Looking for perfect but affordable kitchen cabinets can be quite a challenge. Most internal designers and layout artists would say that cabinets occupy a significant portion of one’s kitchen budget. Thankfully, we are not without options.

According to Hitachi parts online catalogue, here are three types of kitchen cabinets to consider: stock, semi-stock and custom. After choosing the type of cabinet that you want, you must next consider the drawer quality, construction, wood type and finish. By knowing which type you want, and its corresponding design, you’ll be able to find high quality but affordable cabinets.

Type: Stock Cheap Cabinets

Finding the right value.Discounts on stocks are usually the heftiest during seasonal sales so you’ll be able to get cheap cabinets during this time. If you want to add that high-end feel for your cabinet, you can install a crown moulding for that royal quality look.This type is usually available in home improvement stores. With quite a number of styles available readily available in the store premises, you’ll get the cabinet you want without having to order it. Stock base cabinets are usually 34 ½” in height and 24.5” in depth. Upper wall cabinets, on the other hand, are 30“ in height and 12” in depth.

Kitchen Cabinets Cheap: Semi-stock

This type is typically acquired by ordering one at your home improvement center. These cabinets usually take at least a month before it can be delivered as these need the touch of a kitchen designer. Albeit available in the same standard sizes as stock cabinets, the width of this type can be increased in increments of 3 inches. Odd-sized spaces can easily be covered with a filler piece. Also, semi-stock cabinets have solid wood fronts and made of a higher-end plywood side construction. If you want to customize your piece, you can ask the cabinet makers to add plate racks, pantries, appliance garages and spice racks. You can also choose to have glass cabinet doors.

Finding the right value.Make sure that the drawer is made of solid wood and that the slides are firmly installed to ensure longer useful life of cabinets. Storage cabinets with thicker plywood used for side construction are definitely better.

Type: Custom Affordable Kitchen Cabinets

This type follows the specifications of the users; from the cabinet hinges to the cabinet doors. And since this piece needs to be crafted in detail, delivery of the cabinets takes time. Customized cabinets come in solid wood construction. You can also have custom replacement cabinet doors. Having custom cabinets will surely provide a personal touch to your kitchens.

Finding the right value.You can always specify that you want the cabinet sides to be done using engineered wood if you want to get kitchen cabinets cheap. Also, keep yourself updated about the new discounted orders the shops may have by paying them a call every now and then. It’s just that, if you use this method, you might end up having to do cabinet refacing so that the cabinet will suit your fancy and initial requirements.

Thrift Shop Cabinets

Let us not forget another reliable method of getting affordable cabinets – the thrift store. Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore is still filled with such wonderful cabinets. Sometimes, when there are leftovers from construction projects, builders usually donate certain pieces. Renovating homeowners also usually donate their old but still high-quality furniture pieces. I was even able to purchase a $600 wrought iron chandelier for a whooping $10 because the piece wasn’t to the owner’s taste and style. A really great deal, indeed!

If you still cannot find a suitable cabinet or your budget is still a little bit short, you can always recycle those old eyesores. You can always transform that corner cabinet or the wall cabinet into eye-catching storage furniture pieces.

Cheap kitchen cabinets don’t necessarily have to look cheap! Know what you want, do a little research, practice your bargaining skills and prepare yourself for a little DIY and you will get that stunning and attractive kitchen that is sure to be the talk of the town. A sumptuous luncheon for all those who may want to admire your new cabinets is entirely possible too with the money you have left!