Are custom cabinets worth it?

<div><p>Custom cabinets are worth the investment to transform the look of your kitchen with a design, color scheme, and aesthetic that’s unique to your home. If you’re looking for cabinets that reflect your personality but are more cost-effective, semi-custom cabinets are a great alternative that allows you to showcase your style, but with pre-made cabinets instead of fully custom. Custom cabinets also provide a 70 to 80 percent return on investment, making them a worthwhile purchase. </p></div>

What is the difference between custom and semi-custom cabinets?

<div><p>There are a few key <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/stock-custom-how-choose-best-cabinets.htm">differences between custom and semi-custom cabinets</a>. While custom cabinets offer complete customization, semi-custom cabinets are less personalized, offering fewer paint color, finish, and hardware choices. In addition, custom cabinets typically take longer to install due to the build time, whereas semi-custom cabinets are prefabricated and therefore faster to install. </p></div>

How to save money on custom cabinets?

<div><p>If you're looking for ways to save money on custom cabinets, there are a few ways to cut costs without sacrificing beauty. For starters, comparing door styles to choose the most cost-effective option is a great way to save money on the overall project.</p><p>In addition, choosing a common wood species versus an exotic one will lower the price. Woods like oak and hickory are often more affordable wood choices, and the same goes for knobs, pulls, and other finishes where picking a commonly available style can reduce costs.</p></div>

How much do custom cabinets cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/wood-kitchen-cabinets-types-costs-and-installation.htm">Custom cabinets cost</a> between <b>$500 and $1,200</b> per linear foot on average to install. Factors like materials, size, and type of cabinet doors you choose significantly affect the overall cost.</p><p>For example, a basic slab cabinet door can cost <b>$60 to $70</b> for materials alone. As its name suggests, this material is a piece of wood with no unique features. However, a mullioned glass inset panel door, which features a designed glass panel, ranges from <b>$100 to $200</b> for materials per cabinet door. </p></div>

What are some pros and cons of custom cabinets?

<div><p>Like most special-order items, custom cabinets have several pros and cons to consider when buying new cabinets. Custom cabinets are typically more expensive than prefabricated cabinet options, but the work often reflects the quality. Custom cabinets tend to last 20 or more years, but the time it takes to install them is typically longer than other cabinets—roughly 6 to 8 weeks on average from the time of ordering. However, a major benefit is the ability to personalize every aspect of your cabinetry, from <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-look-kitchen-cabinet-hardware.htm">cabinet hardware</a> to custom paint colors. </p></div>

Top 10 Best Cabinet makers in Maplewood, NJ

Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave

Monk's Home Improvements

1095 Mount Kemble Ave

Customers say: Super punctual

Recommended by 92% of Angi customers

557 local quotes requested

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Jaclyn Lorber is the designer at Monks Showroom, who created the overall design for our kitchen renovation. She was excellent throughout the process of designing the whole remodel and making suggestions for the selection of appropriate materials and appliances. This is our first kitchen renovation. We had multiple questions and changed our minds about what we wanted multiple times! Jaclyn was always patient with us, very generous with her time and accommodating. The final design is gorgeous! We are eager to see the finished product that will be delivered by Monks Home Improvement."

Bohdan M on May 2025

Along with the Monk's Kitchen & Bath Design Studio, we are a full-service home improvement provider. Monk's will help you plan, design, and purchase everything you need for a remodel. Then our expert craftsmen will install everything and our painters will come and complete the job.

"Jaclyn Lorber is the designer at Monks Showroom, who created the overall design for our kitchen renovation. She was excellent throughout the process of designing the whole remodel and making suggestions for the selection of appropriate materials and appliances. This is our first kitchen renovation. We had multiple questions and changed our minds about what we wanted multiple times! Jaclyn was always patient with us, very generous with her time and accommodating. The final design is gorgeous! We are eager to see the finished product that will be delivered by Monks Home Improvement."

Bohdan M on May 2025

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

55 local quotes requested

We offer general remodeling service. Always trying to go the extra mile making sure the costumer be happy with the results. We do finishing carpentry, bathrooms, kitchen and basement remodeling. We also built and fix decks or any exterior project. Painting and any other detail that makes your house look better than others. We have been working in remodeling for 10 years

"Lester was great, very fast and professional. Highly recommend!"

