Basic
$272 – $700 per linear ft
Paint-grade MDF shaker doors on standard-grade boxes, factory-painted finish, standard concealed hinges, simple knobs

Supply and install new paint-grade (maple/poplar/MDF) semi-custom or custom kitchen cabinets with factory or shop painted finish, priced per linear ft of cabinet run.
Paint Grade Cabinet in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $320 to $824 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for paint grade cabinet.
National average: $350 – $900 per linear ft
$272 – $700 per linear ft
Paint-grade MDF shaker doors on standard-grade boxes, factory-painted finish, standard concealed hinges, simple knobs
$320 – $824 per linear ft
Maple-frame shaker doors with MDF center panels, plywood boxes, factory-painted finish, soft-close hinges and glides, slim bar pulls
$401 – $1,030 per linear ft
Maple-frame shaker doors with MDF center panels, plywood boxes, dovetail drawers, catalyzed paint finish, soft-close hardware, heavier brushed-metal pulls
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $148 – $381 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $107 – $274 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $39 – $102 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $26 – $68 | linear ft |
See how paint grade cabinet looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans draws from.
Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen: Kitchen 2
Photo: David Heide Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
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Traditional kitchen
Photo: Dogwood Proper · Profile
Traditional kitchen: Elevated Classic Kitchen
Photo: Flemming Interiors · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Maggie Morton Design Studio · Profile
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Connect with local paint grade cabinet contractors in New Orleans for personalized quotes based on your specific project.