--- title: "Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/brakur-custom-cabinetry-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635847003 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1635847003.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc." category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/cfd3fe980ea75a0b_6611-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "18656 S State Route 59, Shorewood, Illinois 60404, United States" latitude: 41.5076 longitude: -88.2169 phone: "(815) 436-4970" website: http://www.brakur.com rating: 3.9 review_count: 11 followers: 102 last_updated: 2026-08-13 --- # Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/brakur-custom-cabinetry-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635847003) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Shorewood, IL - **Serves:** Joliet, Elgin, Plainfield, Romeoville, Saint Charles, Batavia, Lockport, Homer Glen, Geneva, Crest Hill, Shorewood, Channahon, Minooka, Ingalls Park, Fairmont, Preston Heights, Elwood, Rockdale, Plattville, Birds, Chicagoland - **Houzz rating:** 3.9 out of 5 (11 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - 500 Ideabook Saves Brakur specializes in custom kitchen and bath cabinets, bookcases, bars and entertainment centers. Brakur can transform any room in your home with the finest design and craftsmanship. Brakur can also provide an unmatched array of countertops including wood, laminate, quartz, granite and solid surface. Now in its second generation as a family owned and operated company, Brakur realizes that integrity, quality, service, reliability are all traits of a successful organization. At Brakur we preserve these characteristics. We do not take for granted the efforts of all employees to make Brakur the highest quality cabinet at a very competitive price. We remain as focused today, as in years passed, to bring your dream to life. We continually strive to meet our client's needs by researching the latest trends in the kitchen industry, to make sure, you, our client, experiences first hand, the finest cabinetry available, the Brakur way. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Cabinet Installation - Custom Bookcases - Custom Pantries - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Cabinet Doors - Cabinet Sales - Pantry Design - 3D Rendering - Vanity Installation - Garage Storage ### Areas Served - Joliet - Elgin - Plainfield - Romeoville - Saint Charles - Batavia - Lockport - Homer Glen - Geneva - Crest Hill - Shorewood - Channahon - Minooka - Ingalls Park - Fairmont - Preston Heights - Elwood - Rockdale - Plattville - Birds - Chicagoland ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. | | Address | 18656 S State Route 59, Shorewood, Illinois 60404, United States | | Phone | (815) 436-4970 | | Website | http://www.brakur.com | | Followers on Houzz | 102 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/BrakurCustomCabinetry - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/BrakurCabinets - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/brakur-custom-cabinetry-inc-/ - Blog — http://blog.brakur.com/blog ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/brakur-custom-cabinetry-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635847003) - **Website:** http://www.brakur.com - **Phone:** (815) 436-4970 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2014 Cavalcade of Homes---1st place\*\*Best Kitchen Design2014 CabinetMaker and FDM-Top 300 Industry Leaders AwardBrakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. Earns Esteemed 2013 Angie's List Super Service AwardProduced kitchens for over 16 episodes of the DIY network TV show "Kitchen Crashers" **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Home Builders Association Greater Chicago](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/home-builders-association-greater-chicago-pfvwus-pf~1291865601) - [National Association of the Remodeling Industry](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-the-remodeling-industry-pfvwus-pf~1954795205) - [American Society of Interior Designers](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/american-society-of-interior-designers-pfvwus-pf~1510192642) - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) - [Northern Illinois Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/northern-illinois-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~252695556) - [Southwest Suburban Home Builders Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/southwest-suburban-home-builders-association-pfvwus-pf~1637532347) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 3.9 out of 5 — 11 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 36.0 - Communication: 40.0 - Value: 36.0 ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Kimberly Williams, Aug. 2023** > Andi Cassem at Brakur is an amazing designer and Brakur was on time and delivered a beautiful product. We are thrilled with the results and couldn't be happier. Andi was a true professional who made thoughtful recommendations based on the vision we had for our remodel. The result is a beautiful and functional kitchen. Andi is amazing! **★★★★★ — Jim and Mary V, Nov. 2021** > We just finished our third kitchen make over with Brakur Cabinets. Mike Wiles was our sales and design consultant for all our projects. Nine years ago, we set out to redesign our kitchen and