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Benefits of Ready to Assemble Cabinets

Mukulika Mukherjee
Ready to assemble (RTA) cabinets are fast gaining popularity. It is mainly because of the many benefits that one can enjoy if one chooses to opt for disassembled pieces instead of a custom-made cabinet, and here, we have listed them to help you make an informed choice.

RTA is the Way to Go!

According to a 2009 survey conducted by the Furniture/Today's Market Research team, 86% of responding consumers had purchased RTA furniture, with desks, entertainment furniture, and other home office furniture being the top three RTA products purchased.
When we consider remodeling our home, how can the kitchen be far behind? And for a kitchen that has acquired a new look, it becomes essential to get new cabinets that complement the current décor of the kitchen.
This is where RTA furniture comes into the picture, and these cabinets have grown in popularity in the U.S. However, there are still many who are not even aware of the many advantages RTAs have to offer. Most people can only think of custom-made cabinets that can take several weeks or even a few months for delivery.
Ready to assemble furniture has come a long way and is no longer the poor quality stuff that it used to be.
Today, the quality of RTA furniture is at par with custom-made furniture and it is difficult to tell them apart. When choosing a cabinet, you should consider its look and storage capacity. Before you are convinced enough to go for RTA cabinets, or for any type of RTA furniture for that matter, you should be well aware of their benefits. So, here they are.

Cost-effective

The prime advantage of RTA cabinets is that they cost a fraction of what custom-made cabinets cost, and are less expensive as compared to stock cabinets, and that too without compromising on quality standards.
Wondering how that's possible? Well, it's because RTA cabinets are delivered in parts that can be assembled by yourselves or by a professional. This cuts down on the manufacturing costs as well as the cost for shipping, and the company can afford to sell it at a much lower price.

Lots of Designs to Choose From
Unlike stock cabinets that are available in limited designs, you can have RTA cabinets in an array of designs, including shapes, colors, configurations, and material. While this is true for custom-made cabinets as well, their exorbitant price make them a less popular option.

Shorter Delivery Time

If you're looking forward to remodeling your kitchen before the holidays, then that's reason enough to opt for RTA cabinets, as it doesn't take them more than 3-5 working days to be delivered to your doorstep.
Also, shipping a RTA cabinet is easy and reduces the risk of damage during shipment. In sharp contrast to this, stock cabinets take a few weeks for delivery, while it can take more than a month to receive a custom-made cabinet.

No Compromise on Quality

As mentioned earlier, RTA cabinets do not compromise on quality, in spite of being available at a lower price. In fact, most RTA cabinets have features similar to those of any custom-made cabinets.
They are durable and do not come off when loaded with stuff. This is one of the key reasons behind the overwhelming popularity of disassembled furniture, and it is sure to grow by leaps and bounds.
The pieces or components of RTA cabinets are made of solid wood. All major brands offer pieces that are made from fine wood, such as oak, cherry, birch, and maple, instead of cheap and low-quality substitutes, such as particle boards.
What's more, you'll even find RTA cabinets with the same finish that you normally see on an expensive custom-made cabinet. Needless to say, the quality varies with the cost of the product, as it does for any other product.

Easy to Assemble

The beautiful thing about RTA cabinets is that they are so easy to assemble that anyone can take up the task of fixing the pieces into place to give the cabinet its final shape, and that too in a very short time.
While you can always seek the help of a professional, you can very well manage it yourself with just a small set of everyday tools. In most cases, the components are designed such that they just snap into place, without the need to use nuts and bolts to assemble them.
Do you still need more reasons to buy one? When you choose to buy a RTA cabinet, you can go for interlocking tiles to enhance the look of the space where you place your newly acquired piece of furniture.