A clear path from showroom selections to ordered materials and coordinated installation.

01 Visit the showroom

See the displays, talk through your project, and select the materials you like.

02 In-home consultation

We measure the space and give you a ballpark cost before detailed design begins.

03 Design sit-down

The design fee is fully credited toward your project and includes 3D renderings for kitchens, along with exact pricing.

04 Already have measurements?

Bring them in and we can draw the room on the computer to work out an accurate price.

05 Order & coordinate

We order the materials and coordinate installation with trusted local trade professionals.

Understand the choices behind a well-made kitchen, from the cabinet box and hardware to the wood, doors, and the way each line is produced.

The first decision is framed or full-access — it affects how your cabinets look, how much they hold, and how they're built.

1. Framed: a solid wood face frame on the front of the cabinet box; doors and hinges mount to the frame. The most common method in North America — strong, stable, and available in partial, full, or inset overlays.

Style catches your eye, but construction decides whether your cabinets still look great years from now. Here's what to look for.

1. Plywood sides (1/2"–3/4") — resist moisture and hold screws far better than thin particleboard.
2. 3/4" plywood shelves — carry heavy loads without sagging.
3. Six-way adjustable soft-close hinges — align perfectly and shut gently.
4. Four-sided solid wood drawer boxes with dovetail joints — they can't pull apart.
5. Full-extension, undermount, soft-close drawer glides — the whole drawer pulls out and closes silently.
6. Rollout trays are a popular add-on — and just one of many storage solutions you can choose, from pull-out trash and recycling and spice pull-outs to lazy susans, cutlery and utensil dividers, and deep drawer storage.

The wood you choose shapes the whole look of your kitchen.

1. Cherry — warm, rich grain that deepens with light.
2. Maple — smooth, durable, takes any finish beautifully.
3. Hickory — bold, dramatic grain with natural color variation.
4. Oak — timeless strength in flat-sawn or quarter-sawn cuts.
5. Alder — fine, even grain that stains evenly.
6. Walnut — deep, furniture-grade character.
7. Engineered options — wood veneer, thermofoil, melamine, and acrylic for modern looks, easy care, and budget flexibility.

From clean and modern to richly traditional — the door style sets the tone.

1. Recessed panel — clean, versatile, suits almost any theme.
2. Raised panel — dimensional and classic, made for traditional kitchens.
3. Slab — flat and uncluttered, the modern favorite.
4. Accent doors — glass, mullion, or aluminum frames used sparingly as focal points.
5. Overlays: partial (most economical), full (nearly conceals the frame), or inset (flush-fit, furniture-grade).

Cabinets fall into three manufacturing methods — here's what each means for you.

1. Custom — built one kitchen at a time by dedicated craftsmen; near-limitless sizes, colors, and finishes; longest lead time (typically 6–12 weeks).
2. Semi-custom — factory-built on assembly lines from staged inventory in standard sizes with a large fixed menu of styles and finishes; ships in as little as 4 weeks.
3. Stock — mass-produced in standard sizes and warehoused by style and color; fastest (as little as 1 week) and most budget-friendly.