Learn how your comment data is processed. We want white painted, shaker lower cabinets (6 boxes) and white painted, shaker wall/hanging cabinets (3 boxes) that can extend to about 40 tall to accommodate some soffiting Im going to demo. Unfortunately, the worst part in this equation is that these builders usually wont let the designers at Sterling fix the poor designs that they use in their homes. Hi Kathleen, Thanks again Paul! We dont plan on having them painted, which it was seems to be a little bit of the problem. Oppositely, KraftMaid has shaker and arched door styles. Doug Mottershead says it best. On the other hand, diamond cabinets are crafted with natural hardwood. Finally, a site that makes sense. I would lean heavily on how the designer compares them to their other brands. https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/podcasts/. This list is garbage. The cabinets will come much MUCH faster in half the time at least. THE BRAND STRATEGY Many brands that should thrive,fail to survive. And we love inset but Im told it adds quite a bit of cost. My husband and I build everything from high-end custom homes to small, budget conscience remodels. All painted cabinet have this issue, but finishes can be easily repaired by professionals. I was looking at getting JSI cabinets bc theyre about $5k less for my kitchen than Fabuwood and the rep said theyre plywood and no particle boards. For a European cabinet it looks fine. While the construction and durability of the finish on both lines should be about equal and also equal to Schrock, there will be telltale signs that KCD is a lesser brand. Even though I think the cabinets are probably pretty well made, Costco or online are not good places to be having your kitchen designed. The arched ones come in various styles and can be customized. Or about a few shipping damages that are quite common with large cabinetry orders and simply need to be reordered and replaced. Giving a C is not even fair. there is an update about Ultracraft that their ply upgrade only come to 5/8ply sides, top, bottom, no 3/4 option. After all, they also have some pretty good attributes. Im looking for the best cabinet lines to carry that would include the most options while working with the fewest amount of reps, as you mentioned in previous posts. which would you recommend. They meet the quality and performance standards of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA). Ive been able to find reviews or ratings for most of these, with the exception of Bluestem. Hi Paul! Here is a blog to read: 1) When we talk about painted cabinets in all brands it isnt a liquid paint it is a conversion or catalyzed varnish, or a heated powder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxJgxCeeNTo&t=. I still havent decided on a brand to go with. Bertch Kraftmaid Diamond Distinction Or Woodland Kitchen Cabinets. However, Kraftmaid does not have as many color options and has a set price. Also, do you know what brands offer pocket doors? So buckle your seatbelt, and lets get going! We consider these cabinets as homemade and not custom. What about Timberlake? We were told the other perk to US Cabinet Depot is the lifetime warranty vs a 5-year warranty to the original owner? The best part is that they are letting you make changes. Thanks for your fabulous website. We only recommend frameless cabinetry for modern slab type door styles. Kraftmaid prides itself on its versatile offerings and has a certified inspector look over your order before it gets shipped. Ratings for Kitchen Cabinet Brands. https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/hard-compare-kitchen-cabinet-brands/. But they are trying to appeal to a mostly conservative audience and that means a positive response to flags. They wanted them to read kitchen sales. Compare $ 50 00. Wellborn Thx for your advice. Have any experience with/comments on Covered Bridge cabinetry? Thank you for answering my previous question. I have asked her to do a bid with plywood sides as well. Fabuwood, Wolf, CNC, J&K, for example. Sorry never heard of Bluestem and their website tells nothing about how the cabinetry is made. We judge by how the company makes the cabinet. So, you wont be patronizing a local company, or even an American one. https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/how-to-make-a-better-kitchen-cabinet/, My husband installed 5 Starmark standard cabinets in our basement level Much as environmental boasts would have in San Francisco. Hi- Pocket doors will only be available in more expensive brands and only for limited cabinetry. I noticed that the 21st Century Line mentioned here has the same name and styles as Jarlin Cabinetry. If you are getting frameless cabinetry I would get nothing less than 3/4 plywood sides. Often when we get questions like this, and then see the design being considered, the design would be vastly improved by spending a little more money on construction. Thanks. Those are the options we have so far in our area . Hi Frank, Decora I was unable to find either brand on your review post so was hoping you would take the time to apply your rating system on both of these brands. So, did you find this article useful? For a truly efficient drawer that houses both cutlery and . See this link: https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/podcasts/. I have heard dozens of stories of dealers having customers enter their showrooms with print outs of our reviews. Cabinet Door