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Whether you’re beginning from scratch with brand-new cabinets or having your existing cabinets refaced and want to add new functionality, you’re likely to encounter the following dilemma: “Should I add drawers or rollout trays?” The answer is straightforward: it depends on your personal preferences. 

Rollout Shelves

Simply described, a pullout cabinet is one that requires the use of a handle or knob to open or close a cabinet door or drawer front. This is the type of cabinet that many people have in their homes. Consider your utensil drawer as an example. To show your forks, knives and spoons, you most likely pull the drawer toward you using the hardware. These drawer boxes are typically used to store tiny items. The following are the pros and cons of rollouts:

• They provide additional room between them

• They are height-adjustable.

• They’re excellent for larger things like cookware, pots and pans, or even appliances.

• If you have a standard cabinet, you can add rollouts afterward

• They are shallower and more open than ordinary drawers, which means that items may fall out.

Kitchen Drawers

A rollout is a sliding drawer box or a rolling shelf. These drawers make the most of every inch of space, making them ideal for larger kitchen items like pots and pans. Unlike pullout cabinets, rollout cabinets have scoop handles cut into the drawer box. You can pick between side or undermount glides for these sorts of drawer boxes when it comes to handles. If you want undermount glides, get a drawer box with a notch and bore option to ensure the glides fit properly. Their advantages and disadvantages are listed below.

• They are available in a range of forms and sizes, ranging from slim to wide.

• Drawers come in a variety of depths.

• Dishes, small appliances and other objects fit perfectly in deep drawers.

• Silverware and seasonings can be placed as inserts.

• Nothing falls out of the drawer since it is tightly closed.

• It’s difficult to modify once it’s been installed.

 

Which Choice Is the Most Suitable for You?

As you can see, both options work in practically every circumstance. The pricing difference is also a major consideration for many of our clients. Experts can’t tell you how much adding rollouts and/or drawers will cost because the price varies substantially depending on the material you pick and the current state of your cabinetry.

Granite Works creates stunning cheap granite countertops that fit your kitchen’s style and needs. But we also install and repair cabinets, which are just as vital as countertops in improving the look and function of your kitchen. 

We proudly serve Maryland, Washington, DC, and the surrounding areas. Call us today at (301) 690-9093, or fill out this contact form to schedule your design consultation.