What is the difference between custom and stock cabinets?

Stock cabinets are mass-produced in predetermined sizes, while custom cabinets are built specifically for your space with precise measurements that maximize every inch.

How long does the custom cabinet process take?

Our custom cabinet process may take 2-8 weeks from the design phase, manufacturing, and installation. Our design phase typically requires 2-4 weeks, encompassing initial consultation, space measurement, concept development, material selection, and design refinement to ensure your complete satisfaction with the plan. Following design approval, most projects require 6-8 weeks for manufacturing, including material preparation, component construction, assembly, finishing, and quality control inspections before installation. The installation phase spans 1-5 days depending on project size, with kitchens typically requiring 2-3 days and smaller projects often completed in a single day.

What is the cost range for custom cabinets in Long Beach?

Custom cabinet pricing in Long Beach typically ranges from 800 to 1,500 per linear foot, though this varies based on several factors specific to your project and preferences. Material selection significantly impacts cost, with different wood species, engineered materials, and specialty products representing various price points based on their rarity, stability, and visual characteristics. Construction methods affect pricing, with premium features like dovetailed drawers, inset doors, and specialized joinery techniques requiring additional craftsmanship but providing superior quality and longevity.

How do you ensure cabinets will withstand Long Beach's coastal climate?

To ensure our cabinets will withstand Long Beach’s coastal climate, we select materials specifically for their stability in fluctuating humidity conditions, using properly kiln-dried hardwoods with moisture content optimized for Southern California's coastal climate. Our construction methods account for natural wood movement, incorporating techniques that allow for slight expansion and contraction without affecting functionality or appearance over time. We utilize marine-grade adhesives in moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens, providing superior bond strength that resists failure even with exposure to higher humidity levels common near the coast. Our finishing process includes specialized sealers and catalyzed topcoats that create a moisture-resistant barrier while maintaining breathability that prevents trapped humidity from damaging the wood. We apply additional protection to cabinet interiors near water sources, particularly under sinks and around plumbing fixtures where moisture exposure is most likely.

How do you incorporate current trends while ensuring timeless appeal?

We incorporate trend elements primarily through easily updated components while keeping the fundamental cabinet structure classic and timeless. We recommend classic door styles with an enduring appeal for most cabinetry, while selectively incorporating more distinctive or trendy elements in limited applications that can be updated more economically in the future. We suggest neutral finishes for larger cabinet sections, potentially using more distinctive colors or treatments for islands, accent cabinets, or specific areas that can be refinished without replacing all cabinetry. Our designers distinguish between lasting innovations that enhance functionality and temporary trends that may quickly feel dated, guiding you toward choices with enduring value.

What maintenance do custom cabinets require?

For daily care, simply wipe surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove dust and spills, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that can damage finishes. Periodically (every 3-6 months), clean cabinet exteriors with a mild soap solution specifically formulated for wood furniture, applied with a soft cloth and immediately dried to prevent moisture damage. For wood cabinets, apply a quality furniture polish or conditioner 2-3 times annually to nourish the wood and maintain the finish's luster, particularly important in drier inland neighborhoods of Long Beach.

Long Beach Expert Custom Cabinets: Premier Cabinet Design & Installation Services

Custom Cabinet Solutions for Long Beach Homes & Businesses

At Long Beach Expert Custom Cabinets, we transform ordinary spaces into extraordinary environments through meticulously crafted custom cabinetry solutions. Our team of master craftsmen combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern design principles to create functional, beautiful cabinets that perfectly complement your Long Beach home or business. With over two decades of specialized experience serving the Long Beach community, we understand the unique architectural styles and design preferences that define our coastal city's aesthetic.

Our comprehensive cabinet services address the specific needs of Long Beach property owners, with tailored approaches for kitchens, bathrooms, offices, entertainment centers, and specialty spaces. Whether you're renovating a historic Craftsman in Belmont Heights, modernizing a beachfront condo in Alamitos Beach, or upgrading a commercial space in downtown Long Beach, our experienced designers and craftsmen deliver flawless, lasting results that exceed expectations.

