How Much Do Custom Kitchen Cabinets Cost in Orlando? (2026 Guide)

By the MJC design team, Orlando. Updated November 2026.

What do Orlando homeowners pay for custom cabinets in 2026?

Two published benchmarks give a useful starting range for Orlando. They measure different things, so it helps to read them side by side.

Benchmark	What it covers	Orlando figure
HomeAdvisor, custom cabinets	Cabinet projects only, built to order	$7,623 average, typical range $2,825 to $13,932
JLC Cost vs Value 2024, minor kitchen remodel (midrange)	A 200 sq ft kitchen that keeps its cabinet boxes and gets new doors and drawer fronts, laminate countertops, sink, cooktop, oven and flooring	$28,206
JLC Cost vs Value 2024, major kitchen remodel (midrange)	A 200 sq ft kitchen with 30 linear feet of new semi-custom cabinets, an island, appliances, lighting and flooring	$79,410

The HomeAdvisor figure covers cabinet work alone. The JLC figures cover a whole kitchen, including appliances, plumbing fixtures, flooring and labor. Most complete custom kitchen projects sit somewhere between cabinet-only pricing and a full remodel, depending on how much of the room changes.

Why do custom cabinet prices vary so much?

Two kitchens with the same footprint can be priced thousands of dollars apart. These are the factors that move the number the most:

• Linear feet and cabinet count. More wall and base cabinets, tall pantry units and an island all add material and shop time.
• Box construction. Plywood, MDF and particleboard boxes differ in cost, weight and how they handle moisture. Our guide to cabinet materials for Florida humidity explains the tradeoffs.
• Door style and finish. Flat slab and shaker doors take less shop time than detailed profiles. Painted, stained and two-tone finishes are priced differently too.
• Hardware and storage inserts. Soft-close hinges, full-extension drawers, pull-out trash bins, spice racks and pantry organizers add up quickly.
• Countertops. A granite slab, the edge profile and the number of cutouts for sinks and cooktops can be a large share of the total.
• Installation conditions. Tall ceilings, crown molding, walls that are out of square and island anchoring all take more labor.
• Moving plumbing, electrical or gas. Relocating a sink or range brings in other trades and may require a permit from the City of Orlando or your county.
• Demolition and flooring. Removing old cabinets can expose damaged subfloor, or flooring that stops short of the old cabinet line.

What does a custom kitchen cost at MJC?

Complete custom kitchens at MJC start at $15,000. Every cabinet is designed in 3D and built to measure in our shop at 5014 Forsyth Commerce Rd in Orlando, then installed by our team. The final price depends on the size of the kitchen, the materials and finishes you choose, and the countertop.

A compact kitchen with a simple layout stays closer to the starting price. A larger kitchen with an island, floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets and a granite slab with several cutouts moves it up. You see the full cost breakdown before anything goes into production. The process and the options are on our custom kitchen cabinets in Orlando page.

Is custom the right choice if you want the lowest price?

Not always, and it is better to know that before a design visit. If the goal is the lowest upfront cost, stock or ready-to-assemble (RTA) cabinets from a big-box store will cost less. They come in fixed sizes, and filler strips close the gaps between the boxes and the walls.

Custom makes sense when the room does not fit standard sizes, when you want every inch of storage used, when you plan to stay in the home for years, or when the kitchen has to match built-ins in other rooms. Our comparison of custom, semi-custom and RTA cabinets walks through each option, including when the cheaper one is the smarter buy.

What should you compare between two cabinet quotes?

Two quotes for the same kitchen can describe very different jobs. Before comparing totals, line them up item by item:

• The number of cabinets and the linear feet of wall and base cabinets
• Box material and door style, written into the quote
• The finish, and whether painted or two-tone costs extra
• Hinges, drawer slides and inserts included in the price
• Countertop material, edge profile and cutouts
• Demolition, disposal and installation
• Who handles plumbing and electrical changes, if any
• The payment schedule and what happens if the design changes

When should you start planning a kitchen in Orlando?

Search interest for kitchen cabinets in the Orlando market peaks in January. Over the last five years, January ran about 33% above October, according to Google Trends, and September through December is the slowest stretch of the year. Designing in November or December lets you finish the decisions before that January peak.

Interest rates play a part too. The average 30-year mortgage rate was 7.32% in the week of October 22, 2026, according to Freddie Mac data. For owners who would rather keep their current mortgage than take a new one, updating the kitchen they have can be the more practical move.

How do you get an accurate price for your kitchen?

An online average cannot see your walls. The fastest way to a real number is a measured design:

1. We measure the space and talk through how you cook, store and use the kitchen.
2. We design the kitchen in 3D at no cost, so you see the layout, colors and finishes.
3. Our mobile showroom van brings door, finish and granite samples to your home, so you choose materials in your own light.
4. You get a detailed cost breakdown before anything is built.

Here is what happens at a free 3D design visit, step by step. Financing is available through Hearth, subject to credit approval.

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