Milena P on August 2024

We offer general remodeling service. Always trying to go the extra mile making sure the costumer be happy with the results. We do finishing carpentry, bathrooms, kitchen and basement remodeling. We also built and fix decks or any exterior project. Painting and any other detail that makes your house look better than others. We have been working in remodeling for 10 years

"Lester was great, very fast and professional. Highly recommend!"

Milena P on August 2024

Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen

Mr. Handyman of S. Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen

Customers say: Super punctual

903 local quotes requested

17 years of experience

Winner of the 2020 Angie's List Super Service Award, a winner nine out of the past 10 years. We are a locally owned family business supported by a national franchise company which is North America's most trusted handyman company. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable craftsmen (not sub-contractors) who are licensed, insured, bonded and background checked. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work that is 100% guaranteed. What sets us apart: Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in branded uniforms and vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need for your job. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task whether major or minor home repair is prioritized according to your needs. Rather than calling a specialist for drywall repair and another contractor for rain gutter repair, your neighbors consistently choose us for all their home improvement needs. Mr. Handyman can complete a variety of projects for you, from installing doors, to tiling your bathroom, repairing your deck and much more.

"I had a truly MISERABLE experience with Mr. Handyman. I called Mr. Handyman and spoke to one of the administrators about wanting to demo an existing shed, and build a new one. They asked for what the shed should look like and some details, I provided a few photos of a relatively run-of-the-mill red barn style shed, they gave me a quote for a shed for $2500, and they put me on the schedule. The primary contractor arrives, tries to convince me to change the shed because the one I wanted will take long to build and is too complicated. I am annoyed, and eventually cave, we agree that he's just going to build a single pitch roof shed. They demo the shed, and then leave for the day. That evening Mr. Handyman calls me to schedule 2 additional days. The day I got cost me $2700, and my yard is completely full of debris from my old shed, a huge ditch excavated, the foundation is about 50% built. So I'm over budget by a bit and the work is at 10% complete. The extra two days will cost an ADDITIONAL $3300. I'm furious, I speak to the owner, we come to an arrangement, I pay a fixed $4500 for labor and give them my credit card to buy materials. I'm WAY over budget but at this point I need it done because my yard is in shambles. Next week they come out for two days, and then leave my yard with literal trash everywhere (see photos), and building materials all over, while also making use of MY ladder and MY wagon. If they care for my stuff I'm fine with it, but still found it shocking that they would just commandeer my stuff for their purposes without even asking (pictured is my own ladder on the shed). They tell me they need me to buy a door, can't find one and ask me to search and find a double door. I'm in way too deep at this point, so I call around and finally find a door. I printed out the product page and reviewed it with them outside and they say "yep, we'll go to Union and pick this door up." They go get it, and the door doesn't fit into their van, contractor is calling me panicking, the owner is calling me and asking me to coordinate between his contractor on site and the helper at Lowes. This is the middle of a work day and I had to abandon an important meeting while this is happening. So now I am spending an hour trying to explain this situation to Lowes and coordinate a box truck delivery for a door that they have marked as picked up by the customer, it's a TOTAL mess, meanwhile my expenses for this shed are nearly triple my original quote as material costs have pushed us above the $6k range already. Fourth day of work comes and goes relatively uneventfully, Lowes fortunately delivered the door for me after much confusion and back/forth ("But it's marked as picked up, where is the door?" etc.), and the guys installed it as an inswing. When we decided on buying an inswing door, the contractor said he could flip the door hinges no problem to make it an outswing, I bought an inswing door because it's the only one available. Who wants a shed with an inswinging door? So I'm busy all day, and eventually they leave at around 2pm having finished everything, cleaned up the site, and mostly leveled the ditch they made. I go outside and find out the door was installed as an inswing, and they installed a doorknob with a lock, which I actually specifically asked them not to. What a disaster of a job. Ron of Mr. Handyman insists that they don't do bait-and-switch type operations. You judge my experience for yourself, I obviously think it was one of the worst contractor experiences I have ever had and will not only never use mr handyman, but make sure that anyone I know is aware of just how awful it was. Tuffshed from HomeDepot doesn't do shed demo but after this miserable experience I say just call your garbage company, get a dumpster, and suffer through doing the demo yourself because in the end you will 100% not regret it. Or call American Shed. Literally anything would be better than Mr. Handyman."

