Compare Cabinet Lines in Chicago

Every kitchen we sell is built the same way — solid birch boxes, soft-close doors and drawers, dovetail construction. The manufacturer warranty varies by line — see Warranty by cabinet line below — and KCD covers the hardware, hinges and drawer glides, for 7 years on every line. What changes across our four tiers is the finish, color range, and style. Browse our modern flat-panel finishes: high gloss white cabinets, high gloss gray cabinets, matte ivory flat-panel cabinets, and oak shade cabinets. Here is how they compare, with real door photos and honest per-linear-foot pricing.

Value$172–182 / linear ftabout $2,200–2,900 for a 12-ft kitchen
Solid birch shaker doors, soft-close throughout, and in stock for fast pickup or delivery. Our most budget-friendly lines.
Best for: rentals, flips, budget remodels, and quick turnarounds.
Shaker White kitchen cabinet door
Shaker White
Timeless Shaker Gray kitchen cabinet door
Timeless Shaker Gray
Shaker Gray kitchen cabinet door
Shaker Gray
Timeless Shaker Blue kitchen cabinet door
Timeless Shaker Blue
+ 4 more Value finishes
Select$190–215 / linear ftabout $2,400–3,400 for a 12-ft kitchen
The full color range — 28 finishes from crisp whites to navy, green, charcoal and warm woods. Dovetail drawers and soft-close throughout.
Best for: most remodels — the sweet spot of choice and quality. Our most popular tier.
Timeless Shaker Dove kitchen cabinet door
Timeless Shaker Dove
Navy Blue kitchen cabinet door
Navy Blue
Contemporary Tuscan Green kitchen cabinet door
Contemporary Tuscan Green
Charleston White kitchen cabinet door
Charleston White
+ 24 more Select finishes
Premium$217–250 / linear ftabout $2,800–4,000 for a 12-ft kitchen
Elevated finishes — real wood grains like white oak and maple, designer grays, and specialty tones with refined detailing.
Best for: design-forward kitchens that want a distinctive, higher-end look.
Shaker Maple kitchen cabinet door
Shaker Maple
Vidar Onyx kitchen cabinet door
Vidar Onyx
Petit Sand kitchen cabinet door
Petit Sand
Signature Pearl kitchen cabinet door
Signature Pearl
+ 11 more Premium finishes
Designer$270+ / linear ftabout $3,400–5,400 for a 12-ft kitchen
Our top tier — high-gloss frameless European slabs, natural white oak, and made-to-order Adornus semi-custom cabinetry.
Best for: luxury, modern, and fully custom kitchens.
Contemporary White Oak kitchen cabinet door
Contemporary White Oak
PET High Glossy White kitchen cabinet door
PET High Glossy White
Vidar Oak kitchen cabinet door
Vidar Oak
Blaze Black kitchen cabinet door
Blaze Black
Plus PET High Glossy Gray, and made-to-order Adornus semi-custom.

Not sure which tier?

  • Watching the budget or outfitting a rental? Start with Value.
  • Doing your own kitchen and want the most color choices? Select is where most people land.
  • Want real wood grains or a more designer look? Premium.
  • After frameless, high-gloss, or fully custom? Designer.

Cabinet line FAQs

Are the cheaper cabinets lower quality?

No. Even our Value lines are solid birch with soft-close doors and dovetail drawers. The tiers reflect finish, color, and style, not basic build quality.

What is actually different between the tiers?

Price and finish. Higher tiers add more colors, real wood grains, and frameless or made-to-order options. The manufacturer warranty also varies by line — see Warranty by cabinet line below — while KCD covers the hardware, hinges and drawer glides, for 7 years on every line. The core construction stays consistent throughout.

Can I mix two colors (two-tone)?

Yes. Pairing a lighter upper with a darker or wood-tone base is one of our most popular looks, and our instant quote can price a two-tone kitchen for you.

How fast can I get them?

Value lines are in stock for fast pickup or delivery across Chicago. Premium and made-to-order Designer lines have longer lead times, which we confirm when you quote.

Warranty by cabinet line

Each line carries its own manufacturer warranty, and the terms are not the same. Here is what each maker publishes.

12 months from the manufacturer

Shaker White · Shaker Gray · Shaker Charcoal · Shaker Espresso · Charleston White · Charleston Saddle · Aspen White · Aspen Charcoal · Navy Blue · Aston Green · Sage Breeze · Iron Black · Rustic Wood · Double Dove White · Treasnne Chest · Lunar Gray · Slim Amber Oak · Slim Aston Green · Slim Dove White · Slim Iron Black · Slim Shaker White Oak · PET High Glossy White · PET High Glossy Gray · Matte Ivory · Crystal Glass · Midnight Glass · Oak Shade

Forevermark — 2 years from the manufacturer

Blaze Black · Champagne · Greystone · Homestead Oak · Ice White · Lait Grey · Nova Light Grey · Petit Blue · Petit Brown · Petit Oak · Petit Sand · Petit White · Signature Pearl · Townplace Crema · Uptown White · Vista White · Woodland Brown · XTerra Blue

5 years from the manufacturer

Timeless Shaker White · Timeless Shaker Gray · Timeless Shaker Dove · Timeless Shaker Blue · Timeless Shaker Charcoal Black · Timeless Shaker Karamel · Contemporary Dove White · Contemporary Tuscan Green · Contemporary White Oak · Doric Beige Gray · Doric Charcoal Black · Nostalgic Slate Brown

5 years from the manufacturer, with paint and stain at 2 years

Shaker Arctic · Shaker Jade · Shaker Maple · Shaker Midnight · Shaker Stone · Vidar Oak · Vidar Onyx · Vidar Pearl

7 years from the manufacturer

Dove White · Glossy White · Grey Shaker · White Shaker · Micro White Shaker · Micro Sage Green · Matte White · Matte Black · Midnight Blue · Onyx Black · Honey Wheat · Oak · Walnut

Adornus semi-custom

Adornus does not publish a warranty term. We confirm the term in writing per order.

What KCD covers: we cover the hardware — hinges and drawer glides — for 7 years on every line we sell, whatever the maker’s own term. Note that manufacturer warranties do not cover labor.

Not sure which line fits? They all share the same core quality — read about our plywood boxes and solid birch construction.

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