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| Custom Cabinets On A Budget: Tips On How To Save Money With Custom Cabinets |
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| Written by Keith Sorenson |
| Tuesday, 15 December 2009 08:11 |
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If I were to ask you to associate custom cabinets with affordable what would you say? Well, for many of us that have been around for a bit we have this idea that the phrases custom cabinets are truly that ideal place of destination for our kitchen should we have an unlimited amount of money to spend. Ironically, despite the increase in supplies, the cost of custom cabinets is decreasing and a lot of this has to do with the change to the process. I wanted to highlight just one small business seeking to set themselves apart by adjusting to the economic change before them by changing the process and utilizing technology. This article is in support of the small business. Small cabinet shop going hi-tech in order to maintain a competitive edge and improve on their pricing structure. When others are looking for ways to increase prices, LyndenCraft is looking for ways to improve their process and decrease their price. I believe in the entrepreneur spirit but it's not very often you come across a story like this. When a talented shop adds technology to the mix in order to offer a better price for their customers we should take notice. Larger companies in the business of making custom cabinets have long been using the robotic cutting systems as a source of reliable manpower. These machines show up for work on time, they never complain nor ask for more money. Most importantly they are fast and super accurate. The cost of this equipment has come down some but truly only a handful of smaller shops are starting to purchase this type of equipment in order to compete with the "big guys" and I interviewed one such custom cabinet shop in Charlotte, NC. They have certainly increased their equipment but at the same time they strive to maintain a custom service with their custom cabinets. Unfortunately, not every custom cabinet shop can make such an investment but Steve Oates did. Steve continued to explain that larger manufacturers do not have the capacity to adjust cabinets for custom fits without seriously charging the clients extra because it goes outside of their normal process. Steve indicated, "All we do is customized. We're just using the same equipment and software but our service is still customized. Recently I traveled to local Charlotte residence when taking my final measurements for an upcoming kitchen renovation project. I noticed that the cabinet above the stovetop hood wasn't allowing a proper fit for that stovetop ventilation system. Since the homeowner wanted to reuse this hood and save money, I simply took my pencil out and made a small note to adjust the size by 1/8" on either side. No extra cost and not trouble. That's the custom cabinet approach. We helped them save money by reusing some equipment. In closing Steve talked some more about the custom service included with his custom cabinets. He said, "I try to explain to all my clients wishing to purchase any custom cabinet project. I firmly believe the process is equally important to the product! Too many of my clients have told horror stories of contractors that are great at sales, horrible at delivery, and just ok with the end product. We wish to be fantastic to work with from the moment we enter the home until the last tool is removed and we work hard to that end. We are committed to creating such a pleasant experience that they can't wait to tell their friends. In my mind, it's even more important that their new kitchen becomes a center piece for gatherings as they share their home with others and create a sense of community." About the Author: Outdated Kitchen? Before you buy any custom kitchen cabinets be sure to read this aricle about custom kitchen cabinets, Custom Kitchen Cabinets. Kindly provided by MoneyHunter.org You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
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