Off the shelf cabinets and generic storage never quite fit right. You end up with wasted corner space, awkward gaps, shelves at the wrong heights, and doors that hit each other when they open. Whether you need custom kitchen cabinets that maximize every inch of your galley layout, a built-in entertainment center designed around your actual TV and components, or closet organization that finally makes sense, we create cabinetry solutions built for your exact space.
Wood Contracting specializes in custom cabinetry Chicago and built-in solutions throughout the city, from South Loop condos to Lincoln Park homes. We handle the challenges that make Chicago custom cabinets unique: tight condo spaces that demand precision, historic homes with uneven walls and floors, awkward layouts that need creative solutions, and the quality expectations that come with Chicago real estate.
Timeline: 3-6 weeks for most projects
Investment Range: $3,000-$20,000+ depending on scope and complexity
Service Area: Chicago neighborhoods and surrounding suburbs
Specialties: Custom kitchen cabinets Chicago, bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, home office built-ins, closet systems, mudroom storage, window seats, shelving
What's Included: Design consultation, precise measurements, custom fabrication, professional installation, hardware, finish work, crown molding if desired
Warranty: 1-year workmanship guarantee
Completed Projects: 500+ installations across Chicago
Chicago kitchens rarely have space to waste. Generic cabinets leave gaps along walls, create dead corners with spinning lazy Susans that hold three items, and force you to work around standard heights that don't match how you cook. Custom kitchen cabinets solve these frustrations by fitting your exact space and how you actually use your kitchen.
The Wood Contracting team specializes in custom kitchen cabinets Chicago. We design cabinets that reach the ceiling for maximum storage, create corner solutions that actually access deep space, build in appliance garages and charging stations, incorporate pull-out organizers for pots and spices, and design around your specific appliances and workflow.
Transform your kitchen with cabinets designed for your space, your cooking style, and your storage needs instead of fighting with one-size-fits-none solutions.
Working from Chicago condos and homes demands real workspace, not a laptop on the dining table. A proper home office needs desk space at the right height, storage for files and supplies within reach, shelving for books and equipment, cable management for technology, and professional appearance for video calls. Generic furniture never quite fits or looks intentional.
What we do differently: Built-in desks designed to your exact working height and space. Floor to ceiling storage that maximizes vertical space in compact rooms. Integrated file drawers and shelving positioned where you actually need them. Wire management built into the design, not afterthought holes. Custom finishes that match your home's aesthetic and look professional on camera.
We create home office built-ins that transform spare bedrooms, alcoves, or corner spaces into productive, organized workspaces that feel like they were always meant to be there.
Modern entertainment systems create visual chaos. TVs mounted on blank walls, soundbars sitting awkwardly below, tangled cables everywhere, gaming consoles stacked haphazardly, streaming devices with blinking lights, and remotes scattered across coffee tables. Custom entertainment centers bring order and elegance to your media setup.
Wood Contracting's custom cabinetry team creates built-in entertainment solutions that handle your actual equipment: openings sized precisely for your TV and components, ventilated compartments for electronics that generate heat, hidden cable management throughout, adjustable shelving for changing technology, closed storage for clutter, and designs that make your TV look built-in rather than added on.
Our custom entertainment centers transform media walls from afterthoughts into intentional focal points. Perfect TV height, integrated soundbar placement, concealed wiring, organized component storage, and finish quality that matches fine furniture instead of particle board from big box stores.
Chicago closets in older homes and condos are notoriously inadequate. Shallow depths, odd configurations, single rods with wasted vertical space, and wire shelving that sags under folded sweaters. You deserve better than fighting with your closet every morning.
We design custom closet systems that actually organize your wardrobe: double hang sections for shirts and pants, adjustable shelving for folded items and shoes, drawer units for accessories and undergarments, specialty storage for ties, belts, and jewelry, and layouts based on what you actually own and wear.
What makes this work: Measuring not just the closet but your wardrobe needs. Understanding how you get dressed and what frustrates you. Maximizing vertical space without requiring step stools. Using quality materials that won't sag or bend. Creating systems that adapt as your needs change. Installation that works with plaster walls and uneven floors common in Chicago buildings.
Bucktown
2 Weeks
Custom Cabinetry & Built-Ins
This Bucktown vintage home had a beautiful original fireplace that anchored the living room, but the surrounding wall felt unfinished and underutilized. The homeowners had a growing book collection with nowhere to display it, media components sitting on mismatched furniture, and wasted vertical space on either side of the fireplace. They needed custom cabinetry Chicago that would honor the home's 1920s character while providing modern storage and creating a true focal point for the room.
We designed floor-to-ceiling custom built-ins flanking the fireplace to maximize storage and visual impact. Custom cabinets Chicago were crafted from painted maple with shaker-style doors and open shelving to display books and decorative items. Lower cabinets with soft-close drawers hide media components and clutter while maintaining ventilation for electronics. We incorporated adjustable shelving to accommodate different book heights, integrated LED lighting to highlight the displays, and added crown molding that ties into the home's original trim work for a seamless, built-in appearance.
