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Kitchen Cabinets Boulder CO

Custom kitchen cabinet services in Boulder CO start with a free consultation at Kitchens Elevated, our NKBA Member design studio located at 1600 38th St in Boulder.

Kitchens Elevated serves Boulder homeowners across South Boulder, North Boulder, Paragon Estates, Wonderland Lake, and Frasier Meadows with custom and semi-custom kitchen cabinet design, specification, and installation coordination. Boulder is where we are based and where most of our work happens.


We build cabinets for kitchens of every size and era, from older homes with smaller original footprints to newer builds with open-plan layouts. Every project starts with a real conversation about how you cook, what you store, and what you want this kitchen to feel like.

One NKBA Member designer handles your project personally from first measurement to final install, licensed, insured, and rated 5.0 on Google.

What Custom Actually Means at Kitchens Elevated

At Kitchens Elevated, we know that choosing the right cabinets is about more than storage, it’s about creating a kitchen that truly feels like home. Whether you’re envisioning sleek euro style cabinets, tailored custom kitchen cabinets, or enhancing your laundry room with stylish storage, our team delivers personalized solutions.

Unlike large, impersonal companies, our small, dedicated team, including an experienced cabinet maker and interior designer, takes the time to understand your vision. When you choose us for your kitchen cabinets, you’re partnering with a team who listens to your needs, understands your style, and tailors every detail, from cabinetry to interior trim, to suit your life.

Our Boulder cabinet services are designed to make the process simple, transparent, and enjoyable. With Kitchens Elevated, you can expect:

  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • Custom cabinet and semi-custom options that reflect your lifestyle
  • Friendly, approachable experts invested in your satisfaction
  • Sustainable options like reclaimed wood and low-VOC finishes
  • NKBA-certified quality for beautiful, lasting results

Whether you are planning a full custom kitchen or a single custom storage wall, our team is here to bring your vision to life with care and craftsmanship.

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We Know Boulder County

Boulder’s median home value approaches $1.16 million, placing it among the most expensive residential markets in the country. At that price point every cabinet in every kitchen carries a design responsibility. Cabinets specified without genuine design intelligence in a home worth over a million dollars are a missed opportunity that shows every time someone walks into the room.

Boulder’s median construction year is 1978, creating one of the most architecturally diverse cabinet markets on the Front Range. Mapleton Hill Victorians have high ceilings and original millwork that demand historical spatial logic. South Boulder mid-century ranches have lower ceilings and horizontal lines that reward cabinet configurations designed for that geometry. North Boulder contemporary infill builds have open layouts where cabinet design determines whether the kitchen anchors the space or feels like an afterthought. Chautauqua bungalows carry a character no off-the-shelf solution can match.

Each of these homes is different. Each requires a designer who starts with the specific home and works toward the right cabinet specification, not a manufacturer who starts with a product line and works toward whatever fits.

Boulder homeowners are among the most design-literate in the country. These are architects, academics, and creative professionals who understand proportion, material, and finish at a level most Front Range homeowners do not. They are engaged collaborators who want a designer who matches their intelligence and builds a specification that reflects the specific character of their home.

At 5,430 feet, dry winters and monsoon summers create humidity cycling that every cabinet specification must account for. Plywood box construction outperforms particleboard under repeated seasonal movement. Stained finishes hold longer than painted ones in dry conditions. Our NKBA Member designer addresses every one of these decisions before the first order is placed.





Elevate Your Kitchen with Custom Cabinetry in Boulder, CO

Transform your kitchen with custom cabinets crafted to fit your style, storage needs, and daily life. Here’s how we bring your vision to life:

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Fully Custom Cabinets

Our designers work closely with you to create cabinetry that perfectly balances functionality with beauty. Whether it’s euro style cabinets or unique drawer fronts, we use materials and layouts that maximize your space.

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Semi-Custom Cabinets

Choose from an extensive selection of semi-custom cabinets that offer top-notch quality and options tailored to fit your space and style while staying within budget.

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Fixture & Finish Selections

From doors to interior trim, we guide you in selecting details that reflect your personal taste, ensuring every cabinet element elevates your kitchen.

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Sustainable Remodeling Options

We’re committed to eco-friendly practices, offering low-VOC materials, reclaimed wood, and recycling services to make your kitchen cabinets in the Boulder area a sustainable choice.

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Complete Installation & Project Management

Our licensed team, including skilled interior designers, handles every step of the installation with precision, ensuring a seamless process and a final result that reflects your vision and values.

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Why Choose Kitchens Elevated for Your Custom Cabinetry Needs?

