Cabinets — OK, Good, Better and Best

When ever you make a purchasing decision, in almost every case the quality of the materials is directly related to the price of those materials. Cabinets are no exception.

The Kitchen Gallery has several cabinet manufacturer options — CLICK HERE — the each satisfy a particular price point. A smart kitchen cabinet supplier will do this because customers come into the store with different goals in mind.

For example, one customer might come in and want a kitchen for a rental application. This customer would certainly make different choices than someone that came in that is building a $800,000 house.
With that said, the Kitchen Gallery will help narrow down your choices to keep the estimating process productive. Often we will ask what you think your house is worth. Or how soon do you need cabinets. With that information we will likely design your kitchen with a particular cabinet manufacturer.

At least when it comes to working with the Kitchen Gallery, the important thing to remember is you can get an estimate for kitchen cabinets that cost $6000, then another estimate for the same kitchen design (different manufacturer) for $10,000. When and if you do, ask the kitchen designer what the difference is… There usually is a difference, knowing what they are can help you figure out which is better for you.

Lets compare two cabinet manufacturer options available at the Kitchen Gallery — Starmark vs. Norcraft
So what is the difference between the two?

Starmark cabinetry requires a longer lead time — 4 to 6 weeks
Norcraft cabinetry lead time is 3 to 4 weeks
With Starmark, more humans handle the cabinet construction.
With Norcraft, more computers and robots handle the cabinet construction.
With Starmark, there is a greater level of quality control than with Norcraft.
With Starmark, there are more steps involved with the finishing process than Norcraft.
Starmark often costs 20 to 40% more than Norcraft.
Starmark uses 3/4 thick cabinet box construction, where Norcraft uses 1/2 inch thick box construction.
Starmark cabinets can be fully customized in height, width and depth… Norcraft can be customized in depth only.
Starmark offers more finish color options including distressing… Norcraft has a more limited finish offering.

There may be other differences, but at the end of the day, it is important for consumers to know that a cabinet isn’t a cabinet.

from https://nhkitchens.com/cabinets-ok-good-better-and-best/