Here’s how to turn your tax refund into a gorgeous, affordable new kitchen from Northeast Factory Direct
By Ken McEntee
This spring, the IRS is expected to refund about $1.1 trillion in overpaid taxes from 2022. If a portion of that interest-free loan to the government has your name on it, you may want to wisely invest it in your home—the average refund of close to $4,000 would put you well on your way toward a remarkable new kitchen, suggests Angelo Lardomita, lead kitchen designer and sales manager at Northeast Factory Direct (NEFD).
“If you buy your new cabinets from Northeast Factory Direct, it’s almost like more than doubling your tax return,” Angelo reasons. “That’s because our cabinets sell for 60 to 70 percent less than comparable cabinets at other stores. With our prices, we’re a game-changer on cabinets. And, just like filing your taxes early, the sooner you select your cabinets, the sooner you can enjoy your dream kitchen.”
NEFD can sell for less because it buys for less, Angelo explains.
“[Owner] Alex [Nemet] has built Northeast Factory from a single, no-frills showroom to four locations by finding the products that people want the most and buying them in bulk to leverage the best possible prices,” he says. “That’s why we have become the go-to place for kitchen cabinets, furniture, recreation equipment and other home goods.”
Most astute homeowners probably are aware of NEFD’s exceptional cabinet prices. But the showroom’s cabinet division also features amazing bargains on ancillary products like flooring and countertops, Angelo emphasizes.
“We offer hundreds of options in granite and engineered quartz countertops from all of the biggest manufacturers in the business,” he says. “We buy slabs in bulk to save you money on all the latest styles from Silestone, Caesarstone, Envi, Cambria and others. We handle everything from measuring, creating the template, installation and sealing the stone to make your process as seamless as possible.”
To complete your kitchen project, NEFD carries rugged, waterproof, luxury vinyl plank flooring.
“Our flooring consists of a high- density, 100% waterproof solid polymer core that is durable, sound-deadening and scratch- and dent-resistant, with wear layers up to three times thicker than those you’ll find at a big box store,” he says. “We have dozens of color samples on display. We also have highly recommended installers who will ensure that your flooring project clicks right into place.”
NEFD not only makes your new kitchen very affordable, but the no-frills showroom operator makes it simple as well, Angelo insists.
“We’ve been doing this for a long time and we’re going to hold your hand through the entire process,” he says. “Nobody is going to make it as easy as we do. All you really have to do is make your selections. We take care of everything else for you.”
While appointments are available to work with an NEFD kitchen designer, who will reserve a time convenient for you, walk-ins are fine too, Angelo says.
“Bring in some rough measurements and maybe a few photos of your kitchen along with your wish list and ideas, and our designers will take it from there,” he says. “Usually in less than an hour you’re going to have a quote and a design that, unlike at most stores, you can take with you at no charge.”
The next step is a free professional measurement of your kitchen that ensures that your new cabinets will fit perfectly.
“Finally, we’ll call you back in for a wrap-up meeting with your designer,” Angelo says. “That’s where you make the final selections and adjustments before getting the cabinets shipped to your home. If you need installation, we’ll hook you up with highly qualified installers who we’ve worked with for years.”
Just like your tax refund, you’ll probably want your cabinets as quickly as possible.
NEFD can help with that, too.
“Everybody is experiencing extended lead times today, but in most cases, our wait times can be about half that of many other stores,” Angelo says.
Along with complimentary design service and in-home measurements, NEFD adds a few more freebies to save you even more money. For example, Angelo says doorknobs and drawer pulls are included in the price of the cabinets, as are an upgrade to all-wood construction, solid maple dovetail drawers, steel undermount full-extension guides, soft-close doors and drawers and paint, stain and finish options of your choosing.
NEFD has four retail showrooms: 3321 W. 140th Street, in Cleveland (216-941-7727), 24470 Lakeland Blvd., in Euclid (440-942-7945), 9009 Freeway Drive, in Macedonia (330-436-3960) and now 8100 Cleveland Avenue NW, in North Canton (234-901-2099). You can get directions from anywhere, or more information about NEFD at NortheastFactoryDirect.com.