Custom Cabinets by Design

First, I have to thank the five reviewers who have previously distinguished the top-​notch service found at Custom Cabinets By Design — for guiding me directly to owner/​manager Michael via Unilocal*.
Although I had only a minor repair needed on a separated kitchen cabinet door, Michael treated me with the attention that I would have expected had I walked in with a big project budget. Many business owners consider it a waste of their time to deal with the small stuff. Michael called me back promptly and set a time with me so I could come in and explain exactly what was needed. And then he provided same-​day service and had my cabinet door fixed perfectly — actually more professionally than the original construction — and ready to pick up the same afternoon.
Michael’s service was quick, it was thoroughly professional, and it was reasonably-​priced. What more could you hope for?
The next time I have any remodeling to do involving cabinet work I will go straight to Michael and Custom Cabinets by Design. He’s earned my full respect and confidence with this single repair task.

Michael was a godsend in addressing an E Bay order that had turned into a nightmare. I had ordered a used buffet on E Bay that arrived with some pieces damaged and the top missing. Return shipping was prohibitive. Michael returned my call and agreed to take a look at a damaged side panel that needed repair. He even reattached a broken piece to the side panel at no charge and provided a very reasonable estimate at my request in case we wanted him to assemble it for us. After an unsuccessful attempt to assemble it ourselves, we took the project to Michael. By this time the stainless steel top had also arrived, bowed with a dent on the front edge. We were surprised and elated when Michael called the very next day to tell us that the buffet was ready. He did an outstanding job using his impressive engineering skills to repair and reinforce the sideboard. It looks almost new! The top is no longer bowed but level with the dent no longer visible. It is sturdy and beautiful now, thanks to Michael! Already his work has received compliments from two of our neighbors. Michael definitely saved the day for us by turning our disappointment to happiness! His expertise, integrity and professionalism make him an outstanding business person and an invaluable asset to our Sacramento community.

Michael designed, built, and installed custom kitchen cabinets for me. He used the finest maple wood and constructed beautiful cabinets for my kitchen. He finished the job ahead of the time he had originally estimated, so everything was completed and installed about 5 weeks after I ordered them. He suggested adding few features that I had not spotted and he did not charge me extra for these add-​ons. Everyone who has seen my cabinets has raved about my cabinets and intends to contact Michael to have him build something for them. His price was lower than the other 3 companies who came out to give me bids and Michael builds everything himself. When you hire Custom Cabinets by Design, are are dealing directly with the cabinet maker and you get outstanding craftsmanship. I will definitely contact Michael again whenever I need any woodwork completed.

Michael built a beautiful custom island cabinet for our kitchen. We absolutely love it! I brought him a picture of what I wanted and he made it perfect. He made sure I got the dark color stain I was looking for and even left some for me for touch ups, if needed, down the road. I found him on Unilocal and contacted him. He worked around our busy work schedules to meet us at his shop for the details even on the weekends. He does a lot of work for businesses as well in his huge woodshop. He is very easy to work with, very friendly and does great work. His price was much reasonable than other places we checked around. Thank you Michael for the great service!

Michael just left the house after installing my cabinets and they are so beautifully made — all made by hand –no machine/​manufactured doors other cabinet makers order, and not your big box store individual units. Found Michael on Unilocal and took a chance. His shop is near my house and when I went and met him, I immediately sensed a good listener, an eye for design, and a pride in his work. walking up to his shop, the smell of cut wood was amazing, and Michael took his time to hear about a bad experience I had with the previous cabinet maker who did not make the cabinets as I had requested — I was replacing them due to an insurance claim for water damage and they were to be a like for like replacement. my original ones were custom, all wood, and permanent shelves. Instead I got machined wood doors and fronts and melamine insides with adjustable shelves, cupboard doors installed backwards, holes in the inside wall of one cupboard which were not the holes for the adjustable shelves –just random holes. Supposedly it was an upgrade but not in my opinion — they looked like big box cupboards, not true custom cabinets.
Michael made my doors by hand, worked with me on price to upgrade to cherry wood, and even worked with me on making the leap to granite which I wanted but was afraid I couldn’t afford. He knew I’d been out of my house for 3 months longer than I should have (it’s been 6 months because of problems with the original contractor and the first cabinet maker) and Michael made my job a priority because of how long my family and I have been waiting to have our home back.
Thanks Michael and family.

Michael owns/​manages the shop and he will work with you on any budget. I refer all of my friends to him for commercial & home renovation. He is a true professional, no BS & the nicest man in town. The next time I need a full kitchen renovation for my house I will go to him!