cabinetry

Flat-pack melamine cabinets (IKEA-style)

Particle-board boxes with melamine surface, sold flat-pack and assembled on-site. The lowest-cost cabinetry tier; surprisingly durable when not exposed to standing water.

Cost tier

BUDGET

Cost / linear ft

$60–$180

Install

DIY

Durability

medium

Maintenance

low

Moisture

poor

Cost notes

30-year service life when shielded from standing water. Replaceable doors enable refresh.

Aesthetic

Finish: matte
Color range: white, wood-look, gray
Visual weight: light

Climate suitability

✓ Hot-humid

✓ Hot-dry

✓ Mixed-humid

✓ Mixed-dry

✓ Cold

✓ Arctic

Source

Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter

Tags: IKEA, melamine, flat-pack, DIY, budget