Boulder has serious cabinet options. Tharp Custom Cabinetry is Colorado’s largest cabinet manufacturer with Best of Houzz Service 2025. Classic Cabinets and Design is Boulder County’s authorized Fieldstone dealer. The Artisan Shop is a Rocky Mountain award winner. JM Kitchen and Bath has won Best of Houzz ten years running. None of them have an NKBA Member designer based right here in Boulder who visits your home first, designs around how your household lives, and specifies every dimension and finish before a single order is placed. They lead with product. We lead with design.

Boulder homeowners are among the most design-literate in the country. Architects, academics, and creative professionals who understand proportion, material, and finish at a level most homeowners do not. We match that level of engagement and build a specification that reflects the specific character of your home.

A Mapleton Hill Victorian demands cabinet proportions and door styles that honor its historical spatial logic. A South Boulder mid-century ranch rewards configurations designed for its horizontal geometry. A North Boulder contemporary build needs cabinetry that anchors the open space. We design for the home in front of us.

You work with one designer from first measurement to final install sign-off. Our studio is based right here in Boulder at 1600 38th St, five minutes from almost anywhere in the city. No handoffs, no surprises, no pushy sales tactics.

Our designer holds NKBA Member credentials and brings specialized expertise to every Boulder cabinet project. Material decisions that account for Boulder’s 5,430 foot elevation and seasonal humidity cycling are built into every specification we produce.

You will always know who is working on your project. Based right here in Boulder, our small dedicated team delivers results that feel personal, considered, and built to honor the architectural character of this city.

Why Get Custom Cabinetry for Your Dream Kitchen?

Explore Our Kitchen Cabinet Options

From classic to contemporary, our cabinetry gallery showcases a variety of styles, finishes, and configurations designed to meet your unique needs.

Whether you’re looking for custom cabinets in the Boulder area that add warmth and charm or sleek, modern options that make a statement, our team will help you find the perfect match for your house.

  • Base Cabinets: These are the foundation of your kitchen, supporting countertops and providing essential lower storage. Perfect for pots, pans, and everything you want within easy access.
  • Wall Cabinets: Ideal for maximizing vertical storage, wall cabinets keep daily items accessible while freeing up your counter space.
  • Tall Cabinets: These pantry-like cabinets add generous storage for bulk items or small appliances, helping you stay organized and clutter-free.
  • Specialty Cabinets: To truly customize your kitchen, consider specialty cabinets like pull-out drawers, corner units, or spice racks. These can be tailored to make your kitchen cabinets more functional and enjoyable.

Whether you’re upgrading a kitchen, bathroom, or other area in your home, we work with you to ensure your remodel aligns with your vision from concept to construction.

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See Our Work In Action 

Take a look at some of our best Kitchen Cabinet in Boulder CO & surrounding areas 

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How to Get Custom Kitchen Cabinets In Boulder?

Kitchen Cabinets in Boulder CO


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1: Design Consultation

It all starts with your vision.

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2: Tailored Planning & Selections

We handle every details

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3: Remodeling & Installation

See your dream kitchen come to life

Our Services 

At Kitchens Elevated, we transform your kitchen with expert design, quality materials, and a remodeling process that’s both seamless and personalized. From initial project scope to the finished product, your chosen designer guides each project phase to bring your vision to life.

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Kitchen Design

Personalized kitchen layouts that blend beauty and function to fit your unique lifestyle. Whether you’re considering a full remodel or just want to refresh your space, our kitchen design experts will guide you through every step of the project.

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Kitchen Remodeling

Full-scale kitchen remodels that upgrade every detail, creating a kitchen you’ll love for years. Our team handles all aspects of kitchen remodeling, from design to installation, ensuring an amazing experience for you.

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Cabinetry

Get Semi-custom and Custom Cabinetry with high-quality materials to elevate style and optimize storage, perfect for your kitchen remodels or home remodeling needs. Choose cabinets that are beautiful and highly functional

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Home Remodeling

Expert remodeling solutions that bring style, comfort, and modern design to every room. Whether in Eldorado Springs or Boulder, we’re committed to transforming your space.

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Interior Design

Thoughtfully designed interiors focused on layouts, interior architecture, and hard surfaces that create a truly cohesive and inviting atmosphere in your home.

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Free Consultation

Schedule your free consultation to start planning your dream kitchen today. We’re here to help with each aspect of your kitchen design, from concept to completion.

