im pretty sure it depends on what kind of cabinets. If you're going custom you need to get them early, but even if your;re buying off the shelf it may take time for them to come in. I had read somewhere that you need to assume 2 months or so before some things will arrive after ordering.

We spent literally months selecting a cabinet maker. There was that much difference in quality and price between the various sources. Required lead times varied, too. It was ten weeks in one case.

What we came back to over and over again was simply to choose everything as soon as possible. Always the earlier the better, to avoid ever being in a crunch. As far as cabinets go, even if you do need to choose them now, I would choose your floor first (at least for choosing wood/finish of the cabinets to coordinate).

There was a thread on this in 2007, but a search did not find it. I have a printed copy and to summarize jaymielo's list...

At contract signing or ASAP after:
1. Stone selection (exterior)
2. Fireplace selection
3. Window and door selection, color (Order early! It took a long time for ours to come in.)
4. Siding, fascia, soffit selection
5. Roofing
6. Tubs/showers. Fiberglass or tile? Shower curtain or glass door?
7. Insulation (fiberglass, foam)

During framing:
1. Finalize plumbing fixtures, sinks
2. Cabinet/vanity/island/pantry design
3. Flooring and counters (tile, granite, laminate, hardwood, vinyl, carpet)
4. Wiring for lighting/switches, fans, telephone, TV/cable, stereo, computers, home theater, security, and piping for in-house vac.
5. Finalize trim selections
6. Appliances (you have to know the exact sizes)

When drywaller starts:
1. Interior stain/paint colors
2. Exterior colors. Think about garage doors, what colors are available?
3. Lighting fixtures, indoors and outdoors

Later decisions include vent covers, outlet/switch covers, door hardware, towel bars/hooks in bathrooms, decking material, etc.

We found it VERY helpful to take photos of all of the walls while they were still open, but after the wiring went in. Inevitably, the drywallers cover up a switch or outlet. Having a photo to refer to helps in locating the phantom switch under the drywall. Don't forget to label the photos so that you know which room it is!! It's also helpful to know where all the plumbing is behind those walls.

Anyhow, below is a link to a similar, recent thread. Good luck, and don't forget to relax and have fun! Think about how lucky you are to have all of these choices.

Here is a link that might be useful: Checklist

Thanks for the help....we are only on the first thing we have to pick out and hoping it gets easier then kitchen cabinets.