How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost in Chicago? (2026 Price Guide)
Real cabinets, honestly priced
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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Building or renovating multiple units? Contractors and developers get wholesale cabinet pricing with no retail markup through the KCD Trade Pro program.
What actually moves the price
Two kitchens the same size can quote very differently, and it is usually construction rather than style. Our page on what to ask before you buy covers the questions worth asking, and ready-to-assemble cabinets explains where the savings are real and where they are not. If you would rather have us lay it out for you, send measurements through the free design service, or check what is on clearance right now.