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Short answer: custom built-ins start around $500 for a simple piece, and most of our projects land between $500 and $5,000. A full wall of bookcases in white oak is a different animal than a small mudroom bench — here’s what moves the number. What counts as a built-in Bookcases, window seats, mudroom lockers, home…

Hiring a custom cabinet maker is a five-figure decision you’ll live with every day. The right questions — asked before you sign anything — reveal how a shop really operates: who builds your cabinets, how they price, and what happens when something goes wrong. Here are seven questions worth asking any cabinet maker, including us.…

Short answer: a single custom floating shelf, built and installed, starts around $150. Most of our shelf projects land between $150 and $1,500 depending on size, wood, and how many shelves we’re hanging. Here’s what actually drives the number. What affects the price Length and depth. A 24-inch shelf over a coffee bar costs less…

From Sketch to Install: How a Custom Kitchen Gets Built in Our Portland Shop When people hear ‘custom cabinets,’ a lot of them picture a guy in a garage with a table saw. There’s nothing wrong with that guy — but that’s not how a real custom shop works anymore. Here’s what actually happens between…

If you’re pricing a kitchen in Portland, you’re probably comparing three routes: big-box cabinets (IKEA, Home Depot, Lowe’s), semi-custom dealer lines, and a local custom shop. Each is the right answer for somebody — here’s an honest breakdown of where each wins, from a shop that builds custom every day. The quick comparison Big-box /…

Hiring a cabinet maker is a bigger decision than picking a paint color — you’ll live with the result every day for decades. This guide covers what actually separates a good custom cabinet shop from a risky one in the Portland market, the questions worth asking, and the red flags that predict problems. Start with…

As we move into 2025, Portland homeowners are embracing bold new trends in custom kitchen cabinetry that blend Pacific Northwest aesthetics with modern functionality. At Foundry Cabinet Co., we’re seeing exciting shifts in what our Portland clients request for their kitchen remodels. Here’s what’s trending in custom cabinet design. 1. Natural Wood Tones Are Back…

Running a successful cabinet shop means managing a delicate balance between capacity, quality, and customer satisfaction. When business is booming, that’s great news – until you realize your shop is at capacity and you’re forced to turn away profitable work. That’s where trade services and overflow processing can be a game-changer for your cabinet business.…