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Interior design ideas for current kitchen trends - Part Two

Welcome! If you want to catch up on this blog, Part One will give you interior design ideas for current kitchen trends.  

If you are thinking of renovating your kitchen this summer here are some considerations when selecting cabinets if you are on a budget.

As we age, drawers are better than rummaging through those dark depths in the back.
Fewer doors and more drawers is the mantra!
Redu interior design & 8 Inch Nails Construction Ink 
Elle M Photography


Compare door styles and have a style in mind when you visit your local cabinet shop. If your goal is saving money, it’s best to have two or three options and compare costs. Door styles can make a dramatic difference in price.
http://www.huntwood.com/product-choices/doors


Raised panel and inset door styles will almost always cost more. Shaker-style doors often cost less. Prices can vary based on the manufacturer.
gray cabinets, marble countertops, brass hardware and plumbing fixtures:
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Slab door fronts are normally less costly than board and they are a perfect fit with modern or contemporary kitchens.
Redu interior design  & Kelly DesRochers
Silver Springs Photography 


You can save several hundred dollars by sacrificing common upgrades like soft-close drawers and full-extension slides…but they are great perks.
Redu interior design & 8 Inch Nails Construction Ink
Elle M Photography


I would love to hear your thoughts!

Thank you,
Dulce


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