# Kitchen Cabinet Cost: Stock, Semi-Custom and Custom Prices > Compare stock, semi-custom and custom cabinet prices by linear foot and kitchen size. See what boxes-only, installation and replacement quotes include. By Cabinetshop.com Editors · Updated October 14, 2026 ![Photo of hands marking a pine board with a pencil on a workbench.](https://cabinetshop.com/assets/img/kitchen-cabinet-cost-hero.webp) --- ## TL;DR - **1. Start with the scope:** Installed kitchen cabinets cost $100 to $1,200 per linear foot across stock, semi-custom and custom designs in one home-services publisher's 2026 guide.[1](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-1) - **2. Compare the cabinet types:** One cost publisher lists installed prices for stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets, including materials and installation.[2](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-2) - **3. Check the comparison kitchen:** A seller and a maker each publish installed stock-cabinet estimates for a 10×10 kitchen, using different footage conventions.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4)[5](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-5) - **4. Define replacement:** One seller's same-layout replacement range includes cabinets, hardware, demolition, disposal, delivery and labor.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) - **5. Ask for an itemized quote:** Have the supplier identify the cabinet list, finish, hardware, installation and exclusions before you compare totals. --- ## How much do kitchen cabinets cost? Installed kitchen cabinets cost $100 to $1,200 per linear foot across stock, semi-custom and custom designs in one home-services publisher's 2026 guide.[1](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-1) One cost publisher lists installed prices for stock, semi-custom and custom cabinets, including materials and installation.[2](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-2) Installed kitchen cabinet cost by type, per linear foot | Cabinet type | Price per linear foot | Installation scope | Source type and date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Stock | $100–$400 | Materials and installation | One cost publisher; April 2023.[2](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-2) | | Semi-custom | $150–$700 | Materials and installation | One cost publisher; April 2023.[2](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-2) | | Custom | $500–$1,200 | Materials and installation | One cost publisher; April 2023.[2](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-2) | Ask for an explicit countertop allowance before you treat an installed cabinet range as a complete kitchen budget. For the differences in sizing, finishes and construction, read [custom vs. semi-custom vs. stock cabinets](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/custom-vs-semi-custom-vs-stock-cabinets/). Use a supplier's written specification when you decide what your quote includes. ## Kitchen cabinet cost by kitchen size A renovation company's April 2026 guide and a cabinet seller's October 2026 guide list cabinet totals by kitchen size.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3)[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Their figures differ widely. Neither size table explicitly labels its totals installed, so keep each source's scope when you compare them.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3)[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Kitchen cabinet cost by kitchen size: one renovation company's figures | Source's kitchen size | Cabinet type | Price per kitchen | Scope and source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Small: up to 10×10 feet or 12–16 linear feet | Stock or semi-custom | $6,000–$12,000 | Installation inclusion unstated; renovation company, April 15, 2026.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) | | Small: same size convention | Custom | $15,000–$25,000 | Installation inclusion unstated; renovation company, April 15, 2026.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) | | Medium: 20–30 linear feet | Stock or semi-custom | $8,000–$15,000 | Installation inclusion unstated; renovation company, April 15, 2026.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) | | Medium: same size convention | Custom | $18,000–$30,000 | Installation inclusion unstated; renovation company, April 15, 2026.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) | | Large: over 30 linear feet | Stock or semi-custom | $20,000–$35,000 | Installation inclusion unstated; renovation company, April 15, 2026.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) | | Large: same size convention | Custom | $50,000–$80,000 | Installation inclusion unstated; renovation company, April 15, 2026.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) | Kitchen cabinet cost by kitchen size: one cabinet seller's October 1, 2026 figures | Seller's kitchen label | Approximate cabinet footage | Ready-to-assemble or semi-custom, per kitchen | Custom, per kitchen | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Small / galley | 10–14 linear feet | $1,500–$6,000 | $6,000–$18,000.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Standard 10×10 | 20 linear feet | $2,000–$18,000 | $10,000–$40,000+.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Medium 12×12 | 25 linear feet | $2,500–$22,500 | $12,500–$50,000+.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Large / U-shape + island | 30–40+ linear feet | $4,000–$36,000 | $20,000–$80,000+.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | ### Cabinets for a 10x10 kitchen A 10×10 stock-cabinet comparison kitchen costs $2,000 to $8,000 installed in one seller's October 2026 guide, using about 20 linear feet.