We design and hand-build our cabinets in-house for customers who demand the best. But we design and source semi-custom/manufactured cabinets as well -at better prices than our competitors. We're a small shop of designers, craftsman, estimators, and carpenters here to give you personal service, attention, and quick feedback. The team translated our ideas into an executable design far exceeding our expectations, turning our OK kitchen into beautiful and functional. Furthermore, Cardinal has excellent customer service.
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Gloria Anon
Aug 27, 2021
It was a blessing to find Cardinal Cabinets to have our kitchen remodeled. We recently moved to N.C. and a relative of a neighbor highly recommended this company to do the job. Since the first time Paul came to meet us in our home we knew by his experience and professionalism that this was the best people to hire and we were right. After several quotes and meetings with others Cardinal Cabinets made a difference since day one. Paul and Ethan were very helpful giving me ideas and getting exactly what I had in mind for my kitchen.
They agreed to come once again to my house to measure the area where I wanted a center peninsula island and then again to meet with the contractor. Ethan was always eager to help me with questions and answering my messages immediately. Their crew of workers and installers are all awesome, very pleasant and great in what they do. These guys are great!
We highly recommend Cardinal Cabinets for kitchen cabinets and for anything related to wood work in your house or business for that matter. My husband and I are already thinking in remodeling our master bathroom and we will requesting their services without a doubt. Cardinal Cabinets thank you for a fine job and professionalism with the making of our kitchen cabinets. It was all perfect in all aspects and we are extremely happy with the outcome.
They agreed to come once again to my house to measure the area where I wanted a center peninsula island and then again to meet with the contractor. Ethan was always eager to help me with questions and answering my messages immediately. Their crew of workers and installers are all awesome, very pleasant and great in what they do. These guys are great!
We highly recommend Cardinal Cabinets for kitchen cabinets and for anything related to wood work in your house or business for that matter. My husband and I are already thinking in remodeling our master bathroom and we will requesting their services without a doubt. Cardinal Cabinets thank you for a fine job and professionalism with the making of our kitchen cabinets. It was all perfect in all aspects and we are extremely happy with the outcome.
Rosemary Lint
Jul 29, 2021
Katie Bowman
May 22, 2021
We really enjoyed working with Paul at Cardinal. This was our first experience with custom cabinets and it was quite intimidating until we had our first meeting with Paul. We left that meeting feeling well informed and empowered. Cardinal took all of our feedback and designed the perfect vanity for us. They were very patient as we went through several iterations of the design. Paul even added our exact mirrors to the design drawing so that we could better visualize the final product.
The install was seamless and without surprise. Paul personally came and did the final walk-through to ensure we were completely satisfied. We will certainly return to Cardinal in the future for our cabinet needs. Thank you for a wonderful experience and beautiful product!
The install was seamless and without surprise. Paul personally came and did the final walk-through to ensure we were completely satisfied. We will certainly return to Cardinal in the future for our cabinet needs. Thank you for a wonderful experience and beautiful product!
Aleksandra Skrajna
Apr 23, 2021
Unfortunately my experience with the company is rather poor. Some of the cabinets and drawers were defective and installed anyway. When I requested replacement Cardinal Cabinetworks was not very enthusiastic about doing so. However after my persistence they replaced some defective parts, for the rest I got a 'special marker and a crayon' to paint over the defects.
Full professionalism. The inside shelves where all defective and I was told this is how these pieces are manufactured and they can order hundreds of them and they will all look like that. A sobering statement about the quality this company represents. The panel that goes next to the fridge was ordered three times, each time it was missing a paint on the majority of the surface and each time we had to wait a couple of weeks for its delivery.
On the top of that there was not enough room for the fridge in the designated space even though the cabinets were designed by Cardinal Cabinetworks. Cardinal cabinetworks hires contractors to do the installation and in a result the installation party refused to place the fridge it in the designated space because they didn't want to take responsibility for the potential damage.
A that point my husband and I were so frustrated we pushed the fridge ourselves and I don't think it will ever come out. I am writing this review over a year since the cabinet installation, motivated yet by an another failure. While designing cabinets I asked about the need to fortify the surface on the cabinets underneath the sink as they are going to have contact with water.
There is always a chance of water splash. Even if you wipe it right away, which I always do. I was told I shouldn't worry about that because the cabinets are well made. And I can tell you there are not. The paint chipped and now I have to deal with a bare wood, picture attached, in a pretty new kitchen. To sum up, Cardinal Cabinetworks are, unprofessional, poor quality and not trustworthy. I think I would have been happier with the IKEA and saved lots of money.
Full professionalism. The inside shelves where all defective and I was told this is how these pieces are manufactured and they can order hundreds of them and they will all look like that. A sobering statement about the quality this company represents. The panel that goes next to the fridge was ordered three times, each time it was missing a paint on the majority of the surface and each time we had to wait a couple of weeks for its delivery.
On the top of that there was not enough room for the fridge in the designated space even though the cabinets were designed by Cardinal Cabinetworks. Cardinal cabinetworks hires contractors to do the installation and in a result the installation party refused to place the fridge it in the designated space because they didn't want to take responsibility for the potential damage.
A that point my husband and I were so frustrated we pushed the fridge ourselves and I don't think it will ever come out. I am writing this review over a year since the cabinet installation, motivated yet by an another failure. While designing cabinets I asked about the need to fortify the surface on the cabinets underneath the sink as they are going to have contact with water.
