Cabinet Makers Sunshine Coast

Cabinet makers don’t just build cabinets, they also make wall units, bookcases, wardrobes and drawers. They are skilled in several traditional woodworking techniques which are combined with relevant design skills such as knowledge of the golden ratio. 

Traditional cabinet makers work in hardwoods such as oak, teak and walnut, but many contemporary cabinet makers are experimenting with softwoods, and some are even using materials such as glass, metal, plastic and fabric.

Cabinet makers and carpenters are both specialists at working with wood, but cabinet makers typically have a range of skills such as wood turning, carving and inlays that carpenters do not. 

Carpenters, on the other hand, focus on large structural projects such as house frames, roof trusses and decking. That is why many carpenters go on to become building contractors. In contrast, cabinet makers typically go on to become furniture designers. 

The cost of making your cabinets will depend on the style you have chosen, the type of timber used and the quality of the accessories you have specified. But as a rough guide, most quality cabinet makers in Australia charge between $50-$75 an hour. 

A quality handmade custom kitchen cabinet typically takes between 2 and 6 hours to make. So expect to pay between $100 and $450 for each cabinet. But you could pay around $600 if you specify high-quality accessories. 

There are essentially three main types of kitchen cabinets. The differences lie in the way the cabinet doors and drawers sit in the carcass. Here is a quick overview of the three styles:

Partial overlay – With this type of construction, the door and drawer fronts partially cover the face frame, leaving part of the carcass exposed. Because they use less facing wood than the full overlay method, this construction method is often cheaper.

Full overlay – With this type of construction, the doors and drawer fronts completely cover the face frame. Full overlay costs slightly more than the partial overlay method, but this type of construction results in a much sleeker and more modern design. 

Inset – With an inset construction, the doors and drawer fronts are inset into the frame. Traditional Shaker kitchens are made using this type of construction. Because more craftsmanship is required, inset cabinets are typically the most expensive.