RTA cabinets are an affordable way to have that designer kitchen without breaking your budget. I will tell you step by step how to achieve the kitchen of your dreams or real close too it. Remember, there are several different kitchen cabinet styles to match your unique personality.

Step 1 : Build a budget, You need to know just how much you’ve got to spend, Lower it by 2 hundred for in case you need it for overages.

Step 2: Choose colors. For example if you do a total transformation you’ll need to pick Wall colours, Cupboard Colours , Floor color & type, Counter top color and type. This can seem to be an overwhelming task but you can do it. Go to the bookstore look thru all of the magazines and look at all the color mixtures. Buy the book or magazine that has your colors. Remember way out colors are not usually good if you are planning to sell your house in a few years.

Step 3 : The subsequent item on our list is design. It all starts and ends with the right kitchen cabinets plans. Most RTA ( Ready to assemble ) cupboard shops have design services that you can use free, you’ll have to supply measurements and other information requested by the retailer. An alternate way is buy some graph paper and put a little design together yourself, play with it and have fun, You have a blank slate. The web has great self help areas.

Step 4 : some Items you want to consider. Appliances, lights, Sinks, Taps . This usually is part of the design phase. Sometimes you are not replacing these, just reusing.

Step 5 : Once you’ve got a design all your colors and a cupboard style it’s time to start, Order your cabinets, Flooring for example. You’ll need to get rid of all of your cabinets. counter tops, and anything more you are replacing. Get your walls painted any electrical or plumbing moved and so on. Install Floors and than you are prepared for cupboard installation.

Step 6: RTA cupboards are the best bang for the buck. You can get an all wood designer cupboard for thousands less. You have to do a bit more work but it will save you in time. If assembly and installation are just out of your league, hire an installer. Get a few quotes ask for references. Don’t be afraid to check out wholesale kitchen cabinets as well for more potential savings.

Step 7 : Counter tops, Laminate is the best priced followed by granite, solid surface and Quartz. If the budget is tight select a HD laminate with a special edge till you can afford the genuine stuff.

Step 8: The Home Stretch. Install sink dishwasher, all other appliances. Touch up paint or add a decorative tile back splash. Now set back and look at all that you have accomplished and pat yourself on your back.