Makena’s offers custom and semi-custom cabinets, however, most of the time we recommend our semi-custom line because it is a better product for the homeowner. Makena’s has found the term “Custom” is often misused and sometimes incorrectly confused as a better product. Most of the time Semi-custom cabinets have better finishes, are more competitively priced, and are a much better value. Makena’s premier line of Wellborn semi custom cabinets are finished with a 24 step finishing system that creates better durability, exceptional appearance, and ease of clean that cannot be duplicated in your home from custom cabinets that are finished normally using a four or five step finishing process. Custom cabinets are either finished on the job or in a contractor’s warehouse using lumber from the local mill and the only real difference between what many contractors are calling custom versus semi-custom lines is that the finishing process is less controlled and when done in California completed with inferior products due to regulations. The 24 step finishing system used in our factory far surpasses the quality of custom cabinet manufacturers similar to a paint job on a new car compared to a paint job completed in a garage or in a warehouse. Our experience in residential and commercial painting, (over 1000 homes in Southern California), helps us understand the painting business and importance of the finishing process better than a typical custom cabinet maker. One cannot duplicate the methods and materials used on these cabinets without breaking laws (California VOC and other regulations) and incurring excessive costs.

We can design your kitchen down to the inch, and the cabinets are created, fabricated, and assembled specifically for you. They have a lifetime warrantee from a major, family owned and operated company that exceeds warrantee industry standards.

Semi custom cabinets offer easy quick and accurate replacement if there is a problem with a door. Moreover, the offer more accurate color match as they are finished in a controlled environment. It is true that some woods and finishes may age, discolor, and patina over time, but this is a natural occurrence with any wood cabinet that will never change. Our cabinets are constructed using solid plywood box construction or a more common furniture board material that is more resistant to warping and failure. The face frame and doors are all made of choice, hand picked solid lumber in a large variety of wood species. Our drawers are a standard ¾ in solid wood dove tail constructed box with options to fit your specific needs. Armed with the knowledge of the true advantages of semi-custom cabinets versus custom cabinets a majority of our clients choose our semi-custom line over our custom option.

Semi-Custom VS Modular Cabinets

Our semi custom line is not a “modular cabinet”. Modular cabinets are pulled off of the shelf and assembled in your home. Although we do carry a line of modular cabinets so that this options is available, typically, it is not the best option when looking for a custom kitchen. Most of the time these products are used for track builders, rental properties or clients looking for a quick face lift before re-sale. (the advantage of modular cabs, besides price, is that we have them in stock now.)