Before you start designing cabinets for your kitchen, it’s important to understand what the design process will entail. In this guide, we'll walk you through the custom cabinetry design process so you know exactly what steps are involved when you start to design your own kitchen layout.

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How to Design Cabinets: The Custom Cabinet Design Process
What are Custom Cabinets?

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How to Design Cabinets: The Custom Cabinet Design Process

In order to buy custom cabinetry on Wayfair, you’ll have to work directly with a Wayfair Designer, who will walk you through measuring, share an initial kitchen design, and ultimately help you place your order! These steps will outline the design and buying process you will go through.

Step 1: Get started. Fill out a form to tell us information about your custom cabinet design project, such as the estimated size of your kitchen, your vision for your cabinet project, your current kitchen style, the design and color you are interested in, and your inspiration behind the project.

In order to provide an accurate recommendation, we’ll want to understand your budget for the project. You can refer to our How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost? guide to learn about the typical cost of new cabinets.

Once you’ve sent over that information, a designer will reach out via email within 2 business days to schedule an introductory call. During this call, you'll discuss the information you sent over and next steps.

Step 2: Submit your measurements. After the initial call, you’ll need to measure your kitchen and draw out your floor plan.

Need help measuring your kitchen? We’ve got you covered!

We have partnered with Installation Made Easy - IME - to help you with this step by providing you free measurement services. If your Zip-Code qualifies (you can confirm this with our designers), and you would like professional measurement help, IME will reach out using your preferred contact method to schedule a visit. The day of the visit a contractor will measure your space and provide an initial no-obligation quote for installation in case you’re interested. IME will then send your measurements directly to our designers.

If you’re more of a DIY person you can read our guide on How to Measure Kitchen Cabinets: Measure your Kitchen for Custom Cabinetry. . You’ll then send your measurements and floor plan to your designer by email so we can begin working on your design right away.

In any case, if you have any questions along the way, our designers will be more than happy to help. .

Step 3: Get a design. Get your initial custom design. After we have received your floor plan and measurements, your designer will build an initial rendering with your measurements, style, vision, and budget in mind.

Step 4: Work with your designer on revisions. Once you receive your rendering, it’s time to provide feedback on the design to fit your needs and wants. The designer will take your feedback and provide you with an updated rendering.

Step 5: Approve and purchase. When you are happy with your rendering, your designer will provide you with a final quote for the project. You will need to approve the order with your designer and sign off on the final design before your designer places the order on your behalf. Remember, your custom cabinet order cannot be canceled or returned.

Step 6: Sit back and relax. After your order is placed, you will receive an email with your order confirmation and information on your delivery window. We will deliver your new cabinets straight to your home, typically within 4 to 6 weeks (dependent upon industry lead times).

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If you work with our IME partners to get your measurements, the day of the measurement visit you will receive an initial no-obligation quote for installation. After your order is placed, and in case you decide to accept the quote, we’ll send you an installation labor contract that you’ll need to sign. At this time you’ll also be required to pay an initial deposit for installation. IME will then work with you to schedule a visit and install your cabinets.

What are Custom Cabinets?

Custom cabinets are made to order cabinetry with a wide array of sizes and configurations to choose from which can be modified to fit your needs. These cabinets are an ideal option for customers who are looking for expert advice during the purchasing process. Our cabinetry design experts are available to work with you and answer all of your questions at times that work for your schedule, all from the comfort of your home.

Why Choose Custom?

Custom cabinets are high quality cabinets that allow you greater customization options as well as advice from our cabinetry design experts throughout the purchasing process. Stock, or pre-assembled cabinets, and ready-to-assemble (RTA), or cabinets that require assembly, cabinets, on the other hand, are mass manufactured to standard cabinet sizes. To learn more about why you should opt for custom cabinets, read our guide What are Custom Cabinets?

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