Top Qualities of a Professional Cabinet Maker

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If you are thinking about replacing the cabinets in your kitchen, then you need the services of a cabinetmaker. However, the cabinetmaker you choose should listen to your requirements and transform your ideas into reality. That is why you should take enough time when vetting potential cabinetmakers. How then do you go about the process? This article highlights critical characteristics to look for in a professional cabinetmaker. Read on to find out more.

Colour Customisation

Cookie-cutter cabinet designs are outdated, since homeowners today look for unique cabinetry that builds character and personality. Colour is one way you can achieve this, and a shade that stands out can make all the difference. Therefore, cabinetmakers must work together with manufacturing and paint companies to provide the latest finish colours that appeal to the masses. Your cabinetmaker must, therefore, listen to your colour needs and communicate the same to the paint manufacturers. By customising cabinetry colours, cabinetmakers can keep clients satisfied regardless of the many different tastes and preferences. You'll get cabinets you love with custom work.

Employs Augmented Reality

When a cabinetmaker steps into your home, they first look at what they will be working with, and this includes the space available as well as the lighting. The cabinetmaker will then walk you through the whole conceptualisation process and give you an idea of the final product. However, it is one thing to imagine the outcome and another to see and interact with the finished product. This is the reason you must work with a cabinetmaker that employs augmented reality in their work. The technology allows the cabinetmaker to design the cabinets and then superimpose the computer-generated design in a computerised model of your kitchen for a composite view. This way, you can walk through your virtually finished kitchen and make adjustments accordingly. 

Focus on Functionality

As much as aesthetics are a significant consideration when designing kitchen cabinetry, functionality is still central. For instance, today, hand-washing dishes is a thing of the past since dishwashers have become more affordable for most households. As such, cabinetmakers have come up with large and deep kitchen sinks, which allow for comfortable use. Moreover, in case of unexpected guests, the deep and large sinks make it easy to hide away large utensils. Modern drawers have also become more functional as cabinetmakers have made it easy to pull and push the accessories with minimal effort, thereby achieving ease of operation. 

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13 January 2020

Colin's Construction Blog

Hello, my name is Colin and this is my construction blog. When people think of the construction industry, they often just imagine guys in hard hats building brick walls. While this is a popular image of the industry, it doesn't reflect the true diversity of different contractors and tradesmen who are involved in a construction project. Lasy year, my wife and I decided to construct our dream home. I had to arrange visits of plumbers, roofers, electricians, surveyors and home builders in order to get the job done. I learnt a lot during that experience, so I decided to start this blog.