Planning your dream kitchen? Much of its success hinges on the kitchen cabinet design — after all, cabinets take up the most space. And you need to make a lot of decisions about those cabinets before ordering them.

Here are 5 things you should know before choosing your cabinets.

1. Your Kitchen’s Measurements

It’s common to flip through magazines, scroll through blogs or spot something on TV and want it for your home.

And buying it may be as easy as picking up the phone, tapping a button or ordering through a digital assistant like Alexa or Google Nest.

But while that works for appliances, décor and window treatments, you need a different approach for big permanent installations in rooms with limited space.

When it comes to kitchen cabinets, one size does not fit all. You may like what you see in a galley kitchen, but the same design won’t work in your L-shaped kitchen.

On top of that, you may have specific wants that require more space than your kitchen allows.

That’s why it’s important to know the room’s exact measurements. Your designer can use this information to create a cabinet plan that maximizes space and works for you. 

Homeowners often tell me they don’t have enough storage — and they’re not sure about spending an arm and a leg for more organization. Fortunately, there’s a solution for stylish, affordable storage.

The Problem with Temporary Options

There’s no shortage of storage options out there. From baskets to plastic and rubber containers, you can find lots of products from big-box stores, dollar stores and high-end retailers.  

But these are temporary fixes for long-term problems. Homes never come with enough storage space, and nothing beats built-in organization.

Why purchase an endless supply of containers that will just fray, warp or bend out of shape — that you have to replace — when you could plan smart, permanent storage solutions?

If you think it’s a challenge to add affordable storage to your home on a budget, Cabinets To Go can help.