Custom Kitchen Cabinets in San Francisco

Cabinet boxes for San Francisco projects are typically constructed from ¾-inch plywood, laminated board, or MDF — we offer cabinet boxes made from high-quality laminated board and plywood. San Francisco's Victorian and Edwardian housing stock — the city's most common residential architecture — typically involves original plaster walls, settled 19th-century framing, and narrow kitchen footprints where the precision fit of CNC-cut plywood and laminated board is particularly valuable. Every millimeter of accuracy matters in these historic spaces. 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 San Francisco homeowners with Victorian or Edwardian flats in the Richmond, Sunset, or Mission districts, craftsman homes in the Outer Sunset, or contemporary renovations throughout the city, we also build face-frame cabinets with inset or partial-overlay doors to complement your home's existing architecture.

Flat-panel slab doors are the top choice among our San Francisco clients — the clean, handleless look pairs naturally with the modern and mid-century aesthetics popular across the city. Shaker profiles remain a strong option for transitional kitchens, and we build raised-panel doors for clients restoring period-appropriate details in Victorian or Edwardian homes. Materials range from solid hardwood (maple, walnut, white oak) to MDF for smooth painted finishes and high-gloss acrylic for contemporary designs.

For paint, we apply multiple coats with sanding between layers for a durable, furniture-quality surface. Any color is available. Lighter tones — whites, warm grays, soft sage — are frequently chosen in SF to reflect natural light in north-facing or below-grade kitchens. Stained finishes let natural wood grain show through, and we can match existing 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, which matters when you're reaching for pots or pantry items daily.

In San Francisco kitchens where floor space is limited, we rely heavily on vertical and interior storage solutions: tall pullout pantry units, corner carousel systems, under-sink organizers, and tiered drawer inserts that make every cubic inch count. All hardware comes from European manufacturers — Blum, Hettich, and Salice — selected for reliability across thousands of open-close cycles.