Diamond is a much more flexible product line and therefor should be more expensive. Aristokraft has built its name as the affordable american cabinet but like everything having a accepted brand name just means you can charge more for them. I have several american made brands in my store that lower in price then Aristokraft and much more flexible in choice of cabinets. I have access to Aristokraft but do not promote them as they are generally not the best deal. Most of the thermofoil finishes tend to peal off over time. I personally would get a painted finish before a thermofoil. The quality of the finish between the cabinets lines is not easy to judge.

I think we have the 'D' shape, in a 30'' cabinet, for the clean-up sink. Really like it! There were plenty of moments of self-questioning and I was very worried about not having the faucet centered (the sink is centered on a bank of three windows) but we are very pleased with how it turned out. For the faucet we selected, we actually ended up cutting into the cabinet on the right, so the control valve could be installed and we also pulled the sink as far forward as possible. Just cleaned the sink the first time in a month or so since it was installed; used baking soda and it cleaned up fairly well. But... will look for something I can spray on. Guess posting pictures is like entertaining.... one way to get the cleaning done :) From Recently Updated Side note -- I love, love, LOVE the faucet (Kohler Karbon). It's such fun to use and so handy. I'm rather cranky I didn't use the same one for the prep area (what do you mean I have to pull down?!!). The single motion to adjust and keep the spray exactly where you want it is so natural.

If you look a little closer, Diamond Intrigue from Lowe’s is actually Decora Cabinets, one of the higher end of the Masterbrand Cabinets collections who don’t offer furniture board grade carcasses, only plywood. Yes, cost is slightly higher, it definitely not overrated. It’s not quite Omega Cabinetry, but there’s definitely quality crossover. Meaning Decora is definitely, without a doubt, the highest quality that Diamond Cabinets will offer. There’s definitely some details in Decora that I’d say sets it apart from the Schuler brand, but you have to know what the upgrade options are to get the best value. Both are great quality cabinet brands. Cabinets aren’t cheap, so invest, buy it once, and buy it right! Give your installers the best possible chance to give you the best outcome by having plywood boxes so they aren’t blowing apart when you put a screw threw it. We all remember those college Ikea quality days. It’s worth every penny for the plywood carcass. That is, unless you want to be paying out of pocket for a couple new carcass pieces that your installers won’t be responsible for and you waiting another several weeks for it to be replaced. Shoot, all the import cabinets are plywood carcass now. They only take a week to get. That’s a whole new conversation!

@HU-50248401 How does designing and ordering cabinetry with a virtual designer actually work? Have you seen door samples? Did the designer go to your house to measure? Do you see a sample of your door style and finish? Is Lowe's installing your cabinetry? This seems to be another cost cutting strategy that big box stores are implementing. I have been to two Home Depots in the past week and neither has an in-store emplyee to design and order say, Kraftmaid or any other brand. No door samples, no fake kitchen displays of new cabinets, no countertop displays... just small displays set up to promote the refacing of old cabinets.