--- title: "Arbor Mills — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/arbor-mills-pfvwus-pf~471398801 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~471398801.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Arbor Mills" category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/e3e3a83e05ccb212_3423-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "405 W. Caton Farm Road, Lockport, Illinois 60441, United States" latitude: 41.593 longitude: -88.0507 phone: "(815) 727-4096" website: http://www.arbormills.com/ rating: 5 review_count: 23 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 112 last_updated: 2026-09-12 --- # Arbor Mills Original Houzz profile: [Arbor Mills](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/arbor-mills-pfvwus-pf~471398801) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Lockport, IL - **Serves:** Chicago, Joliet, Naperville, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Wheaton, Plainfield, Romeoville, Highland Park, New Lenox, Lockport, Homer Glen, Crest Hill, Mokena, Goodings Grove, Shorewood, Lemont, Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Willow Springs, Rockdale - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (23 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Arbor Mills Custom Cabinetry has been family owned and operated since 1956 serving the greater Chicagoland area and exclusive high-end clientele throughout the country. Our distinctive customers rely on our unique team of master craftsmen, designers, and engineers who are dedicated to handcrafting the ultimate in custom cabinetry. Without exception, each cabinet piece we create meets the high-quality, innovative, and creative expectations set by the home owner, custom builder, and interior designer. Each project offers an unrepeatable history; a personalized product able to master the most peculiar requirements. Arbor Mills is a family business able to evolve without altering its nature, able to invest on its individuality and able to personalize with thoughtful and functional design. Using our products each day becomes a reminder of the craft of man. Our secret? The passion for beauty and the will to always satisfy our client. In one word, our identity is integrity – inspiring you is our ultimate goal. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Cabinet Sales - Cabinet Painting - Bathroom Design - Kitchen Design - Kitchen Remodeling - Kitchen and Bath Design - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Wine Cellar Design ### Areas Served - Chicago - Joliet - Naperville - Bolingbrook - Orland Park - Wheaton - Plainfield - Romeoville - Highland Park - New Lenox - Lockport - Homer Glen - Crest Hill - Mokena - Goodings Grove - Shorewood - Lemont - Hinsdale - Oak Brook - Willow Springs - Rockdale ### Typical Job Cost Arbor Mills handcrafts luxurious custom cabinetry throughout the country. Please contact us for pricing! ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Arbor Mills | | Address | 405 W. Caton Farm Road, Lockport, Illinois 60441, United States | | Phone | (815) 727-4096 | | Website | http://www.arbormills.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 112 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Arbor-Mills/970586132999952 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/arbormills - Blog — http://arbormills.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Arbor Mills](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/arbor-mills-pfvwus-pf~471398801) - **Website:** http://www.arbormills.com/ - **Phone:** (815) 727-4096 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Environmental Stewardship - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2016–2021), for Service. **Affiliations** - [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) - [ASID Illinois](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-illinois-pfvwus-pf~1201172768) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 23 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Sámano Silvan IU, Dec. 2020** > We used Arbor Mills during the new construction of our home 4 years ago and again to finish our basement. The quality and craftsmanship in their product, along with the customer service is the reason we will continue to use them for all future projects. **★★★★★ — Patrick Dwyer, March 2018** > Arbor Mills, along with their team of experts have completely exceeded our expectations. After bringing our designer to their state of the art showroom and manufacturing facility, the design team was truly impressed. Our designers Rob Ostap and Warren Salihar were very helpful and decisive in their recommendations for our new kitchen layout. Rob had also dealt with my appliance company Novak and Parker with all the high end custom appliances, and gave guidance as to which appliances worked well in the inset applications as well as paneled applications. > > The finished product truly speaks for itself, and we are looking at potentially being featured on Houzz. Thank you for all your help and guidance through the design and build process. We are incredibly grateful to you and your team and look forward to future projects together. **★★★★★ — Nalini Potineni, April 2017** > Arbor Mills worked on number of projects in our house. The cabinetry reflects excellent craftsmanship. We love the various cabinetry that Arbor Mills has done for our house and if any correction is needed they go the extra mile to ensure it is corrected. I worked with Eric Podlasek and he is excellent and thorough. He has helped me to design the cabinetry that best suites the room. I enjoyed working with him. I also need to give a shout out to Jason who does the follow up work, if needed on the cabinetry. Jason does a very fine work in finishing off anything that needs that finally touch. > I highly recommend Arbor Mills. **★★★★★ — andrewstaes, Jan. 2017** > We hired Arnor Mills to transform a vacant room into a dark paneled Victorian bar. Their design and workmanship were exquisite. **★★★★★ — Mary Jo Cox, Nov. 2016** > My husband and I had a great experience with Arbor Mills and especially with Eric Podlasek. The product was of the highest quality and we didn't have one problem. The service we received from Eric was