Lawrence Elite Custom Cabinets | Kitchen, Bathroom, And Built-In Cabinet Installation for Residential & Commercial
Lawrence Elite Custom Cabinets designs, builds, and installs custom kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, built-ins, closets, home office cabinetry, and commercial casework for homeowners and businesses in Lawrence, KS. We solve the problems that standard cabinetry can't: awkward layouts, wasted space, limited storage, mismatched finishes, and cabinets that simply don't fit the way you need them to. Every project can be tailored through choices in wood species, plywood and MDF construction, Shaker and inset door styles, face-frame or frameless construction, custom dimensions, hardware, storage solutions, and durable painted or stained finishes.
With over 20 years of experience, our skilled craftsman combine thoughtful design with precise cabinet fabrication, quality joinery, dovetail drawer construction, soft-close hardware, perfect finishes, and professional installation to deliver genuinely custom cabinetry rather than simply modifying standard cabinet sizes.
So stop frowning at those ugly cabinets, scratching your head about that odd corner, or envying that perfect magazine picture. Let’s change YOUR space into something that makes you smile!
“From the first design meeting to the final installation, the whole experience was easy. They listened to what we wanted, paid attention to every detail, and the finished cabinets turned out even better than we imagined.”
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Our Residential Custom Cabinet Services
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Lawrence Elite Custom Cabinets designs kitchen cabinets to support daily cooking, cleanup, and food storage without wasting usable space. Base cabinets can include deep drawers for pots and pans, pull-out organizers for utensils, and roll-out shelves that make back corners easier to access. Wall cabinets can extend to the ceiling for additional storage and a more finished appearance, while custom cabinet configurations can be built around appliances, including refrigerator surrounds, microwave openings, range hoods, and panel-ready dishwashers.
Kitchen cabinetry can also incorporate soft-close drawers and doors, pull-out trash and recycling bins, spice pull-outs, tray dividers, drawer organizers for cutlery and cooking tools, adjustable shelving, and dedicated pantry storage. We help you select door styles, wood species, paint colors, hardware, and countertop-ready layouts that complement the kitchen’s architectural style while making the space more practical to use every day.
Custom Bathroom Vanities
Bathroom cabinetry needs to make the most of the available space while working around plumbing, dimensions, and traffic flow. A custom vanity can accommodate one or two sinks, drawer banks, open shelving, or enclosed storage based on the room’s footprint and your needs.
Don’t let stock cabinets waste your space. Our cabinetry experts size cabinets around existing drain locations, with drawers designed around plumbing where necessary.
For smaller bathrooms, tall linen cabinets, recessed storage, and shallow-depth cabinetry can create useful storage without crowding the room. Larger primary bathrooms may benefit from coordinated vanities, tower cabinets, and makeup seating. We also consider moisture exposure when helping you choose cabinet materials, hardware, and finishes.
Custom Closet Solutions
A well-designed closet should give everything a logical place to live. Lawrence Elite closet cabinets can combine hanging sections, adjustable shelves, drawers, shoe storage, and upper cabinets into one built-in system designed around the clothing, shoes, accessories, and seasonal items you actually need to store.
The right configuration starts with understanding those storage needs, including long-hang garments, folded clothing, handbags, footwear, bags or baskets, and specialty items. We can build closet cabinetry for walk-in closets, reach-in closets, entry closets, and bedroom wardrobes, with finishes that either coordinate with adjoining cabinetry or provide a clean, distinct look.
Custom Built-Ins
What can you do with a wall that isn't being used well? Custom built-ins can turn that space into useful storage without adding freestanding furniture. They can frame a fireplace, fill an unused wall, create a window seat, or organize a family room media area.
Our cabinetry specialists begin with wall dimensions, existing electrical locations, and the items the cabinets need to hold. Enclosed base cabinets can provide concealed storage, while open shelving keeps books, décor, and frequently used items accessible.
