Cabinet spend is one of the loudest lines in a kitchen proposal. Stock boxes land fast and keep budgets tight; semi-custom buys you wider sizes, better interior options, and finishes that feel tailored; custom is for irregular rooms, inset doors, or details you can’t get from a catalog.

We walk clients through how they actually cook and store: tray zones, tall pantries, appliance garages, and landing space next to refrigeration. That drives box depths and heights more than door style alone.

If you plan to stay in the home, we bias durability—hinges, drawer systems, and finishes that survive steam and daily use. If you’re preparing to sell, we balance impact per dollar so the kitchen reads crisp without overbuilding for the block.