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It is much more cost-effective to purchase semi-custom and stock cabinets than to build custom cabinets. You’ll pay between $500 and $1,200 per linear foot for custom cabinets, $100 to $650 per linear foot for semi-custom, and $100 to $300 per linear foot for stock cabinets. However, stock cabinets don’t allow you to customize cabinetry for an odd-shaped room or one with high ceilings.

While fixing drawer slides is an easy DIY, soft-close features can extend the lifespan of your drawers. They won’t slam or break no matter how hard you try, which means the drawer is less noisy. Plus, soft-close doors are safe for kids because it avoids finger pinches. As for common complaints, soft-close drawers are more difficult to open, which can affect those with arthritis or related conditions.

Cabinets come in three grades: stock, semi-stock, and custom. Stock cabinets are those purchased premade from the factory. In contrast, semi-stock models are partially assembled at the factory but allow some customization with things like finish, color, and hardware. Custom cabinets are wholly unique and designed to meet a particular homeowner’s specifications in terms of materials, size, and appearance.

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 cabinet hardware to custom paint colors.