Cabinet dimensions sound like one of the simpler parts of planning a kitchen. Pick the standard size, put the cabinets on the wall, and move on to countertops and finishes. In practice, cabinet depth and height affect almost everything you do in the room.

Search online and you may find one article suggesting a relatively modest renovation budget while another talks about kitchens costing well into six figures. Both numbers can be possible because the phrase “custom kitchen” can describe very different projects.

One homeowner may be keeping the same layout and investing mainly in new custom cabinetry and countertops. Another may be removing walls, relocating plumbing, replacing flooring, purchasing new appliances, adding a large island, and changing nearly every surface in the room.

The allure of a budget-friendly cabinet option is easy to understand. On a showroom floor, they look pristine, and cutting thousands off your initial estimate makes approving a major home renovation a whole lot easier. However, after a few years of daily exposure to steam, spills, heavy use, and slammed drawers, the hidden costs of that discounted price tag begin to surface.

When investing in custom kitchen cabinetry, it is easy to get caught up in surface aesthetics—paint finishes, door styles, and sleek hardware. However, true custom cabinet quality lies beneath the surface. The real test of durability and craftsmanship happens inside your drawers, where daily wear, heavy cookware, and constant motion take their toll.

In recent times, we’ve observed a significant shift in the color trends for custom cabinets. While white kitchens still have their admirers, their popularity appears to be waning.

When painting your new custom cabinets, we use only the best process and materials.