CABINETS - CUSTOM, STOCK OR ?

[Karen Margrave]

When you're building new construction, do you use Stock cabinets or Custom?

Opinions and experiences on both? 

Brands? 

@Will Barnard @Jon Klaus @John Blackman @J Scott @Jay Hinrichs 

 @Lynn Currie @Kenneth Bell others? 

[Jay Hinrichs]

@Karen Margrave   I would assume in your price point custom.

We go with whats appropriate for the price point with our base cabinets in starter to mid level once we get up into high end  then its another level of cabinetry.. I like using my local cabinet shop where i know the  owner he appreciates the business and we get great service since we buy 10 to 15 sets a year in the one market..

I know in MS I see the guys here build the cabinets on site... even in higher end and use very cheap hardware.. we use soft pulls on upgraded hardware always... I figure since I am saving money on holding costs ( use bank instead of private or hard money) most of my competiiton is using private or HML the savings I make I can up grade a few grand and have a nicer finish package and get my houses sold all things being equal... Hope that helps