Our Cabinet Services in Long Beach, CA

Long Beach Expert Custom Cabinets provides a complete range of services, including repair and installation of cabinets in bathrooms, kitchens, offices & commercial cabinets, entertainment centers & media cabinets, and other custom storage solutions. We address all your cabinetry needs, from design consultation to final installation.

Kitchen Cabinets

We design and craft custom kitchen cabinets that maximize storage while complementing your home's architectural style, whether you own a Spanish Colonial in Belmont Shore, a Mid-Century Modern in Park Estates, or a Contemporary in Downtown Long Beach. Our design process begins with a thorough assessment of your cooking habits, storage requirements, and aesthetic preferences to create a kitchen that works perfectly for your lifestyle.

We offer a wide range of door styles, from clean, modern slab doors to traditional raised panel designs, allowing you to achieve exactly the look you desire for your Long Beach home. Our cabinet construction features solid wood frames, dovetailed drawer boxes, and premium hardware that ensures smooth operation and long-term durability in Southern California's coastal climate. We incorporate innovative storage solutions, including pull-out pantries, specialized drawer organizers, and custom inserts that maximize functionality while maintaining a clean, uncluttered appearance.

Bathroom Cabinets

We design and craft vanities in styles ranging from floating contemporary designs popular in downtown lofts to traditional furniture-style pieces perfect for Belmont Heights Craftsman homes. Our bathroom cabinets feature specialized construction techniques and materials selected specifically for high-moisture environments, ensuring long-term performance in bathroom conditions.

We incorporate innovative storage solutions including hidden electrical outlets, specialized compartments for styling tools, and custom drawer dividers that keep your bathroom organized and clutter-free. Our designers create coordinating linen cabinets, medicine cabinets, and specialty storage pieces that maximize space efficiency while maintaining design continuity throughout your bathroom. We offer a wide selection of water-resistant finishes and specialized sealants that protect your cabinetry from moisture while providing the exact aesthetic you desire for your Long Beach bathroom.

Office & Commercial Cabinets

Our commercial division provides specialized cabinetry solutions for Long Beach businesses, professional offices, retail spaces, and multi-unit properties. We design and manufacture reception desks, conference room cabinetry, and office storage systems that create professional, functional workspaces for Long Beach businesses. Our retail display cabinets and store fixtures showcase your products effectively while reinforcing your brand identity and enhancing the customer experience.

We create solutions for medical and dental offices, including HIPAA-compliant records storage, specialized procedure room cabinetry, and reception area furnishings that combine professionalism with comfort. Our restaurant and hospitality cabinetry includes host stations, bar cabinets, and service areas designed for heavy use while maintaining an attractive appearance that enhances your establishment's atmosphere. Our commercial cabinetry is built to meet ADA requirements when needed, ensuring your Long Beach business remains accessible to all customers and employees.

Entertainment Centers & Media Cabinets

We design and craft entertainment centers and media cabinets that organize your technology while serving as beautiful focal points in your Long Beach home. Our entertainment centers feature integrated wire management systems that keep cables organized and hidden. We create custom solutions for components of all sizes, with adjustable shelving and specialized compartments that accommodate your specific equipment while allowing for future technology changes.

Our media cabinets incorporate proper ventilation systems that prevent overheating of electronic components while maintaining an attractive, seamless appearance. We design solutions that balance open-and-closed storage, allowing you to display decorative items while concealing components and media that create visual clutter. Our entertainment centers can incorporate features like hidden TV lifts, rotating panels, and specialized lighting that enhance both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Custom Storage Solutions

Our closet systems transform standard closets into highly organized, efficient storage spaces with customized components designed specifically for your wardrobe and storage needs. We design and craft mudroom cabinets, lockers, and entryway storage that create organization at your home's entry points, particularly valuable for beach living where sand and sports equipment need dedicated storage space.

Our garage cabinet systems provide durable, attractive storage that transforms cluttered garages into organized, functional spaces for Long Beach homeowners. We create specialized storage for hobby rooms, home offices, and craft spaces, with customized components designed specifically for your activities and equipment. Our laundry room cabinetry combines efficient storage with functional work surfaces.

