Custom Cabinet Making in Edmonton
iPaint Painting provides custom cabinet making services in Edmonton, Alberta, building kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, built-in shelving, entertainment units, mudroom lockers, laundry cabinets, and home office built-ins. Edmonton's booming infill housing market in mature neighbourhoods like Glenora, Highlands, Ritchie, and Strathcona — along with the continued growth of custom homes in Windermere, Keswick, Ambleside, and Desrochers south of Anthony Henday Drive — demands cabinetry built to exact specifications, not off-the-shelf standard sizes from big-box stores. Our craftsmen work with premium solid maple, oak, and birch, as well as plywood and MDF, delivering factory-quality spray-applied lacquer or paint finishes. Every project includes a free design consultation, custom sizing for non-standard spaces, premium soft-close hardware, and a detailed written estimate with no hidden fees. Call 780-938-9555 or request your free design consultation online.
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Custom Cabinetry for Every Room
From kitchens to home offices, we design and build custom cabinets tailored to your space, style, and storage needs.
Kitchen Cabinets
Full custom kitchen builds — upper cabinets, lowers, islands, pantry towers, and lazy susans, all sized precisely to your kitchen layout.
Bathroom Vanities
Custom bathroom vanities with integrated storage, soft-close drawers, and finishes that withstand moisture and daily use.
Built-In Shelving
Floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves, display units, and storage walls that maximize every inch of available space.
Entertainment Units
Custom media centres and entertainment walls with cable management, adjustable shelving, and concealed storage compartments.
Mudroom Lockers
Organized mudroom storage with coat hooks, shoe cubbies, bench seating, and overhead compartments — built for Edmonton winters.
Laundry Cabinets
Functional laundry room cabinetry with counter space, hamper pull-outs, and dedicated storage for supplies and linens.
Home Office Built-Ins
Custom desks, file drawer cabinets, printer enclosures, and shelving designed to create a productive, organized workspace.
Custom Storage Solutions
Walk-in closet systems, under-stair storage, window seats with hidden compartments — if you can dream it, we can build it.
Already have cabinets that need a refresh? We also offer cabinet refinishing, cabinet refacing, and cabinet painting services to transform your existing cabinetry.
From Design to Installation
Every custom cabinet project follows our proven 6-step process, ensuring your vision becomes reality with precision craftsmanship and zero surprises.
Free Design Consultation
Call 780-938-9555 or fill out our online form. We'll discuss your project, timeline, and schedule your free in-home design consultation.
Measurement & Design Planning
We visit your home to take precise measurements, discuss layout options, review material samples, and help you select the perfect wood species, finish, and hardware.
Detailed Written Estimate
You receive a clear proposal listing every cabinet, material, hardware selection, and finish. No surprises, no hidden fees — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Shop Construction
Your cabinets are built in our workshop using precision joinery, premium solid wood or plywood, and quality construction techniques for lasting durability.
Factory-Quality Finishing
Spray-applied lacquer or paint in controlled conditions delivers a flawless, factory-smooth finish that brush-and-roller methods simply cannot achieve.
Professional Installation
Our team installs every cabinet with precision, verifies all doors and drawers operate perfectly with soft-close hardware, and walks through the completed project with you.
Why Edmonton Homeowners Choose iPaint for Custom Cabinets
We don't just build boxes. We craft custom cabinetry with precision joinery, premium materials, and factory-quality finishes — built to last a lifetime.
True Custom — Not Semi-Custom
Every cabinet is built from scratch to your exact dimensions. Unlike big-box "custom" cabinets that come in standard sizes, our cabinetry fills every inch of your space — no fillers, no gaps, no compromises. Awkward corners, sloped ceilings, non-standard walls — we build to fit.
Premium Solid Wood Construction
We build with maple, oak, birch, high-grade plywood, and MDF — selected specifically for each application. Solid wood for door fronts and visible surfaces, plywood for structural strength, MDF for perfectly smooth paintable surfaces. No particle board, no shortcuts.
Factory-Quality Spray Finishing
Our spray-applied lacquer and paint finishes are done in controlled shop conditions — eliminating dust nibs, brush strokes, and inconsistencies. The result is a flawless, durable surface that rivals factory cabinetry at a fraction of the replacement cost.
