Prefabricated (or stock) cabinets are manufactured well in advance of the day where they are actually purchased by the end consumer. Rather than being built for a kitchen’s exact dimensions, prefabricated cabinets tend to come in standard sizes. For example, 9-inches is a standard beginning width of prefab cabinets. From there, manufacturers offer different widths in 3-inch increments up to a maximum of around 48-inches wide. When it comes to height, customers can generally choose between 30 and 48 inches. While some prefab cabinet manufacturers produce cabinets outside of these dimensions, they tend to be for higher end or larger kitchen spaces. As far as materials go, solid wood isn’t very commonly used. Instead, manufacturers tend to produce prefab cabinets using imported plywood or melamine and standard joinery, though they do so to a high standard.
Now that you know the answer to the question, what is the difference between prefab and custom cabinets? Let’s dive into the advantages and disadvantages of each.