The completed custom built-ins Chicago transformed this Bucktown living room from good bones to showpiece. The fireplace wall now serves as an elegant focal point with ample storage for 200+ books, organized media equipment, and decorative displays. The custom cabinetry looks original to the home while dramatically improving functionality and increasing property value. This project showcases our expertise in custom carpentry Chicago that respects historic architecture while solving modern storage needs.
Custom cabinets Chicago are built to your exact specifications and space requirements, not adapted from standard sizes. Our custom cabinetry process ensures precision from measurement through installation, creating built-in storage solutions and kitchen cabinets that fit perfectly and function beautifully for decades.
We begin your custom cabinetry Chicago project by visiting your space to see the exact installation area, discussing how you'll use the storage and what frustrates you now, reviewing your style preferences and finish ideas, measuring carefully and noting any walls that aren't plumb or floors that slope, and establishing budget and timeline for your custom cabinet project.
Our custom cabinets Chicago team creates detailed designs showing exact dimensions and layout, interior configurations with shelving and drawer placements, door styles and hardware options, wood species or paint finish selections, and special features like pull-outs, lighting, or charging stations. We design cabinetry that solves your specific storage challenges beautifully.
Before fabrication begins on your custom cabinetry, we provide a comprehensive proposal with exact specifications, review detailed drawings showing all dimensions, discuss any modifications or adjustments, confirm all material and finish selections, and ensure the design perfectly matches your vision and space requirements for your Chicago home.
Once approved, your custom cabinets Chicago are built to order with cabinet-grade hardwoods or quality materials specified, dovetail drawer construction and quality joinery, soft-close hinges and drawer slides throughout, finish work applied in controlled conditions, and careful quality control before delivery to ensure your custom cabinetry meets our exacting standards.
Our team installs your custom cabinetry Chicago with precision measurement and leveling despite uneven walls or floors, secure mounting appropriate for your wall construction, proper scribing and trim work for built-in appearance, hardware installation and adjustment, and careful attention to ensure every cabinet operates smoothly and looks absolutely perfect.
We complete your custom cabinets Chicago project with final touch-ups and adjustments, thorough cleaning and debris removal, demonstration of special features or hardware, detailed walkthrough reviewing every cabinet, and confirmation that your custom cabinetry fits perfectly, functions beautifully, and you're absolutely thrilled with the transformation.
Storage is obvious. What separates exceptional custom cabinetry is thoughtful functional design that makes daily life easier.
Details that matter: Pull-out trash and recycling in kitchens. Charging stations with integrated outlets. Adjustable shelving that adapts to what you store. Soft-close everything so nothing slams. Interior lighting in deep cabinets. Drawer dividers and organizers. Pull-out spice racks and pot organizers. Vertical dividers for baking sheets and cutting boards. Design decisions based on how you'll actually use the space.
Cabinet quality shows in the materials and finish work. We use cabinet-grade hardwoods, not particle board with veneer. Dovetail drawer construction, not stapled boxes. Soft-close hinges and drawer slides, not slammers. Factory-quality finish work with smooth, durable surfaces.
The difference between custom cabinetry and big box cabinets becomes obvious after a few years of use. Ours stays tight, smooth, and beautiful.
We've installed custom cabinets in Gold Coast high-rises with 9-foot ceilings, Lincoln Park greystones with original millwork, South Loop lofts with exposed brick, Wicker Park vintage condos with quirky layouts. Each space demands different solutions.
You're not getting generic cabinets adapted to your space. You're getting custom cabinetry designed specifically for how Chicago homes are built and how you live.
Kitchens reveal quality in the details. Crown molding that actually fits tight. Hardware aligned perfectly. Trim work around appliances that looks built-in. Custom solutions for awkward corners or transitions.
We don't leave gaps, misalignments, or "good enough" work. The finish quality matches the investment you're making.
Every custom cabinetry project in Chicago is unique, and your investment reflects the specific scope, materials, and complexity. The size of your project, the wood species and finishes you select, and the level of customization all factor into cost. Final pricing depends on design complexity and installation requirements.
See the commonly asked questions Chicago homeowners ask when exploring custom cabinets and built-ins.
Wood Contracting provides professional custom cabinetry Chicago services throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Our team specializes in custom cabinet Chicago installations for condos, townhomes, and single-family homes. Whether you need custom kitchen cabinets Chicago or built-in storage solutions, contact us today to discuss your project.
Chicago Neighborhoods We Serve:
Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Logan Square, Lincoln Square, Roscoe Village, North Center, Old Town, Gold Coast, River North, West Loop, South Loop, Streeterville, Ukrainian Village, Andersonville, Ravenswood, West Town, Pilsen, and Bridgeport.
North Shore & Northern Suburbs:
Evanston, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Northbrook, Glenview, Skokie, Highland Park, Deerfield, and Lincolnwood.
Western Suburbs:
Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park, La Grange, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Naperville, and Downers Grove.
Southern Suburbs:
Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Tinley Park, and Palos Heights.
