Custom Cabinets Most Asked Questions
What is a custom closet?
A custom closet is a specially-designed combination of shelves, drawers, and cabinets that are custom-made for your particular space. Adding a custom organization system to your reach in closets can completely transform the way you store seasonal items, kids' toys, or hobby items. With a custom closet you get unlimited options.
What is the difference?
A custom closet differs from a regular closet in that it is custom made and specifically designed to fit the desired area in your house as well as the storage needs of the owner, rather than the typical closet that has one long rod with a shelf above it.
Are Custom closets worth it?
Yes, custom closets are worth every penny (and then some) in terms of the resale of a home. ... If you invest $5000 in custom closets and live in your home with those closets for five years, you'll easily be able to ask at least $5000 more for your home than a comp that just has a rod and shelf in all the closets.
What is better for cabinets MDF or plywood?
Smoothness. MDF offers a smoother surface than plywood, making it the optimal choice for painted cabinets, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association. Plywood generally won't look as smooth or polished when painted, and is best used with a veneer finish rather than paint or stains.
What is the difference between wardrobe and closet?
A closet is usually a small room for storing things like clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry & much more. It's an actual room though, built in to your home with surrounding walls. Almirah is a free standing piece of furniture like a wardrobe but is usually smaller and can be used to store anything.
What is the best color for closets?
Neutral colors, such as white, gray, tan or beige, are a good choice for most closets. This is in large part due to the fact that these paint colors provide a good backdrop for brightly colored clothing. But with that being said a pop of color can always bring a space to life. So have fun & create a closet that make you smile when you walk in.
What is a good size walk in closet?
The standard width of a walk in closet can range from 5’ to 12’ or more. This maintains a 3-foot hallway into the closet, even after you store & hang items along the walls. The standard depth of a walk in closet can range from 5’ - 17’.
What Paint To Use On Closets?
Lacquer!
Lacquer paint is a material containing a resin that provides a durable finish to hard-wearing surfaces such as furniture. It has a different composition from regular latex or oil-based paint, so the application is different as well.
Satin and eggshell finishes are slightly reflective, moisture-resistant and reasonably easy to clean. If your closet doors are in poor shape, or if you want them to fade into the background, consider a satin or eggshell paint. Semi-gloss and high-gloss paints are shiny, drawing the eye.