For television walls, we can plan cabinet depth, ventilation, wire access, equipment storage, drawers, display shelving, accent lighting locations, and panel details that coordinate with nearby trim.
Custom built-ins are well suited to living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, dining rooms, and finished basements.
Pantry Cabinets
The Lawrence Elite team builds pantry cabinets that make dry goods, small appliances, serving pieces, and bulk purchases easier to organize. Cabinet depth, shelf spacing, and door style all affect how easily you can see and reach stored items.
Tall pantry cabinets can include adjustable shelves, interior drawers, pull-out trays, or door-mounted racks. For walk-in pantries, we can create coordinated wall cabinets, open shelves, and countertop areas for appliance storage or food preparation.
We plan pantry storage around the items your household uses most often. Frequently used containers can stay at eye level, while heavier appliances and bulk goods can sit on lower, reinforced shelves.
Full-height pull-out shelves, adjustable shelving, appliance garages, vertical dividers for trays and cutting boards, and dedicated space for bins and labeled containers can all make the pantry easier to organize and use.
Laundry Room Cabinets
We design laundry room cabinets to keep detergents, cleaning supplies, linens, and household items off the floor and within reach. A custom layout can work around washers, dryers, utility sinks, water lines, and limited wall space.
Wall cabinets above appliances provide enclosed storage for supplies, while base cabinets can support folding counters or utility sinks. We can also include tall cabinets for brooms, vacuums, drying racks, and bulk paper products.
Open shelving may suit frequently used products, while closed cabinets keep visual clutter contained. We also plan durable countertop surfaces and cabinet clearances so appliance doors, drawers, and walkways function properly.
For stacked laundry units, we can use the surrounding vertical space for storage that would otherwise remain unused.
Mudroom Cabinets
The entryway has a way of collecting everything, from coats and backpacks to shoes, sports equipment, pet supplies, and seasonal gear. Custom mudroom cabinets give those everyday items a defined place near the door without relying on fixed stock dimensions.
Custom lockers can combine individual hooks, upper cabinets, bench seating, and lower cubbies sized around your household. A bench provides a practical place to sit while putting on shoes. Drawers below can hold gloves, hats, leashes, and other smaller items.
Durable finishes and easy-to-clean surfaces help the cabinetry stand up to wet shoes, bags, and regular use. We can also match mudroom cabinets to your kitchen or create a separate finish suited to the entry area.
Garage Cabinets
Garage storage needs to be organized without taking away the space you still need for parking, walking, and working. Our custom garage cabinets can accommodate tools, yard equipment, automotive supplies, and household overflow while enclosed storage helps protect items from dust and reduce visual clutter.
Tall utility cabinets work well for long-handled tools, base cabinets can store heavier equipment, and wall cabinets can keep smaller supplies accessible above a work surface. We use adjustable shelves to accommodate bins and containers and dedicated storage for paint, chemicals, or gardening supplies. We also consider outlet locations, wall conditions, and the equipment you use regularly so the finished layout provides a practical work and storage zone without blocking vehicle space.
Home Office Cabinets
A productive home office benefits from having the right things within reach and everything else neatly contained. Custom office cabinetry can combine a built-in desk, file drawers, upper cabinets, bookshelves, and closed storage for supplies, paperwork, and equipment.
Our cabinetry specialists consider desk height, work surface depth, and leg clearance based on how you use the space. Shared offices may need multiple workstations, while compact rooms can benefit from a wall-mounted desk and vertical cabinetry. Cable management is also part of the planning, with openings and concealed paths for power cords, monitors, printers, routers, and charging equipment. Open shelves can hold reference materials with drawers and cabinets for paperwork, office supplies, and technology. We’ll help you coordinate the style and finish to feel integrated with the surrounding room.
Our Commercial Custom Cabinet Services
Retail Display Cabinets
When merchandise need to be visible, accessible, and well presented, custom retail display cabinets can make a significant difference. Our cabinet makers can build glass-front display cases, locked cabinets, wall units, checkout counters, and freestanding fixtures around the specific products you sell.