outstanding. He followed up immediately on every single request. I would use them again on any project. **★★★★★ — Glenbrook Remodeling, Nov. 2016** > The quality of the cabinetry is something that you do not see very often. We carry and represent their line in our showroom in the North Shore. Our customers are always mesmerized by the quality and the finish. The attention to detail and the creativity that goes behind this product is amazing. **★★★★★ — Shiffler Builders Inc, Oct. 2016** > As a multigenerational remodeling company in Naperville, we have had the opportunity to partner with Arbor Mills (formerly Joilet Cabinet Co.) for decades. > They are our go-to supplier when we have a client looking for premium, top of the line cabinetry. > Our clients love that the cabinets we are installing are really more like built-in fine furniture. The skilled carpenters that work for us, appreciate the fit and finish. Arbor Mills make us look good! > We have worked with Rob O. for a number of years. He is very detail oriented and has extensive experience. The homeowners he works with appreciate his patience as well as his design ideas. We know that any successful remodeling project requires countless effort working out the details behind the scenes. Rob is very effective at this. > No product or process is perfect. If there is a concern with a detail or there was some accidental damage during delivery or installation, Arbor Mills has an excellent Customer Service department to take care of it. This is great for us as the contractor as well as for the homeowners. > One of the greatest attributes of Arbor Mills is that they are able to create any style of cabinet our clients may be looking for. They have built cabinets to match antique built-ins on one of our historic renovations and they supplied kitchen cabinets in a mid-century style for another project. They are a yes-we-can company. The materials and finishes they utilize are uncompromising. They are always innovating and looking for ways to better their product. > If you are looking for a great company to work with for premium cabinetry, we would recommend Arbor Mills. > > Steve Shiffler > Pres. Shiffler Builders Inc. **Comment from Arbor Mills:** > Thank you Steve, for your review. We appreciate your continued business and always enjoy working with you and your clients! **★★★★★ — c524, Oct. 2016** > Arbor Mills did an unbelievable job on our house. We still find ourselves in awe of our cabinetry, and sometimes have trouble believing this is really our home. Not only is the quality of their product unmatched, but the creativity and ingenuity of their design sets them apart from the competition. > Some of our favorite features are the symmetrical and unique design of the family room, the hood in the kitchen hugging the shape of the barreled ceiling, the transom windows behind the upper cabinets in the kitchen, and the extremely customized and unique colors on all of our cabinetry. Look at the photos for yourself; it is clear that Arbor Mills truly deserves a five-star rating. > Beyond that, their customer service was also exceptional. Eric was willing to work with us every step of the way, and had extraordinary patience with us through each tweak and change to our designs. We could not be happier with our experience. **Comment from Arbor Mills:** > Thank you for posting such a kind review and including photos! The cabinets turned out great! We are glad you are enjoying everything. **★★★★★ — Martha Davidson, Sept. 2016** > We just completed a new home that is over 10,000 sq. ft. and Arbor Mills did 99% of the cabinetry. Our experience could not have been better. From the second we walked into their beautiful, innovative showroom, we knew we had made the right choice for our cabinetry. Our point person was always available, patient, attentive, and was great at problem solving. Cabinetry is notorious for holding up construction, but Arbor Mills was right on time--even with the huge amount of cabinets they had to produce for our job. All of the cabinetry is beautiful, extremely well crafted, and does our home proud. After installation, they know their work is not done. They understand that new construction can cause nicks and scratches, and that settling can cause things to get out of alignment. They come out "no problem" to touch things up and replace things that somehow get damaged. **Comment from Arbor Mills:** > We are so happy you enjoyed your experience. It was a pleasure working with you! Thank you for taking the time to post a review. **★★★★★ — dzei, June 2016** > We were introduced to Joliet Cabinets (now Arbor Mills) by our Remodeling Contractor. We toured the facility and were given the opportunity to see the quality that goes into their custom cabinetry. We were very impressed and had them design and construct our kitchen, master bathroom, and master closet cabinets during our project in 2013. I went to visit them in June 2016 to see if they could help us document the stains and custom colors used in our project for our records, and if they had any touch-up material. Not only did they have complete records of our project with all information, within 15 minutes they mixed up a small batch of touch up for us. Great cabinets . . . and great customer service! **Comment from Arbor Mills:** > Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to work with you and we are so glad you are enjoying your cabinetry! **★★★★★ — gabigav1, Nov. 2015** > My husband and I decided finally to finish our lower level. We are both creative, artistic people, and thought with our combined enthusiasm that the project would be fun. When our > builder asked us about cabinetry, we told him we were using Arbor Mills! His answer to us was something like, "for a basement?!" My response was, "Lower Level and YES!" This was to be my second project using Arbor Mills. As anyone who has built a home knows, making final decisions can test your mettle. The only decision that allowed me any peace was the decision to use Arbor Mills. Our designer Jim transformed a ho-hum space into something out of a magazine. From the initial meeting, as my husband and I spoke about our desires for the space, Jim doodled the entire time. From our conversations the design evolved into