Custom vs Stock Cabinets
Custom vs Stock Kitchen Cabinets — The Complete Comparison
Stock, semi-custom, and full custom — understanding the complete quality and cost spectrum before making a cabinet decision.
Stock
$2,000–$10,000
Never for a full renovation
✓Immediately available
✓Lowest upfront cost
✗Particleboard construction
✗Fixed sizes only
✗Very limited finishes
✗Short lifespan
Our recommendation
Semi-Custom
$12,000–$35,000
Recommended for most Westchester projects
✓All-plywood options available
✓Hundreds of finish options
✓3" size increment flexibility
✓4–8 week lead time
✗Not any size
✗Not every finish combination
Full Custom
$35,000–$100,000+
When semi-custom cannot meet your spec
✓Any size, any finish
✓Finest construction quality
✓Full interior customization
✓No design limitation
✗8–14 week lead time
✗Significantly higher cost
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Two showrooms with walk-ins welcome during regular hours. Sunday visits are by appointment. Serving Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT since 2005.