Design Consultation Included
Every project starts with a free in-home design consultation. We help you plan layout, storage, material selection, hardware options, and finish colours — so your cabinets aren't just beautiful, they're optimized for how you actually use your space.
Soft-Close Everything
Every door and drawer comes standard with premium soft-close hinges and drawer slides. No slamming, no wear and tear, no noise — just smooth, quiet operation that protects your investment and feels luxurious every time you open a cabinet.
No Hidden Costs — Ever
The price on your written estimate is the price you pay. Period. We don't surprise you with extra charges for hardware, installation, or finishing. Everything is detailed upfront so you can make confident decisions about materials, design, and budget.
Premium Materials, Built to Last
We use only professional-grade materials and hardware in every custom cabinet project. The quality of materials determines how your cabinets look, feel, and perform for decades.
Solid Wood
Premium Canadian hardwoods form the foundation of our custom cabinetry. Maple delivers a smooth, consistent grain ideal for painted or stained finishes. Oak provides classic character with prominent grain patterns. Birch offers warmth and durability at an excellent value point.
Plywood & MDF
High-grade plywood provides exceptional structural strength for cabinet boxes, shelving, and backs — far superior to particle board. MDF delivers a perfectly smooth, knot-free surface ideal for painted cabinet doors and modern, clean-lined designs where a flawless finish is essential.
Hardware & Finishing
Every cabinet features premium soft-close hinges and full-extension drawer slides as standard. We offer a wide selection of pulls, knobs, and handles in brushed nickel, matte black, brass, and chrome. Finishes include spray-applied lacquer (clear or tinted) and opaque paint in any colour.
During your free design consultation, we'll bring material samples so you can see and feel the wood species, compare finishes, and select hardware that matches your style. We'll recommend the best combination for your project's look, function, and budget.
Custom Cabinet Making Pricing
Honest, upfront pricing for custom cabinetry in Edmonton. Free design consultation included — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Custom built-in bookcases, display shelving, or alcove units. Includes finishing.
Custom vanity with soft-close hardware. Single or double sink. Any finish.
Wall-to-wall entertainment centre with integrated storage, cable management & lighting.
Custom mudroom storage with hooks, cubbies, bench seating & overhead cabinets.
Complete custom kitchen cabinets. Solid wood or MDF. Factory spray finish. All hardware.
All prices in CAD. Final pricing based on design consultation. Book your free consultation.
Why Edmonton Homeowners Choose Custom Cabinets
Edmonton's housing market is experiencing a sustained infill construction boom — with custom homes, duplexes, and skinny homes replacing older bungalows in mature neighbourhoods like Ritchie, Bonnie Doon, King Edward Park, Holyrood, and Hazeldean near Whyte Avenue and the University of Alberta. These narrow-lot infill builds have non-standard room dimensions and unique layouts that big-box cabinet packages simply cannot accommodate. At the same time, custom home developments in Windermere, Ambleside, Keswick, Desrochers, and Glenridding south of Anthony Henday Drive are being designed with open-concept kitchens and oversized islands that demand purpose-built cabinetry.
Builder-grade cabinetry installed in tract homes across Heritage Valley, The Hamptons, Summerside, and Sherwood Park's Emerald Hills comes in standard 3″ increment sizes that leave gaps, require filler strips, and waste valuable storage space. Homeowners renovating 1970s split-levels in Riverbend, Petrolia, and Sweet Grass or mid-century bungalows in Capilano, Gold Bar, and Forest Heights near Rundle Park find that off-the-shelf cabinets don't fit their non-standard openings. Custom cabinetry is built to your exact dimensions — every inch is usable, every corner is optimized, and every detail is tailored to how your family actually lives. Pair new custom cabinets with professional cabinet painting or cabinet refinishing on your existing boxes for a complete kitchen transformation.
Edmonton's long winters — with temperatures dropping below −30°C along the North Saskatchewan River valley and darkness lasting 17+ hours in December — mean families spend significantly more time indoors than in milder Canadian cities. The quality of your kitchen, bathroom, and living spaces has an outsized impact on daily life. Custom mudroom lockers are practically a necessity for Edmonton families managing winter boots, ski gear, hockey equipment, and layers of outerwear. Well-designed pantry cabinets help stock up for Alberta's harsh winters. Home office built-ins have become essential as remote work continues to grow in Edmonton's tech and energy sectors.
