Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Set your budget. Cabinets are usually the most expensive part of a kitchen remodel--about 50 percent. Therefore, try to set a reasonable budget and stick to it when looking for the type of cabinets you want to buy.
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Step 2
Measure your space in order to determine how many cabinets you will need. If you are having them professionally installed, the professional will measure also, but your measurements will allow you to get a price estimate at the very least.
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Step 3
Choose the type of cabinets you wish to purchase: stock, semi-custom or even completely customized cabinets. Stock cabinets, while the cheapest, come in a limited number of colors, woods and styles. Semi-custom are cabinets built in a factory, in a limited number of sizes but with many options available. Custom are made specifically for your kitchen from scratch.
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Step 4
Choose your options. You can select custom items such as pullout shelves, wine racks, vertical dividers, cabinet pantries and knobs or handles.
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Step 5
Choose the quality of cabinets. Many builders choose kitchen cabinets from basic stock, but if you want to upgrade from the builder's choice or are planning a dream kitchen, choose a cabinet that is high-quality, such as those with solid fronts, reinforced corners and closed backs with a smooth, rich finish.
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Step 6
Choose your style. Check out kitchen magazines, online galleries and cabinet stores to find styles you like. Remember that you can always paint or stain a natural wood, if you like the look but not the color. Try to match the architecture of your home.
