Stock vs. custom RTA cabinets: which is right for you?

The kitchen is referred to as the “heart of the home,” because it’s where people tend to congregate most often. Whether you’re spending the day at home with family or hosting a big party, it’s the place to be. This is why remodeling your kitchen is one of the most transformative changes you can make to your home.

Nothing sets the style and tone like gleaming, new cabinets, but they can also take a big bite out of your budget. If you’re willing to dive in and get involved yourself, however, there are several areas in which you can realize significant savings.

Embrace your inner DIY spirit and save money at the same time

Domain cabinets recognized the trend in today’s market of homeowners wanting a more hands-on approach to their remodeling projects, which is why we’ve become the first online RTA company to offer quality stock and custom cabinets directly to the consumer. Ordering direct gives our customers control over the product they're getting , while providing cost transparency. It’s also a great way to help the bottom line, because it negates the need to pay a contractor’s fee for the service.

For those who'd like a little extra guidance when making big decisions, we offer a consultation service, where one of our expert designers can help walk you through each part of the process. The first step will be deciding between stock and custom cabinetry.

Stock

Custom

COST

Stock cabinets are economical; they will run you approximately half of what you can expect to spend should you decide to go with custom cabinets.

QUALITY

Most come with dovetail construction, soft close technology and ¾ inch doors, and the finishing products comply with CARB ll and E1 standards.

CHOICES

Extensive line of stock RTA cabinets that can be itemized to fit your project, available in face frame and frameless construction. Most cabinets width range from 9" to 36" with 3" increment.

ORIGIN

All of our stock RTA cabinets are manufactured oversea and imported into US.

TURNAROUND

All stock orders ship out in about 5 business days when order is received with full payment.

COST

Custom cabinets are more expensive than stock, but give you the ability to create a very unique space, made exactly to order.

QUALITY

High end inside and out, trendy and sturdy cabinet boxes, tip-on metal and wooden drawer boxes and best Blum® hardware available.

CHOICES

All custom cabinets from Domain Cabinets are full overlay frameless construction. Thousands of high end style and color combinations. Cabinet width ranges from 6" to 48" with 1/16" increment. Custom fit every space.

ORIGIN

All custom RTA cabinets are made-to-order from southern California.

TURNAROUND

Full custom order ships out in 8-10 weeks and custom door/component order ships out in 3-4 weeks.

Starting a kitchen remodel is equal parts exciting and frightening. We’re here to take the scary part out of the equation. Domain Cabinets gives you the opportunity to itemize your cabinet order so you purchase only what you need. And our prices are listed right on the site so there will be no surprises when the bill comes.

When you calculate the savings you’ll realize by going with ready to assemble cabinets that you order yourself, you can finally create that amazing kitchen you’ve been dreaming about.