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Looking for semi-custom off white shaker style kitchen cabinets.

5 years ago

We will be renovating our kitchen starting in early Nov. and I'm looking for a quality cabinet manufacturer that can provide cream or off white semi-custom shaker style cabinets. From a little reading I've done there seems to be different ways to apply the finish and we really want to find a company that will provide a quality cabinet with a warranty and a finish that will last and not chip or discolor. Also really want to find a company with great customer service in case there's a problem. I'd appreciate any suggestions. We're a bit overwhelmed by all the options! I'd ideally buy the cabinets from a distributor. Thanks so much for your help!

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5 years ago

Before buying from Amish or any local cabinet maker, I would investigate their finish process. A long lasting finish requires some expensive specialized equipment and rooms designed to minimize dust, etc.

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cpartist
5 years ago
Where are you located? If near Amish/Mennonite, you won't get a better cabinet for the money
teach2015
Original Author
5 years ago
We are in the Philadelphia suburbs. We're about 1 1/2 hours from the Lancaster area where there are Amish communities. Do you know of any specific companies that do semi-custom out there?
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If you are near an Amish cabinetry maker, you may find they can do the kitchen for the same cost I have Crystal Cabinet Works beaded inset cabinets and I'm very pleased. I purchased mine during a "free paint" and "free inset" promotion. They allow you to combine their Keyline (less customization, lower price) and full custom offerings that keeps their pricing in the mid to mid-high category. (They were far less than the Fieldstone). They have a good reputation here and among my preferred contractors. There is a good thread here on pricing comparison of white painted shaker cabinets.
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The pulls weren't too hard to match. My cabinet pulls were through my cabinet installer, but I found the matching appliance pulls on Top Knobs. You will definitely need specific appliance pulls for these awesome and heavy doors ;) If you're really interested in paneling, maybe you could start your hardware search that way. Love, love the range. Are you looking at the steam option? Either way, It is a joy to cook with.
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Better cabinet brands will give you several choices, at different price points, for the interior finishes. A good KD will show and explain the choices available in their cabinet lines. I used Wood-mode and was given a choice on how I wanted the inside of my cabinets and drawers finished. I went with dark stained mahogany for the drawer interior to match the mahogany exterior. It looks really nice when the inside of the drawer matches the outside. Did your KD have a showroom with samples and displays of all the different options? I hope you are not in CA, because that on site paint job will be nowhere as durable as a factory paint job, specially as CA has banned many of the chemicals/additives that make paint durable.
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Boxerpal
5 years ago
I am using Cabico kitchen cabinets and I love the look and feel. They are a mid price range cabinet company that has some really pretty soft off white colors you might find pretty too. I love Mouser, Crystal and Crown point but they were out of my price range. The cabico is what worked for our space and budget.

Here are some links that might be helpful

[Compare Crown Point, Signature, Cabico[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/compare-crown-point-candlelight-signature-cabico-dsvw-vd~2691525)

reviews of cabinet brands

These are mine below but mine are white

Boxer's kitchen choices 2018 · More Info
teach2015
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you boxerpal! I will check Cabico and the others out!
Newhome2018
5 years ago
Try hanssem and fabuowood. Mid pro range semi custom and high quality
freeoscar
5 years ago
teach2015:

We are in NJ and used http://www.weaverscustomwoodworking.com/index.html - they are out near the Dutch Wonderland theme park, but he has a pretty wide delivery area - I wouldn't be surprised if he comes to the Philly suburbs. We've had our cabinets for just about 2yrs and they've held up beautifully (but ours are stained wood, not painted). Pricing was excellent, the experience was excellent, the installation was flawless, and build quality is superb.
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Debbi Washburn
5 years ago
Just to set an expectation for you up front.... at some point you will get a chip in your painted cabinets... unless of course you don't really use the kitchen. If anyone tells you their cabinets will never chip, then move on.

You can look into Kraftmaid Vantage, Medallion, Shiloh, Candlelight

Good luck!
User
5 years ago
Love my Bremtown cabinets. Can't comment on customer service because everything was delivered on time, without defects, right color and correct size. No need to contact company.
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Crown Point Cabinetry
5 years ago
Thanks for mentioning us, boxerpal! And if teach2015 is looking for something other than custom, allow us to mention our limited custom line, Crown Select (http://www.crownselect.com). It is a line with the same fit and finish as Crown Point, but for less! Have a great day!
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Anglophilia
5 years ago
Take a look at Shiloh. I’m very pleased.
Susie .
5 years ago
We used Wellborn in our house. They have several finish options and of course have shaker. I like the options I got with mine (slow close doors and drawers, pull out corner cabinets). Factory finish was key for me, because I’ve had the paint on site before and it chips immediately.
teach2015
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you everyone for your input! I will be looking into your recommendations!
User
5 years ago
Every single cabinet line on the planet except for IKEA has “white shaker”. Not all are created equal. If you have the industry average 20-25K budget, and the kitchen isn’t 2x as large as 10x12, then you shouldn’t find it at all hard to find something good. Stay away from imports.
R W
5 years ago
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Our friends used Oxford Cabinetry in Oxford PA. Full custom but cost is comparable to the semi-custom that we looked at. The only problem - too many choices! We are working with them now and the staff is a pleasure to work with.

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