We design built-in bookcases, display cabinets, and window seats that maximize storage while enhancing your home's architectural features and creating distinctive focal points. Our pantry systems transform standard closets into highly efficient food storage with adjustable shelving, pull-out bins, and specialized organizers. We create wine storage solutions ranging from compact cabinets to dedicated cellars, designed to properly store and display your collection.

Our Cabinet Design & Construction Process

1 Personalized Consultation & Design

We begin with a thorough consultation to understand your needs, preferences, and vision, creating a foundation for a truly customized cabinet solution. Our needs assessment explores how you use your space, your storage requirements, and your functional priorities to ensure our designs enhance your daily life. We discuss your aesthetic preferences, architectural considerations, and design inspiration to develop a clear understanding of your vision for the finished project.

Our designers evaluate your space, taking precise measurements and noting architectural features, existing elements, and potential challenges that might affect the cabinet design. We explore material options, including various wood species, engineered products, and sustainable alternatives. We discuss finish options including paint colors, stain selections, glazing techniques, and specialty finishes. For complex projects, we develop 3D renderings that provide a realistic preview of how your new cabinets will look in your specific space, helping you make confident decisions.

2 Detailed Planning & Material Selection

We provide a clear, comprehensive proposal outlining all aspects of your custom cabinet project, ensuring complete transparency throughout the process. Our detailed specifications document every aspect of your cabinets, including dimensions, materials, construction methods, hardware, and finishes, leaving nothing to chance. We present material samples, including wood species, door styles, finish options, and hardware selections, allowing you to make tactile, informed choices for your project.

We create detailed shop drawings that specify every component of your cabinets. We develop a projected timeline covering all phases from approval through installation. We provide transparent pricing with line-item detail so you understand exactly what you're investing in, with no hidden costs or surprises.

3 Expert Craftsmanship & Construction

Our skilled craftsmen build your custom cabinets using a blend of traditional woodworking techniques and modern technology, ensuring exceptional quality and precision. We begin with careful material selection, inspecting and preparing each piece of wood to ensure optimal grain matching, color consistency, and structural integrity. We utilize precision cutting and machining with state-of-the-art CNC equipment that ensures exact dimensions and perfect joinery for every component.

Our cabinet boxes feature solid wood face frames and furniture-grade plywood construction that provides superior strength and stability compared to particleboard used in mass-produced cabinets. We create dovetailed drawer boxes from solid hardwood that withstand decades of daily use, far exceeding the durability of stapled drawer construction found in production cabinets. We implement specialized construction techniques for different cabinet types, adapting our methods to address the specific requirements of kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers, and other applications.

4 Professional Installation & Finishing Touches

Our experienced installation teams ensure your custom cabinets are perfectly installed, functioning flawlessly from day one. We prepare your space properly, protecting floors, walls, and adjacent surfaces throughout the installation process. Our installers make precise adjustments to accommodate any irregularities in walls, floors, or ceilings, ensuring your cabinets fit perfectly despite the structural variations common in Long Beach homes.

We secure cabinets properly to wall studs and structural elements, ensuring stability and safety even in Southern California's seismic environment. Our technicians install doors and drawers with careful adjustment for perfect alignment and smooth operation that will last for years to come. We integrate countertops, appliances, and fixtures seamlessly with your cabinetry, ensuring proper fit and function of all components.

Client Testimonials

"After interviewing several cabinet companies for our Belmont Shore kitchen renovation, we selected Long Beach Expert Custom Cabinets based on their portfolio and detailed proposal. They truly listened to our needs and created a design that maximized our storage while respecting our 1920s home's character. The craftsmanship is impeccable—the dovetailed drawers, perfect door alignment, and flawless finish quality exceed anything we've seen in friends' kitchens. Three years later, everything functions perfectly, and we couldn't be happier with our decision."

