Interested in exploring super stealth mode cabinetry? Read on!
When selecting cabinets for your home or when looking for cabinetry changes, the question of whether you want drawers that are standard- or soft-close comes into play. When given the choice between the two options, cost aside, most people would select soft-close. But are they worth all the hype? There are many advantages and disadvantages to both of them.
Soft-close cabinets feel luxurious and dreamy. The loud “smack” sound of a slammed cupboard door or drawer would simply fade into distant memory, and late-night snacking sessions could be elevated to a new sense of stealth.
This silent and seemingly modern and fancy cabinetry can also be an added bonus to those with little ones running around at home. Children are the first ones to get into drawers and cupboards, and with the slow and gentle close of soft-close cabinetry, there is a much lower chance of pinched little fingers!
Now…even though you are probably running to the nearest hardware store in an attempt to change out the cabinet hardware in your home for some cool new hydraulics…let’s take a beat and check out some details. Soft-close almost seems too good to be true, right? Before you go renovating and deconstructing your existing drawers or cabinets, take a second to appreciate the standard-close cabinetry that is available to you.
Soft-close cabinets come with a pretty hefty price tag. Whether buying brand new or updating hardware, with median costs ranging between $3 and $6 per hinge. Take a quick glance at the cabinets that you want to upgrade and do a tally of your hinges. And that’s if you’re DIYing it! If you want to hire someone to help, consider the labor costs on top of your cost per hinge. Consider also the potential advantage to traditional cabinetry is actually the noise they make. Do you have kids? Ones that are sneaking into the kitchen to snack at all hours of the night? Your standard-close cabinets might just be the alert you need to catch them in the act.
Now whether you’ve become a soft-close super fan or you’re sticking with being a traditionalist, just start with a little math and assessment before changing things up. You might determine that the effort and cost are not worth the change! Or… maybe you can start with trying it out on a few cabinets! Many options await you at the hardware store!
Any home project can start to feel overwhelming, whether its a new garage addition with built-in storage, or new custom cabinets for your kitchen. But at Latham we are here with you every step of the way! From start to finish our team will walk you through the design, build, and installation processes until project completion.
