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Cabinetry styles, woods & finishes

Every JC cabinet is made to order. Here’s a guide to the construction styles, wood species, finishes and storage options you can choose from.

Construction styles

Four ways to build a cabinet

The relationship between the door and the cabinet frame sets the whole personality of a room. Stop by the showroom to see each style side by side.

Traditional

Overlay Face Frame

Face frame cabinets are a traditional style with spacing between doors that reveals the solid wood face frame. Doors typically overlay the frame by ½″ on all edges, or more for a partial-overlay look that shows less frame.

Box: hardwood plywood, MDF or melamine
Built-in light rail on uppers conceals under-cabinet lighting
Our most versatile, budget-friendly style

Contemporary

Full Overlay Euro Style

Frameless, modular cabinets with doors that fully cover the box and minimal reveals between them — a clean, modern look. Doors mount on fully concealed Blum hinges.

Box: hardwood plywood, MDF or melamine
1½″ fillers where cabinets meet walls absorb framing irregularities
Light rails behind upper doors hide lighting

Heirloom

Inset Face Frame

Doors and drawer fronts sit flush, in the same plane as the face frame, revealing the full frame. Strict tolerances keep every reveal perfectly even — a hallmark of fine cabinetmaking.

Box: hardwood plywood, MDF or melamine
Hinges designed specifically for inset doors
Built-in light rail on uppers

Classic detail

Inset Face Frame with Bead

All the craftsmanship of inset cabinetry plus a ¼″ bead molding around every face-frame opening, giving the inset look an extra layer of refined detail.

Box: hardwood plywood, MDF or melamine
¼″ bead detail on all inside openings
Popular for farmhouse and traditional kitchens

Wood species

Choose your wood

We work with a wide range of hardwoods. These are a few of our clients’ favorites — ask about others.

CherryRich, deepens with age

MapleSmooth, takes paint & stain

Quartersawn OakDistinctive ray fleck

Red OakBold, open grain

WalnutDark, luxurious

HickoryDramatic color variation

Knotty AlderRustic, warm character

Paint-gradeEnamel in any color

In-house finishing

One of the best finishes on the market.

We do our own finishing in a fully enclosed spray booth. Every piece receives a conversion varnish topcoat — a very hard, durable, smooth and long-lasting finish that stands up to real family life.

Custom stain matchingGlazesTonersPainted enamelRub-through / distressedNatural & clear coatsConversion varnish topcoat on everything

Accessories

Storage that works as hard as you do

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Pantry pull-outs

Full-extension shelves bring every can and box within reach.

Roll-out pot drawers

Deep drawers built to handle heavy cookware with ease.

Cutlery & knife inserts

Custom-fit drawer organizers in solid wood.

Corner solutions

Swing-outs and lazy Susans that end wasted corner space.

Base pull-outs

Vertical storage for spices, oils, trays and cleaning supplies.

Specialty drawers

Media, files, waste bins and more — built for how you live.

Custom vs. stock

What you get with a JC custom cabinet

	JC Cabinets	Typical stock / box cabinets
Sizing	Built to the exact inch of your space	Stock widths in 3″ increments, gaps filled
Construction	Plywood, MDF or melamine boxes, solid wood frames — your choice	Often particleboard boxes and stapled joints
Finish	Sprayed in our booth with conversion varnish, custom-matched stain	Factory finish from a limited color list
Design help	Owner-designed with you, start to finish	Big-box kitchen designer, varies by visit
Installation	Our own crew, scribed to walls, ceilings & floors	Third-party subcontractor
Who you call	Jason — the owner	A customer service line

FAQ

Common questions

How long does a custom cabinet project take?

Timelines depend on project size and our current schedule, but most kitchens move from final design approval to installation in several weeks. We’ll give you a realistic timeline with your quote.

Are custom cabinets more expensive than stock cabinets?

Not always. Because we build everything in-house without dealer markups, our custom cabinetry is often competitive with — or less than — high-end “semi-custom” box brands, at a noticeably higher quality.

Can you match an existing stain or finish?

Yes. We do custom stain matching in our own finishing room, so new cabinetry can blend with existing trim, floors or furniture.

Do you work with my designer or contractor?

Absolutely. We regularly work directly with homeowners, interior designers and contractors, and we’re happy to build from your designer’s drawings.

Do you install the cabinets?

Yes — delivery and installation are done by our own crew, and every installation is custom scribed for a fully built-in look.

Do you only build kitchens?

Not at all. We build bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, bars, mantels, offices, laundry and mudroom storage, closets, furniture and one-of-a-kind specialty pieces. No project is too small or too large.

Start your project

Let’s build something you’ll love for decades.

Visit our Lakeville showroom to see door styles, wood species and finishes in person — then let’s talk about your space.

Schedule a Showroom Visit Call (952) 985-7663