Experience with Amish cabinet makers near Chicago?

8 years ago

Has anyone in the Chicago area had any experience buying Amish-made kitchen cabinets? I’ve found a few threads about this general topic but not many specific recommendations for resources in the metropolitan Chicago. I’m aware of Arthur, IL but that’s a bit of a trek for us. Has anyone found, however, despite the hassle of the distance, they were very happy with purchasing Amish cabinets. And if so, could they share the names of the resources they would recommend.

Not sure how the cost will compare with the one quote we’ve received so far, but I’m curious since some have said they found the prices competitively priced and the workmanship better.

Someone commenting on an earlier discussion from a couple of years ago mentioned finding a non-Amish cabinet maker in Chicago and they were very happy with the results. Unfortunately, I couldn’t figure out how to contact this person directly to ask (I’m new to Houzz) so I’m mentioning it here in case I get lucky and that same person reads this.

Thanks in advance for anyone willing to respond.

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ootbubby

7 years ago

I didn't do any comparisons, but my son is remodeling and using the same Amish cabinet makers I did (Kenrose) and he compared with another customer designer and the Amish were significantly cheaper.

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Carolyn
7 years ago
Just saw this post and wondered if you found your Amish cabinet maker?
ootbubby
7 years ago
I used Kenrose Cabinets who are in Arthur, IL. I am on the far north side of Chicago (bordering Lincolnwood, Skokie, Evanston). They came to meet me with my KD and they have a lot of work in this area (I personally know several homes they are working on now). Let me know if you want their contact info.
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Cathy S
Original Author
7 years ago
Too bad I missed your post, ootbubby. We decided to go with Amish Custom Kitchens in Chicago last summer. I love the cabinets (Shaker in a natural maple) and the designer who helped us was wonderful. I did post a review about them somewhere here but can't find it quickly. If you do a search under Amish Custom Kitchens, you will find many reviews, however. Good luck.
mary t
7 years ago
I also have a quote with Amish Custom Kitchens, did you compare with big box stores or other custom cabinet designers?
mary t
6 years ago
Did you talk to anyone specifically at Kenrose? I have two different quotes from different people and the prices were different.
I too am in the northside and I put a callin to ser if soneone can come out to show their product.
Thanks
ootbubby
6 years ago
@mary t -- I dealt with Kenny for the quote/pricing, but together with my KD who works with them. Because they do everything manually it would be very difficult to find the differences in 2 quotes.
meghan1982
6 years ago
I'm looking at Amish and Grabill -- has anyone worked with Grabill? ANOTHER THING -- what about the quality of the finish? I had Napanee kitchens and I loved them but the finish wasn't as durable as I would have liked around the door handles. Don't want to repeat that.