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Stock Cabinets vs. Semi-Custom vs. Fully Custom Cabinets

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Are you thinking about upgrading your kitchen cabinets? There can be some confusion when it comes to kitchen cabinets with all of the options there are. If you're not familiar with cabinet terms, this can make matters even more confusing! Today, our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to share with your the difference between stock cabinets, semi-custom cabinets, and fully-custom cabinets to help clear up some confusion you may have.  Stock Cabinets  Stock cabinets are ready-made cabinets that are preassembled using standard measurements and styles. They are typically mass-produced and made with lower-quality materials. Simply put, what you see is what you get!  Pro: Cheapest type of cabinetry on the market. (However, keep in mind you get what you pay for, so it may not be a pro if you're thinking long-term.) Con: You are limited in styles, shapes, colors, wood type, dimensions, etc.  Semi-Custom Cabinets  Semi-Custom cabin...

5 Reasons It's Time for a Kitchen Remodel!

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Let’s face it, a kitchen that was once functional, may not be the perfect fit for you anymore. Whether you’ve moved into a new house and you have a different vision for your kitchen than what’s there or if after years of use, you’re looking to change up your kitchen.  Ragan Cabinets can help you design a beautiful, highly functional kitchen. If you find yourself running into these 5 problems with your kitchen, it may be time for a remodel. Not Enough Room Whether you host family events, get togethers with your friends or if your family has grown, you may find that the kitchen is a little too crowded. Once you get a couple people in your kitchen, you might find yourself bumping into each other. Not to mention, there may not be enough space for preparing and cooking food. To update appliances and countertop space, you may need new cabinets to create a uniform look to your kitchen. Increase Value If you’re looking to sell your home, consider remodeling your kitchen befo...

Calling all Wine Lovers 🍷 - Wine Storage Solutions in the Kitchen

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A wine cellar may seem like a dream come true for an avid wine lover, but let's face it unless you have a huge collection of wine, they aren't the most practical solution for storing wine. Instead of dreaming about a wine cellar, why not just store your wine directly in your kitchen! Semi-custom cabinets at the Lake of the Ozark from Ragan Cabinets make creating the ideal wine storage solutions easy and beautiful!  Wine Storage Options  You have options when it comes to storing your wine in your kitchen. It's easy to incorporate wine storage into your kitchen but you'll need to decide the storage solution that is right for you. Our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks has a few ideas for you below! Utilize Kitchen Island Storage  If you're planning to put a kitchen island in your kitchen design, taking advantage of this extra space is a great way to incorporate wine storage. Built-in wine racks or shelving can be placed at the end of your island to both...

Build a Home Bar with Ragan Cabinets!

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Do you love to entertain in your home? If you find that you have frequent get-togethers in your home, have you considered installing a home bar? A home bar is a perfect addition to your home if you love to entertain! If you're thinking about installing a home bar, our semi-custom cabinets from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks are the perfect solution! Read on to learn why you should use semi-custom cabinets to install a home bar! Great for Entertaining AND a Place to Relax! Not only is a home bar great for entertaining but it's great to have a place to unwind and relax! Your guest will be impressed with the amazing set up you have but when you use your home bar in your own time you will love having space designed for having a drink and relaxing. Not sure how to make your dream home wet bar a reality? Ragan Cabinet's  semi-custom cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks  is the PERFECT solution! Why Use Semi-Custom Cabinets  With semi-custom cabinets...