replace the cabinets. We consulted with numerous cabinet shops and dealers and decided on Brakur. Mike was the only one willing and capable of offering a completely custom design. The kitchen turned out beautifully. We were so happy with the kitchen we had Mike and Brakur redo our Master Bathroom cabinetry. Five years ago, we had a home built in a gated community in Florida. Instead of spending the money for upgraded cabinets through the builder we had Mike design the kitchen cabinets. Brakur built the cabinets and we rented a truck and hauled them to Florida. The kitchen is modern, beautiful and unique from the other 1655 homes in the community. Since moving from Northern Illinois to Central Illinois, we had Brakur build cabinets for our master bathroom and have just finished remodeling our kitchen. Even though the kitchen is very large, this was a challenging project due to unusual shape and placement of doors and window. Mike came through for us again. Since Brakur manufactures each cabinet from scratch, they can build exactly what you want. Mike has many years experience and was very helpful providing options and in making recommendations to meet our desires. Mike was also great at communicating with frequent calls both during the build and installation. Mike is a great guy to work with! We highly recommend Brakur Cabinets and Mike Wiles to design your project. **★ — Renee Hedrich, April 2021** > What started out as a great experience has turned into a horrible nightmare. Mike W. was our sales guy. We did a complete re-model of our kitchen, wet bar, coffee bar & had them build a custom mantle. In 8 weeks the cabinets were built and delivered. We were impressed with the quick turnaround. Unfortunately, it all goes down hill from there. Upon arrival of our new cabinets-we quickly learned the pull out garbage can was not delivered. We contacted Mike about this immediately. He told us they were on back order due to Covid but assured us the pullout garbage can would be installed within the next few weeks. It’s been 5 months & we STILL don’t have our garage can. Every week we get a different story, from the work order is in & it will be completed by next week to we feel horrible about this experience & have issued you a $300 check for your inconvenience. No check & no garbage can! They even promised pull out drawers...don’t have those either. The mantle also showed up wrong-it does not fit & looks horrible. It’s a constant battle every week to just get what we paid for. 5 months later here we are. I did not want to give them a negative review-but again it’s been 5 months! I was holding out hope that they would do the right thing & just complete the job they were paid to do. Unfortunately it doesn’t look like that’s happening. Please spare yourself the extreme frustration & lack of customer service. > If Brakur follows up & actually installs the garbage can & fixes the mantle-I would be more than happy to update this review. **★ — ja67116, March 2021** > Brakur Cabinets installed new bathroom and kitchen cabinets in 2015. The paint on the bathroom cabinets started peeling off in 2019 and they won’t repair them unless I pay for it. The bathroom cabinets in my last home lasted 20 years and still look fabulous as we now rent out the home. Cabinets should last more than 4 years. Bathroom cabinets should withstand steam from a shower with typical use. I would not recommend this company for your cabinets. **★★★★★ — Liz D, March 2020** > We recently built a new home and worked with Mitch from Brakur Custom Cabinetry. Mitch was very responsive to our questions, requests for changes to be made to our cabinet layout, and tweaks to the cabinet design. He has exceptional customer service and follow-up skills and puts the customer first. Our cabinets look terrific and you can tell they are well made. I would highly recommend Mitch and the Brakur team. You will not be disappointed. **Comment from Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc.:** > Thank you Liz for the review. Feedback is always good to hear and we appreciate you letting us know how Mitch and the entire Brakur team performed. Congratulations on you new kitchen and your new home. Thanks again! Be safe and well. **★★★★★ — Jason Maslan, Oct. 2017** > We had an exceptional experience working with Brakur Custom Cabinetry as part of our kitchen remodel. We did a full gut kitchen remodel and one of the goals was to maximize our cabinet space. Our designer at Brakur (Andi) was extremely helpful throughout the entire project. She provided very creative ideas to maximize cabinet space while incorporating a variety of features such as a built-in cabinet door spice rack, knife drawer, etc. Andi was also very patient as we revised the cabinet layout a few times. The quality and craftsmanship of their cabinets is unmatched. Options such as soft close drawers and doors are standard with Brakur whereas these are considered 'upgrades' with other cabinet vendors. Their customer service was very helpful and responsive as two cabinets were damaged during the remodel by other contractors and Brakur promptly repaired and replaced the damaged cabinets at no additional cost. > > This is our second project with Brakur as we finished our basement 5 years ago and they provided all of the cabinets for that project as well. Since working with them 5+ years ago we have not had any issues, concerns or regrets and would highly