Design, build and install custom kitchen cabinetry (base and wall) per linear foot of run, including hardware.
Custom Kitchen Cabinet typically costs $500 to $1,200 per linear ft (national average as of 2026). Most straightforward jobs start near $500 per linear ft. Final pricing depends on material quality, project scope, local labor rates, and site conditions. Use our free calculator below for a personalized estimate.
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Estimated Total Cost
50 linear ft • Standard Quality
Location factors: materials x1.00, labor x1.00
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$425 – $1,020 per linear ft
Shop-built plywood boxes, MDF shaker doors with a shop-applied paint finish, full overlay, soft-close hinges, standard bar pulls
$500 – $1,200 per linear ft
Plywood boxes, solid-wood shaker doors shop-finished in paint, dovetail drawers on soft-close slides, simple crown molding
$625 – $1,500 per linear ft
Plywood boxes, stained cherry raised-panel doors, dovetail drawers, glass-front accent uppers, built-up crown, solid metal pulls
| Component | Category | Low | High | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $225 | $540 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $175 | $420 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $60 | $144 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $40 | $96 | linear ft |
Design, build and install custom kitchen cabinetry (base and wall) per linear foot of run, including hardware.
Typical custom kitchen cabinet pricing range per linear ft.
Starting price $500 per linear ft. National average as of 2026. This is a directional range. Final pricing depends on scope, materials, access, and local labor rates.
Estimates are approximate and vary by location, project scope, and current market conditions. Contact a local contractor for an accurate quote.
Custom Kitchen Cabinet usually lands between $500 to $1,200 per linear ft. That range reflects current national calculator data after materials, labor, supplies, equipment, and disposal are rolled together. Your real quote will move based on quantity, site conditions, finish level, and contractor availability in your ZIP code.
Design, build and install custom kitchen cabinetry (base and wall) per linear foot of run, including hardware.
Material selections can move the budget faster than anything else, with current material allowances landing around $225 to $540 per linear ft.
Labor complexity is the next major swing factor, with installation or trade time currently averaging $175 to $420 per linear ft.
Smaller consumables still matter, because supplies are contributing about $60 to $144 per linear ft.
Specialty tools, access equipment, cleanup, and disposal can add another $40 to $96 per linear ft.
Scope changes, premium finishes, difficult access, demolition, and permit requirements can push the total toward the high end of the range. Cleaner access, standard finishes, and bundled work often keep the job closer to the low end.
Get multiple itemized bids, ask contractors to separate materials from labor, and confirm what is included before you compare totals. Scheduling during a slower season and bundling adjacent work can also reduce mobilization costs.
Keep specifications tight before work starts. Change orders are one of the fastest ways to blow past the original budget, especially when material lead times or specialty trades are involved.
DIY can make sense when you already own the tools, understand the prep requirements, and can tolerate schedule risk. Hiring a pro is usually the better move when mistakes would affect finish quality, code compliance, waterproofing, structural performance, or warranty coverage.
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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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Use the calculator range of $500 to $1,200 per linear ft as your baseline, then compare that against the time, tool rentals, material waste, and rework risk you would take on by doing the project yourself.
Most custom kitchen cabinet jobs start with site review, measurements, and material confirmation. From there the crew usually handles preparation, core installation or repair work, cleanup, and a final walkthrough to confirm the finished scope matches the quote.
Ask each contractor how they handle protection of adjacent finishes, debris removal, and change approvals. Those three points tend to separate a clean project from an expensive headache.