There is always a chance of water splash. Even if you wipe it right away, which I always do. I was told I shouldn't worry about that because the cabinets are well made. And I can tell you there are not. The paint chipped and now I have to deal with a bare wood, picture attached, in a pretty new kitchen. To sum up, Cardinal Cabinetworks are, unprofessional, poor quality and not trustworthy. I think I would have been happier with the IKEA and saved lots of money.
Jonathan Davis
Feb 27, 2021
In Planning a kitchen remodel we explored all options from refacing, pre- made cabinets, to custom cabinets. We received multiple quotes for all of the above. We made a final visit to Cardinal Cabinetworks in Raleigh and met Ethan, got a tour of his shop and never looked back. The quality of cabinets for the price point was incredible. The solid cherry cabinets are beautiful and included some the the best hardware in the industry.
The installation (done by Dave) was as well one of the best installs I have seen. Walls are not always exactly vertical, but our new cabinets are perfectly plumb and level. It's also important to note in going with someone local that troubleshooting can be done on the spot and corrections made. If you are doing a remodel visit Ethan at Cardinal Cabinetworks for a consultation and quote, you won't regret it. Ethan and the Cardinal Cabinetworks team can not be beat for quality and price.
The installation (done by Dave) was as well one of the best installs I have seen. Walls are not always exactly vertical, but our new cabinets are perfectly plumb and level. It's also important to note in going with someone local that troubleshooting can be done on the spot and corrections made. If you are doing a remodel visit Ethan at Cardinal Cabinetworks for a consultation and quote, you won't regret it. Ethan and the Cardinal Cabinetworks team can not be beat for quality and price.
Jim Stevens
Feb 17, 2020
My wife and I built a architect designed custom home in North Carolina. John Carey and the team at Cardinal Cabinetry were great partners on the project. We had a lot of custom work that needed to be done along with ordering 'standard' cabinetry. The fact that Cardinal is a real cabinet shop and builds custom pieces on site was a great advantage versus working with a 'big box' showroom cabinetry outfit. Sure, the 'box store' will have a lot on display and it is useful to look there, but the places we visited just didn't have the expertise to help with the more complex and custom work we also wanted done. Sitting in the informal less setting at Cardinal with the full attention of the staff while we worked out a plan was essential to the project.
When you work with Cardinal, you are not just working with sales people, you are working with experienced craftsmen who build pieces on site. For example, we had a complicated wall (17 ft long and 6 ft high) designed with tile and wood that included space for a fireplace and television along with a bookshelf - it is the centerpiece to the living area and had to be just right.
We also built a large custom french country center island in the kitchen. Working with Cardinal, we got exactly what we wanted in our home. We very happy with our experience and recommend Cardinal Cabinetry to anyone building a home!
When you work with Cardinal, you are not just working with sales people, you are working with experienced craftsmen who build pieces on site. For example, we had a complicated wall (17 ft long and 6 ft high) designed with tile and wood that included space for a fireplace and television along with a bookshelf - it is the centerpiece to the living area and had to be just right.
We also built a large custom french country center island in the kitchen. Working with Cardinal, we got exactly what we wanted in our home. We very happy with our experience and recommend Cardinal Cabinetry to anyone building a home!
Mike Ray
Dec 25, 2019
Cardinal Cabinets custom built our kitchen, bathroom and office cabinets. Their workmanship was excellent, and John and his team are courteous, focused on getting things right, and deliver a superior product. We recently had a dishwasher leak which required some repair to our cabinets, and Cardinal quickly replaced and refinished the damage and our cabinets are as good as new. Highly recommended!
Melissa Manna
Jun 27, 2019
I was referred to Cardinal by the contractor handling my master bath reno and kitchen update. I totally see why my contractor likes working with the guys at Cardinal. Ethan and his team are the easiest to work with. They're friendly and thoughtful. They helped me articulate what I was looking for so that I could make my vision a reality. The end result is beautiful, high quality cabinetry that exceeds my expectations.
They seamlessly matched my new cabinets and island to my existing kitchen cabinets, so it all looks cohesive but much higher end. They are also reliable. Not only did they stick to the schedule, but they were always there no later than 8 am, friendly and ready to work. I will undoubtedly call them with any cabinetry projects in the future!
They seamlessly matched my new cabinets and island to my existing kitchen cabinets, so it all looks cohesive but much higher end. They are also reliable. Not only did they stick to the schedule, but they were always there no later than 8 am, friendly and ready to work. I will undoubtedly call them with any cabinetry projects in the future!
Angela Post
May 31, 2019
Cardinal Cabinetworks custom made all my kitchen, bathroom, study, living room and office cabinets over 14 years ago when my husband and I built our home. I was referred to John Carey by the interior designers I was working with at the time. As is well known, designers KNOW who the best are in any sector of the building industry and Cardinal did not disappoint.
The cabinets and built-in bookcases are still just as beautiful as the day they were installed. John is wonderful to work with, easy going and delivers the product as described and on time. I highly recommend this company and Mr. Carey!
The cabinets and built-in bookcases are still just as beautiful as the day they were installed. John is wonderful to work with, easy going and delivers the product as described and on time. I highly recommend this company and Mr. Carey!