recommend them for any new construction or remodeling cabinet needs. **★★★★★ — Alex Pak, Nov. 2016** > Pending Review: working together to finish the project. So far quality cabinets. I Will finish review after everything is finished and installed. So far so good. **★★★★★ — Molidor Custom Builders, Inc., Sept. 2013** > I have worked with Brakur and Dave Lynn for over 18 years and they have consistently provided me with exceptional service and products **★ — argeropolos, July 2013** > The cabinets we ordered were constructed well in terms of the materials and hardware used. Unfortunately, one of the cabinets (master bathroom) was built different from the original drawing As a result, the middle cabinet of the vanity (above the vanity chair) was made so shallow that almost nothing can be placed in it - a comb fits, but not a brush, a toothbrush does not fit into it, only very small travel sizes of products will fit into it. All of items that had been stored in the original cabinet drawer could no longer fit into this new one, which measures half the depth. > > Unfortunately, Brakur did not notice this when they were making it, and we did not know this would be a problem until a very expensive limestone counter was installed onto it. In addition, the fake panels under the sinks take up 2/3's of the remaining space, so that, along with the shallow middle drawer, gives the unit a look over being out of proportion. > > I have asked them numerous times to come back and rebuild that section of the cabinet. Someone from the company even came out to look at it and said that it was possible to correct the problem. I have sent emails, telephone messages, and have talked on the phone to at least three different people including the original salesperson, design department, and the customer service manager. (My last phone call was not even returned.) One year later, the problem still remains. Needless to say, I am very disappointed that the cabinet was not built according to the drawings that were shown to me by the salesperson who wrote up the order. > > What makes it even worse, when I decided to purchase a new cabinet for this bathroom, I was hoping to get more space than I had in the previous one that was removed. Unfortunately after measuring this new one, taking into account the fake panels under the sinks and this shallow middle drawer, I now have less than 2/3 of the original space I had in the old one. > > Would I recommend this company to other neighbors? At this point, I'd have to say no, and I live in a sub-development in south Wheaton of 250+ homes built during the last 20 years ago - many of which are ready to be remodeled. I have already had three neighbors ask to see my remodel, and I have been hesitant to send them to Brakur because of my experience. > > As a single customer who went directly to them, I feel that I just don't matter to them and that they're hoping that given time, I'll give up trying to get this resolve and just go away. There are lots of companies out there who can build a quality product. Find one that is willing and able to correct mistakes or alterations that were made from the original design that was promised to you and that you paid for in good faith. **★★★★★ — melis578, April 2013** > Amazing work, beautiful cabinets! We love, love the custom cabinets from them. Bill is so helpful and really cares about the work and the customer. He strives to really get it right and get you exactly what you want. > We couldn't happier with the way everything turned out. **★★★★★ — photodigigirl, Oct. 2012** > We are in the process of remodeling our kitchen and our contractor suggested Brakur custom cabinetry. We were able to get custom lighting in the cabinets and also ordered custom cabinets for the laundry room and mud room for a little over the price our contractor would've charged for the kitchen alone (not custom cabinets to fit our space either). Our cabinets are being installed now. They are beautiful! Can't wait until we are able to use them and move back into the kitchen. I almost rated Brakur four and a half stars (if that is possible) because some of the knobs on the doors are not level to each other. We are confident this can be fixed somehow by adjusting the doors and Brakur will be able to fix this without redrilling the knob holes. We are detail oriented people and if this can't be fixed it will drive us crazy every time we use the cabinets (since it is more than one). I am leaving the rating five stars because I am sure Brakur's service will be what we expect and this will be fixed. I would recommend Brakur to others and will most likely purchase cabinets from them for our bathroom remodel. ## Selected projects - [Our work featured on HGTV](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/our-work-featured-on-hgtv-pj-vj~5607824) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: As seen on the hit series "Windy City Rehab" - [Chicago Waldorf Astoria Condo Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-waldorf-astoria-condo-remodel-pj-vj~2753657) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 18 - [Contemporary Custom Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-custom-kitchen-pj-vj~5613511) - Location: Plainfield, IL - Photos: 10 - [Kitchen Crashers Participation- Modern Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-crashers-participation-modern-renovation-pj-vj~743944) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 