It’s no secret (at least it shouldn’t be) that modular homes are more environmentally-friendly than most other homes. There are lots of reasons for that, many of which were mentioned previously on Modular Musings.

Green construction is something Excel Homes is passionate about and it’s something we strive to improve on in every detail of every home we make. That includes customizable features like the Merillat cabinets, which are a standard feature in Excel homes. (That’s some of Merillat’s finest on the right.) Like most Earth-friendly products, the material is the biggest part of what makes it green. For Merillat cabinets, that material is recycled hardwood.

Merillat cabinets have the dual distinction of not only being greener, but also higher in quality than most other cabinet options. The hardwood used by Merillat undergoes a strict inspection process, which ensures that only the best wood is used to make the cabinets.

The quality of the cabinets and the hardwood that goes into them is actually quite fitting when you consider the fact that modular homes as a whole are stronger and subject to a more intense inspection process than stick-built homes. A lot of people think that quality only applies to the house itself, but the components inside, like cabinets and fixtures, are important too.

The wide selection of options is another reason Excel chose Merillat as a cabinet supplier and why the cabinets are a standard feature in all Excel homes. Merillat’s three product lines – Essentials, Classic and Masterpiece – offer an almost limitless array of choices for homeowners hoping to customize their kitchen. The Masterpiece line-up alone is available in 26 different door styles, 41 finishes and six different wood species, including birch, cherry, hickory, maple, oak and laminate.