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Originally posted by CBlack:
I have looked through here too, and wonder about the same things.
It's not always about the colour of the door or the style of the handle/knob/pull which is so easy to talk about. A knob/pull/handle can last longer than the actual house it is in.
What about the function of the drawers? Are they built in China for the lowest price possible so the cabinet guy/company can make an extra 5% and my drawer breaks down after two years?
The doors? Do they slam or do they go soft when closed? Are they going to last the lifetime of the kitchen or will I need to replace them too?
What if I do not want open doors in my kitchen when I cook? If they went vertically, i could keep them open and have access to them without cracking by skull off the open horizontal doors! Now that seems to be a trend!
And what about these companies that claim quality and use off-shore knock-offs and claim their just as good? The last time I checked, a kitchen is supposed to last 15-20 years. I have seen some people's houses that have great looking, designer kitchens but broken down hinges and drawers after only a few years.
Sorry to vent, but these things are never talked about.