Make appliance and plumbing selections early…
Make Appliance and Plumbing Selections Early
One crucial step in the custom cabinetry process that many homeowners overlook is making appliance and plumbing selections early in the design phase. Here’s why this decision can make a big difference in the success of your project.
Ensuring Perfect Fit and Functionality
When designing custom cabinets, we tailor the size and layout to your specific needs. Knowing the exact appliances—such as your refrigerator, oven, or cooktop—ensures that each appliance has a dedicated space that fits perfectly. Appliances come in various sizes, and even small variations can impact the final cabinetry layout.
Optimizing Layout and Workflow
Making these selections early is a requirement that helps us optimize our workflow as well as your kitchen layout. Knowing where your appliances will be placed allows us to ensure that the kitchen functions is as efficiently as possible. For instance, placing your dishwasher close to the sink and cabinets that store dishes makes everyday use more convenient.
Plumbing Considerations
For appliances like dishwashers, sinks, and even refrigerators with water dispensers, early selection means plumbing can be installed accurately before the cabinets are in place. This avoids unnecessary modifications or adjustments that could disrupt the cabinet installation. Additionally, if you’re considering unique plumbing fixtures like a pot filler or a farm-style sink, knowing these details beforehand allows us to incorporate the appropriate cabinet supports and designs.
Avoiding Costly Delays and Changes
Changing your appliance or plumbing selections after the cabinets have entered the production phase will lead to expensive alterations, change orders, or delays. For example, if a larger-than-expected cooktop is chosen later in the process, it could require cutting into existing cabinets, which impacts both aesthetics and structural integrity. This problem can compound very quickly. Imagine the costs of having to change the tilework, granite, backsplash, cabinets, vent hood, plumbing and electrical because of a change after the design was approved.
Incorporating Specialty Features
If you plan to include specialty features like a built-in microwave, warming drawer, or wine cooler, knowing the exact model allows us to design cabinetry that seamlessly integrates these items. Early selections also help with planning for any electrical or ventilation needs that may affect the overall layout.
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Ready to get started on your custom cabinet project? Contact Beck's Custom Carpentry today to schedule a consultation. Tyler@beckscustomcarpentry.com (361)648-7590
Our Service Area
We specialize in designing, building, finishing, and installing custom cabinets in a 100-mile radius of Victoria, TX. The surrounding crossroads area consists of Cuero, Edna, Goliad, Port Lavaca, El Campo, Hallettsville, and Yoakum, Ganado, Shiner, Seadrift, Refugio, Rockport, Bay City, Wharton, Palacios, Beeville, Columbus, Flatonia, La Grange, Schulenburg, Woodsboro, Port O'Connor, Aransas Pass, Sinton, Ingleside, Karnes City, Three Rivers, George West, Mathis, Nixon, Luling, Lockhart, Tivoli, Austwell, Plum Grove, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Kyle, Pearland, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, and Richmond
