Cabinets contractor —
Seattle & Puget Sound.
We work with regional shops on custom and semi-custom cabinet runs. Frameless European builds, inset shaker, or rift-cut walnut — quoted to your kitchen, not a catalog SKU.
We work with regional shops on custom and semi-custom cabinet runs. Frameless European-style construction is the default — full-access interior, no face-frame to lose drawer width, and modern hardware that closes the same way at year 10 as year 1.
Cabinet shops in the Pacific Northwest have a real depth — solid-wood door fronts, lifetime hardware (Blum, Salice, Hettich), and the ability to ship within 8–14 weeks instead of the 16–22 weeks national semi-custom typically runs. We pass that lead time directly to project schedule.
What we build
SCOPE- 01Custom + semi-custom builds
- 02Soft-close hardware
- 03Integrated lighting
- 04Built-in pantries + closets
- 05Mudroom + entry millwork
- 06Pull-out + organizer fitting
Phased process
PROCESS- 01
Design
Measured field drawings, shop drawings approved by client, hardware and finish samples reviewed in-person.
- 02
Order
Cabinetry into shop production; 8–14 week lead. We coordinate site readiness to receive on schedule.
- 03
Site prep
Walls primed, flooring installed or protected, plumbing rough complete, electrical sub-circuits pulled.
- 04
Install
Boxes leveled and shimmed with laser, screwed through framing not drywall, scribe-fit to walls, fillers and panels finalized.
- 05
Adjust & punch
Door alignment, drawer slide tuning, soft-close calibration, hardware install.
Spec sheet
SPEC- +Frameless 3/4" plywood box, melamine or paint-grade interior
- +Soft-close concealed hinges (Blum Clip Top BLUMOTION) and undermount drawer slides (Blum Tandem)
- +Solid-wood door fronts (rift-cut oak, walnut, painted MDF, thermofoil)
- +Integrated LED under-cabinet lighting with dimmer
- +Pull-out trash, spice rack, blind-corner LeMans organizers
- +Toe-kick panels and crown molding scribed to ceiling
Cost drivers
COST- Construction (stock → semi-custom → custom)$200/lf stock → $1,200+/lf custom-built kitchen
- Door style and materialPainted MDF → solid walnut can double material cost
- Storage organization (pull-outs, racks)+$2K–$8K for a fully fitted-out kitchen
- Custom dimensions (deep, tall, narrow)+15–30% over standard 24/36/12 modules
- Hardware level (basic → designer)$3 to $40+ per pull on a 30-pull kitchen
Codes & permits
COMPLIANCE- AWI 200 standards
Custom-grade architectural woodwork standard. Our partner shops build to AWI Premium or Custom grade depending on scope.
- CARB Phase 2 (formaldehyde)
All plywood and MDF must meet CARB / TSCA Title VI for low-formaldehyde emissions. Standard on our shop orders.
Is cabinets the right call?
- →Kitchen remodel — cabinet quality is the single biggest visual and functional variable
- →Bathroom vanities, especially primary suites
- →Built-in pantry, mudroom, laundry, or office storage
- →Closet systems and integrated bedroom millwork
Cabinets questions
FAQQ.01
Custom vs semi-custom vs stock — which fits me?
Stock is fine for rentals and tight budgets ($200–$400/lf). Semi-custom is the sweet spot for most kitchens ($500–$800/lf) — broad door/finish selection, sized in 3" increments. Custom is right when you want non-standard dimensions, exotic veneer, or specific hardware integration ($800–$1,500+/lf).Q.02
How long do cabinets take?
Stock: 2–4 weeks. Semi-custom (local PNW shop): 8–14 weeks. Custom: 12–20 weeks. Lead time is usually the project critical path.Q.03
Can you reface my existing cabinets?
Yes if the boxes are solid and the layout works. Refacing runs 40–60% of replacement cost and works best on plywood boxes. Particleboard boxes are not worth refacing — replace.Q.04
Inset vs overlay doors — what's the difference?
Overlay (full-overlay frameless) is the modern default — clean lines, maximum interior access, lower cost. Inset doors sit flush inside the frame — traditional aesthetic, more handcraft, +20–35% cost.
Official resources & sources
- Source ↗WSEC 2021 Residential Energy CodeEnvelope, HVAC, hot-water and air-sealing requirements
- Source ↗WA HB 1110 — Middle housing lawStatewide middle-housing zoning preemption
- Source ↗WA HB 1337 — ADU statewide rulesTwo-ADU baseline, no owner occupancy, parking limits
- Source ↗WA Dept. of Commerce — ADU resources
- Source ↗WA L&I contractor license lookupVerify Golden State ADU Builders Inc · GOLDESA747LZ
- Source ↗Washington State Building Code CouncilStatewide adopted codes (IRC, IBC, WSEC)
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