german kitchen cabinets

Once you’ve begun researching kitchen cabinets, it’s hard to miss the term German engineering. It appears in your searches for kitchen cabinets as often as it does in car commercials, because German-made kitchen cabinets are built to the highest standards of precision engineering and superior construction methods. German-engineered kitchen cabinets are famous for tight tolerances, frameless design and components that will last a lifetime. MI Kitchen Design offers premium kitchen cabinets, including German-engineered and European-inspired kitchen cabinet lines to homeowners in Garden City, MI and nearby areas. We’ll go over the qualities of German kitchen cabinets, key features, and how our design and installation process can help you get the most from them. When shopping for cabinets in Michigan, many consumers may feel lost when looking at technical specification sheets filled with industry jargon like hinge cycle rating, board core construction, and edge banding techniques. The intention behind this guide is to provide a simple understanding of those technical specifications so that when making a choice in a cabinet showroom, you have the knowledge to make your own choices. What is Special about German Kitchen Cabinets? The construction process of German kitchen cabinets is based on an idea of perfection. Firstly, most of the cabinets are made with frameless construction, which means that face frames do not cover the front edges of cabinet boxes. This gives more room for storage and allows the doors to be uniform and flush throughout the entire kitchen. Panels are machined by using computer-guided machines with precise tolerances in millimeters so that each door panel will align itself properly and consistently despite the size of the entire kitchen cabinetry run. In addition, European hinges and soft close drawer glides help to create kitchen cabinets that stay flat and noiseless years after installation. The majority of German cabinet lines are also produced using a full modular system where all cabinet boxes, doors, interior drawers, and hardware components can interact with each other through literally dozens of possible combinations, allowing to build custom-made cabinets that would be perfectly sized for any kitchen space, as opposed to the few sizes that apply for ready-to-fit cabinet lines. This is essential in the state of Michigan where many homes have kitchens that don’t quite fit any ready-to-fit cabinet line size.   Why Michigan Homeowners Prefer German Cabinetry? Extreme humidity shifts specific to Michigan conditions impose additional wear-and-tear effects on cabinetry. German cabinetry is made of moisture resistant boards, as well as highly durable hardware designed for thousands of opening-closing cycles, providing you with the same precise fit that your cabinetry had the day it was installed. This quality usually comes into play most prominently in the sections receiving the most frequent usage: the drawer beneath the coffee maker, the cabinet beside the sink, and the pantry pull-out that will have been opened a dozen times by dinnertime. Normal hardware begins to wear after much less use than the German engineered hinge or slide, which will be designed to go through a great many more cycles without wearing out. More Storage With Frameless Design With nothing but the interior of the cabinet showing at the front edge, frameless German cabinets are also able to provide wider drawers and easier access to internal storage space in the mid-sized kitchens found frequently throughout Garden City, Dearborn, and Livonia. The same base cabinet that only held one narrow drawer when framed will now accommodate a drawer the full width of the cabinet. A More Modern Look German cabinet lines will usually be characterized by a handle-less appearance, a smooth profile of hardware, and a seamless overall appearance in the kitchen. This is what most often distinguishes the contemporary kitchen from the traditionally framed cabinet. Smart storage systems A number of German cabinet lines incorporate corner configurations, pullout pantry drawers and interiors, and built-in drawer organizers as base offerings rather than expensive upgrades so that more efficient storage doesn’t require an additional bill for a custom shop visit. https://youtu.be/LhXJvs27Tzg Cabinet styles and finishes to choose from The German cabinet-building process opens up a vast array of door styles and finishes on the same baseless cabinet frame, so you are not limited to only one style because you have chosen German design and building. Matte & High Gloss Lacquer Finish One distinct characteristic of modern German kitchen cabinets is their matte or high gloss lacquer finish, which provides a smooth and seamless cabinet front that is easily cleaned and does not attract fingerprints as much as people think. Wood Veneer Finish For those who wish to have a combination of precise construction and warmer finish, wood veneer cabinet fronts will provide natural grain and warmth without compromising German quality of cabinet construction. Classical painted and Shaker-inspired fronts German cabinet base is not limited to ultra-modern designs. German cabinets can feature classical painted or shaker cabinet fronts, which are very popular with Michigan homeowners.   How we help you choose the right cabinetry in Michigan Step 1: Consultation & Measurement The process begins with a consultation during which we learn about your needs and preferences, followed by on-site precise measurements that will ensure that the layout of your cabinets is designed based on the actual dimensions of your kitchen and not some general design. Step 2: Cabinet & Finish Selection In addition to helping you decide on the door style and finish of your cabinets, our designers help you weigh the pros and cons of lacquer, veneer and painted fronts to make an informed decision and not guess based on one little chip of the finish you like. Step 3: 3D Design & Layout Preview A true-to-life 3D model of your kitchen including the cabinets you have chosen allows you to preview your cabinets before any orders are placed or any installations are done. Step 4: Professional Installations Licensed and insured installation professionals will be responsible for the delivery and installations of your cabinets making sure every door and drawer of yours works perfectly.   Kitchen