Finding Great Kitchen Cabinet Makers in the GTA

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Kitchen Cabinet Makers in the GTA

• What is your renovation goal? Are you settling down to live in the house for a long time and hoping to create a kitchen that suits your family’s needs? Are you hoping to rent or sell the house soon and trying to increase its value or attractiveness? Be confident with what you’re trying to achieve with the renovation and why.
   
• Will the renovation you’re thinking about work well in the house you have? Many times, the design trend that looks great on HGTV doesn’t suit the house you own. Consider the style of your home and the neighbourhood you live in, before settling on a particular idea. Spend some time thinking about what your house wants – like what is appropriate for the home and its neighbourhood. What did the original builder intend for the space? What elements of your kitchen are still working well? What changes are necessary and what would be merely cosmetic to give it the most impact?
   
• Do you have the budget in place? A common mistake is thinking that a $20,000 renovation can be done on a $10,000 budget. When you try to cut corners, you’ll end up with a cheap renovation that will require redoing in a few years, or it didn’t get done right and you are still not happy with the result after the money you have spent. If you renovate with skilled labour and quality materials however, the resulting kitchen will be far more likely to look great and to stand up to the test of time. If you can’t afford to do a big renovation, do a small one, properly, by breaking up your projects into manageable parts from a budget and life disruption standpoint. You can also wait until you have the funds. Remember to budget for the unexpected; sometimes contractors discover asbestos, water damage, pests, faulty wiring, etc. Keep a percentage of your budget back to deal with these types of issues. 
   
• What is your personal aesthetic? Regardless of what is trendy, what style suits your lifestyle and the character of your family? If current trends are minimalist but your family is wild, bold, and colourful, buck the trend and opt for something that suits you better.

Finding the Right Cabinet Maker

• Look for experienced kitchen cabinet makers in the GTA. The best option is to find a well-established GTA firm with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility on-site. This might include Thermafoil and CNC machines, as well as spray booths. 
• Look for a company that values craftsmanship and quality, and has received good online reviews. If you want, you can ask for a recommendation from a recent client. 
• Better companies will offer a no-obligation free estimate, so make an appointment to meet with a design consultant and visit the showroom. Assess how well the meeting went: does the consultant communicate well? Does the company place a priority on collaborating with the client? Did you find plenty of options in the showroom?
• Better companies also offer a warranty on their work.