Custom cabinetry in Welland, Ontario
Stylish Custom Cabinetry For Homes, Office and Commercial Spaces
Thoughtful custom cabinetry for homes, offices, and commercial spaces.
Kitchens, vanities, built-ins, and millwork — designed from scratch and built by hand in Welland for home and business owners across the Niagara region.
Who We Are
Chase Cabinetry is led by owner and builder Chase Collings. With over 22 years of design and build experience, Chase brings his knowledge and insight to help his clients achieve their cabinetry goals. Every project starts with a direct conversation with Chase and ends with cabinetry that fits your space — not the other way around.
Kitchens
Full custom builds, cabinet refacing, and everything in between — designed around how you cook, gather, and use the space day to day.
What We Build
Beautifully crafted custom cabinets for every room
Beautifully crafted cabinetry products
Stylish and built for you.
We design, build, and install custom cabinetry for homeowners and businesses across the Niagara region. That includes kitchens, bathroom vanities, mudroom and laundry room storage, home offices, living room built-ins, closet systems, and commercial millwork — from reception counters to staff kitchens.
Every project starts with your space, not a product line. We work with you from the first measurement through to the final adjustment, building cabinetry that fits the room and makes daily life easier to manage.
Bathrooms
Built to fit your layout and your storage needs, with a style unique to you.
Built-Ins & Storage
Bookshelves, entertainment units, closet systems, pantries, china cabinets — designed to make the most of the space you have.
Office Space
Desks, shelving, and cabinetry designed for how you actually work, whether that’s a dedicated room or a corner of the living room.
Custom Millwork
One-of-a-kind pieces built to spec when your project doesn’t fit a standard category.
Why Home and Business owners Choose Chase Cabinetry
Why Homeowners Choose Chase Cabinetry
Designed From Scratch for Your Space
No stock sizes and no wasted corners. Every project is measured and built to fit your room — not adapted from something that almost works.
You Work Directly With the Builder
Chase is the person you talk to, the person who designs your project, and the person who builds it. No layers, no miscommunication.
Honest Pricing, No Surprises
You’ll receive an itemized quote — not a ballpark — so you know exactly what you’re paying for before any work begins.
3D Illustrations Before You Commit
See a realistic rendering of your project before a single board is cut, so you can make confident decisions early.
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A Couple Words From Our Clients
We measure every project by one thing: whether it works the way you need it to, long after the installation is finished. Here’s what a few of our clients have had to say.
“Chase exceeded expectations. He’s not there just to install and get out. He goes beyond the call of duty… He put our minds at ease right from the start and followed it up by delivering an absolutely beautiful kitchen.” — Jennifer Seddon
“Chase did a fantastic job refacing all our kitchen cabinetry. I really appreciated his input on the style of doors, handles, etc, as the choices can be overwhelming. I would recommend Chase Cabinetry in a heartbeat!” — Sonja Kloss
Planning a Kitchen Renovation? Start Here.
Not sure where to begin? We’ve put together a library of practical guides to help you understand your options, avoid costly mistakes, and make smart decisions for your space.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you’re planning a full kitchen renovation or just want to explore what’s possible, the first step is a conversation. Tell us a little about your project and we’ll get back to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Custom Cabinetry?
Custom cabinetry is built from scratch around your room — not chosen from a catalogue and adjusted to fit. That means no awkward gaps and no storage that was designed for someone else’s room. The layout, the materials, the finish, and every interior detail are planned around the way you actually live and work in the space.
In many cases, they’re even more valuable in a smaller home. When space is limited, every inch matters. And that’s exactly where standard cabinets tend to fall short.
Many smaller Ontario homes — especially older ones — weren’t designed around modern cabinet sizes. That leads to wasted space, awkward gaps, and storage that doesn’t fully work.
Custom cabinets solve that by using every inch efficiently. It’s not uncommon to gain 6 to 12 inches of usable space just by eliminating fillers and designing to exact dimensions.
