Australian Dollar
Flat pack Cabinets vs Custom Cabinets
Key Differences Explained
Why Should I Go Flat pack
When Everyone Goes Custom?
When planning a new kitchen many people assume that custom cabinet making is the only solution - and it has been the norm in Australia.
However, ready-made Flat Pack cabinets are the norm in other developed countries as they result in the same quality outcome but at a fraction of the cost and time.
Big Savings
Flat pack cabinets typically cost 60–80 % less than custom
manufactured cabinets.
With predictable, fixed pricing, you can plan your budget confidently and free up funds for premium benchtops, splashbacks or appliances.
Fast Turnaround
Custom cabinetry requires design consultations, material sourcing and weeks of manufacturing.
Flat Packs are pre-manufactured and stocked in our warehouse ready to despatch to you. So your kitchen can be installed much faster than waiting for custom manufacturing
Full Price Transparency
Most custom kitchen builds include the design, manufacturing and installation all in one price. This lack of transparency means you do not know what each component costs. If you saw these prices you may be shocked!
Smart homeowners take control over costs by:
- Hiring an independent designer,
- Sourcing flat pack cabinets and off-the shelf accessories
- Employing local trade, utilising their builder, or even DIY to assemble and install
The savings are significant!
Full Price Transparency
Most custom kitchen builds include the design, manufacturing and installation all in one price. This lack of transparency means you do not know what each component costs. If you saw these prices you may be shocked!
Smart homeowners take control over costs by:
- Hiring an independent designer,
- Sourcing flat pack cabinets and off-the shelf accessories
- Employing local trade, utilising their builder, or even DIY to assemble and install
The savings are significant!
Quality You Can Trust
Our Flat Pack cabinets are manufactured using precision cut, dense, durable panels that rival top custom workshops. Adjustable feet, quality hinges and hardware are all included.
Custom manufacturing is not required to achieve the quality and durability you want for your new kitchen
Custom Cabinets hidden costs
Many custom cabinet kitchens are comprised of non-standard width cabinets which results in loss of internal hardware options, and hidden costs.
Many designers divide the avalable width by the number of cabinets desired to get the custom cabinet width - the thesis is that matching cabinet widths provide the desirable aesthetic. However, you cannot install off-the-shelf internal items like a pullout bin, pullout organiser, or standard drawers as they are only made for standard cabinets sizes. This seriously limits your kitchen storage options.
The cost of having to make custom drawers for a non-standard cabinet is a major hidden cost and completely avoidable if you opt for standard cabinets only.
Custom Cabinets hidden costs
Many custom cabinet kitchens are comprised of non-standard width cabinets which results in loss of internal hardware options, and hidden costs.
Many designers divide the avalable width by the number of cabinets desired to get the custom cabinet width - the thesis is that matching cabinet widths provide the desirable aesthetic. However, you cannot install off-the-shelf internal items like a pullout bin, pullout organiser, or standard drawers as they are only made for standard cabinets sizes. This seriously limits your kitchen storage options.
The cost of having to make custom drawers for a non-standard cabinet is a major hidden cost and completely avoidable if you opt for standard cabinets only
Objective
Plan to use standard cabinets as much as possible to keep costs low and maximise the opportunity to install standard ready-made internal hardware and drawers.
Of course there may be a need to plan for one custom cabinet to complete a space, but being wise and minimising any custom component in your kitchen will save you a lot of money