cabs are, they just are going to look at how nice they look and how well they function. Just my two cents.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    Custom is the way to go. They are not much more than stock, sometimes less, and much better quality (if you get a good builder). I'm having custom built for my new home. The cabinetry for the whole house is less expensive than just the kitchen from the big box stores and I know my contractors work is top notch. Shop around.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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