Shelf spacing can be planned around package sizes, folded goods, accessories, or inventory bins. Adjustable shelving allows displays to change with seasonal products and new inventory. Retail cabinetry may also incorporate locking doors and drawers for higher-value merchandise, integrated lighting for glass displays and product shelves, durable laminate or wood finishes for customer-facing areas, and concealed storage beneath counters and display surfaces. We coordinate dimensions with point-of-sale equipment, aisle clearance, and accessibility needs before fabrication begins.
Office Cabinets
Lawrence Elite Custom Cabinets tailor makes office cabinets for reception areas, conference rooms, private offices, workrooms, and shared storage spaces. Built-in cabinetry can reduce visual clutter while giving staff dedicated places for files, supplies, printers, and technology.
Reception cabinets can include transaction counters, accessible work surfaces, lockable drawers, and cable openings for monitors, phones, and payment equipment. For executive offices and meeting rooms, we can build credenzas, bookcases, storage walls, and media cabinets sized for the room.
We use cabinet hardware designed for repeated operation in active workplaces. Soft-close hinges and drawer slides help reduce noise, while durable surfaces hold up to routine cleaning and daily use.
Restaurant Cabinets
Our cabinet experts design restaurant cabinetry for front-of-house service, bar areas, host stations, dining-room storage, and staff work areas. Each cabinet layout should support the way employees move between seating areas, point-of-sale stations, beverage service, and back-of-house operations.
Bar cabinets may include bottle storage, undercounter shelving, glass racks, speed rails, and spaces for refrigeration or beverage equipment. Host stands can provide reservation storage, menu organization, charging access, and a clean customer-facing surface.
Because routine cleanup is part of restaurant operations, we focus on practical materials, finishes that hold up to heavy use, easy-to-reach storage, and hardware that can handle frequent opening and closing.
Medical & Dental Office Cabinets
Medical and dental cabinetry needs to balance storage, hygiene, workflow, and patient privacy. Lawrence Elite builds cabinetry for reception areas, exam rooms, treatment rooms, laboratories, consultation spaces, and staff break rooms based on the equipment, supplies, and activities taking place in each space.
In treatment spaces, we can provide base cabinets, wall cabinets, tall storage units, countertops, and drawer organizers based on equipment and supply requirements. Lockable storage helps protect records, medications, instruments, and confidential materials where appropriate.
We also account for surfaces that staff can clean efficiently between appointments. Smooth cabinet faces, durable countertops, and organized storage help reduce unnecessary handling and keep commonly used supplies within reach.
Commercial Cabinetry
Commercial cabinetry includes the permanent built-ins that make a business space functional and organized. Our cabinet makers build cabinets for retail stores, professional offices, salons, hospitality spaces, schools, churches, and other commercial interiors in the Lawrence area.
A successful project starts with accurate measurements and a clear understanding of how the space operates. We review wall conditions, existing utilities, appliance dimensions, equipment locations, and required clearances before finalizing cabinet details.
We create base cabinets to support countertops and store larger items. Whereas our wall cabinets can use vertical space for supplies and records. We add tall cabinets to hold bulk inventory or equipment, built-in counters to facilitate service or work surfaces, and open shelving to keep frequently used items visible and reachable. Our team will match cabinet styles and finishes to existing architectural details or create a clean, consistent appearance for a new location.
Commercial Casework
Commercial casework refers to built-in cabinets, counters, work surfaces, shelving, and storage assemblies made for a specific commercial environment. Unlike freestanding furniture, casework is designed to fit the room and can integrate with walls, appliances, plumbing, electrical outlets, and other building elements.
We fabricate casework for reception desks, service counters, office storage walls, retail fixtures, breakroom cabinets, and specialized work areas. Materials are selected based on the location, expected traffic, moisture exposure, cleaning routines, and intended use.
Our process includes detailed sizing for doors, drawers, hardware, countertop overhangs, and equipment openings. This attention helps cabinets function properly after installation and gives contractors clear specifications for coordinating surrounding work.
