Photo: Courtesy of Pacific Crest Industries Customize it. Bellmont Cabinets, available at HPM Building Supply, can be easily customized to suit your style. Here, Bellmont's custom Burled Walnut veneer cabinets, made from real-wood veneers from different types of trees,  lend warmth to an urban-loft look.

Cabinetry should account for at least 16 to 25 percent of your kitchen-remodeling budget, according to Rick Cowan, CKD, of Archipelago Hawaii, Refined Island Designs. If you choose the right ones, you're likely to gain a substantial return on your investment. That's why it's important to invest in quality. “Do not skimp on cabinetry costs,” says Jim Cook of Cabinet Distributors Inc., manufacturers of Kamaaina Cabinets, available at Selective Stone.

To ensure a lasting investment that’s worth the upfront cost, consider materials, construction, style and more.

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