Sample in Cottage. I looked at their reviews online and the few bad reviews they receive seem to be from customers that dont how the ordering process works or dont have any expertise which is common for all cabinet brands. KraftMaid. The quick delivery home (Rouse Chamberlin) we purchased ten years ago has them. Use soft close hinges and tracks. Partly because market research has shown over and over that the longer the warranty the fewer the claims. Im assuming you mean Kraftmaid Cabinets. I appreciate any freedback. Going to the most expensive showrooms doesnt assure you. Dont know anything about the brand other than that they appear to be a more expensive custom brand. Or Wellborne has several lines in their one brand that cover several price points. Our glide system has a larger weight-bearing surface that creates a smoother and quieter gliding motion. We give it a B+ for construction and a Solid B for value. Bertch Schuler is the most expensive brand that either home center sells so that means you have picky customers splurging on cabinetry but often with a streak of cheapness since they are shopping at a Lowes. Create that cozy feeling and fantastic look by getting the best cabinet that fits your kitchen style. Hi Leigh, Allen and Roths cabinets have pretty good quality as well. But then I also went for a quote on Diamond at lowes bc of a 30% off sale, just to compare everything . Also, they have an I-Beam setting that entails full-depth braces that ensure sturdiness and stability during installation. Just wondering what the * next to Thomasville is for? First off, on behalf of everyone here, thanks so much for putting this list together. Thank you for your response, I was quite confused by the duplication of the designs and names. Our reviews rate how these cabinet brands compare for construction quality and for value considering the price point of each cabinet line. My second bid was painted, full front but furniture board construction. . I dont love frameless cabinet construction on any door style that isnt a slab door. Great dealer question! KraftMaid has the greatest variety of choices and customization although Thomasville MasterBrandSchrock is generally a close second. Do you know anything about quality and value of Seville Cabinetry- Lucerne, with 3/4 plywood core. Should HDF be a no go for us? Use 3/4 thick plywood sides Im in the Phoenix area and was wondering who your top 3 picks would be for inexpensive to midrange cabinets. Hi Dan, This is pretty crazy and shows a complete disregard to construction standards. Allen and Roths cabinets have a base design, which means they are located directly on the floor and support the sink and countertops. However, if you are getting white or grey shaker you are paying for the availability of things you arent selecting. Any comments on the quality of the CK cabinet? We arent getting anything out of the ordinary . Masterbrands is not transparent about how they make their cabinetry and so there is no information online on how they make an entry level line like Kemper Echo. Read this blog: It sounds like your designer is not working for a cabinet dealer. Tout being green, US and locally made, family owned, and other plusses that really amount to a lot of talk. (I know we cant compare brands directly, just asking directionally. Diamond CushionClose System Achieve whisper-quiet operation in your kitchen and bath. Any problems that are going to be covered by the warranty would happen in the first few years. It would really help with our layout to have them, but its not a dealbreaker. We are considering their full plywood construction boxes, including solid plywood top. First, thank you for making this list and taking the time to respond personally to people. Hi Dean, Im not sure whether these differ from Thomasville? Expect rougher dovetail drawers, more shipping damage, possible out of stock issues, and slight inconsistencies in construction and finish. We had visited a kitchen designer in the Baltimore area, and for some reason he steered us to the least expensive cabinets they offered (Marsh Cabinets), but did not even mention the plywood upgrade option. I was comparing Ultracraft and Kitchen Craft for my kitchen, both frameless. I was wondering if you have ever worked with or have any thoughts on Nichols cabinetry out of Canada. link to Thompson Creek Vs. Pella Windows: Which One To Pick? This instantly identifies you as someone in need of even more help. Hi Colin, or Allen + Roth offers a wide variety of cabinet storage solutions. While the design time of real kitchen designers is incorporated into the cost of the cabinets that they sell. I love the blog/podcast and have learned a ton about kitchen design from them really an invaluable resource. The low cost makes me nervous? Also, the stained finishes seem rather flat Is that typical? Price point is rated from 1 to 6 with 6 being the most expensive cabinetry on . Your cabinet dealer seems to be giving bad advice. Hi Dima, You might be comparing different types of wood or an MDF door to a solid wood door. If your goal is to have the least # of reps I would choose to carry Masterbrand Lines. Hi Dan, What is your opinion of toe-kick drawers? Designers dont have as much to learn, and you only have one rep to deal with. You dont want your kitchen clashing due to multiple colors. This is going to be an interesting ride. Homeowners often compare two popular brands: Thompson Creek Windows and Pella Windows. It