Why Customers Trust Lawrence Elite Custom Cabinets
Your home should feel organized, comfortable, and distinctly yours. But when cabinets waste valuable space, don't provide enough storage, or simply don't look the way you imagined, it can make an otherwise beautiful room feel frustrating and unfinished.
We design and build custom cabinetry around the way you actually live. From kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanities to built-ins, home offices, closets, and other custom storage, we help you create a space that feels more functional and more complete. We’ll guide you through the choices that matter—from layout and cabinet proportions to door styles, wood species, finishes, hardware, and storage features—so you can feel confident that the finished result will look right and work the way you need it to.
We pay attention to the details that make a difference every day: drawers that are easy to organize, storage that's accessible when you need it, finishes that stand up to daily use, and cabinetry that fits the room instead of fighting it. With careful planning, quality materials, in-house construction, and clear communication from design through installation, we strive to make the experience feel just as satisfying as the finished cabinetry.
Our Custom Cabinet Process
Custom cabinetry should feel exciting, not overwhelming. Our process gives you a clear path from your initial ideas to beautifully finished cabinets that fit your space, your style, and the way you use it. We work through the important decisions together, communicate clearly along the way, and pay close attention to the details that make the finished project work.
We start by learning about your space, goals, storage needs, style preferences, and budget. Whether you're planning a kitchen, bathroom, built-in, home office, or commercial project, we look at how the space needs to function before making design decisions.
We turn your ideas into a detailed 3D design so you can see how your finished cabinetry will look and function before construction begins. Explore different layouts, cabinet configurations, door styles, finishes, and storage options, make adjustments, and refine the design until it feels right for your space.
We help you select the materials and details that bring the design together, including wood species, cabinet construction, door styles, finishes, hardware, and storage accessories. We explain the practical differences so you can choose options that fit your priorities and budget.
Once the design is finalized, your cabinets are built specifically for your project rather than pulled from standard stock sizes. Careful fabrication and attention to construction details help ensure the finished cabinetry is durable, precise, and ready for installation.
We bring everything together with a careful installation focused on proper fit, alignment, operation, and finish. We make sure doors and drawers function as they should and that the completed cabinetry looks like it was made specifically for your space... because it was!
What Goes Into Exceptional Custom Cabinetry
Cabinet Style & Design
We begin with the home’s existing character and the way you want the room to function. Shaker cabinets suit many Lawrence homes because their clean frame-and-panel construction works with traditional, transitional, and contemporary interiors. For a more tailored look, we can use inset doors, beaded frames, slab fronts, or raised-panel profiles. We also balance visual weight by selecting appropriate rail widths, cabinet heights, crown molding, and proportions. A kitchen with tall ceilings may need stacked upper cabinets or a substantial crown detail. In a smaller kitchen, simpler door fronts and carefully placed open shelving can keep the room from feeling crowded.
Materials & Cabinet Construction
Cabinet construction determines how well cabinets handle daily use. We build cabinet boxes with durable sheet goods, such as cabinet-grade plywood, and use solid wood where it provides strength and a finished appearance. We assess material options based on the cabinet location. A bathroom vanity, for example, needs materials and finishes that resist moisture, while a garage cabinet system may prioritize impact resistance and easy cleaning.
Important construction details include:
- Full-height back panels for rigidity and secure installation
- Dovetail drawer boxes for strong drawer joints
- Adjustable shelves that accommodate changing storage needs
- Edge-banded plywood components for a clean, durable finish
Door Styles & Profiles
Door style has a major effect on the cabinet’s visual identity. We help you choose profiles that fit the home instead of selecting a style solely from a showroom sample. Flat-panel Shaker doors use recessed center panels and square edges for a straightforward appearance. Raised-panel doors add depth and work well in more formal or traditional rooms. Slab doors have a single flat face with no frame, making them a practical option for modern spaces. We can also specify edge profiles, such as eased, beveled, ogee, or rounded edges, to refine the final look.
