Ask yourself, "How long do I plan on staying in my current home?"  and "What is my home worth?"

• If less than five years, then you may want to use good, but less expensive materials.
• On average, most homeowners spend between 5% to 15% of the appraised value of their home.

For new kitchen cabinets, countertops and fixtures, pricing can begin around $5,000 (if you do the installation yourself) and as much as $20,000 - $50,000+ with installation included. Here in the Midwest though, the majority of kitchen projects we do cost from $15,000 - $50,000, including design, cabinets, countertops and installation.  An average sized kitchen with medium grade materials will generally cost around $20,000 to $30,000 installed.  A good rule of thumb to speculate installation costs is to calculate about 50% of cabinet costs.  After your kitchen design is complete, your kitchen designer can prepare a more accurate proposal based on your individual needs.

Planning and designing a new kitchen generally takes 2-6 weeks.  In peak seasons, this may take longer.  Once the final design is complete and the materials have all been selected, we begin the ordering process.  Our lead times on most stock and semi-custom cabinetry is 3-6 weeks.  Custom cabinets are longer, from 6-12 weeks.  Lead times are subject to change.  

The amount of time an installation takes depends on the scope of the work and the type of countertop you have selected.   For removal of old cabinets and installation of new, allow 1-3 days.  For additional lighting and electric work, add 1-2 days.  For more extensive work, such as knocking out walls, add another 1-2 days.
 
If the countertops can be made ahead of time, your kitchen will be complete and functioning much quicker.  But that is a rare occasion and will require a laminate material countertop.  If you choose a solid surface, such as stone or quartz, the countertops are templated and fabricated, which can take 1-3 weeks AFTER your cabinets have been installed.

Generally speaking, to have a functioning kitchen will take 2-5 weeks after we begin installation.  We do not paint, wallpaper or install new flooring, so you may want to factor in some time for these services.

We are very competitive in our pricing, even with the corporate giants!  It is important to remember that many factors will alter your price.  Adding a moldings package or a mullion door can significantly increase the bottom line.  For a true comparison you must shop apples to apples, by using the same design, moldings package and cabinet quality. 

Cabinet pricing is important to our clients but a knowledgeable and experienced kitchen company can save you time, money and headaches in the long run.  Even the Consumer Report’s August 2007 issue states:

“Kitchen remodeling is often messy and complicated, with all those products to pick and contractors to screen.  So when Home Depot and Lowe’s tout services that simplify the process—from designing your kitchen to picking out the products and hiring and supervising the contractors—it’s tempting to sign on the dotted line.  But our latest surveys show that no one retailer was impressive for design help, installation services and product quality, selection and price. 

Smarter Option: Consider local independent stores and personal references as highly as any preconceived notions about price, quality and convenience.”

We always welcome walk-in customers, but we can’t always give unannounced visitors all the attention we would wish. For the best possible service, please call us for an appointment at least one day in advance.  We strongly recommended that you bring a blueprint or room measurements, inspiration photos and an appliance list (sizes and types).

This information is provided courtesy of Medallion Cabinetry

·         Never use kitchen cloths or sponges that might have detergent or grease on them.

·         Clean at least once monthly with a clean, damp cloth and dry completely.

·         To remove soil and grease, use suds from common dishwashing liquid. Wipe clean with a damp cloth and dry completely.

·         To prevent damage to your cabinet finish, immediately dry cabinets near sink, range, dishwasher, oven and baseboards where water splashes and spills often occur.

·         Never use cleaners containing bleach, ammonia or abrasives on your cabinetry.

·         Finally, do not wax cabinet surfaces.

Each cabinet and countertop manufacturer provides care and cleaning instructions on their websites. 

Most cabinet scratches can be touched up by using a special kit, made available from your dealer, that includes a touch-up marker, filler pencil and fast-dry touch-up.

Start with the touch-up marker. If scratches or nicks still show after using the touch-up marker, use a filler pencil. Simply rub the pencil over the scratched area and wipe away any excess with a clean, soft cloth. Then apply a protective coating of clear Fast-Dry Touch-Up or a clear acrylic spray.

Never use sandpaper or any other type of abrasive paper or material to “even out” a scratch, as this will permanently damage the cabinet finish.