Ready to Assemble cupboards are an affordable way to have that designer kitchen without breaking the bank. I am going to tell you step by step how to achieve the kitchen of your dreams or real close too it. Remember, there are several different kitchen cabinet styles to match your unique personality.

Step 1: Establish a budget, You need to know exactly how much you’ve got to spend, Lower it by two Hundred for in case you want it for overages.

Step 2: Choose colors. For example if you are doing a total transformation you’ll need to pick Wall colours, Cupboard Colours , Floor color & type, Counter top color and type. This will appear to be an overpowering task but you can do it. Go to the book shop look through all the mags and look at all the color combinations. Buy the book or magazine that has your colors. Remember way out colors are not usually good if you are planning to sell your house in some years.

Step 3: The subsequent item on our list is design. It all starts and ends with the right kitchen cabinets plans. Most RTA ( Prepared to assemble ) cupboard outlets have design services that you may use for free, you will have have to supply measurements and other information requested by the retailer. An alternative way is buy some graph paper and put a little design together yourself, play with it and have fun, have a blank slate. The web has great self-help areas.

Step 4 : A few Items you must consider. Appliances, Lighting Fixtures, Sinks, Faucets. This often is a component of the design phase. Occasionally you aren’t replacing these, just reusing.

Step 5 : Once you’ve got a design all your colors and a cupboard style it’s time to start., Order your cupboards, Flooring for example. You’ll need to get rid of all of your cupboards. counter tops, and anything more you are replacing. Get your walls painted any electrical or plumbing moved etc. Install Floors and than you are ready for cupboard installation.

Step 6: RTA cabinets are the best bang for the buck. You can get an all wood designer cupboard for thousands less. You have to do a bit more work but it’ll save you in the long game. If assembly and installation are just out of your league, hire an installer. Get some quotes ask for references. Don’t be afraid to check out wholesale kitchen cabinets as well for more potential savings.

Step 7: Counter tops, Laminate is the best priced followed by granite, solid surface and Quartz. If the budget is tight select a HD laminate with a special edge until you can afford the genuine stuff.

Step 8: The Home Stretch. Install sink dishwasher, all the other appliances. Touch up paint or add a decorative tile back splash. Now set back and look at all that you have accomplished and pat yourself on your back.

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