The Journal
No fluff and no sales pitch — just honest writing from the shop floor. Pricing you can plan against, door styles compared like a cabinetmaker would compare them, and a clear look at how a custom kitchen actually comes together.
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Pricing
An honest, line-by-line look at what custom cabinetry actually costs in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties — what drives the number up, where the money goes, and how custom compares to stock and semi-custom.
5 articles
Design
February 18, 2026Two doors, two philosophies. A cabinetmaker's comparison of shaker and flat-panel cabinetry — construction, character, cost, and which one belongs in which kind of California home.
Design
January 9, 2026The directions worth your attention this year — two-tone kitchens, stained walnut, English green, inset doors, integrated appliance panels, and unlacquered brass — and how each one fits the way California homes are actually built.
Process
December 3, 2025From first consultation to final walkthrough, week by week. A realistic look at how long custom cabinets take to design, build, and install — and where the time honestly goes.
Buying Guide
November 12, 2025Three tiers of cabinetry, three very different objects. A frank breakdown of construction, joinery, materials, and lifespan — and a clear sense of when each one actually makes sense.
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