Neff Difference
Selecting the cabinetry for your home is a big decision, one you may make only once or twice in a lifetime. Especially when it comes to your kitchen, the focal point of most homes, we know that you want it to be an extraordinary place that enchants family and friends. The reality is that you need it to fit your family lifestyle, keep its beauty over years of constant use, and add value to your home.
At NEFF of Chicago, we’ve made that decision an easy one. NEFF cabinetry is all we sell and you won’t find higher quality cabinetry or the number of custom design choices from any other manufacturer. Period.
Our location at Luxehome, in Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, where we are surrounded by cabinet manufacturers and design boutiques is an ideal place for you to compare The NEFF Difference. In fact, we've developed a small brochure for you to take with you as you shop. Open THE NEFF of Chicago Difference .pdf (or you can stop into our showroom and pick one up.)
Oh, and while you’re comparing, keep in mind that while our quality is legendary, our pricing is as good as or better than the other entrants in the premium cabinetry marketplace, making your cabinetry from NEFF of Chicago a better value investment.
1. Investment in Talent and Innovation – Over the years, NEFF has invested in talented designers, artisans and engineers who share the goal of making simply the best and most beautiful cabinetry in the world.
2. Investment in Engineering and Technology – Since 1966, NEFF has consistently looked for ways to integrate the skills of its artisans with the best technology in order to provide the gold standard in quality design and construction in the most efficient way possible.
3. Partnership with Suppliers – NEFF works with its suppliers to come up with innovations in finishes and materials that are not only unique, but are ecologically-friendly and can stand the rigors of a coastal environment.
4. Global Brand – NEFF has showrooms around the world, providing a larger customer base that allows for more investment and for stronger relationships with suppliers.
5. North American Location – NEFF’s global manufacturing is done in Canada where the dollar has been lower than the US dollar for most of the last 40 years. Many of NEFF’s premium competitors are manufactured in Europe, where transportation costs and European currencies are higher.
The NEFF Difference: Design Choices
Innovation… that’s the secret to NEFF’s extraordinary array of design choices. NEFF of Chicago will help you to understand the many options available for the design of your custom kitchen, bath, Valet closet or other cabinetry.
NEFF Custom Choice Categories
| Style Choice |
Interior Cabinet Finish Choice |
| Wood or Wood Grain Choice |
Inlay Choice |
| Finish Choice |
Door/Drawer Style Choice |
| Decorative Design Choice |
Accessory Choice |
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The NEFF Difference: Materials
The NEFF Difference starts with the materials used in the crafting of its world-renowned cabinetry. Components and finishes have been carefully selected over the years to provide quality in two dimensions: healthy indoor environments and long lasting durability. Very few manufacturers or custom cabinetry shops even try to achieve the NEFF standard of quality.
- standard NEFF materials are engineered for long life in the most humid coastal or tropical environments to prevent warping, expansion and peeling
- exterior-grade, marine quality plywood
- supplemental materials such as MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard), E1 grade particle board, and other superior, engineered wood products are used according to finish and shape requirements
- NEFF selects marine-quality plywood and E1 grade particle board made with phenol-based resin which is free of the VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) off-gassing caused by the urea formaldehyde in cheaper and more commonly used resins and glues
- NEFF uses steel dowels, not glues, which can emit VOC’s
- Compliant with new CARB (California Air Resources Board) regulations for the elimination of Formaldehyde in the manufacture of engineered woods
- Acrylic Polyurethane (Low VOC and Urea Formaldehyde Free)
- Fewer than 20% of cabinet manufacturers use this premium finish which is less prone to drying and cracking and has significantly less VOC emissions than lacquer which is more broadly used in the industry
- Used by the world’s finest auto and airplane manufacturers for durability and color protection
- Stainless Steel
- NEFF uses high gauge, surgical grade, non-magnetic #304 steel for its interior cabinets and kitchen finishes
The NEFF Difference: Quality Construction – Standard Features
Compare closely and you’ll see that NEFF’s standard construction simply makes for a better cabinet that you can live with – happily - for a long, long time.
- BLUMOTION under mount slides
- full drawer extension means no hidden corners
- load bearing up to 90 pounds at full extension
- anodized aluminum sides, lined with heavy gauge stainless steel... deeper drawers and roll outs have tempered glass extensions that provide better visibility
- traditional style cabinets have drawers and roll outs with solid maple sides and maple veneer bottoms, finished in durable acrylic polyurethane
- 16" deep cabinets and drawers (incl. door face)
- create more storage volume and fit larger, more fashionable dinnerware and charger plates
- most competitors are 12” to accommodate standard board sizes
- a typical 30" high door has two hinges – the NEFF standard is three for increased durability and stability. A 30" high cabinet has three moveable shelves, not two
- provides a continuous finished bottom of the wall cabinet and eliminates visible light valances
- made possible by NEFF’s overlay door style that eliminates the visible seams of inset doors
- option for “touch” lighting control and dimmer and undermount duplex electrical outlets for a clean look for your backsplash
- fitted to the cabinet edge to cushion door closing without the need for bumper pads that can fall off
- cabinets can be used while countertops are being fitted
- provides enduring stability – eliminates “door jamming”
- more hygienic - seals cabinets against dust and the unfinished bottom of the countertop
The NEFF Difference: Installation
Installers love to work with NEFF cabinets which are designed to easily adjust to the imperfections of your floors and walls, to be installed more safely and to allow for easy door levelling and adjustment.
- ALL finishes are applied at the NEFF factory by skilled craftsmen, using state-of-the-art equipment for even application and the highest quality control
- ensures that you get the EXACT color that you chose and approved
- NEFF’s unique Acrylic Polyurethane finish seals in the VOC’s found in paints and MDF so your painted cabinets don’t poison the air in your home
- covered by a removable, integrated toekick that clips to the cupboard legs or optional decorative legs can be left exposed for a contemporary look
- provides a channel between the floor and cabinet bottom for wiring, plumbing and ventilation
- mounts to the wall, avoiding the need to fasten the cabinets directly to the wall
- adjacent cabinets can be attached before hanging to allow for the “throw” of the wall
- safer to install by eliminating the need for sticks or jacks
- provides ventilation and space for wiring for integrated xenon lights, undermounted on wall cabinets
- allows for optional power outlets under the upper cabinets to maintain a clean backsplash
- Conformat Fasteners act like Steel Dowels
- cabinets can be disassembled without damage for easy on-site modification.
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