Oh, and Crystal Keyline cabinets, too.

I have gotten Brookhaven, Schrock and Decora quotes. Right now Decora is the most expensive, then Brookhaven and finally Shrock. If you find something you like in Shrock they are the same manufacturer as Decora and I believe the same box construction based on what I have been told. I'm going with Brookhaven as I like the construction and finish better.

We have Aristokraft now. I realize that this is a rental unit, and stuff here has probably had extra wear, but - it still looks like junk. Very boring junk, to be exact.

Have you thought about custom cabinets? Believe it or not, they would probably save you money; in many cases they include as standard what the semi custom would consider an extra. Some on another thread commented that custom will save 30% over the brand name stuff. I agree. It's better quality, too.

There have been some past threads that go over actual price comparisons. See the link below.

Have you decided on your style and type? For example, a painted white shaker in full overlay? That will narrow your field down a bit and will shake the rankings up a bit. Some have higher upcharges for certain features, while offering lower pricing on the basic lines. Add in manufacturer and dealer promotions, and you'll find a "more expensive" line cheaper than a reputed "value" line. My painted inset recessed panel door with all the upgrades you mentioned was actually less expensive than a line with lesser construction and with supposedly lower pricing.

Be sure to get at least three different quotes, plus one from a full custom maker in your area. You will find high variation among the lines, and even among your dealers.

Here is a link that might be useful: White Shakers

This post was edited by gooster on Tue, Jun 11, 13 at 14:57