Custom Cabinets From Bridgewood Cabinetry
Bridgewood has been manufacturing wood furniture and cabinets for over 40 years under the HiLo Industries name, our parent company. And Bridgewood Custom Cabinetry began production in September of 1990 — over 30 years ago. Our mission is still the same, to combine high-quality materials, with our experience to craft beautiful custom cabinetry that will complete the kitchen you’ve been dreaming about.
Bridgewood Cabinetry Inspiration:
Semi-Stock Kitchen Cabinets
Semi stock kitchen cabinets are ideal for those who need the
adaptability of custom cabinets with the affordability of stock
cabinets. Usually they are around 25% more expensive than
standard stock cabinets, but deliver some versatility in size so that
you can work around unusual appliances or features. The semi
stock kitchen cabinets have a lead time of 5-6 weeks. So, they need a
little more planning than stock cabinets.
CUSTOM CABINETS SHOULD MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY
One aspect in particular that the remodeling company should consider is the number of physical steps it takes to get from one area of the kitchen to the next. In particular, they will look at the number of steps from storage (refrigerators and storage cabinets), to prep area (sink area), to your cooktop. When properly designed, the kitchen should be laid out so that nothing is further than 9 steps away. Cabinet placement is centered around you, the cook.
Here are a few tips when considering the design of your kitchen.
Tip #1: Begin taking note of those problem areas in your kitchen. What areas of the kitchen are currently inefficient? Which cabinets or drawers are constantly getting disorganized and cluttered? Which cabinets do you access frequently? What are the main issues with these areas of your kitchen?
Tip #2: Prioritize the areas that you would like to have fixed from highest to lowest. This will help your kitchen remodeler have a better understanding as to how you work within your kitchen.
Tip #3: Consult a “Design Build” home remodeler. Most remodelers simply focus on the nuts and bolts of doing a home remodel, and don’t get involved in the design process. Design Build companies, however, focus on both the design and the building process. Often times, Design Build companies will have the best insight and open you up to new ideas when designing your custom cabinets