How Much Do Custom Kitchen Cabinets Cost in Toronto? (2026 Guide)
It is the first question almost every homeowner asks us, and the hardest one to answer with a single number: what do custom kitchen cabinets cost? The ranges below reflect typical Toronto-area market pricing in 2026 for cabinetry supply and installation. Every project is quoted individually after a measurement, but these ranges will help you plan a realistic budget before you talk to anyone.
Typical price ranges by kitchen size
- Small kitchen (condo or galley, under 10 linear metres of cabinetry): roughly $9,000 – $28,000
- Mid-size kitchen (the average GTA family home): roughly $28,000 – $50,000
- Large or high-end kitchen (island, tall units, premium finishes): roughly $50,000 – $90,000 and up
These figures cover the cabinets themselves — boxes, doors, hardware, delivery and installation. Countertops, appliances, plumbing and electrical work are usually quoted separately, so when you compare quotes, always check what is included. A lower number that excludes installation or hardware is not actually lower.
The four factors that move the price
- Material: plywood cabinet boxes cost more than particleboard, and painted MDF, thermofoil and solid wood doors all sit at different price points.
- Door style and finish: a flat slab door is the most economical; framed Shaker doors, glass inserts and multi-step paint finishes add labour.
- Hardware: soft-close hinges and drawer slides are standard for us, but specialty storage — corner pull-outs, lift systems, waste pull-outs — adds up per unit.
- Stone and extras: countertop material is often the single largest line after the cabinets themselves. Quartz, granite and porcelain differ widely.
Custom vs. stock cabinets: where the money goes
Stock cabinets from a big-box store are cheaper up front because they come in fixed sizes. The gaps are filled with spacers, the box material is thinner, and the layout bends around the cabinets instead of the other way around. Custom cabinetry is built to your exact wall dimensions, which means no wasted corners, deeper drawers where you need them, and materials chosen for a 20-year life rather than a warranty period. For a kitchen you plan to keep, most of our clients find the cost-per-year math favours custom.
How our quoting works
We keep it simple and transparent: a free consultation, an on-site measurement, then an itemized quote that separates cabinetry, hardware and installation so you can see exactly what you are paying for — and adjust the scope before anything is built. No pressure, no obligation. If you are planning a kitchen in the GTA, bring us your measurements or photos and we will give you a real number, not a guess.
Planning a kitchen or custom project?
Talk to the 51Wood team — free consultation, on-site measurement and a transparent, itemized quote.