Wood Species & Grain
Wood species affects grain pattern, hardness, color variation, and how a stain absorbs. We discuss these differences early because the same finish can look significantly different on maple, oak, walnut, cherry, or hickory. Maple has a fine, even grain and suits painted finishes or light stains. White oak provides visible grain and works well with natural or muted stain colors, while walnut offers deeper brown tones and distinctive movement. We also plan grain direction for cabinet doors, drawer fronts, and panels. Consistent grain orientation creates a more intentional appearance, particularly on wide drawer banks, tall pantry doors, and matching cabinet runs.
Colors, Stains & Finishes
We select paint, stain, and sheen according to the room’s lighting, surrounding surfaces, and maintenance needs. Natural daylight, under-cabinet lighting, floor color, countertops, and wall paint all influence how a cabinet color reads in the finished space. Paint provides consistent color and can complement trim or create contrast with an island. Stains show the wood grain, but they also highlight natural variation, mineral streaks, and differences between boards. We use durable protective topcoats to help cabinets resist routine moisture, fingerprints, and cleaning. Matte and satin sheens reduce glare, while higher sheens reflect more light but can show surface marks more easily.
Hardware & Functional Details
Hardware should feel comfortable, operate reliably, and support the cabinet’s intended use. We match knobs, pulls, hinges, drawer slides, and accessory hardware to both the design and the cabinet dimensions. Long pulls can suit wide drawers and tall pantry doors, while smaller knobs often work well on narrower cabinet doors. We consider placement carefully so hardware remains easy to reach and visually aligned.
Functional hardware options include:
- Soft-close concealed hinges for controlled door closing
- Full-extension drawer slides that expose the entire drawer interior
- Soft-close slides that reduce abrupt closing
- Touch-latch or push-to-open hardware for handle-free cabinet fronts
Storage & Organization
We plan storage around what you actually own and how you use the room. Standard shelves can hold many items, but purpose-built organizers prevent wasted depth and make frequently used items easier to access. In kitchens, we can include roll-out trays for cookware, deep drawers for dishes, vertical dividers for baking sheets, and pullout waste bins near food-prep areas. A pantry may benefit from adjustable shelves, shallow interior drawers, and door-mounted racks. Bathroom cabinetry can include drawer organizers for grooming products, outlets for electric tools, and divided storage below the sink. We size these features around your containers and appliances rather than relying on generic inserts.
Cabinet Layout & Dimensions
A custom layout uses the room’s actual measurements, including wall conditions, window placement, plumbing, electrical locations, and appliance specifications. We verify dimensions before fabrication so cabinets fit the space and leave proper clearances. We design base cabinets, wall cabinets, tall cabinets, and islands as a coordinated system. Counter depth, aisle width, drawer clearance, and appliance-door swing all affect whether the room works comfortably. We also consider ergonomic reach. Frequently used items should sit between knee and shoulder height when possible, while less-used serving pieces or seasonal items can occupy higher cabinets and deeper storage areas.
Specialty Features & Custom Details
Specialty cabinetry solves room-specific problems and can add useful visual details. We can build custom range hoods, appliance garages, window seats, mudroom lockers, built-in desks, media cabinetry, and fireplace surrounds. A custom range hood can match the cabinet finish or introduce a contrasting wood species. Built-in bookcases may use adjustable shelving, integrated lighting, or cabinet bases that conceal games, electronics, and other items. We also create details that make cabinetry feel connected to the home, including furniture-style legs, decorative end panels, glass-front doors, interior lighting, and custom trim. Each feature should serve the design or improve daily use.
