Have you checked out Hile Studios?

katy-lou: I have not. I'll take a look. Thanks!

Help! I am in the same situation. I am in So Cal and got three quotes for custom cabinets. I thought I had narrowed it down to a local cabinet company, but I am nervous about the finishing process after reading the posts on this site regarding the need for a catalized varnish. I am more unsure now than ever. If anyone has a recommendation, please post. THanks!

I'm not sure where you are in So Cal, Kimmie, but if you are near San Diego, I recommend Cabinetry Design. I've used them for 2 houses and they do beautiful work.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cabinetry Design

If you do a search on homeadvisor dot com, you will find ratings for cabinet makers in your area.

I was greatly disappointed by our contractor who made us go to some warehouse in Anaheim, and got bulldozed into picking the best of bad stock cabinets with granite countertops.

I stopped the process this morning.

After sleepless nights, knowing I got bulldozed, I crashed! Freaked is a better word! My husband wants to save money, so I say "I'm willing to live with the horrible cabinets that are there rather than sell my soul for cheap stock cabinets!"

So he says "fine!" Get bids!! HomeAdvisor dot com had a lot of options and I read the reviews. Like you, I am in Southern California. We purchased a short sale home, and it's a hot mess! $$$ everywhere!!

I found a cabinet maker that actually spoke to me for a long time, and he is coming to give us a bid on resurfacing what is there and rebuilding to fit the new appliances. He had six reviews. All 5 star!

I'm not a salesperson, and will not post his site, but you can find him or someone else like him if you search.

Color me happy!

Suzi

Coval Cabinets in Paramount are a husband and wife custom cabinet shop.

Customer satisfaction is their guide.

They have projects from Ventura to SanJuan Cap.

562-634-0351

They DO NOT pre-finish prior to installation.
The finish is your choice, in your home.

There kitchens have been featured in Arch. digest in conjunction with GSR Development in Los Alamitos.