Greg and Martina Thompson

Belmont Shore

"As a designer working throughout Long Beach, I've collaborated with Long Beach Expert Custom Cabinets on dozens of projects over the past decade. Their attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and consistent quality have made them my go-to cabinet partner. They excel at translating concepts into practical, beautiful cabinetry that exceeds my clients' expectations. Their ability to work within diverse architectural styles—from historic Craftsman to ultra-modern—makes them invaluable for my Long Beach projects. I recommend them without hesitation to clients seeking truly custom, superior quality cabinetry."

Elaiza Chen

Interior Designer

"Our downtown Long Beach dental practice needed specialized cabinetry that balanced clinical functionality with an upscale, comfortable aesthetic. Long Beach Expert Custom Cabinets delivered perfectly, creating treatment room cabinets, a custom reception desk, and patient area built-ins that transformed our office. Their understanding of our specific requirements, including infection control considerations and equipment integration, was impressive. The installation was completed over a weekend to minimize practice disruption, and five years later, everything still looks and functions like new despite heavy daily use."

Dr. Jerry Williams

Downtown Long Beach

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between custom and stock cabinets?

Stock cabinets are mass-produced in predetermined sizes, while custom cabinets are built specifically for your space with precise measurements that maximize every inch.
How long does the custom cabinet process take?

Our custom cabinet process may take 2-8 weeks from the design phase, manufacturing, and installation. Our design phase typically requires 2-4 weeks, encompassing initial consultation, space measurement, concept development, material selection, and design refinement to ensure your complete satisfaction with the plan. Following design approval, most projects require 6-8 weeks for manufacturing, including material preparation, component construction, assembly, finishing, and quality control inspections before installation. The installation phase ‌spans 1-5 days depending on project size, with kitchens typically requiring 2-3 days and smaller projects often completed in a single day.
What is the cost range for custom cabinets in Long Beach?

Custom cabinet pricing in Long Beach typically ranges from 800 to 1,500 per linear foot, though this varies based on several factors specific to your project and preferences. Material selection significantly impacts cost, with different wood species, engineered materials, and specialty products representing various price points based on their rarity, stability, and visual characteristics. Construction methods affect pricing, with premium features like dovetailed drawers, inset doors, and specialized joinery techniques requiring additional craftsmanship but providing superior quality and longevity.
How do you ensure cabinets will withstand Long Beach's coastal climate?

To ensure our cabinets will withstand Long Beach’s coastal climate, we select materials specifically for their stability in fluctuating humidity conditions, using properly kiln-dried hardwoods with moisture content optimized for Southern California's coastal climate. Our construction methods account for natural wood movement, incorporating techniques that allow for slight expansion and contraction without affecting functionality or appearance over time. We utilize marine-grade adhesives in moisture-prone areas like bathrooms and kitchens, providing superior bond strength that resists failure even with exposure to higher humidity levels common near the coast. Our finishing process includes specialized sealers and catalyzed topcoats that create a moisture-resistant barrier while maintaining breathability that prevents trapped humidity from damaging the wood. We apply additional protection to cabinet interiors near water sources, particularly under sinks and around plumbing fixtures where moisture exposure is most likely.
How do you incorporate current trends while ensuring timeless appeal?

We incorporate trend elements primarily through easily updated components while keeping the fundamental cabinet structure classic and timeless. We recommend classic door styles with an enduring appeal for most cabinetry, while selectively incorporating more distinctive or trendy elements in limited applications that can be updated more economically in the future. We suggest neutral finishes for larger cabinet sections, potentially using more distinctive colors or treatments for islands, accent cabinets, or specific areas that can be refinished without replacing all cabinetry. Our designers distinguish between lasting innovations that enhance functionality and temporary trends that may quickly feel dated, guiding you toward choices with enduring value.
What maintenance do custom cabinets require?

For daily care, simply wipe surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth to remove dust and spills, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners that can damage finishes. Periodically (every 3-6 months), clean cabinet exteriors with a mild soap solution specifically formulated for wood furniture, applied with a soft cloth and immediately dried to prevent moisture damage. For wood cabinets, apply a quality furniture polish or conditioner 2-3 times annually to nourish the wood and maintain the finish's luster, particularly important in drier inland neighborhoods of Long Beach.