my budget is $800.00 im 19 and just bought a fixer upper with metal cabinets i live in the st louis area. I am willing to travel but not to far ive read all the other cabinet questions and see that ikea and homedepot keep popping up . What is the best choice overall
2007-07-21 14:32:34 · 9 answers · asked by karlon_gce 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Habitat for Humanity is a good source. For good quality and DIY, Ikea is the way to go. My partner & I bought our cabinets from Ikea. Their lowest-priced line is laminate. All of their cabinets have to be put together. Their hanging system is really great. You can take your kitchen measurements into any of the mentioned sites - Ikea, Lowe's, Home Depot, and have them put together an estimate of the cost of the cabinets (without labor) for you. They will also do a free plan for you, so you know exactly how many cabinets to buy.
2007-07-21 17:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by madmax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you want quality, that means the home centers are out. Call several local cabinet shops.
I found a cabinet guy a few miles from my house who was able to make me custom cabinets out of all plywood not particle board. His price was $200 less than Home Depot could do.
He has a lot less overhead than home depot so he can beat their prices. I also saved $1000 by painting them myself and installing them myself.
Look for a small family business that is willing to work with you. The bigger shops will want to paint and install them which will cost you more.
2007-07-22 07:01:18 · answer #2 · answered by mike b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty hard to beat Home Depot or Lowes for unfinished cabinets. I don't know if you'll be able to stay within your budget, you can't get much for $800.00 now days.
2007-07-21 22:32:13 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look for someone that is remodeling their kitchen. You can buy their old cabs for a song. The ones we're taking out are in great shape, we're just changing style, I'd sell ya the whole sh'bang for 200 bucks, but we're in CA
2007-07-22 03:37:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tom S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have beed installing cabnets for a while and the best place so far is canada direct or home building center
2007-07-21 15:48:04 · answer #5 · answered by services_handyman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For unfinished I don't think you will find it at IKEA. Maybe, But I don't think so. I woul'd try HOME Depot or Lowe's
2007-07-21 15:49:56 · answer #6 · answered by Bill R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to shop around, but i think its hard to beat Home Depot or Lowes. Price wise anyway.
2007-07-21 14:55:27 · answer #7 · answered by AMBER D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out the habitat for humanity restore. they apparently sell a lot of stuff at a drastically reduced price. they have locations all over also. just google it to find a nearby location.
2007-07-21 17:02:51 · answer #8 · answered by Todd J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check craigs list or tag sales or see if there's a freecycle yahoo group for your area
2007-07-22 06:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by lyobov 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