Custom Kitchen Cabinets in Piedmont

Cabinet boxes for Piedmont projects are typically constructed from ¾-inch plywood, laminated board, or MDF — we offer cabinet boxes made from high-quality laminated board and plywood. Piedmont's historic homes — Tudor, Spanish Colonial Revival, craftsman, and Colonial Revival properties, many built before 1940 — present some of the most demanding installation conditions we work with. Original plaster walls, century-old framing, and settled floors require plywood's structural stability above all else for a level, lasting cabinet installation. All panels provide a smooth, durable surface that resists everyday wear and is easy to maintain, making them a practical choice for modern kitchens. We use press-in (dowel) hinges, which prevent screws from loosening over time and significantly extend the lifespan of the kitchen. We edge-band every cabinet component on all sides to fully protect it from moisture. This not only prevents chips and damage at the corners but also ensures a flawless, high-end finish that looks truly professional. Back panels are ¾-inch plywood or laminated board.

Our standard frameless, full-overlay construction produces a clean contemporary look where each door covers the entire cabinet face with no visible frame. For Piedmont homeowners with historic Tudor, Spanish Colonial, or craftsman homes throughout the city, as well as properties with Colonial Revival or other period architectural detailing, we also build face-frame cabinets with inset or partial-overlay doors to complement your home's existing architecture.

Piedmont clients tend toward materials and finishes that are historically aware and lasting — solid white oak, walnut, and cherry in natural or lightly stained finishes are popular choices that complement the period woodwork common in the city's older homes. Shaker-style doors suit craftsman and transitional renovations; raised-panel doors suit Tudor and Colonial Revival interiors; flat-panel slab suits fully contemporary renovations within historic shells.

For paint, we apply multiple coats with sanding between layers for a furniture-quality surface. Muted, sophisticated tones — sage, warm white, deep charcoal — work well in Piedmont's historic interiors. We can match existing trim, built-ins, flooring, or period millwork throughout your home.

Soft-close hinges come standard on every project — they prevent door slamming and reduce wear on the cabinet box over time. Undermount drawer slides with soft-close mechanisms handle heavy loads and glide smoothly at full extension. In a Piedmont home where the renovation investment is among the highest in the East Bay, hardware quality is not a place to compromise — Blum and Hettich mechanisms are rated for hundreds of thousands of cycles.

We install pullout shelves, lazy Susans, tray dividers, and drawer organizers throughout the kitchen. For Piedmont's larger historic homes, we design butler's pantries, wine storage, and integrated built-in storage as part of the kitchen cabinet design scope. All hardware comes from Blum, Hettich, and Salice.