Avinash A on June 2021

Winner of the 2020 Angie's List Super Service Award, a winner nine out of the past 10 years. We are a locally owned family business supported by a national franchise company which is North America's most trusted handyman company. For more than 15 years we've consistently hired experienced, reliable craftsmen (not sub-contractors) who are licensed, insured, bonded and background checked. That means you'll receive consistently high quality work that is 100% guaranteed. What sets us apart: Mr. Handyman's professionals arrive in branded uniforms and vans that are stocked with every tool they'll need for your job. Our on-time record is second to none, and we arrive ready to work. One phone call to Mr. Handyman hires professionals who complete your entire "To Do" list. Every task whether major or minor home repair is prioritized according to your needs. Rather than calling a specialist for drywall repair and another contractor for rain gutter repair, your neighbors consistently choose us for all their home improvement needs. Mr. Handyman can complete a variety of projects for you, from installing doors, to tiling your bathroom, repairing your deck and much more.

"I had a truly MISERABLE experience with Mr. Handyman. I called Mr. Handyman and spoke to one of the administrators about wanting to demo an existing shed, and build a new one. They asked for what the shed should look like and some details, I provided a few photos of a relatively run-of-the-mill red barn style shed, they gave me a quote for a shed for $2500, and they put me on the schedule. The primary contractor arrives, tries to convince me to change the shed because the one I wanted will take long to build and is too complicated. I am annoyed, and eventually cave, we agree that he's just going to build a single pitch roof shed. They demo the shed, and then leave for the day. That evening Mr. Handyman calls me to schedule 2 additional days. The day I got cost me $2700, and my yard is completely full of debris from my old shed, a huge ditch excavated, the foundation is about 50% built. So I'm over budget by a bit and the work is at 10% complete. The extra two days will cost an ADDITIONAL $3300. I'm furious, I speak to the owner, we come to an arrangement, I pay a fixed $4500 for labor and give them my credit card to buy materials. I'm WAY over budget but at this point I need it done because my yard is in shambles. Next week they come out for two days, and then leave my yard with literal trash everywhere (see photos), and building materials all over, while also making use of MY ladder and MY wagon. If they care for my stuff I'm fine with it, but still found it shocking that they would just commandeer my stuff for their purposes without even asking (pictured is my own ladder on the shed). They tell me they need me to buy a door, can't find one and ask me to search and find a double door. I'm in way too deep at this point, so I call around and finally find a door. I printed out the product page and reviewed it with them outside and they say "yep, we'll go to Union and pick this door up." They go get it, and the door doesn't fit into their van, contractor is calling me panicking, the owner is calling me and asking me to coordinate between his contractor on site and the helper at Lowes. This is the middle of a work day and I had to abandon an important meeting while this is happening. So now I am spending an hour trying to explain this situation to Lowes and coordinate a box truck delivery for a door that they have marked as picked up by the customer, it's a TOTAL mess, meanwhile my expenses for this shed are nearly triple my original quote as material costs have pushed us above the $6k range already. Fourth day of work comes and goes relatively uneventfully, Lowes fortunately delivered the door for me after much confusion and back/forth ("But it's marked as picked up, where is the door?" etc.), and the guys installed it as an inswing. When we decided on buying an inswing door, the contractor said he could flip the door hinges no problem to make it an outswing, I bought an inswing door because it's the only one available. Who wants a shed with an inswinging door? So I'm busy all day, and eventually they leave at around 2pm having finished everything, cleaned up the site, and mostly leveled the ditch they made. I go outside and find out the door was installed as an inswing, and they installed a doorknob with a lock, which I actually specifically asked them not to. What a disaster of a job. Ron of Mr. Handyman insists that they don't do bait-and-switch type operations. You judge my experience for yourself, I obviously think it was one of the worst contractor experiences I have ever had and will not only never use mr handyman, but make sure that anyone I know is aware of just how awful it was. Tuffshed from HomeDepot doesn't do shed demo but after this miserable experience I say just call your garbage company, get a dumpster, and suffer through doing the demo yourself because in the end you will 100% not regret it. Or call American Shed. Literally anything would be better than Mr. Handyman."

