What will custom cabinets cost? Plan with a real range.
Answer four short questions and see a ballpark range for a custom kitchen, vanity or built-ins, drawn from the projects we build in our Oro-Medonte workshop. It takes about a minute, and the number is yours to keep, no email required.
What are you planning?
Choose everything that applies. Most whole-home and cottage projects include more than one.
Wood and finish
After size, the single biggest influence on cost. Choose the closest match.
What kind of property is it?
A seasonal building needs different materials and construction to survive the moisture cycle.
How do we get there?
Water access and island properties change the crew, the sequence and the timeline.
Turn the range into a real quote
Send us your estimate and a few details. Briar or one of our designers will be in touch to talk through the project and book a consultation, in person or remotely. Every project is designed and built from the ground up, so the conversation starts with how you live.
What Drives the Cost of Custom Cabinetry
Size and layout
The amount of cabinetry is the starting point, but layout matters as much as length. Islands, tall pantry units, corner solutions and appliance panels all add work that a straight run of base cabinets does not.
Species and finish
A painted finish on a stable substrate is the most economical route. Stained hardwoods cost more, and select species such as rift-cut white oak or walnut cost more again, because of the material itself and the care needed to match grain across a room.
The building and the site
Seasonal and lakefront properties need moisture-resistant finishes and construction that allows for movement. Water-access and island sites change how the work is delivered and installed. Both belong in the quote from the start.
How Much Do Custom Cabinets Cost in Ontario?
Typical ranges for cabinetry designed, built and installed by Bateman Fine Cabinetry, with a painted finish in a year-round home. Prices are in Canadian dollars and exclude countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical and HST.
| Project | Size | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | CompactGalley, condo or one wall, about 15 to 20 linear ft | $35K to $50K+ |
| StandardL or U shape, about 25 to 30 linear ft | $55K to $80K+ | |
| LargeMultiple walls, tall units, 35+ linear ft | $90K to $140K+ | |
| Kitchen island | StandardUp to about 8 ft, storage one side | add $8K to $15K+ |
| Large10 ft+, seating, storage both sides | add $15K to $30K+ | |
| Bathroom vanities | SingleOne single-sink vanity | $2K to $10K+ |
| DoubleDouble vanity or two bathrooms | $10K to $15K+ | |
| EnsuitePrimary ensuite with linen tower, or 3+ baths | $15K to $25K+ | |
| Built-ins & millwork | One areaA single wall unit, mudroom or office | $10K to $20K+ |
| A few areasTwo or three rooms of built-ins | $20K to $40K+ | |
| Whole homeMillwork throughout the house or cottage | $40K to $80K+ | |
| Bar or pantry | Wet barWet bar or coffee station | $8K to $15K+ |
| Wine wallBuilt-in wine storage and display | $10K to $20K+ | |
| Butler’s pantryWalk-in pantry with appliance housing | $20K to $35K+ |
- Stained hardwood (maple, cherry, oak): about 10% more
- Select species (rift-cut white oak, walnut, figured veneers): about 25% more
- Cottage: about 5% more if heated, 10% if seasonal and unheated
- Water or island access: about 10% more
Last updated October 2026. Use the estimator for a range based on your own project.
Custom Cabinetry Cost FAQ
How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost in Ontario?
For a fully custom kitchen designed, built and installed by Bateman, most projects fall between $35,000 and $140,000 or more, before countertops, appliances and HST. A compact galley or condo kitchen typically runs $35K to $50K+, a standard L or U-shaped kitchen $55K to $80K+, and a large kitchen with tall units across multiple walls $90K to $140K+. An island adds roughly $8K to $30K depending on its size. Use the estimator on this page to see a range for your own project.
How much does a custom bathroom vanity cost?
A single custom vanity typically costs $2,000 to $10,000 or more, installed. A double vanity, or vanities for two bathrooms, runs about $10K to $15K+, and a primary ensuite with a linen tower about $15K to $25K+. The wood species and finish move the number most.
How much do custom built-ins and millwork cost?
One area, such as a wall unit, mudroom or home office, typically runs $10K to $20K+. Two or three rooms of built-ins run about $20K to $40K+, and millwork throughout a house or cottage about $40K to $80K+.
Do white oak or walnut cabinets cost more than painted cabinets?
Yes. In our pricing, stained hardwoods such as maple, cherry or oak run about 10% more than a painted finish, and select species such as rift-cut white oak, walnut or figured veneers about 25% more. The difference comes from the material itself and the care needed to match grain across a room.
Does cottage cabinetry cost more?
Usually a little. A cottage that is unheated or shut down over the winter needs moisture-resistant finishes and construction that allows for seasonal wood movement, which adds roughly 5 to 10%. Water-access and island properties add around 10% for delivery by boat, barge or over the ice, and the extra crew time that involves.
What is not included in the estimate?
The estimator covers cabinetry designed, built and installed by Bateman. It does not include countertops, appliances, plumbing, electrical work or HST. We work alongside roughly 35 trade partners, so those pieces can be planned together with your cabinetry.
How accurate is the online cost estimate?
It is a ballpark range based on the projects we build, rounded to the nearest $5,000 (nearest $1,000 under $10,000). Your actual quote depends on the design, site measurements and final selections. Request a quote and we will follow up to arrange a consultation, in person or remotely.
How long does a custom cabinetry project take?
Most projects run 8 to 16 weeks from design approval to installation, depending on scope and complexity. Whole-home packages take longer. Cottage projects are often designed and quoted over the autumn and winter, built through the off-season and installed in spring.
Why does custom cabinetry cost more than stock or IKEA cabinets?
Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes built from standard boxes. Custom cabinetry is designed for your room and built to fit it, including out-of-square walls, matched moulding profiles and integrated appliance panels, with furniture-grade detailing. At Bateman every piece is built in our Oro-Medonte workshop and installed by our own team, which is where the difference in cost and longevity comes from.
Which areas does Bateman Fine Cabinetry serve?
We build in our workshop in Oro-Medonte and install across Muskoka, Georgian Bay, Barrie, Orillia, Simcoe County, Collingwood and the Greater Toronto Area, including water-access and island properties.