Design and Manufacturing of Custom Cabinets in the GTA
There are many companies in
the GTA (Greater Toronto Area) advertising custom cabinetry for your kitchen or
bathroom. However, we’ve all heard stories of renovations gone wrong – budget
overruns, delays, or botched work. How can you be sure that you chose the right
company for the design and manufacturing of your custom cabinets? Here are some
characteristics to look for when you are looking for a company to partner with:
- Seamless process. First,
go with a company that does cabinet design, manufacturing, and installation.
Having one company looking after every aspect of the process helps to ensure
that communication is good and maximizes quality control. If an issue does
arise, integrated services mean that problems can be solved quickly and easily.
- Experienced and skilled craftsmen. The quality of the finished product depends on two
things: materials and people. You can select the materials, but you also need
to know that the people who will be designing, manufacturing, and installing
the product have the skills and experience to do the job right the first time.
- Variety of options to choose from. Seek out a company that has a showroom featuring a wide
variety of options for every aspect of the renovation. You should be able to
select door materials such as hardwood, bamboo, or cost-effective MDF. These
can be finished with a range of colours or finishes using spray booth or Thermofoil
technology. You can also select the style of the doors and pick from a number
of different edges. Handles, knobs, and pulls give your cabinets a distinctive
look; some showrooms offer as many as 700 different styles from which to make
your selection! In addition, good designers have ideas for space-saving,
specialized, and dedicated cabinets that can increase the efficiency of your
kitchen. Of course, if you decide to also install new countertops or make other
design changes, the company you choose should have the flexibility to do that,
too.
- Customer service.Look for a company that has been in existence for a number of years and that
has a solid reputation for great customer service. Do they offer a free
estimate? A five-year warranty on work? Do they provide on-going support?
- Transparent process.A good company will give you reasonable timelines and lay out a clear and
transparent process. This might include a no-obligation estimate followed by a
design consultation. After the design and layout have been finalized,
measurements will be taken, and the company should provide you with an actual
quotation and a drawing. From there, manufacturing and installation times will
be scheduled.
- Community-based. Of
course, it’s always preferable to go with a Canadian company based in the
community. The GTA boasts a number of family-owned companies who use local and
Canadian materials and give back to their communities.
- Recognized. Make
sure that the company you choose is recognized by professional associations
such as the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association.
Designing and manufacturing
of custom cabinets doesn’t have to be a multi-company project. Visit a custom
cabinetry showroom today and learn more about transforming your kitchen’s look
and functionality!