by Kevin Koop, aka “The Cabinet Guy Online”

Frequently, I see advertisements for “Custom
Cabinetry.” The problem is, much of what is
being advertised is NOT Custom at all.

I thought I’d write this article to dispel
some of the advertising I see.

Basically, cabinetry can be divided into
four groups: RTA, Stock, Semi-Custom or Custom.

RTA Cabinetry (or “Ready-to-Assemble”) is
cabinetry that can be purchased and taken home
immediately. After you get them home, you’ll have
to assemble the cabinets before you can install
them.

Stock Cabinetry (or “Boxed” as it is sometimes
called) refers to any cabinetry that you can
buy from a retailer and take home immediately.
The difference between Stock and RTA cabinets is
that Stock Cabinets are already assembled and
ready for installation.

Semi-Custom Cabinetry is cabinetry you can buy
from a retailer but not take home today. You
will be able to select from a variety of wood
finishes, door styles, drawer box materials, etc.
but the sizes of the cabinets will still come in
three-inch increments.

By that I mean, you’ll be able to select a sink
cabinet that is 30″ wide, 33″ wide, 36″ wide and
so on. You will not be able to get a cabinet that
is 35″ wide or ask them to provide you with a wood
finish which is “just a little bit darker” than
the Mocha color being offered.

Custom Cabinetry on the other hand is a very
different animal! You alone, (well I guess your
spouse and wallet may disagree) are in charge of
what your cabinetry will look like, how they
will be laid out and what kind of high-tech
functionality you might like to include.

Want your kitchen in Ribbon Striped Mahogany? Done!
Maybe you want Quilted Maple? Done! Want your base
cabinets built 37 1/2″ tall rather than the standard
36″ because you’re family is tall enough to play
basketball in the NBA? Done!

In true “Custom Cabinetry” your cabinets are
handcrafted for you (and no one else) by an actual
Craftsman. They aren’t as highly celebrated as they
used to be but in my opinion, they should be!

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