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Cost Estimates for custom built cabinets

cdhousemybalwyn

8 years ago

Hi there. I just moved into my new apartment:)) was just wondering how much it would cost to build a row of cabinets below and above the TV with 2pack material. Any idea?
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PRO
Designs Australia
8 years ago
Congratulations on your move!

Cost for buying custom cabinets is like buying a car... they can all get you from point A to point B, but can vastly range in price. You will need to provide more information to be able to provide a cost estimate. But to give you some tips...

Design choices that effect the price are:
1. SIZE: Obviously, the size of the unit effects the price.
2) FINISHES: Two pack is dearest, single pack next, timber veneer next and laminate the cheapest. On an entertainment unit single pack is acceptable unless you want high gloss, which is only achievable in two pack. Finish will change the price by approx 15%.

3) FUNCTION: Drawers are the most expensive component of a unit. Whilst a bank of 3 drawers may cost $600, a door covering the same space can be $150. So if you decide to have 2 banks of drawers instead of 2 doors, the price difference can be around $900.

4) STYLE: Clean contemporary style costs less than period style because of less detail in the manufacture.

So when getting a unit designed, have a photo of the wall, a floor plan of the space with dimensions and ceiling height, size of television, amount of equipment required to be stored or any other functional requirements, and style of the apartment. This will provide enough information to get something designed.

Better still, get a designer / maker out to give you an onsite consultation and they can draw all this information together for you and provide a concept and price.

Hope this helps,

Regards

Mark Wang

Designs Australia
cdhousemybalwyn
Original Author
8 years ago
Thank you Mark! I really appreciate this. Didn't know that veneer timber is less costly than 2pack. I already have an idea, see here. pretty simple. Will get on with the measure&quote. Cheers!
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PRO
Designs Australia
8 years ago
Happy to assist further, any time!
cdhousemybalwyn thanked Designs Australia
cdhousemybalwyn
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks Mark. I will call you for a measure &quote.

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