Is custom cabinetry worth the investment?

For homeowners who plan to stay in the home five years or more, yes — both for daily usability and for resale. Custom cabinetry is consistently identified as a top-recouped renovation expense.

How long does a cabinetry project take?

Most full-scope cabinetry projects in Orange County run 8–16 weeks once construction begins, with design and selections taking an additional 6–10 weeks beforehand. Doug builds a detailed schedule during the design phase so you know exactly what to expect at every stage.

Do you handle permits and HOA approvals?

Yes. We manage permitting with the City of Huntington Beach and surrounding Orange County jurisdictions, and we routinely prepare submittals for coastal-community HOAs and architectural review boards.

Can we live in the home during construction?

In most cases, yes. We dust-protect adjacent rooms, schedule the loudest work in concentrated windows, and keep daily access to bedrooms, bathrooms, and a temporary cooking setup whenever possible.

Furniture-grade cabinetry, designed and built to fit your home exactly.

Custom Cabinetry, Designed Like Architecture

Name: Creative Kitchens & Baths
Address: Huntington Beach, CA, US
Telephone: 714-795-1119

Built-ins, kitchens, vanities, libraries, and closets — drawn to fit your home's exact dimensions and your family's exact habits.

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Stock cabinets compromise on dimensions, materials, and storage logic. Our custom cabinetry program starts with a measured architectural drawing and ends with millwork that fits your walls, ceilings, and lifestyle without an inch of wasted space.

Why Choose Us

Benefits that come from doing the work right.

Truly custom dimensions

Cabinets sized to your walls, your appliances, and your storage program — not the nearest 3-inch stock increment.

Premium materials

Plywood box construction, dovetail drawers, full-extension undermount slides, and finish-grade hardwoods.

Designed-in storage logic

Doug's certified kitchen design background means storage is planned for your actual habits, not a generic floorplan.

Refacing also available

When the existing layout works, cabinet refacing delivers a new look at a fraction of the investment.

Process

How we deliver this work.

Measure

On-site architectural measurements and a review of your storage program.

Design

Detailed cabinet elevations and 3D renderings for sign-off.

Build

Cabinetry built and finished to spec, then installed by our own team.

Adjust

Final fit, alignment, and hardware tuning so every door and drawer is dead level.

Project Examples

A few recent projects.

Kitchen Pantry Wall

A 14-foot floor-to-ceiling pantry wall in rift-sawn white oak, with appliance garage and pull-out spice racks.

Library Built-Ins

Walnut library wall with integrated lighting, hidden TV cabinet, and book-matched cabinet veneer.

Primary Closet

Custom closet system with island, jewelry drawers, integrated mirrors, and dedicated shoe storage.

Get Started

Request your free design consultation.

Tell us a little about your project. Doug responds personally within one business day.

FAQ

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Free Design Consultation

Ready to transform your kitchen or bathroom?

Schedule a no-pressure consultation with Doug VandeHouten. We'll walk your space, talk through your goals, and outline what's possible.