Get matched with top cabinet makers in Devils Lake, ND

Like most special-order items, custom cabinets have several pros and cons to consider when buying new cabinets. Custom cabinets are typically more expensive than prefabricated cabinet options, but the work often reflects the quality. Custom cabinets tend to last 20 or more years, but the time it takes to install them is typically longer than other cabinets—roughly 6 to 8 weeks on average from the time of ordering. However, a major benefit is the ability to personalize every aspect of your cabinetry, from cabinet hardware to custom paint colors.

Storage cabinets can be custom or standard, depending on the purpose of the cabinet, size of your space, and available materials. If you’re looking to build something to a standard size, the usual range for cabinet dimensions are as follows:

• Height: 12 inches–42 inches

• Width: 12 inches–36 inches

• Depth: 16 inches–24 inches 

Taller cabinets typically have a height of 84 inches, 90 inches, and 96 inches.

Yes, sanding cabinets before you stain them helps the new stain better adhere to the surface. If you’re adding a darker stain to previously stained wood, you only have to sand them lightly enough to remove any finish and rough up the wood to improve adhesion. On the other hand, if you’re trying to stain wood that is a darker color or that has paint on it, you need to sand down to the original wood, or the color will show through the new stain.

A bathroom cabinet is a storage unit typically mounted on the wall or set on the floor to store toiletries, towels, and other essentials. On the other hand, a bathroom vanity includes a sink and a countertop, often with integrated storage beneath. 

The vanity serves both functional and aesthetic purposes, combining a sink area with storage, whereas a cabinet is purely for storage. Remember, vanities are central bathroom fixtures, while cabinets can be additional storage solutions.