Frequently Asked Questions

We don’t offer catalog pricing, because everything we build is custom. Most of our projects fall in the $5,000 to $10,000+ range. Pricing depends on where your build goes and how large it is, the materials and style you choose, and the type of built-in you’re looking for.

The width of the wall the cabinetry covers, the ceiling height, and the material. Furniture-grade Appalachian hardwoods cost more than premium lacquered composites for painted work. Accessories such as routed 2700K LED strip lighting, fluted trim, brass mesh inlays, Blum soft-close runners, and touch latches each add to the total.

After we measure your room and you approve the design. You get an itemized quote listing every part of the project, so you can see what each choice costs and adjust before anything is built.

A 25% deposit of the quoted total gets your project started.

Send us a photo of the space in your home, along with any inspiration or examples of what you’re looking for, through our contact form. We’ll follow up to plan the project and set up an in-home measurement.

Our custom built-in projects take anywhere from 3 to 10 weeks, depending on the size of the build. All projects are handled in-house, so we give you updates throughout the build process.

Yes. We prepare a 3D design of your built-in so you can review the layout, proportions, and details before anything is cut, and make changes while they’re still easy.

Yes. Our St. Matthews design studio has hardwood samples, door styles, finish boards, and hardware you can compare side by side. Visits are by appointment.

We build for living rooms, bedrooms, basements, pantries, laundry rooms, home offices, and more: entertainment centers and media walls, bookcases and home libraries, fireplace built-ins, bourbon display cabinetry, window seats and reading nooks, home office cabinetry, Murphy beds, pantries and kitchen shelving, mudroom lockers and cubbies, closets and wardrobes, living room wall units, basement built-ins, bedroom built-ins, and custom furniture.

Furniture-grade Appalachian hardwoods such as white oak, walnut, cherry, and maple for stained work, premium lacquered composites for painted work, durable catalyzed finishes, and Blum hardware for hinges and drawer runners.

Yes, many clients prefer their built-in to match their existing trim, doors, and cabinetry. We profile your baseboard, casing, and crown on site to match the shape, then match the wood species, stain color, and sheen, which matter just as much.

It depends on the house. Victorian homes with tall ceilings and few closets suit floor-to-ceiling library walls and wardrobe walls. 1910s–1930s bungalows suit dining room buffets, bookcases beside the fireplace, and window seats. Mid-century ranches with long, low walls suit wall units, media walls, and mudroom lockers at the garage entry.

Yes. Many of our builds are tailored to rooms that are already finished: living rooms, basements, offices, and bedrooms. We measure the room as it is, scribe the cabinetry to its walls and floors, and tie it into your existing trim.

Low-voltage LED lighting is planned and wired into the cabinetry as part of the build. New circuits, outlets, or switches behind the wall are done by a licensed electrician.

Cabinetry on its own generally doesn’t need a permit in Jefferson County, while new electrical or plumbing work does, and the licensed trade pulls it. Some small cities, such as Audubon Park, require a permit before construction of any kind, so we check local requirements before work starts.

Tell us. If there are issues after installation day, we always make it right.

We complete most of our projects in Jefferson County, from downtown Louisville out to Middletown on the east end. We’ve also completed projects in Oldham County, in Crestwood, and just over the bridge in Indiana for clients in Jeffersonville and Clarksville.

For projects outside our typical service area, we may refer you to our partner company specializing in custom cabinetry and custom built-ins in the Lexington area. For projects closer to Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati, we can refer you to our sister company, Cincinnati Custom Built-Ins.

Yes. We build for homeowners, builders, and businesses throughout the Louisville area.

Yes, custom closets and wardrobe walls are one of our services. If you’re looking for another kind of storage system, such as garage cabinets or storage for your business, contact our team and we’ll let you know whether we can help.