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Installed cabinet estimates for a 10×10 comparison kitchen | Source and date | Price per comparison kitchen | Included scope | Source's footage convention | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | One cabinet seller; October 1, 2026 | $2,000–$8,000 | Stock or ready-to-assemble cabinets, installed | About 20 linear feet.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Same seller and date | $3,000–$18,000 | Semi-custom cabinets, installed | Same convention.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Same seller and date | $10,000–$40,000+ | Custom cabinets, installed | Same convention.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | One cabinet maker; March 17, 2026 | $2,000–$8,000 | Stock or ready-to-assemble cabinets, materials and basic installation | About 20–25 linear feet.[5](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-5) | The two stock estimates come from separate sources. Neither source gives a fixed list of cabinet models.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4)[5](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-5) Ask for the cabinet schedule before you treat either comparison kitchen as an order. ### Cabinets for a 12x12 kitchen Ready-to-assemble or semi-custom cabinets for a 12×12 comparison kitchen cost $2,500 to $22,500 per kitchen in one cabinet seller's October 2026 guide, with installation inclusion unstated.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Custom cabinets cost $12,500 to $50,000+ per kitchen in the same seller's October 2026 guide, using a 25-linear-foot comparison with installation inclusion unstated.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) ## Kitchen cabinet cost per linear foot A linear foot measures one foot along a cabinet run; a seller's October 2026 guide describes counting base and wall runs separately.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Ask your supplier to state its counting convention on the quote. The [custom cabinet cost guide](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/custom-cabinet-cost/) covers questions about what the footage includes. Get the actual widths, heights and depths from the cabinet schedule; our [kitchen cabinet dimensions guide](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-dimensions/) explains those measurements. ## Cost of kitchen cabinets installed, and boxes only Cabinets alone cost $1,500 to $40,000+ per kitchen in one cabinet seller's October 1, 2026 guide, excluding labor.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) The listed components are boxes, doors, drawers and hardware. The seller also describes its cabinets-only tier equivalents as about 75–80% of its installed prices.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Don't use that percentage to convert another publisher's range. Installation allowances from the same cabinet seller's October 1, 2026 guide | Work or allowance | Published figure | Scope | | --- | --- | --- | | Installation share | 20–25% of total cabinet project cost | Seller's planning allowance.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Straightforward replacement labor | $50–$150 per linear foot | Same footprint and layout; no plumbing or electrical moves.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Complex installation labor | $150–$450+ per linear foot | Layout changes, ceiling-height cabinets, uneven walls or custom fitting.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | | Demolition and disposal | $300–$800 | Old-cabinet removal and disposal.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) | Ask whether installation, removal and delivery are already included before you treat any allowance as an additional charge. Keep these allowances separate unless the quote says that one includes another. If you're considering a flat-pack order, the [custom versus flat-pack cabinet guide](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/custom-cabinets-vs-ikea/) covers that comparison. Ask who is responsible for assembly and installation before you accept a cabinet-only order. ## Cost to replace kitchen cabinets A same-layout cabinet replacement costs $4,000 to $50,000+ per kitchen with installation in one cabinet seller's October 1, 2026 guide.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) It includes boxes, doors, drawers, hardware, demolition, disposal, delivery and labor.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) A full kitchen remodel costs $25,000 to $75,000+ per kitchen in that seller's October 2026 guide.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Its stated scope also includes countertops, appliances, flooring, backsplash, lighting, plumbing and electrical work.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) The two ranges cover different work. Ask your contractor to list everything included in the quote. For the decision about keeping the existing boxes, read [cabinet refacing vs. replacing](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/cabinet-refacing-vs-replacing/). ## What changes the price of kitchen cabinets One renovation company's April 2026 guide says cabinet type, layout, materials and selected features affect the price.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) Start by specifying the box and door materials separately; [medium-density fiberboard vs. plywood](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/mdf-vs-plywood/) explains that choice. Name the construction method when you compare [framed and frameless cabinets](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/framed-vs-frameless-cabinets/). Record the door fit when you choose [inset or overlay cabinets](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/inset-vs-overlay-cabinets/). List the wood species and finish together; our [wood guide](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/best-wood-for-kitchen-cabinets/) explains the options. Ask each supplier to price optional storage fittings separately. Keep a dated copy of every revised specification. ## How to budget for kitchen cabinets Cabinets account for 40 to 50 percent of total kitchen renovation cost in one cabinet maker's March 17, 2026 guide.