10 - [Airhart Construction Cabinetry in the 2018 Cavalcade Tour of Homes](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/airhart-construction-cabinetry-in-the-2018-cavalcade-tour-of-homes-pj-vj~5558189) - Location: Warrenville, IL - Photos: 8 - Description: These are photos from the Chestnut Hill model by Airhart Construction in Stafford - [Kitchen Crashers Participation- Small and Functional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-crashers-participation-small-and-functional-pj-vj~5662620) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 2 - [Featured On the DIY network](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/featured-on-the-diy-network-pj-vj~5662618) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 7 - Description: Kitchen Crashers Participation- Contemporary Remodel - [Kitchen Crashers Participation- Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-crashers-participation-traditional-pj-vj~5662617) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 5 - [Kitchen Crashers Participation- Fun and Colorful Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-crashers-participation-fun-and-colorful-kitchens-pj-vj~5662611) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [Updated Kitchen- Fresh Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/updated-kitchen-fresh-remodel-pj-vj~3479376) - Location: Chicago, IL - Photos: 8 - [My Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-work-pj-vj~687892) - Location: Shorewood, IL - Photos: 46 - [Courthouse Square Rowhomes Downtown Wheaton Illinois](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/courthouse-square-rowhomes-downtown-wheaton-illinois-pj-vj~74839) - Location: Wheaton, IL - Photos: 77 - Description: A park-like setting surrounds the 46 luxury Georgian style row homes that feature masonry exteriors, rooftop terraces, private car garages, customizable plans, paver patios and luxurious standard interior appointments. Located in the heart of downtown Wheaton Illinois. - [Three Baths and a Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/three-baths-and-a-kitchen-pj-vj~1449938) - Location: New Lenox, IL - Photos: 16 - Description: We gave this home in farm land of the southwestern Chicago suburbs a full makeover. We renovated three bathrooms, the kitchen and laundry room, and updated the flooring throughout. Beyond just replacing cabinets and fixtures we came up with new layouts for both the kitchen and master bath, which opened both spaces up for a more open floor plan and modern living arrangement. - [Hoffman Transport Project.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hoffman-transport-project-pj-vj~7201146) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - [Natural Hickory and White Painted.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/natural-hickory-and-white-painted-pj-vj~7027453) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Home Office Custom Cabinetry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-custom-cabinetry-pj-vj~5866622) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Complete Transitional Kitchen Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/complete-transitional-kitchen-design-pj-vj~5866614) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Raw Wood Look](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raw-wood-look-pj-vj~5824244) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Dark Custom Cabinets, Island and Home Office](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dark-custom-cabinets-island-and-home-office-pj-vj~5824222) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Custom Cabinetry with Unique Glass Uppers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-cabinetry-with-unique-glass-uppers-pj-vj~5824214) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 [See all 23 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/brakur-custom-cabinetry-inc-pfvwus-pf~1635847003) ## Ideabooks - [refined rustic](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23862993/list/refined-rustic) — 33 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/chad-kurtz) ## Community Q&A **Q: Cabinet manufacturer?** *(in Photo Questions)* What company provides the cabinets for these projects? A: Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. In Shorewood, Illinois makes the cabinetry for Windy City Rehab 815-436-4970 or info@brakur.com. Thank you! **Q: Like that color!! What color and sheen is that stain?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Brakur's winter sky stain in a 20 sheen **Q: What is the name of this countertop color and is it granite?** *(in Photo Questions)* thanks, SMK-G A: The countertops are not granite. They are Soapstone. Soapstone is naturally a lighter green color but if you use Soapstone oil, they darken. **Q: What is your stain color on these cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The finish on these Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. cabinetry is Maple wood specie with a Kaffe' stain and 20 sheen finish. (the lighting is playing tricks on this photo, its actually darker than it appears in this photo) Please see showroom sample. **Q: Is this Kaffe or Black Bean?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This cabinetry looks to be on Maple wood Specie with a Black Bean Finish in 20 sheen by Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-13.*