Your home remodeling project may include the addition of new kitchen cabinetry. Choose a cabinet size and design that corresponds to the layout of your kitchen. Complete some prep steps that will support the installation process.

Cabinet Styles And Display Options

You can either use a similar cabinet size to the cabinetry that is being replaced or upgrade or downgrade the cabinetry. Not all cabinets feature a classic rectangle shape. There are cabinets that consist of an elongated, square, or compact design. Open shelving may complement a new set of cabinets.

If the space in your kitchen will permit the addition of shelving, you can have a group of cabinets installed and choose to have shelving placed along each end of the grouping. A central group of shelves can also be installed. A couple cabinets can be installed on either side of a central shelving display. Shelving can be used to store and display dishware, portable kitchen aids, and other essentials that you use on a regular basis.

Upon determining what type of cabinet upgrades will be made, measure the space that your current cabinetry takes up. Before the new cabinets are installed, you will need to remove the existing ones. Temporary marks can be made on each wall where new cabinetry or shelving will be secured. These marks will help you gauge how much room you have to work with.

If a doorway, kitchen appliances, or other features in the kitchen will be in close proximity to where the new cabinets and shelves will be placed, you can make adjustments to the wall markings.

Door Layouts And Floor Models

Some cabinets may promote a flexible design that will allow for a door to be opened from the right or the left. If you purchase a cabinet design that features multiple setup options, decide which door hanging method you prefer more. If you are going to have new flooring installed, consider the height of the tiles or other flooring material that is being installed.

Cabinets that will be anchored to the flooring may be part of a kitchen island or secured underneath a countertop. Your initial measurements for the height of each cabinet and overlay will need to coincide with the addition of flooring. Any cabinetry that will surround plumbing components may require that holes are drilled through one or more of the cabinet's walls. If a contractor will be installing the cabinetry, they will make holes in areas that won't be noticeable, once the cabinets have been fully installed.

For more information on kitchen cabinets, contact a cabinet manufacturer.