Stock vs. Custom Kitchen Cabinetry

The kitchen is one of the central parts of any home. So when it comes time to pick out the perfect kitchen cabinets, it’s important to understand all your options. This includes whether to choose from a retailer’s existing stock of cabinets or opt for custom-built cabinetry. But which solution is best suited to your needs? Learn more about how to get the right cabinets for your kitchen with help from Home Surplus.

Reasons to Get Custom Cabinets

With custom-built cabinets, you have virtually endless options for size and style. Custom is a good option for people who are working with a nonstandard kitchen layout and might need unique dimensions, or for those who can’t find a design they love from the stock selection. However, custom cabinets are typically more expensive and take longer to get, so they’re not always practical for many customers. Additionally, some people believe custom cabinets are always better quality, but that’s actually a myth. The quality of your cabinets will ultimately depend on a number of factors, including material, construction methods and more – and high levels of quality are found in both custom and stock options.

Benefits of Stock Cabinetry

Stock cabinets are pre-built in standard sizes and available immediately from a retailer or wholesaler. Because they’re pre-made, they arrive faster and help save you both time and money. That’s extra money you can put towards other projects in the home. While you will need to install stock kitchen cabinets yourself or hire a contractor to do so, you’ll also be able to save time by having cabinets delivered fully assembled.

Because there is such a vast selection of stock styles and sizes to choose from, it’s easy for most people to find something they love. For example, Home Surplus offers shaker, flat panel, raised panel and slab designs in a range of colors, from bright white to warm espresso and everything in-between. Thanks to solid wood, high-quality craftsmanship and features like soft-close hinges, you’ll have a wide range of choices that make it easy to find something to suit your needs.

And while your cabinets will stand the test of time, it is much easier to replace stock cabinetry should damage occur. Because of this, many contractors count on stock cabinets, especially those who work on apartment buildings or other commercial properties.

Schedule a Free Kitchen Design Appointment

Explore the different cabinetry options at Home Surplus online or in one of our showrooms today. You can even book an appointment to meet with an expert kitchen designer for help creating your layout. As you browse our large selection of stock cabinets, be sure to take advantage of our current specials for extra savings.