Basic
$491 – $1,179 per linear ft
Shop-built plywood boxes, MDF shaker doors with a shop-applied paint finish, full overlay, soft-close hinges, standard bar pulls

Design, build and install custom kitchen cabinetry (base and wall) per linear foot of run, including hardware.
Custom Kitchen Cabinet in Newark, New Jersey typically costs $578 to $1,387 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 Newark are 18.0% higher than the national average for custom kitchen cabinet.
National average: $500 – $1,200 per linear ft
$491 – $1,179 per linear ft
Shop-built plywood boxes, MDF shaker doors with a shop-applied paint finish, full overlay, soft-close hinges, standard bar pulls
$578 – $1,387 per linear ft
Plywood boxes, solid-wood shaker doors shop-finished in paint, dovetail drawers on soft-close slides, simple crown molding
$723 – $1,734 per linear ft
Plywood boxes, stained cherry raised-panel doors, dovetail drawers, glass-front accent uppers, built-up crown, solid metal pulls
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $248 – $594 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $221 – $529 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $66 – $158 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $44 – $106 | linear ft |

White custom kitchen cabinetry to the ceiling with a turquoise island

Custom stained wood kitchen cabinets around a stainless fridge and island
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Custom white and black painted kitchen cabinets with an island and subway tile
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Light grey custom kitchen cabinets with mosaic backsplash and granite island
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White painted kitchen cabinets with a central island and wood floor
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Cherry wood tall kitchen cabinets with glass doors and a corbelled hood
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Labor costs in Newark run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local custom kitchen cabinet contractors in Newark for personalized quotes based on your specific project.