We believe the key to a successful renovation is thoughtful planning, investing in quality materials, and sticking to your budget. While our products guarantee the best use of your space and life-lasting durability in the heart of your home and beyond, custom cabinetry can be one of the more significant cost drivers of a renovation. The following will guide you to make the most cost-effective design choices without sacrificing quality, style, or your budget.

Construction Counts: Inset vs. Overlay

Isla Porter offers cabinetry in both inset and overlay constructions. Inset cabinetry requires a historical level of craftsmanship to construct and therefore higher cost. Our overlay cabinetry is simpler in construction and while it is crafted with the same quality materials and expertise, it is 15% less than our inset construction and our most cost-effective option.

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Play with Paint (and Save)

Painted finishes from our collection of hand-selected colors are lower in cost than our wood finishes or opting for a custom color.

But Stick to Classic Finishes Inside

Maple wood is our standard interior finish and included in your cabinetry cost. You can upgrade your cabinet interior to any of our painted finishes for a 25% upcharge.

Think Twice About Inserts

We offer a range of organizational inserts, which are considered additional features and require added cost. 3/4” plywood shelves and 3/4” solid maple dovetail drawers are standard and will be included in your cabinetry cost.

Choose Door Styles That Don’t Break the Bank

Select door styles from our starting price groups, A and B for the majority of your cabinetry, and sprinkle in C, D, or E doors for special moments in your project. A breakdown of our doors by price group is featured on the following pages:

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Cost Savings Guide In Action

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The Bottom Line

Renovations come with enough surprises, you don’t want your cabinetry budget to be one of them. With a few smart swaps, you can keep your design vision intact and your costs in check. From choosing overlay construction to mixing in classics from our starting price groups, the savings add up fast (without anyone noticing where you trimmed).

At Isla Porter, we believe good design should feel effortless, not like you’re serving time in budget jail. So go ahead, roll the dice on your dream kitchen. We’ll make sure your cabinets play nicely with both your style and your spreadsheet.

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Stay Out of Budget Jail: Smarter Ways to Save on Cabinetry

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