Avinash A on June 2021

1 years of experience

Hello, my name is Mehmet. I can do many repair jobs in your home. If the circuit elements in the electronic devices are not burnt and the material I will change does not require more than 1 person's manpower, I can come and do it myself. I wish you a good day. 😊

The Bellinger Group LLC

Elmwood Park

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The Bellinger Group LLC

Elmwood Park

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7 years of experience

The Bellinger Group is a one stop shop for all your home renovations. We specialize in Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling and repair. We offer flooring, tile work, cabinets and countertops. We do it all

1 years of experience

Dream it. Five days later, you can have it: the Ready in 5 Kitchens of your dreams. Our team of seasoned experts eliminates all the annoying, unnecessary, pricey steps that can get between you and your ideal kitchen renovation. Because we work directly with the best suppliers, craftsmen, and installers, we help plan your stunning new room, and then ease the project to completion for a fraction of what you’d expect to pay elsewhere. We always insist on top-quality products and five-star workmanship, backed up with a one-year warranty. In keeping with our ‘no compromises’ commitment, our cabinet doors are solid, natural wood and our cabinet boxes made of top-quality particle board, with the option to upgrade the best natural wood available.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

SP Molding Design is your premier destination for exquisite cabinetry and carpentry services, dedicated to bringing your vision to life with precision, creativity, and unparalleled craftsmanship. With a passion for design excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we specialize in transforming your space into a haven of beauty, functionality, and sophistication. At SP Molding Design, exceptional quality and service are our hallmarks. From the initial consultation to project completion, we prioritize clear communication, transparency, and attention to detail, ensuring that your vision is realized to your exact specifications. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a dedication to excellence, we strive to exceed your expectations on every project, no matter the size or scope. Experience the SP Molding Design difference and unlock the full potential of your space with exquisite cabinetry and carpentry solutions. Whether you're renovating your kitchen, updating your bathroom, or adding custom woodworking accents to your home, trust our team to deliver superior results that elevate the beauty, functionality, and value of your property. With SP Molding Design, your vision is our mission, and we're committed to bringing it to life with precision, creativity, and unmatched craftsmanship.'

"Great service , proper work, and very punctual. 10/10!!"

Burak C on April 2024

SP Molding Design is your premier destination for exquisite cabinetry and carpentry services, dedicated to bringing your vision to life with precision, creativity, and unparalleled craftsmanship. With a passion for design excellence and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we specialize in transforming your space into a haven of beauty, functionality, and sophistication. At SP Molding Design, exceptional quality and service are our hallmarks. From the initial consultation to project completion, we prioritize clear communication, transparency, and attention to detail, ensuring that your vision is realized to your exact specifications. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a dedication to excellence, we strive to exceed your expectations on every project, no matter the size or scope. Experience the SP Molding Design difference and unlock the full potential of your space with exquisite cabinetry and carpentry solutions. Whether you're renovating your kitchen, updating your bathroom, or adding custom woodworking accents to your home, trust our team to deliver superior results that elevate the beauty, functionality, and value of your property. With SP Molding Design, your vision is our mission, and we're committed to bringing it to life with precision, creativity, and unmatched craftsmanship.'

"Great service , proper work, and very punctual. 10/10!!"

Burak C on April 2024

35 years of experience

Glamour decorating is a leading provider of high-quality window treatments, upholstery, and millwork. We specialize in helping our clients transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary ones. With 30 years of experience in the industry and our own workshop based locally out of Brooklyn NY, our team of skilled professionals has the expertise and the tools needed to bring your clients design concepts to life. We are able to provide services all over the tristate area! We provide an extensive range of Window Treatment options: Our collection includes an array of blinds, shades, curtains, drapes, and shutters, available in various styles, colors, and materials. Our motorized products are powered by Somfy, the highest quality motors available on the market. From classic to contemporary, we have the perfect window treatments to suit any design aesthetic, and we can customize all our products to make your vision a reality, no matter how peculiar it may be.

13 years of experience

A handyman with nearly a decade of experience from outdoor carpentry to furniture assembly and painting. If you have a weekend project that is too much of a headache and you want done the right way, I am you man!

Wise Custom Carpentry

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Wise Custom Carpentry

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Custom Carpentry by Wise Custom Carpentry. Transforming Spaces into Artistic Creations. At Wise Custom Carpentry, we combine exceptional craftsmanship with functionality to create bespoke carpentry solutions. Our experienced team is dedicated to transforming your space into a true work of art. About Us: Wise Custom Carpentry: Where Craftsmanship Meets Functionality. Wise Custom Carpentry is not just a service; it's an experience. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, customized carpentry that adds value and beauty to your space. Our commitment is to excellence and customer satisfaction.