You will be enchanted by the stunning kitchen cabinets designs found in magazines on Pinterest as you begin to design your dream kitchen. They are often stained in trendy colors of oak and gray and illuminated with amazing showroom lighting.

Even the most experienced interior designers aren’t always able to know what to look out for when selecting kitchen cabinets for clients. This is why we have created a list of things you should consider when buying new kitchen cabinets.

• Drawer Slides

You should check whether the drawer has a single slide at the top or two slides on the sides. Double slides are stronger than single slides, so drawers with double slides will be able to carry heavier weights.

• Hinges

Your kitchen cabinets’ hinges must be strong and durable, regardless of whether they are visible or hidden. You can adjust the hinge to fit the surrounding frame, regardless of where it’s installed. A turnable hinge offers the additional benefit of being adjustable.

• Wood Appearance & Quality

Pay attention to the wood used for the cabinet’s face. You should not find any grain variations, color variations, sanding marks, knots, or sanding marks on the kitchen cabinet’s face. You should also check the sides of the cabinet to ensure that they match the wood used for its face.

• Certificate and Warranties

The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association will certify some kitchen cabinets. However, no matter if your cabinets have been certified, you should ensure that they are covered by a warranty. You can expose kitchen cabinets to high temperatures, steam, and humidity. Therefore, you must ensure that the material of your cabinet won’t warp or stain in extreme temperature fluctuations.

This article was written by Jordan Legault, Jordan is the owner of The French Refinery. Founded in 2015, The French Refinery quickly built a name and reputation for high-end cabinetry with quality craftsmanship and attention to fine detail. We strive every day to provide the utmost in customer service because our customers deserve the best we can provide. We have built a hand-picked team of talented craftsmen with over 100 years of combined experience. Building Custom cabinets in Tampa is our craft, we love what we do, and we make it show through in the work we provide on a daily basis.