In smaller kitchens, smart design makes a huge difference. Features like deep drawers, ceiling-height cabinets, and better corner storage can completely change how the space functions.
When you don’t have extra space to work with, good design matters even more — and that’s where custom really pays off.
For most homeowners, custom cabinets deliver a better result when fit and storage quality matter. Stock cabinets can work for straightforward kitchens on tight timelines, but they rarely make the best use of the space.
It really comes down to your space and what you need from your kitchen. If your room is simple — straight walls, standard ceiling height, no layout challenges — stock cabinets can work just fine and save you money. But most kitchens aren’t that straightforward.
Across Ontario, especially in older homes, it’s common to see uneven walls, bulkheads, unusual dimensions, or awkward window placements. In those situations, stock cabinets often leave gaps and wasted space. Custom cabinets are designed to solve those exact problems. Instead of forcing your kitchen to fit standard sizes, everything is built around how your space actually exists.
There’s also a durability difference. Stock cabinets often use particleboard boxes and limited hardware, which can show wear sooner — especially near sinks and dishwashers. Custom cabinets typically use stronger materials and better construction methods, which means they hold up longer under daily use.
And when homeowners look back after a renovation, what they value most isn’t just how the kitchen looks — it’s how well it works. Better storage, better flow, and easier daily use are where custom cabinets really stand out.
Payment can be made by e-transfer, cheque, or cash.
That’s helpful to know upfront because payment details are much easier to manage when they’re clear early in the process. It also helps homeowners plan around larger renovation payments without any last-minute surprises.
Since credit cards are not accepted at this time, it’s worth keeping that in mind as you prepare for the project.
Yes. A 50 percent deposit is required once the quote is accepted. That is standard for custom cabinetry work because materials need to be ordered and production begins well before installation day. The deposit helps secure the project and allows the work to move forward on schedule.
As with any renovation contract, it’s helpful to understand the payment structure clearly before the project begins so everyone knows what to expect.
When the terms are set out clearly from the start, the process tends to feel much more straightforward.
Cabinets affect almost everything you do in the kitchen. They determine where things live, how easy they are to reach, how much counter space stays clear, and how smoothly the room works from one task to the next. That’s why cabinet design has such a big impact on day-to-day life.
A kitchen can look beautiful in photos and still feel frustrating if the storage isn’t planned well. When cabinets are laid out properly, putting groceries away is easier, cooking feels more organized, and cleanup takes less effort.
Features like pull-out shelves, drawer dividers, garbage pull-outs, and well-placed drawers can save time and reduce clutter without adding visual complexity.
Most homeowners notice this after the renovation is done. What they appreciate most often isn’t just the new look — it’s how much easier the kitchen is to use.
Start with function. Think about what you store, how you move through the room, what frustrates you about the current layout, and what daily tasks need to get easier. Style decisions are always easier once you have a clear picture of how the space needs to work.
Before you get too far into colours, door styles, or finishes, it helps to start with the practical side of the project.
Think about how your kitchen works right now. What do you store? What do you use every day? What feels frustrating or inefficient?
Go beyond dishes and cookware. Include small appliances, pantry items, cleaning products, recycling, pet food, kids’ snacks, and anything else that regularly lives in the space. Most homeowners realize pretty quickly that they need more thoughtful storage than they expected. One useful exercise is to open every cabinet and drawer in your current kitchen and photograph the contents — it gives you a concrete inventory to design around, rather than guessing from memory.
It also helps to pay attention to your daily habits. Are you always moving things around to reach what you need? Do the counters feel cluttered no matter how often you clean them? Is your garbage or recycling in an awkward spot?
Those small frustrations usually point to the changes that matter most. In many Ontario homes, common pain points include insufficient pantry space, poor corner cabinet access, and recycling and composting storage that doesn’t match municipal sorting requirements. Once you understand how the space needs to function, the style decisions become much easier — because they’re being built around real needs, not guesswork.
