Behind The Scenes
It’s easy to compare cabinets by looking at the outside.
Door style. Paint. Hardware. Finish.
But some of the most important differences are hiding behind the door.
The cabinet box forms the foundation.
Material thickness and construction influence stability and durability.
Walker Woodworking’s standard cabinet construction uses ¾-inch plywood for sides, bottoms, adjustable shelves, and backs.
Think about how many times you open a kitchen drawer in one year.
Now multiply that by decades.
Drawer construction and hardware matter.
Soft-close hardware isn’t merely a luxury feature.
Quality hinges and slides influence how cabinetry feels every single day.
Walker uses Blum soft-close hinges and undermount drawer slides as standard
Door construction varies based on style, species, and finish.
Painted and stained applications may require different material decisions to achieve the best result.
Cabinet interiors shouldn’t be an afterthought.
Walker uses a maple interior as its standard, with different materials available depending on the finished application.
Even molding construction affects the final result.
Walker manufactures trim from the same hardwood used for the cabinetry, helping maintain consistency across components.
When comparing cabinetry, don’t judge it by price and paint color alone.
Ask:
How is it built?
Because that’s the question you’ll still care about years after installation.
Last week, I went out on a photo shoot at a beautiful home in Walnut Cove, near Asheville, NC. We got so carried away with snapping pictures in the kitchen that I forgot to get a few with my iPhone, which I really like to do.
While this may seem tedious, hinges are key to the design since you can’t open or close a door without them. From cabinet door style, wood type, and color, there are numerous decisions to be made when designing a kitchen.
Wow, I can’t believe the summer is almost over. August was such a busy month for us here at Walker Woodworking, but as usual, never a dull moment.
The first thing to know when noting differences between stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets is that the terms refer to the production methods used to make the cabinets, not to the quality of the cabinets. If you want more information about the quality of materials and construction methods, then you can find it in this blog.
Today, many homes come with ample storage, but for many, it is still not enough. Homeowners are looking to renovate their current dwelling to gain more storage and more space to organize their lives according to their specific needs. A place for everything begins with a plan, and that plan starts by knowing what you need for specific areas in the home.
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