Why Custom?

Because perfect isn’t pre-made

The Three Tiers of Cabinetry

  • Stock

    Cabinetry that has been pre-assembled and is available to be purchased straight off the shelf at your local box store.

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    Stock cabinetry is:

    Budget friendly, readily available and best suited to projects where cost is the biggest concern.

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    Stock cabinetry is not:

    Made with high quality materials or customizable in color or dimension. Does not include design or installation services.

  • Semi-Custom

    Cabinetry that can be purchased in a wide variety of sizes and colors from a pre-determined catalog.

    Semi-Custom Cabinetry is:

    Available in more sizes and colors than stock cabinetry. Often includes design and installation services.

    Semi-Custom Cabinetry is not:

    Built with premium materials, or fully customizable in size, color or components.

  • Custom

    Cabinetry that is fully customizable in dimension, components, materials and color.

    Custom Cabinetry is:

    Tailored to the space it’s designed to fit, offering more versatility than stock and semi-custom options. Most custom cabinetry is made with the highest quality materials, hardware and finishes.

    Custom Cabinetry is not:

    A quick process. Perfect takes time, not templates.

Should you go custom?

  • Do you have unique layout or space constraints?

  • Are you looking for specific storage solutions?

  • Do you need your space custom designed?

  • Is there an aesthetic you can’t find elsewhere?

  • Are you looking for real wood products?

Should you go Stock or Semi-Custom?

  • Is budget a priority?

  • Is your project in a low traffic area?

  • Doing a quick renovation to improve storage options?

  • Is material quality not a top priority?

FAQs

What factors affect the cost of custom cabinetry?

Pricing of custom cabinetry is based on three factors: material choice, project complexity, and length of space. In addition to these factors, the cost of custom cabinetry also varies by location.

What are the advantages of custom cabinets?

Fully customizable to the clients specs, customized to fit your space exactly, high quality materials, improved aesthetics, increased home curb appeal. In addition, clients may request a more environmentally friendly choice of materials as well as made in America products.

Is building cabinets cheaper than buying pre-made?

Rarely is custom cabinetry less expensive than semi-custom or pre-made (stock) options. reasons for this include: higher quality materials, custom sizes, design services etc.

How to save money on custom cabinets?

Using budget friendly materials (maple, birch, MDF) will reduce the price of a project, however, simplifying design and being flexible on design choices will play the biggest role in cost reduction.

What are the disadvantages of custom cabinets

The disadvantage to custom cabinetry is price. Custom cabinetry often costs more than stock and semi-custom options. in addition to cost, custom cabinetry may take longer to design build and install than pre-made options.

Are custom cabinets worth the money?

Not every project requires high quality materials custom built to specific dimensions. laundry rooms, small closets and other ancillary rooms may not justify the price and time commitment of customization.

Custom cabinetry is most valuable in high traffic areas where statement pieces can be enjoyed, unique space considerations are a must and the client is looking for the aesthetics and quality of real wood products.

Why Custom?

  • Tailored to your space

  • Maximized storage

  • Unique features

  • High quality materials

  • Bespoke and built to last