a beautifully detailed multi-functional space with built in wine fridges in the island-bar and armoires hiding a full size Sub-Zero fridge. We mixed dark and white cabinets in the kitchen/bar area and he even suggested a faux window with antiqued mirrored glass. The fireplace surround and bookshelves give an elegance to the space that at once surprises and comforts guests. No detail went unnoticed. From concept to creation, all I can say is top notch, five stars, gorgeous, happy, highest accolades. **★★★★★ — vickychenlin, Nov. 2015** > We really enjoyed our experience with Anthony DelSasso from Arbor Mills. He helped us design cabinets for our new home including our mudroom, kitchen, bar, laundry room, master bathroom, and built ins. It was a large and lengthy project, but Anthony made it fun and manageable. He worked hard to tailor the cabinets to fit our needs and was able to incorporate any design or material into our project that we desired. We couldn't be happier with the aesthetics and quality of our custom cabinetry from arbor mills. ## Selected projects - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~1306013) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 32 - Description: Gorgeous kitchen cabinetry - [Laundry Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laundry-rooms-pj-vj~1305995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Green laundry room cabinetry looks sleek and keeps your space organized. Available in a variety of colors to suit your interior - [Wine Cellars](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-cellars-pj-vj~1306004) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Traditional Living Room with Sliding Barn Doors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-living-room-with-sliding-barn-doors-pj-vj~1957758) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Library](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/library-pj-vj~1305998) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathrooms-pj-vj~1305975) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Hinsdale Transitional White Kitchen Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hinsdale-transitional-white-kitchen-design-pj-vj~1821808) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - [Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/details-pj-vj~1306008) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 53 - [BIN Drawer and Organization](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bin-drawer-and-organization-pj-vj~1305978) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 51 - Description: BIN is a functional storage innovation that optimizes a single drawer or group of drawers into an organized storage solution. BIN works with you by allowing instinctual storage arrangements and adjusts as your storage strategies evolve. BIN includes 40 individual components for a complete drawer organization solution. BIN also includes 20 very functional and elegant storage solutions for base, wall and tall cabinetry. Mix and match wood species, skid mats and aluminum components to match any sty… - [Wall Panel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wall-panel-pj-vj~1306001) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Finishing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finishing-pj-vj~1305992) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 64 - Description: Arbor Mills offers beautiful furniture finishing using technologies from all over the world designed for performance and durability. We formulate all of our colors in-house and design finish schedules in our laboratory to reproduce faithfully, historically significant and exotic special effects in any blend. Our multi-step finishes offer endless creative and dramatic finish effects, and our methodologies and proprietary techniques make any finish available to you. - [Styling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/styling-pj-vj~2343110) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 31 [See all 12 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/arbor-mills-pfvwus-pf~471398801) ## Ideabooks - [Libraries](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68613118/list/libraries) — 16 ideas - [Creating an open floor plan](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68612828/list/creating-an-open-floor-plan) — 15 ideas - [Copper in your kitcen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68612545/list/copper-in-your-kitcen) — 20 ideas - [Wine Cellars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67648682/list/wine-cellars) — 13 ideas - [White Kitchens we love!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56709007/list/white-kitchens-we-love) — 3 ideas - [Bathrooms we love!](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/60071691/list/bathrooms-we-love) — 8 ideas - [Lighting](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58636593/list/lighting) — 11 ideas - [Table Settings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56707488/list/table-settings) — 9 ideas - [Fall Decorating](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55614408/list/fall-decorating) — 16 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/arbormills) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I purchase the custom plate retainers?** *(in Photo Questions)* These plate retainers are so much nicer than any I have seen. Who makes them? A: The plate holders are made by us. We are a manufacturer of cabinetry and we make all of our own inserts. **Q: How long are lead times on your cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Currently we are about 6-8 weeks. This varies throughout the year. **Q: What color is the island?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your question. The island color is a custom mixed paint and brushed glaze combo by Arbor Mills. **Q: Cabinetry** *(in Photo Questions)* Would you share the cabinet color on this project? A: Thank you for your question. The color of these cabinets is White Dove. **Q: what is the paint color of the cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for your question! The paint used on the perimeter of these cabinets is Benjamin Moore Dove White. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-12.*