Frequently Asked Questions

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Different types of kitchen cabinets come with different price tags and accessory options. For example, many homeowners prefer stock kitchen cabinets because they are affordable while still being customizable. Since stock kitchen cabinets are made in bulk on the assembly line, they can be quickly delivered to your home. However, semi-custom and custom kitchen cabinets require more time to make because they have to be built to meet your design specification. In fact, custom cabinets can take up to 12 weeks to build. But if you want something that fits your kitchen just right, it might be worth your wait. 

More and more people are opting for built-in storage solutions. For example, cabinets with rollout shelves make it easier to reach pots and pans. Cabinets with wine racks can organize your bottles and free up space elsewhere. If you plan on staying in your home for years to come, you may want to look into custom storage options to make your kitchen your own. 

Make sure to choose cabinet colors that you'll still love three years from now. Many homeowners make the mistake of choosing a trendy cabinet color, only to regret it six months later. You'll want to listen to design recommendations that add value to your kitchen and home, not trends that will be painfully outdated in just a couple of years. 

Don't be so quick to throw out the kitchen cabinets that you are replacing.  Many organizations accept old kitchen cabinets and may even be willing to come over to your home to pick them up. Be sure to let your contractor know if you wish to donate your old cabinets to a program like Habitat for Humanity Restores. That way, they'll know to take extra care when removing the cabinets so they can be reused. 

From solid wood to plastic laminate, the makeup of your kitchen cabinets impacts their cost, durability and appearance. 

-Traditional Face Frame

-Overlay Cabinets

-European Framless

-Ready to Assemble (RTA)

-Shaker

-Craftsman (mission) 

-Flat-Front (slab)

-Beadboard

-Handle-free

-Raised Panel (traditional) 

Cabinet styles with deep crevices and details like beadboard are harder to clean and maintain than a style with flat panels. 

Due to the wide ranging differences in materials and quality kitchen cabinets typically cost anywhere from $2500 to $24,000. However, most new cabinet prices average between $4000 and $13,000. This wide price range can be divided into three cabinet categories: Stock, semi-custom and custom.

While most beginner DIYers can reface and refinish cabinets, or install dowels and pocket screws, other cabinet projects require woodworking skills such as fitting mortise-and-tenon joints. Installing cabinets and countertops and appliances correctly is crucial to the longevity of your new kitchen. Yes, you can DIY but having an expert do the job takes all the stress off of you.