looks like they call it a backrail It puts pressure on our industry, forcing it to become more transparent. Hi Jess, FOR PEOPLE OUTSIDE OUR SERVICE AREA OF WITHIN A TWO-HOUR DRIVE OF OUR BALA CYNWYD PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE,HEREIS A LINK TO RECOMMENDED DEALERS IN OTHER AREAS. Overall, there are probably better choices to make in a framed line that would be less expensive and better made. 5/8 ply is OK but not ideal. We put very little stock into customer complaints about about cabinetry as people complain about everything and the bigger the company the more the complaints. They have a framed and frameless option and happen to be close to me so I thought it might be nice to use a local manufacturer for my project. Hi Rich, We have to replace our kitchen due to a leak and the price of KCD is appealing, but I want to make sure we are getting something that will last many years. Either with 1/2 full plywood backs or better, or with at least a 3/4 thick inch hanging rail and around 1/4 inch backs. I know they lose business from our rating. We would give them a B- for construction quality buy 3/4 is only a solid B. Id have never even known about them if it werent for you, so again, thank you! https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/2015-popular-kitchen-cabinetry-brand-comparison/. One last question, Sterling also carries Wolf, which looks to have all plywood construction and solid B+ rating. I dont know those lines, but a good frameless cabinet is easy to identify. It should be easy to decide which one will work better for you. Center panel on the door is actually better in MDF, so long as the rest of the door is solid wood. This is also one of the reasons we respond to these types of questions online and in a public forum. Hi Amy, The difference in price is about $7K. It just has thinner shelves, 3/4 extension tracks, and smaller doors and drawer fronts. 2. Luxury contains heavy-duty shelves. Hi Cie, Are they related, same manufacture ? Kraftmaid Vs Diamond Cabinets: In-depth Comparison Construction Material KraftMaid cabinets are made with solid wood. Brands like Kraftmaid, Decora, Bishop, Homecrest, and others that use a hanging rail system, use a 3 1/2 inch high sold wood or double ply hanging rail. Thank you for this great resource. Cabinet reviews assume each cabinet brand is upgraded to the top level of construction available, usually all plywood construction. Will, KraftMaid is not any different. Kraftmaid Dillon 14 5 8 X In Cabinet Door Sample Pebble Grey Rdcds Hd Wlm4 B83m The. Made of solid wood, KraftMaid cabinets have a long lifespan. Cabinet Color Trends Goodbye Gray Porch Daydreamer. Main Line Kitchen Design tries to influence this change through our cabinet ratings, our website, and our podcast. If you do get Columbia they should be all plywood. This is such a useful comparison of cabinet brands and also contains so much information for novices such as myself. Decorative Enhancements Replacement Parts Bath Cabinet Care From roll-out trays for kitchen cabinets to insert kits and dividers for drawers, KraftMaid has a variety of kitchen storage solutions and accessories for every passionate organizer. Omega Assuming you mean Kitchen Cabinet Depot when you say KCD. You are presumably less educated, less experienced and less informed. Sounds like a plan. And less expensive. Crown Hi Sarah, https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/custom-cabinets-handmade-or-homemade/. I believe it is at least 1/2 . While Masterbrands has been slow to transparency, this is very encouraging to see. Thank you! No cabinets are sold for list price and some are sold for 50% off of the arbitrary list price. If the Dealer you are buying from is reputable and honors their agreements, then buying Kahles should be fine. Select Your Construction Essential Package Select Package This is what kitchen designers help customers do and it takes many years to get good at our job. The one potential saving grace is this is not one of the giant production builders (Toll, Rouse, Ryan, etc.). Kahles makes a nice cabinet, but I dont like the company. All these inexpensive lines offer only a fraction of the door styles and finishes that a brand like Kraftmaid makes. Hi Dee, You can get something expensive and rework the structure with every change. Episode 22, 01) List of Countertop and Supplier Discount Programs. Ill update both lines. I cant imagine making the boxes plywood again would be that much more, were only talking 11 cabinets total. You will get several brands that cover several price points from the one company and Rep. I purchased LUXURY PACKAGE cabinets from Lowes made by American Woodmark, advertised at the store and at Allen Roth's website as made from hard and durable plywood box and shelving construction. It is NO RELATION to the Thomasville Furniture Company. All you need to figure out is your preference, and then go ahead and pick the cabinet that ticks your boxes. We have 2 small boys 6 month and 3 yrs. I am Ralph Wade and welcome to my blog. You are probably comparing different door styles or an MDF door to a wood door style. We review cabinet brands with all their available standard upgrades. Hi Paul, https://jandkcabinetry.com/. Both these brands make pretty inferior frameless cabinetry, and they arent even particularly inexpensive. I am adding them to our ratings blog. Thanks. They are.. Shiloh uses a 1 or 1 1/2 hanging rail which is too small to