Visit Our Boulder Showroom

Schedule a visit to see our products in person and discuss your project with our design experts at kitchenselevated. Explore our cabinetry up close, get expert guidance from our friendly design team and let’s bring your kitchen vision to life, together

Visit Our Boulder Showroom

Most Boulder clients are 5 minutes away from our showroom, and that closeness changes the cabinet design process for the better.

You can come by to see actual cabinet doors, drawer fronts, hardware, and finish samples in person, then come back a week later to compare two finalists side by side. You can drop in mid-project to look at the natural wood grain on the door style you almost picked. You can run materials past your partner without having to schedule a formal appointment. Proximity makes cabinet decisions easier.

From most of Boulder, the route is straightforward. Take Arapahoe Avenue east, turn left onto 38th Street, and we are a few hundred feet up the road at 1600 38th St Suite 101. Parking is at the door. From downtown and Pearl Street Mall you are looking at a 5-minute drive. From South Boulder, North Boulder, and Wonderland Lake, add a few minutes depending on traffic.

We are open Monday through Thursday from 9 AM to 5 PM. A quick call or text to (303) 717-2355 before you head over means your designer can have the right cabinet doors and finish samples already laid out when you walk in.

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Ready to Elevate Your Kitchen with Beautiful Cabinets?  

Schedule your free consultation today, and let’s start creating kitchen cabinets in Boulder CO that make your home feel truly special. Whether it’s a complete overhaul or a simple upgrade, we’re here to bring your vision to life with dedication and expertise.

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Frequently Asked Questions 

About Kitchens Elevated

Most Boulder cabinet projects fall between $18,000 and $60,000, with the typical project landing around $25,000 to $40,000. Boulder pricing tends to run slightly higher than other Front Range cities, partly because Boulder kitchens are often larger or higher-end and partly because we see more requests for premium materials, integrated appliance panels, and specialty hardware. The biggest cost drivers are kitchen size, custom versus semi-custom construction, and finish package. We measure your specific Boulder home before quoting, so the number is grounded in your kitchen rather than an average.

Yes, and Boulder has a notable stock of them. Homes in Frasier Meadows, parts of South Boulder, and the older blocks of North Boulder were built decades ago with smaller original kitchens, lower ceilings, and walls separating the kitchen from the rest of the house. New cabinet design in these homes often involves removing soffits, building to full ceiling height, and adding deep drawers and pull-out storage where the original kitchen had none. The result usually adds significant usable storage in the same footprint without changing the home’s character.

Absolutely, and these projects need a different approach. Homes in Paragon Estates, Wonderland Lake, and newer Valmont builds have kitchens that open into great rooms with high ceilings and long sight lines. Cabinets here need to be designed at scale. We build tall pantry walls that reach the ceiling, oversized islands with seating and integrated storage, and finishes that read well from across the room. Standard-size stock cabinets often look undersized in these kitchens.

Most Boulder clients are 5 to 10 minutes away. From downtown and the Pearl Street Mall, we are a 5-minute drive east on Arapahoe Avenue. From South Boulder, North Boulder, Wonderland Lake, and Valmont, add a few minutes. The proximity is one of the practical advantages of working with a Boulder-based studio. You can come by multiple times during cabinet selection without it being a production.

For straightforward cabinet replacement that does not involve plumbing, electrical, or structural changes, the City of Boulder typically does not require a building permit. The moment you add a new sink location, change electrical circuits for under-cabinet lighting, or move a wall, you are into permit territory. When that happens, we handle the paperwork through Boulder’s Planning & Development Services and coordinate inspections at every stage. We tell you at the consultation whether your specific project needs a permit.

Shaker is the most-requested style across Boulder, and for good reason. It pairs well with mid-century homes in Frasier Meadows, Craftsman-influenced bungalows in older parts of North Boulder, and clean modern builds out toward Valmont. Beyond Shaker, we see strong interest in slab-front doors for contemporary Boulder kitchens, inset doors for higher-end traditional remodels, and two-tone combinations that pair painted upper cabinets with stained walnut or oak lower runs. The right door style depends on your home’s age, ceiling height, and how the kitchen connects to the rest of the house.

Boulder leans more toward natural and stained finishes than most other Front Range cities. The local design sensibility favors warmer, organic materials, and we see a lot of walnut, white oak, and rift-cut oak in our Boulder projects. Painted cabinets are common too, especially in whites, soft greens, and deep blues, but the single most popular request we get from Boulder right now is painted uppers paired with stained natural-wood islands or lower cabinets.

