Custom Cabinets

Custom kitchen cabinets and built-ins across San Diego County

When the room has an odd angle, a soffit that needs to disappear, or a wall of storage you have been dreaming about, custom cabinetry is the right call. We design and build shaker, inset, and full-overlay cabinets in paint-grade MDF, maple, white oak, or walnut, plus matching pantry built-ins, coffee stations, and floating shelves that actually fit the space.

(858) 925-5546 Request a quote

Custom white oak full-overlay kitchen cabinets with a built-in pantry in a San Diego coastal remodel

What's included in this service?

In-home measure and as-built drawings, including ceiling slope and wall out-of-plumb
Shop drawing review with door style, hardware, and interior accessory plan
Paint-grade, maple, white oak, walnut, or rift-sawn cabinet box construction
Pantry built-ins, coffee stations, appliance garages, and pull-out spice racks
Floating shelves, plate racks, and matching hood surrounds
Install, leveling, scribe fitting to uneven walls, and full-extension hardware

When do you need this service?

Your layout has angles, soffits, or low ceilings stock cabinets cannot handle
You want a specific wood, finish, or door style you cannot find in a catalog
You need a pantry wall or coffee station that fits the room exactly
Inset doors with a face frame are part of the design and stock will not work
You are matching existing trim or built-ins in the rest of the house

What do homeowners ask about Custom Cabinets?

How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost in San Diego?

Custom cabinets in San Diego typically run $25,000-$80,000+ for a full kitchen, depending on the wood, door style, and accessories. Paint-grade maple shaker lands in the $30,000-$50,000 range. Inset face-frame or rift-sawn white oak can push $60,000-$100,000+. Hardware and accessories are a meaningful share of the total.

Custom vs. semi-custom cabinets: which should I pick?

Custom is worth the cost when you need a non-standard size, a specific wood, or a layout that stock lines cannot cover. Semi-custom is a better value when standard widths can be adjusted to fit and you are happy with the door and finish options from a catalog. We help you decide at the design consult, not after the deposit.

What wood is best for San Diego kitchen cabinets?

Maple and white oak are the most common in San Diego remodels. Maple takes paint cleanly for shaker doors. White oak is the go-to for natural finishes, rift-sawn for a modern look and tight grain. Walnut is softer and better for accent panels or islands than full kitchens in heavy-use homes.

How long do custom cabinets take from order to install?

Plan 8-14 weeks from final shop drawing sign-off to install for most San Diego shops. The shop drawing + material sourcing step is the longest. Local shops can be faster than out-of-state distributors if you want to compress the timeline.

Can custom cabinets match my existing trim?

Yes. We measure the existing baseboard, casing, and crown profiles and match them on the cabinet ends, toe-kick, and any built-ins. If the existing wood is stained, we custom-tint new pieces to blend. If the existing pieces are painted, we use the same paint line and sheen for a clean match.