support the wall cabinets and also too easily bends and splits. I would rate them like CNC. For a shaker white kitchen, they would be a far better pick than Aristocraft. OUR SERVICE AREAIS WITHIN A TWO-HOUR DRIVE OF OUR BALA CYNWYD PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE. https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/calls-with-paul-the-kitchen-design-podcast-episode-17/, Awesome! We are choosing between Omega cabinets and Signature Custom Cabinets. Is sheen usually an option? They have outlets and sell under several different names. That usually means they are also poor designers. Id love to be prepared during my meeting! Otherwise, framed cabinetry makes more sense. Im in the process of having samples ordered from Belmont. And that fixing the issue is easy. I think that all the brands that Lowes and Home Depot carry get poor reviews NOT because there is anything wrong with the brand but because home center designers dont give customers realistic expectations and they make mistakes that get blamed on the cabinet brand. If you are about to begin designing a dream home, I would recommend not using the cabinet dealer that the builder is recommending. Your email address will not be published. Many many thanks, While the line is beautiful it does not come close to meeting our idea of acceptable construction standards. Hi MM, Do you happen to know the quality of the painted Kitchen Cabinet Distributor cabinets? I'm ordering roughly about 15 cabinets. 08) Design and Build and Why Splitting the Two Can Make Sense, 09) How To Select a Contractor for a Kitchen Renovation, 12) Price Comparing Kitchen Cabinets and Why It Is a Bad Idea. Your entitled to your opinions but they are not educated or based on any experience with these brands. Were looking at White shaker door style. However, Since Thomasville is only sold at Home Depot you are probably not optimizing the design of your kitchen working with a home center designer. Im not sure on the distinction youre making. All have been designed to pull completely out to reveal the entire contents of your cabinet giving you complete visibility and instant accessibility! 3. So, if you wanted to switch to a private dealer where the experience might be better and you could get the same cabinetry, door styles and colors you could. When looking at comparisons of these row companies (not a cabinet expert) they seem comparable in quality with a 10 k price difference. Woodland Thank you for your post. The following company's headquarters is located in Mooresville, North Carolina. While frameless cabinetry is easier to access and is sleeker looking, it is also less durable than the best made framed cabinetry. HeyRalph is here! Wolf is a Fabuwood type brand. 4) Toe kick drawers are what happens when customers in an effort to capture every inch of space start making bad decisions. Also, since the Elements collection is a painted finish, you are spending at least 30% more than you need to get a similar finish in a lower priced (and at least equally if not better constructed line) like Fabuwood, J&K, and some other brands. Can you compare Bishop to Timberlake. Use solid wood dovetail drawers or heavy-duty contemporary type drawers. We give a limited lifetime warranty to all the brands we sell even if the manufacturer doesnt. I actually worked at Sterling 15 years ago. I know Fabuwood has the newer Luna lineis it worth it to opt for a more semi-custom brand such as Wellsford or St. Martin (which is only frameless)? Medallion -Door is MDF core and maple frame. Showing an American flag, while not saying how they make cabinets. The design capability of Vantage has also improved over the last few years as they have added the option to custom size your cabinets, width, height and depth. Fabuwood is the best of the inexpensive brands IMO so if that could be an option the price would be a similar savings and the step down in quality virtually undetectable. If you choose Dynasty by Omega as your expensive brand you would also get several possible lines in both framed and frameless cabinetry. Your time and advice is most appreciated. The value grade we give is not a rating about the quality of the cabinetry but a rating of how good an investment a cabinet line is considering its cost. Moving a doorway, widening an window, removing a wall, all cost peanuts compared to the added costs of these brands for white shaker. Hi Yvette, Id consider calling is to our Podcast once you have a design you can show us. I assume that is a viable option as well? I feel like my head is spinning trying to compare construction details between cabinet lines. More Options Available $ 50 00 (5) Model# RDCDS.HD,MP4,DWM. If price is really an issue Fabuwood has the standard overlay door style Quest Discovery frost that is a wood door and is also 25% less. Looks like from the review in here they are a decent quality and rated A. I would guess that since they boast (with flag waving) that they are assembled and stored in the US but say nothing about where they are made, that the doors and parts are made in Mexico. But if you are looking for a kitchen setup with excellent longevity, KraftMaid is the way to go. If not, please tell me how I can improve this article. We carry Timberlake because they carry more door styles, colors, and wood species (like Maple and Cherry) than Fabuwood and are only about 20% more expensive. W x 22 in. A total MDF door is a terrible idea if you care about durability. We