Accessible and Eco-Friendly Options
We can incorporate accessible features that reduce bending, reaching, and strain. Deep drawers often provide easier access than low shelves, while pullout trays bring stored items forward without requiring you to reach into a cabinet. Other practical options include lowered work areas, D-shaped pulls, touch-latch doors, pull-down shelf systems, and clear floor space near key work zones. We tailor these details to the needs of the people using the room. For environmentally considered cabinetry, we can discuss durable materials, low-emission panel products, low-VOC finishes, and layouts that preserve existing usable components when appropriate. Choosing durable construction and repairable hardware also helps cabinets remain useful for many years.
How Much Do Custom Cabinets Cost in Lawrence, KS?
Custom cabinetry commonly costs about $500 to $1,200 per linear foot installed, though individual projects can fall outside that range. In the Lawrence area, broad market estimates may range from roughly $245 to $1,500 per linear foot, depending on the level of customization and materials.
A small custom vanity or built-in may start in the low thousands. A full custom kitchen often falls between $15,000 and $30,000, while larger kitchens with premium wood, inset doors, or extensive storage can exceed that range.
We confirm pricing through a project-specific design and estimate, not a generic per-foot calculation alone.
Cabinet project | Typical planning range
|
|---|---|
Bathroom vanity
| $2,500–$8,000+ |
Laundry or mudroom cabinets
| $4,000–$12,000+ |
Small custom kitchen
| $12,000–$20,000+ |
Average custom kitchen
| $15,000–$30,000+ |
Large or high-detail kitchen
| $30,000–$60,000+ |
Hear From Our Customers
"We love our new custom kitchen cabinets. Everything fits exactly the way we wanted, and the storage is so much better than before. The whole process was easy and professional."
Amanda E.
“We had them build custom built-ins for our living room, and they completely changed the space. Great craftsmanship, attention to detail, and very easy to work with."
Jordan B.
“We needed commercial cabinetry for our office and were impressed with both the quality and the communication. Everything was built to fit the space perfectly and installed professionally.”
Ron P.
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Residential & Commercial Custom Cabinetry FAQ
Custom means the cabinetry is designed and built specifically for your space rather than selected from standard stock sizes. Depending on the project, that can include the cabinet boxes, doors, drawers, shelving, trim, finished panels, hardware, and other details needed to complete the design. Our team will walk through exactly what’s included before construction begins so there are no surprises.
Yes. That's one of the biggest advantages of custom cabinetry. We can design around uneven walls, unusual corners, sloped ceilings, plumbing, ductwork, appliances, and other challenges that make standard cabinets difficult to use. We'll look at your space carefully and determine the best way to make everything fit and function properly.
Every project is different. A smaller project may move fairly quickly, while a large kitchen or whole-home project naturally takes longer. Most custom cabinet projects take from 8 to 16 weeks from the first consultation to installation. But your timeline depends on the size of the project, design decisions, materials and finishes, and our current production schedule. We'll give you a realistic timeline up front and keep you informed as your project moves forward.
You have a wide range of options, including hardwoods, plywood, MDF, veneers, and many different wood species, colors, stains, and professional finishes. The best choice depends on the look you're after, how the cabinets will be used, durability, maintenance, and budget. We'll help you compare the options and choose what makes the most sense for your project.
Installation is the final step where everything comes together. We carefully bring in, set, level, secure, and adjust the cabinetry so the doors, drawers, and other components work properly. Site preparation and services such as cabinet removal or cleanup can vary by project, so we'll discuss those details with you ahead of time. Our goal is to make the installation as smooth and respectful of your home as possible.
Custom cabinetry is often just one part of a larger remodeling or construction project. Depending on the scope, other trades may be involved for countertops, plumbing, electrical, flooring, backsplash, painting, appliance installation, and related work. Some projects are coordinated directly by the homeowner, while others involve a general contractor, designer, or remodeling company. We can discuss how the different pieces of your project need to fit together and clarify which services are included in our scope, which require another contractor, and how the installation should be sequenced.
We know that even well-planned projects can occasionally run into an unexpected issue. When they do, we'll communicate with you, explain what happened, and work toward the right solution. Whether it's an adjustment, repair, or replacement, our goal is to take care of the issue and make sure you're happy with the finished result.