Cabinet Buying Options — Planning Report
U-shape · Wall A 170″ · Wall B 190″ · Wall C 170″
Ready-to-assemble
Cabinet-only estimate
$11.7k–$13.7k
Typical online RTA pricing Based on public prices and recurring promotions from online RTA sellers.
Cabinets arrive flat-packed and unassembled. You or your contractor assemble each cabinet before installation.
Uses common standard sizes.
Fit in real rooms
Leftover spaces usually become filler strips.
Planning note
Best when your room works well with standard cabinet widths.
Special-order / semi-custom
Cabinet-only estimate
$13.4k–$20.5k
Typical dealer pricing range Prices vary more because dealer discounts and cabinet lines differ.
Cabinets arrive assembled and ready for installation, with more sizes and finish options.
More sizes, finishes, and options, usually ordered through a retailer, dealer, or store associate.
Fit in real rooms
Extra widths can reduce some filler strips.
Planning note
Best when you want more finishes and a guided ordering process.
Custom cabinet shop
Cabinet-only estimate
~$38k*
Indicative benchmark — custom-shop pricing varies widely. *Based on limited published pricing.
Cabinets are built to fit your kitchen by a local cabinet shop.
Local cabinet-shop path with built-to-fit sizing.
Fit in real rooms
Gaps can become usable cabinet width instead of filler strips.
Planning note
Best when you want built-to-fit sizing.
Your estimate is based on your cabinet list — not just the length of your walls. Drawer bases, tall cabinets, corners and pull-outs all affect the result. Cabinet boxes and doors only. Excludes assembly, installation, countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical, delivery, tax, permits, and site work. Planning estimates only — not a final contractor quote.