Whether you're planning a full kitchen renovation in Glenora near Government House Park, adding built-in shelving to a Heritage Valley family room, creating a custom home office in The Hamptons, or building mudroom storage for a busy family in Terwillegar Towne, iPaint builds cabinetry that fits your space, your style, and your life. Schedule your free design consultation to get started.
What's Included in Every Custom Cabinet Project
When you hire iPaint for custom cabinet making, you're getting a complete service — from design through installation — with no gaps and no surprises.
- Free in-home design consultation — we come to you, take measurements, discuss your needs, and present material and layout options
- Precise custom sizing — every cabinet built to your exact space dimensions, not off-the-shelf standard sizes
- Premium material selection — solid maple, oak, birch, high-grade plywood, and MDF — chosen specifically for each application
- Soft-close hardware standard — premium hinges and full-extension drawer slides on every door and drawer
- Hardware selection assistance — pulls, knobs, and handles in your choice of finish and style
- Factory-quality spray finishing — lacquer or paint applied in controlled conditions for a flawless surface
- Professional installation — level, plumb, and perfectly aligned, with all hardware adjusted and tested
- Final walkthrough inspection — we review every cabinet, door, and drawer with you before signing off
- Detailed written estimate with no hidden fees — the price we quote is the price you pay
As Mourad always says: "We take care of your home as if it's ours, and we bring your house cleaned the way it was at the end of our project — or better."
Custom Cabinet Making Across Edmonton & Surrounding Communities
We provide custom cabinet making services throughout Edmonton and every community within an 80 km radius.
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Custom Cabinet Making FAQs
Straight answers to the questions Edmonton homeowners ask most about custom cabinet projects.
How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost in Edmonton?
Custom kitchen cabinets in Edmonton typically range from $10,000 to $30,000+, depending on kitchen size, material selection (maple, oak, birch, MDF), hardware choices, and finish type. A smaller galley kitchen in a Bonnie Doon bungalow or Ritchie infill may come in around $10,000–$15,000, while a large open-concept kitchen in Windermere or Ambleside with premium solid wood, an oversized island, and specialty hardware can exceed $30,000. We provide detailed written estimates with no hidden fees — request your free design consultation.
How long does it take to build and install custom cabinets?
A typical custom cabinet project takes 4–8 weeks from design approval to completed installation. This includes precise measurement, material ordering from our Alberta suppliers, shop construction, factory-quality spray finishing, and professional installation. Larger projects like full kitchen builds in Heritage Valley or multi-room built-in projects may take 8–12 weeks. We provide a detailed timeline during your design consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
What materials do you use for custom cabinets?
We build custom cabinets using premium solid woods including maple, oak, and birch, as well as high-quality plywood and MDF. Solid wood is ideal for door fronts and visible surfaces — popular in traditional-style kitchens common in Glenora and Highlands homes. Plywood provides excellent structural strength for cabinet boxes. MDF with lacquer finish delivers a perfectly smooth, paintable surface ideal for modern, clean-lined designs popular in new Keswick and Glenridding builds. During your design consultation, we'll recommend the best material for your style, budget, and durability needs. Already have solid cabinet boxes? Consider cabinet refacing as a cost-effective alternative.
Can you build cabinets for non-standard or awkward spaces?
Absolutely — that's one of the biggest advantages of custom cabinetry over big-box options from IKEA or Home Depot. Edmonton's infill homes in Ritchie, Holyrood, and King Edward Park often have narrow or angular layouts that standard cabinets can't fill. We build to your exact dimensions, which means we can fill every inch of an awkward alcove, work around plumbing or HVAC runs, maximize storage under stairs, or create perfectly fitted built-ins for angled walls. Every cabinet is built to your space, not the other way around.
What kind of finish do you apply to custom cabinets?
We use spray-applied lacquer or paint in controlled shop conditions for a factory-smooth, flawless finish. This method eliminates brush strokes, roller stipple, and dust nibs common with on-site finishing. The result is a professional, durable surface that resists wear, cleans easily, and looks beautiful for years. We offer both clear lacquer for natural wood grain and opaque paint in any colour — our free colour consultation helps you choose the perfect shade to coordinate with your countertops, backsplash, and flooring.
Ready for Custom Cabinets?
Whether it's a full kitchen build, a bathroom vanity, or built-in shelving — let's talk about your project. Free design consultation, detailed estimate, no pressure.