What Makes A Kitchen Custom?

A custom kitchen is one of the most luxurious additions to include in a home improvement project. The kitchen is often the most utilized room in a home, that is why many homeowners spare-no-expense when constructing and designing their custom kitchen. A custom kitchen has features that are unique to the homeowner and the style of the home, it has designs and characteristics that showcase the personality and preferences of the homeowner. At Bow Valley Kitchens we specialize in designing, renovating and remodeling customized kitchens.

There are a number of features that define a custom kitchen, these features are what separate a custom kitchen from a stock, semi-stock or simple kitchen renovation.

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Custom Kitchens Are Built To Last

One of the leading benefits of a custom kitchen and a factor that adds to the kitchens value is the durability and longevity of a custom kitchen. Unlike stock kitchens, a custom kitchen is built to last longer, both in design and functionality. Custom kitchens feature cabinetry that is made by skilled cabinet maker that have pride in their work, using only the best materials available to create a remarkable finished product.

Custom kitchens use plywood instead of particle board, use Dovetail, Dowel or mortise-and-tenon instead of glue and simple screws and the products used often feature the highest quality materials. All-in-all you get what you pay for when you get a custom kitchen.

Custom Kitchens Have Features You Need

When a kitchen is built custom, the features are also customized to your needs and wants. A custom kitchen has the elements a homeowner values while avoiding the features they don’t. When building a custom kitchen there is no need to settle for average dimensions, the dimensions and designs are customized. If a homeowner wants cabinets of a certain size they are able to get the cabinets they dream of with countertops that are the perfect height for their needs.

The features a custom kitchen has improved the functionality of the kitchen, as it matches the homeowner’s lifestyle. The accessories, the drawers and more allow for improved storage and optimal useage.

Local Knowledge & Products

A custom kitchen is often designed and built by a local contractor and the installation is done by local professionals. The custom kitchen specialists have knowledge about the best products and the design preferences of the area.

When building a custom kitchen the origin of the products is often local and built with the local knowledge and the benefits of this knowledge can be seen immediately in the kitchen. Trust the experience of a local expert when building your custom kitchen.

Custom Kitchens Use Custom Cabinets

Custom cabinetry is a luxurious addition to any kitchen, and separates a custom kitchen from a stock or semi-stock kitchen. Custom cabinets are designed and built to the specifications of the homeowner, the storage is optimized and the style is flawless.

Stock cabinets are limited by the number of available products while custom cabinets provide a personalized edge. Using quality wood, unique styles, finishes and hardware a custom kitchen is always perfect in the view of the homeowner. Custom cabinets by Bow Valley Kitchens are made per order with hand selected materials leading to a cohesive appearance.

Custom Kitchens Are Built To Fit

A custom kitchen can be made to utilize an unusual floorplan or unconventional design. Custom kitchens can make better use of the space while matching unique layouts, the cabinets are designed and sized to the exact specifications of the kitchen.

Custom kitchens have no need for ‘fillers’ as they can be designed to use the entire living space, optimized for the use of the homeowner. Custom kitchens have  cabinets that are built to the size and specifications, allowing for the use of all usable space. Custom cabinets take advantage of nearly every inch of the kitchen, providing a fitted look that is unavailable in stock kitchens.