[5](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-5) The figure is the maker's statement, and the page gives no survey behind it. Use your cabinet schedule and written scope when you request a quote. List the work, confirm what the supplier counts and ask for every exclusion. Get prices for excluded work before you treat the cabinet figure as your total commitment. Ask when the quote expires and whether tax, delivery or a specification change affects it. ## What to ask for in a cabinet quote Before you compare cabinet quotes, ask for a complete cabinet schedule, a defined price unit and a written list of included work and exclusions. - **Cabinet schedule:** Each unit's dimensions, configuration, quantity and location on the plan. - **Materials and finish:** Box material, door material, wood species where applicable, color and finish specification. - **Hardware and fittings:** Hinges, drawer slides, pulls, organizers and any optional accessories. - **Installation scope:** Assembly, delivery, cabinet fitting, trim, hardware fitting, removal and disposal, each identified separately. - **Related work:** Countertops, plumbing, electrical work and repairs, with the responsible contractor named. - **Price basis:** The footage convention or cabinet list, tax treatment, delivery charges, exclusions and quote expiry date. Read [questions to ask a cabinet maker](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/questions-to-ask-a-cabinet-maker/) before you approve the order. Ask for a revised proposal whenever an answer changes the specification or price. ## Questions people actually ask Here are five common questions about kitchen cabinet prices, with the unit and scope stated in each answer. ### What is a good budget for kitchen cabinets? One cabinet maker estimates cabinetry at 40 to 50 percent of total kitchen renovation cost in its March 17, 2026 guide.[5](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-5) The page gives no supporting survey. Treat that as the maker's budget guidance, then get a quote for your cabinet schedule and installation scope. ### What is the average cost of cabinets for a 12x12 kitchen? Ready-to-assemble or semi-custom cabinets for a 12×12 comparison kitchen cost $2,500 to $22,500 per kitchen in one cabinet seller's October 2026 guide, with installation inclusion unstated.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Custom cabinets cost $12,500 to $50,000+ per kitchen in the same seller's October 2026 guide, with installation inclusion unstated.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) The comparison uses 25 linear feet. The source gives comparison ranges rather than an average. ### Is $10,000 enough for a kitchen remodel? It depends on the kitchen size and the cabinet type. The cabinet figures in the size tables don't establish a complete remodel budget.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3)[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) Get prices for all additional work before you decide whether the project works with your budget. ### What's the average cost to replace kitchen cabinets? A same-layout cabinet replacement costs $4,000 to $50,000+ per kitchen with installation in one cabinet seller's October 1, 2026 guide.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) The range covers cabinets, hardware, demolition, disposal, delivery and labor.[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4) ### Is it cheaper to reface or replace cabinets? Compare two quotes with defined scopes before you decide. Refacing keeps the boxes, while replacement changes them; the [refacing vs. replacing guide](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/cabinet-refacing-vs-replacing/) explains the decision.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3) Check whether both proposals include hardware, installation and related work. ## Where these numbers come from The tier table lists one cost publisher's installed prices, including materials and installation.[2](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-2) A renovation company, cabinet seller and cabinet maker supply the other figures.[3](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-3)[4](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-4)[5](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/kitchen-cabinet-cost/#source-5) Each figure keeps its published unit and scope. 1. [HomeAdvisor: Average Kitchen Cabinet Costs](https://www.homeadvisor.com/cost/cabinets/) 2. [HomeGuide: How Much Do Kitchen Cabinets Cost?](https://homeguide.com/costs/kitchen-cabinets-cost) 3. [Truvine Renovations: Kitchen Cabinet Cost in 2026](https://www.truvinerenovations.com/learn/kitchen-cabinet-cost/) 4. [Highland Cabinetry: How Much Do New Kitchen Cabinets Cost in 2026](https://highlandcabinetry.com/blog/how-much-do-new-kitchen-cabinets-cost/) 5. [Cuisine Ideale: Kitchen Cabinet Cost, 2026 Price Guide](https://cuisineideale.com/en/how-much-do-kitchen-cabinets-cost/) Last updated: October 14, 2026 --- ### Before you compare cabinet quotes Bring the same cabinet list, finish, hardware and installation scope to every supplier. Ask each one to state the price unit, included work, exclusions and quote expiry date. [Browse more guides](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/) --- ### Keep reading #### [Custom vs. Semi-Custom vs. Stock Cabinets](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/custom-vs-semi-custom-vs-stock-cabinets/) #### [How Much Do Custom Cabinets Really Cost in 2026?](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/custom-cabinet-cost/) #### [Cabinet Refacing vs. Replacing: The Real Math](https://cabinetshop.com/guides/cabinet-refacing-vs-replacing/)