Two quotes for the same kitchen are rarely quoting the same thing. Scope, layout, construction and finish explain most of the gap. Here is how to find it.

A good cabinet quote names the boxes, drawers, finish, panels and delivery, and is clear about what it leaves out. Here is what to look for, line by line.

An apron-front sink changes the cabinet under it. Here is how a farmhouse sink base is built, why you choose the sink first, and what to check.

Open shelves look light and keep everyday dishes in reach. Upper cabinets hide clutter and keep things clean. Most kitchens do best with both.

The hood wall is the one everyone looks at. Here is how to size the hood, the cabinets either side of it, and the gaps in between so it lines up.

Where the door sits against the box decides the look, the storage and the price. Here is how inset, full overlay and partial overlay differ.

Cabinets to the ceiling add storage, stop dust collecting on top and make a room feel taller. Here is when it is worth it, and how it is done.

Most white cabinets that look yellow are not yellow. Here is how to work out whether it is the paint, the light, the room or the finish, and fix the right one.

Island heights, the clearance an island needs on every side, the space each seat takes, and how to size one to your room rather than a catalogue.

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