A transparent breakdown of where the budget goes — materials, joinery, finish, and install.
The honest answer is: it depends — but the reasons it depends are knowable, and we'll walk you through every one.
Materials are the biggest variable. Domestic walnut runs roughly four times the cost of paint-grade poplar, and quartersawn white oak with vertical grain matched across panels can double that again. Hardware (Blum and Salice soft-close, custom pulls) is another silent driver.
Then comes construction: dovetailed solid-wood drawer boxes, mortise-and-tenon face frames, and inset doors take three to four times the shop hours of stapled boxes and overlay slabs. That labor is where a kitchen becomes an heirloom.
Finish is the most under-appreciated line. Hand-rubbed oil and wax, conversion varnish, or a sprayed lacquer each have different costs, durability, and feel. We'll show you samples and let the piece decide.
Most of our full kitchens land between $45k and $120k. We'll give you a real number after the first walk-through — no surprise add-ons.