Interiors & Finishes
Cabinetry & Countertops
Stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets plus quartz and stone countertops, measured, templated and installed by specialist partners under our supervision.
Overview
Cabinetry sets the layout, function and look of kitchens, baths, laundry rooms and offices. Countertops sit on top of that work and depend on it: a stone fabricator templates the actual installed cabinets, so the cabinets have to be level, square and secured before templating.
Specialist cabinetmakers, installers and stone fabricators perform the work under our supervision. We confirm drawings and selections with you, verify field dimensions, coordinate appliances, sinks and fixtures, and inspect the installation before the countertops are templated and again before final acceptance.
We also coordinate the decisions people often miss: appliance specifications, sink and faucet models, outlet and lighting locations, and whether the floor will run under the cabinets.
Who it’s for
- Kitchen and bath renovations and new homes
- Owners adding built-in storage in laundry rooms, offices or bars
- Owners replacing countertops on existing cabinets
- Commercial projects needing reception desks, break rooms and restroom vanities
- Owners who want a coordinated design across several rooms
What’s included
Typically included
- Cabinet design coordination: elevations, door styles, finishes and interior accessories
- Field measurement and verification before cabinets are ordered
- Appliance, sink and fixture specifications coordinated with the cabinet design
- Cabinet installation – leveled, shimmed, secured and aligned – with fillers, panels and crown
- Hardware installation and door and drawer adjustment
- Slab selection and approval of seam locations and veining layout
- Countertop templating after cabinets are installed, then fabrication and installation
- Sink and cooktop cutouts, edge profiles, backsplashes and support for overhangs
Common exclusions
- Plumbing and electrical connections, which are performed by licensed contractor partners
- Appliances, sinks and faucets, unless included as allowances
- Tile backsplashes, which are part of the tile scope
- Wall and floor repair outside the cabinet area
- Removal and disposal of existing cabinets and tops, unless included
Every proposal lists its own inclusions and exclusions in writing.
Materials, design options & upgrades
How pricing works
Cabinetry is typically priced by the linear foot of cabinet run, adjusted for the cabinet line, construction, finish and accessories. Countertops are priced by the square foot of slab area, plus edges, cutouts and backsplashes.
The estimate is built from the cabinet drawings or a field measurement, your selections, and installation conditions such as walls that are out of plumb or floors that are uneven. In a kitchen or bath renovation, cabinetry and countertops are priced within the overall project.
What changes the cost
- Cabinet line: stock, semi-custom or custom
- Door style, finish, box construction and drawer hardware
- Interior accessories, panels, crown and decorative details
- Countertop material, slab selection and thickness
- Edge profiles, cutouts, seams and full-height backsplashes
- Waterfall ends, islands and overhang support
- Wall, floor and ceiling conditions that require scribing and shimming
If this work is part of a larger project, it’s priced within that project’s budget — please don’t add separate estimates together. Read the pricing guide.
Typical stages
Design and selections
Cabinet drawings, finishes, hardware and countertop material are finalized, along with appliance and sink specifications.
Field measurement and order
Dimensions are verified on site and cabinets are ordered.
Cabinet installation
Cabinets are installed level and secure, with panels, fillers and trim.
Templating
The fabricator templates the installed cabinets, and slab layout and seams are confirmed with you.
Countertop installation
Countertops are fabricated and installed, and sinks are mounted.
Connections and final adjustment
Plumbing and electrical connections are completed, and doors, drawers and hardware are adjusted.
What affects the schedule
- Cabinet lead times, which vary by line and custom work
- Appliance and sink selections, which must be final before ordering and templating
- Countertop templating, which can only happen after cabinets are installed
- Slab availability and fabrication scheduling
- Sequencing with flooring, drywall and painting
Questions & answers
Why can’t the countertops be measured from the drawings?
Walls are rarely perfectly straight or square. Templating the installed cabinets captures the real dimensions so the stone fits tightly and seams fall where planned.
Should flooring go under the cabinets?
It depends on the floor. Tile and glue-down floors often run under cabinets; floating floors usually stop at the cabinet base so they can move. We decide this early so heights work for appliances and the dishwasher.
Quartz or natural stone?
Quartz is consistent and low-maintenance. Natural stone offers unique patterns and better heat resistance but usually needs sealing. Seeing full slabs is the most reliable way to decide.
Can I keep my cabinets and just replace the countertops?
Often, yes, if the cabinets are sound and level. Removing old tops can damage cabinets or walls, and a new sink may require cabinet changes, so we inspect first.
Start here
Planning cabinetry & countertops?
A short form — three steps, a few minutes. Share plans or photos if you have them. We’ll review it and follow up using the contact details you provide.