Its hard to understand all of Scherrs options because they are literally infinite. You are not picking from a menu of 10 or so cabinet styles and then from two or three materials available for those styles, and from the small number of stain colors available from those materials, and then from the smallish selection of cabinet sizes and configurations that most companies offer. You can select from their 100 different door styles, and further customize them by specifying which of 13 edge profiles you want on the doors. If you are unhappy with their selection of 20 different woods, you could probably convince them to use something else. If you have some particular color for the finish in mind they're willing to work with you until its right. If you need a cabinet to be a certain size to maximize the use of your space, (rather than using a 3" increment + a filler strip), no problem. And then there's drawer style and material, type of drawer slides and hinges. And each of these decisions can be made independently from the others. If you want a 28" deep, 17 1/4" wide lower cabinet, with 5 drawers, each made from a different wood, they can proabably do it. It is somewhat daunting. One possible approach is to look at other manufacturers offerings, to narrow down what you like and then look more closely at those other manufacturers to figure out any little thing you don't like about them. And use that as a starting point with Scherrs. If you want a smaller, easier-to-understand set of options at a astoundingly low price look at IKEA's RTA cabinets. If you want exactly what you want, with a very high level of quality, at not too much more than IKEA's price, talk to Scherrs.

You have gotten confused on the details of the cabinets you were looking at online as rta the face frames are 3/4 thick and the plywood boxes are 1/2 thick. I own and operate a kitchen and bath store in orlando. I specialize in the affordable products as well as having high end products to offer. I often wonder about those that post on here as to why RTA is not considered more. I can ship out directly to anywhere in the US 75 different RTA cabines that are assembled by the company that stocks them before they are put on the truck! You do not even have to put them together. I also have several domestic brands that are in the same price range. Many do not even use cam locks any more they are to be glued and stapled like most domestic brands are that are not in the Wode Mode business model as cabinet makers. I have one brand that ships out assembled with a lifetime warranty. They even do inset door styles that everyone seems to want on here. I have another brand that imports 60" wide by 66" wood hoods with raised panel arch vallance over the cook top and pull out spice racks in the towers. They are not as nice as stanici but they are not the cost either. Both have their place in society. I offer out of my store 20' of cabinetry in any configuration with 30" 36" or 42" wall cabinets with crown and light rail 10 level 1 granite stones to chose from removal of exsisting kitchen, installation of new kitchen and appliances painting of the kitchen area and any knobs you want from my supplier which has 25,000 different ones for $7,000-$10,500 I have inset door styles, flat slab bamboo, raised panels, applied moldings, painted cabinets, glazes, shakers, no name I have at least 1 of everything some will be looking for. When I am done with their kitchen only someone in the industry will be able to tell if the cabinets are imports most of the time. The trade offf is you are dealing with in stock product. No 2 companies stock the exact same cabinet list. It is just the nature of the beast. You can be a smart shopper and find the best price that gives you what you like or you can go for brand name recognition for bragging rights when compnay is over and conviently forget to tell your friends you look wealthy but have no retirement funds cause you buy everything on name brand to feel more important. RTA will not suit everyone but the truth is it fits most Beaver Cleaver neighborhoods very well. Which is where most of americans live that can afford to remodel thier kitchen

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kitchredo 99 - it sounds like you're a very handy person and could probably handle your own installation. Cabinet installation is not difficult, it just takes patients, a good eye, and a sharp blade to ensure those molding miter cuts are crisp and clean. Of course, if you have an older home where things are really far out of square, it can be a bit more time consuming and complicated, but I bet it's still something you can handle. Another bit of advise - a good cabinet manufacturer usually has an installation guide book or videos to assist with the specific nuances within their own cabinet line. Where ever you decide to purchase from, I'd suggest asking for this. My final thoughts - you get what you pay for. As you mentioned, you have expensive taste in appliances, which means you'll be looking at well made, long lasting, reputable brands. Why not do the same for the surrounding cabinets which take the brunt of the abuse in the kitchen? For this reason (and because every brand I've ever come across is imported from China - even if it says it's 'Made In America') we do not sell RTA cabinets. They simply will not withstand the test of time and, in my opinion, are not worthy of being placed next to beautiful appliances. Just some food for thought from a pro who has been doing this for almost 20 years and has worked with most major brands out there. :)