How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost in Chicago? (2026 Price Guide)
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Our best-selling cabinets are built with real plywood boxes — never particle board: ½″ plywood on framed cabinets and ¾″ on frameless, with ¾″ plywood shelves and solid birch door and face frames. Painted styles use a smooth engineered center panel; many are also available in solid wood.
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A full 10×10 kitchen starts around $3,300 in our assembled white-shaker line. Most lines are in stock, most cabinets delivered in about 5 days — from a local showroom with a real person on your project, not a flat-pack box. Compare quality to quality and we come in about 10% under the big-box stores — because it’s only fair when you compare the same cabinet. The rock-bottom prices the chains advertise are for particle-board or thermofoil boxes; ours are built higher and still priced to beat the comparable line.
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The “10×10 kitchen” — how cabinets are priced
Cabinet sellers everywhere quote a 10×10 kitchen: a standard set of base and wall cabinets that stands in for a typical small-to-mid kitchen, so you can compare sellers apples-to-apples. At KCD a 10×10 starts at about $3,300 and rises with the line, door style, and finish.
| Cabinet line | 10×10 (cabinets + assembly) |
|---|---|
| Value — white/gray shaker, in-stock | $3,300 – $4,900 |
| Better — upgraded framed / color & two-tone | $3,900 – $5,900 |
| Best — premium (white-oak / specialty) | $5,100 – $7,700 |
The number you see is the number you pay — no consultation fee, restocking fee, or contractor-desk markup.
What drives your price
- Kitchen size / cabinet count — the biggest single factor; more cabinets and specialty units (corners, pantries, tall) cost more.
- The line — value vs. upgraded construction (box material, soft-close, finish).
- Door style & color — painted, two-tone, and specialty finishes cost more than standard.
- Accessories — soft-close, trash pull-outs, lazy Susans, glass doors, crown, organizers.
- Stock vs. custom — in-stock standard sizes are almost always cheaper and faster than semi-custom or custom.
- Modifications & delivery — appliance cuts, fillers, custom panels, and delivery distance can add cost.
Not included in a cabinet price: countertops, appliances, and installation labor. Planning stone too? Pick your countertop here →
Stock vs. custom cabinets
Stock cabinets are the most cost-effective choice for most Chicago kitchens — built in standard sizes, available without long lead times, and easily combined with filler panels to fit the space. Custom offers more sizing/finish flexibility but costs significantly more and takes longer; semi-custom sits in between. For homeowners, landlords, flippers, and contractors who want to move fast and control cost, in-stock is usually the practical choice. Tightest budget? See our discount kitchen cabinets in Chicago.
Popular Chicago cabinet styles
- White Shaker — classic recessed-panel door; works with almost any design.
- Gray Shaker — same construction, gray finish; popular for modern kitchens.
- Slim Shaker — narrower rail/stile for a streamlined modern look.
- Charleston White — traditional raised-panel for a more formal kitchen.
- Jade Shaker — deep-green shaker for a bold statement.
- See all styles →
In-stock cabinets = faster projects
Many in-stock cabinets are ready for delivery within 3–5 days of order. Minor modifications (for a double oven, cooktop, or microwave) may add 1–2 days; building or color-matching a non-stock item takes longer. On a tight timeline? Tell us when you reach out and we’ll find the fastest options.
How to estimate your project
It helps to have: total linear feet or a floor plan; a list of base/wall/tall cabinets; your preferred style and finish; any appliances that affect layout; and any accessories you want. Have all that? Paste your cabinet list into the Instant Quote tool → for an itemized, tax-inclusive total. Early in planning? We’ll help you think it through by kitchen size and goals.
Save without cutting quality
- Choose an in-stock line — no special-order upcharge or wait.
- Keep standard door styles/colors where you can; splurge on the island or a two-tone accent.
- Buy cabinets + countertop together so nothing’s mismatched or re-ordered.
- Compare good-better-best — the upgraded line is sometimes a small step up for a much tougher finish.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I expect to pay for kitchen cabinets in Chicago? A 10×10 runs roughly $3,300–$7,700 (cabinets + assembly) by line and finish; most kitchens land in the value range. Quote your real kitchen for the exact figure.
Is the quote the final price? Yes — transparent and tax-inclusive. The number you see is the number you pay.
Are in-stock cabinets cheaper than custom? Generally yes — in-stock skips the custom-order premium and multi-week lead time, at plywood-box, solid-wood-frame quality.
How fast can I get them? Many in-stock cabinets are ready in 3–5 days; modifications may add time.
Do you deliver in Chicago? Yes, across the Chicago area; cost varies by size and location.
Do you offer contractor/wholesale pricing? Yes — builders and developers get wholesale pricing with no retail markup. See wholesale cabinets for contractors.
Do you price-match? Send your existing quote through the quote tool and compare line-for-line.
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