The process starts with a free consultation, either at our 38th Street showroom or in your home. We measure the space, learn how you cook and store, then design the cabinets around that. From there we walk you through finishes, door styles, hardware, and interior accessories at the showroom. You will typically come by multiple times during selection because of how close most Boulder clients live. Once you approve the design and quote, we order and schedule the install. Most Boulder cabinet projects move from first conversation to installed cabinets in roughly 8 to 16 weeks.

We design and install cabinets across all of Boulder, with regular projects in South Boulder, North Boulder, Paragon Estates, Wonderland Lake, Valmont, and Frasier Meadows. Geographically, we are minutes from the Pearl Street Mall, the Boulder Creek Path, the University of Colorado Boulder campus, and an easy reach from Chautauqua Park. If you live anywhere in the city and want to confirm we cover your address, call us at (303) 717-2355.

Beyond kitchen cabinets in Boulder, we also offer kitchen design, kitchen remodeling, interior design, and whole-home remodeling for Boulder homes. Many of our cabinet clients in South Boulder, North Boulder, and Wonderland Lake start with a cabinet upgrade and grow the project from there. The same team carries the full scope, so there are no handoffs if the project expands.

How to Choose the Right Kitchen Cabinets

Finding the perfect cabinetry for your kitchen involves several key choices. Here are some tips to help you select cabinets that fit your style, function, and budget:
  • Material: Popular choices include solid wood, plywood, and MDF, each offering its own balance of style and durability. We’ll guide you in selecting materials that stand up to everyday use while looking beautiful in various spaces, from kitchens to bathroom areas.
  • Finish Options: From stained wood to painted finishes and laminates, the finish you choose will shape your kitchen’s personality. Whether you prefer a classic white, a natural wood tone, or a bold color, we help you pick a finish that suits your vision for any room in your home.
  • Hardware Choices: Hardware can have a big impact on your kitchen’s style. From sleek pulls to timeless knobs, our designers will help you find options that elevate both the look and functionality of your cabinets.
  • Budget: Custom doesn’t have to mean high-cost! We offer fully custom and semi-custom kitchen cabinets in Boulder CO, so you can create a style you love within your budget while enjoying our top-notch services.

Whether you’re designing for a home or commercial space, our team in Colorado is here to make your vision a reality.

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Popular Cabinet Design Trends 

Looking for inspiration for your new cabinets? Here are some popular trends for Boulder homeowners:

Shaker Style Cabinets

With clean lines and timeless appeal, Shaker-style kitchen cabinets are a favorite in Boulder homes. They offer versatility, fitting in beautifully with both classic and modern styles.

Two-Tone Cabinets

Adding depth and interest, two-tone cabinets—like pairing deep green lower cabinets with lighter upper cabinets—are a stylish choice that personalizes your kitchen.

Open Shelving Accents

Mixing open shelving with traditional cabinets creates an airy, spacious feel. It’s perfect for displaying everyday dishes or decor while keeping essentials close at hand.

Natural Wood Finishes

Many Boulder homeowners are embracing natural wood finishes for their kitchen cabinets, bringing warmth and texture to their spaces with a grounded, organic look.

Kitchen Cabinets Across Boulder CO Neighborhoods

Boulder’s housing stock is unusually varied, and the cabinet design choices that work in one neighborhood often look wrong in another.

South Boulder homes tend to be mid-century or late-century, with kitchens that were sized for how people cooked 40 or 50 years ago. New cabinets here often involve removing soffits, building up to the full ceiling height, and adding the deep drawers and pull-outs the original kitchens never had. The view from the kitchen window does most of the design work for us.

North Boulder is where things get more design-forward. We do more two-tone cabinet projects up here than anywhere else in the city, with stained walnut or oak islands paired against painted upper runs. The neighborhood’s creative streak shows up in how clients use color and material.

Paragon Estates and Wonderland Lake homes are larger, often custom-built, and the kitchens need cabinetry that holds its own in a big open room. We design tall pantry walls that reach to vaulted ceilings, oversized islands with seating, and integrated appliance panels so the refrigerator and dishwasher disappear into the cabinetry. Standard sizes don’t work in these kitchens. Custom is the only honest option.

In Valmont, we work with a mix of older infill homes and newer builds. The cabinet work depends entirely on what we walk into. Older Valmont homes often need cabinets that respect the original era; newer builds give us a clean canvas for modern, slab-front, minimal-hardware designs.

Frasier Meadows is mid-century territory, similar to South Boulder but with its own character. The original ranch homes here have great bones, low ceilings, and small kitchens that benefit dramatically from a thoughtful cabinet redesign. We measure every inch in these homes because every inch matters.

Visit our showroom on 38th Street or call (303) 717-2355 to schedule a free in-home measurement.