How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost in Toronto?
The honest answer: it depends on size, materials and detail — but Toronto market ranges are consistent enough to budget with. Here is what homeowners actually pay, what drives the number up or down, and how to get an exact quote for your kitchen.
The short answer: fully custom cabinetry in Toronto typically runs $500–$1,200 per linear foot. Most complete custom kitchens land between $30,000 and $60,000 for the cabinetry package — compact kitchens below that, large or highly detailed projects above. Cabinetry is usually 30–45% of a total kitchen renovation budget.
Cost by cabinet type (Toronto market)
Price tracks how tailored a cabinet is to your walls. A "linear foot" means one foot of cabinet run, upper and lower combined in most quotes — always confirm what a supplier includes before comparing numbers.
| Cabinet type | Typical price / linear foot | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | $60–$200 | Standard layouts, tight budgets, fast turnaround |
| RTA (ready-to-assemble) | $70–$250 | Rentals, builders, handy homeowners |
| Semi-custom | $100–$650 | Modified sizes on a standard platform |
| Full custom | $500–$1,200 | Older homes, awkward walls, storage that has to work hard |
Ranges reflect publicly listed Toronto market pricing in 2026 and are estimates for budgeting — not a quote. Your exact number comes from your measurements.
What drives the price?
- Box construction & materials — premium MDF, plywood or solid wood, and the quality of drawer systems and hardware.
- Door style & finish — flat modern panels, shaker, or reeded/fluted fronts; painted, stained or natural oak finishes.
- Tall units & storage features — full-height pantries, appliance panels, pull-outs and corner solutions.
- Countertops & backsplash — quartz, granite or dramatic natural stone, and whether the backsplash runs full height.
- Lighting — under-cabinet and in-cabinet LED ("hidden lighting") is one of the most requested upgrades in modern Toronto kitchens.
- Layout changes — moving plumbing, electrical or walls adds trades cost beyond cabinetry itself.
Custom vs semi-custom vs IKEA
Stock and IKEA kitchens win on upfront price and speed, but sizes are fixed modules: older Toronto homes with out-of-square walls end up with filler panels and wasted inches, and finishes and hardware are limited. Semi-custom adjusts widths and depths on standard boxes — a middle path. Full custom is built to your exact measurements: every inch works, materials and hardware are a grade up, and the kitchen is designed around how you cook and live. For a home you plan to stay in, custom is where the long-term value is.
How Legnoux quotes a kitchen
Every project starts with a free 30-minute consultation — we listen to your vision, lifestyle and budget first. Then we measure precisely at your home, design with photo-realistic renders and material samples, and give you a detailed cost breakdown before anything is built. Our cabinetry is built in our own Toronto workshop from premium MDF, plywood and solid wood, and installed by our own crew — one team from sketch to final walkthrough.
Quick questions
Is the consultation really free? Yes — 30 minutes at our North York studio or by phone, with no obligation.
Can you work with my contractor or designer? Yes. We regularly coordinate with contractors, plumbers, electricians and designers across the GTA.
Which areas do you serve? Toronto and the GTA — North York, Downtown Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga and Oakville.
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