Stock — Stock cabinet manufacturers offer a full range of cabinets in specified sizes. With stock cabinets, you “get what you pay for”. Some of the cheaper lines use doors of mismatched or lower-quality wood. They may use thin laminates or actual paper products that simulate wood on finished sides. The case parts may be only glued together with no mechanical fasteners to ensure durability over the life expectancy of the piece.

Semi-Custom — Semi-custom cabinets are produced by both stock and custom manufacturers. This product combines the advantage of an assembly line process with the ability to create some limited special sizes with some attention toward the importance of style.

Custom — Custom cabinet manufacturers make one kitchen at a time. The cabinets are not produced until the kitchen has been designed and all details are finalized. These totally custom “built-to-order” kitchens are considered premier “furniture grade” cabinet systems. These manufacturers generally offer the latest technology, construction methods, and case materials, the most extensive array of accessories available, and a long history of excellence in service as well as in product.