are also considering Fabuwood, J& K, and KraftMaid, but customer reviews all have quality issues, broken cabinets, and companies refusing to stand by warranty. So you shouldnt probably hold it against them. KraftMaid is better if you want the best quality and a longer lifespan. I came across this review page surfing for reviews on Kraftmade Cabinets. Call 61O-5OO-4O71. All customers need kitchen design help. cant thank you more! CNC and US Cabinet Depot both make well made inexpensive frameless cabinetry, however both are having supply chain issues. They do a couple of things I dont love marketing their product. They are very similar lines so something is wrong with the pricing you are getting. Heres some relevant blogs: https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/why-you-shouldnt-buy-a-kitchen-from-home-depot-or-lowes/, https://www.mainlinekitchendesign.com/general/what-cabinet-brand-is-the-best-value/. Home Depot has had several lines make the brand over 20 years. However, since the cabinet lines we carry were chosen specifically for their construction quality and value, it makes sense that we rate them well. This comparison brings forth a deep analysis of two of the greatest cabinets, so stay tuned! All three of those lines are great choices. Heres a link to a multimillion-dollar home with Fabuwood cabinetry. It is hard to know since Im not seeing the rails mentioned on the website . Homestead If you want a modern look, this is the best style. I would stay away from these brands. The "Soak Test" altered the finished appearance of the tongue-and-groove hardwood, Allen + Roth, and Style Selections samples. Thoughts on this and on resale of stain vs white? Seville also uses a hanging rail on their frameless cabinet which makes it also a little less durable. Hi Ayanna, Kraftmaid is a good brand. Both of these places are not brands. On the other hand, KraftMaid uses a DuraKraft Plus system that consists of a two-layered topcoat that offers maximum protection by keeping your cabinet free from scraps and stains. K&B store is about 3-4,000 higher in quote. Looking online they seem comparable, but the price point is significantly different. That goes against everything Ive read, including here. A common complaint on Houzz regarding Fabuwood and J&K is that they dont have lifetime warranties, but is this a red herring (in other words, there arent realistically conditions that a lifetime warranty can be redeemed, its just a warm fuzzy feeling of coverage)? Price from 2 different kitchen designers are about the same. Custom is the most expensive cabinetry. Hi Jennifer, This usually means that if you buy Jarlin you will have no competent kitchen professional helping you with your design and helping you make good decisions. SO DO NOT: 1) Purchase expensive cabinetry believing the finish will be more durable 2) Blame less expensive cabinet brands for being responsible for paint chipping, scratching, or being damaged by water. It should be at least 40% more. The main differentiating factor between the two cabinets is the finishing system. Allen + Roth only remained joined when shook finished side up. However, they are expensive for the white shaker door style that every brand has. I dont think I saw them on the list above. Was the design done by the designer that sells the brands you mention like J&K and Fabuwood etc? I looked up Midcontinent to refresh my memory as to why we give them a poor rating and I found out that they now offer an All-Plywood Construction option. The website has little information so I cant comment their quality. Have you worked with homebuyers on new construction homes (development, not one-off custom) where the home builder already has a kitchen/bath contractor with a list of options/pricing in place? We got a few quotes from different dealers using the same design just to keep things consistent. Starmark recently changed how they make their cabinetry. Jarlin is a RTA cabinet brand so you have to put it together. Allen & Roth made a name for itself in the lighting industry when it first began back in the 1990's. Allen Roth really gained traction when they introduced their set of pendant lights, which was actually one of the first products I bought from them. KraftMaid has unmatched features and high-end construction. What shall I do (wringing hands)??? KraftMaid is a big name in the world of cabinets due to its innovative systems and features, quality, durability, large storage space, and many customization options. 14-5/8 in. Im looking at Schuler cabinets for my mudroom, laundry and bathroom vanities. What do you think of kitchen cabinet distributors? J&K is a national brand and is sold in many states. ), I would be interested in working with Main Line, but as you say in the other article: I was recently at a meeting of construction professionals where many contractors still felt no guilt in refusing to install any materials that they didnt order.. KraftMaid. Watch our funny video: What are your thoughts on these lines and what would you recommend for us to carry? So Wellborn and Yorktowne cabinets, for example, state they have a 1/8 back but you are saying they also add thick rails over this ? 2) Blame less expensive cabinet brands for being responsible for paint chipping, scratching, or being damaged by water. This is usually impossible with a line I dont know because the cabinet brands website isnt so transparent. 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