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.
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.
Most homeowners choose custom cabinets for one simple reason: they want their kitchen to work better. It’s not just about how things look — it’s about how the space functions day to day.
Canadian home renovation surveys consistently show that the biggest reasons people renovate are wanting a more updated style and needing better storage and functionality. Custom cabinets solve both at the same time.
You can design storage around how you actually live — whether that means drawers for easier access, built-in organizers, or specific spaces for things you use every day.
For families, that might mean kid-friendly storage or soft-close hinges for safety. For avid cooks, it could be spice drawers, deep pot storage, or dedicated prep stations. For long-term living, it might include accessibility features like pull-out shelves or lower countertop heights. In Ontario specifically, many homeowners also want practical mudroom or entryway storage integrated into their projects, given the seasonal gear that comes with Canadian winters.
It’s about creating a kitchen that fits your routine — not forcing your routine to fit your kitchen.
Stock cabinets come in fixed sizes and finishes from a manufacturer’s product line. Custom cabinets are built to your exact measurements, which means no fillers, no awkward gaps, and far more flexibility in how storage is designed.
Stock cabinets are built for convenience. They come in standard sizes, usually in 3-inch increments, and are available quickly — often within a week or two. That works well if your kitchen happens to fit those dimensions. But most don’t.
In many Ontario homes, walls aren’t perfectly square, ceilings vary, and layouts have quirks. That’s where stock cabinets fall short. You end up with filler pieces, gaps, and storage that doesn’t quite work the way you want it to.
Custom cabinets take a different approach. Everything is built to fit your exact space, so instead of working around limitations, the design works around you.
Since cabinetry is commonly estimated to make up 30–40% of a kitchen renovation budget — a figure widely cited across the Canadian building industry — this decision matters more than most people expect. If you’re planning to stay in your home long-term, custom cabinets often deliver better value through improved storage, better fit, and a more intentional result.
Yes — custom cabinets are a bigger upfront investment, but there’s a reason for that. You’re paying for design time, skilled craftsmanship, higher-quality materials, and a product that’s built specifically for your home. In Ontario, that typically puts custom cabinetry in the $15,000 to $40,000+ range, depending on size and scope. Stock cabinets, by comparison, might cost $5,000 to $12,000 for a similar space.
But the long-term value often tells a different story. Well-built custom cabinets can last 20 to 50 years, while many stock options fall closer to 10 to 25 years. You’re also avoiding compromises like filler strips, wasted space, and layouts that don’t quite function properly.
So while the upfront cost is higher, many homeowners find the long-term durability and daily usability make it worthwhile.
Often, yes. A quality painted finish usually involves more steps, including sanding, priming, and multiple coats to achieve a smooth, even look. That extra labour is a big part of why painted cabinets often cost more.
Stained finishes also require careful prep, but the process is different because the goal is to highlight the natural character of the wood rather than cover it. The final cost can vary depending on the wood species and the finish system used.
In the end, the price difference comes down less to one finish being “better” and more to the amount of work needed to do each one well.
Yes — in most cases, drawers do cost more. That’s because a drawer involves more construction and more hardware than a basic cabinet door. You need the drawer box itself, the drawer front, quality slides, and more precise installation to make everything work smoothly.
Doors are simpler by comparison. They typically require hinges and shelves, but not the same level of moving hardware or fine adjustment.
Even so, many homeowners still see drawers as one of the best places to invest. They usually make the kitchen easier to use, easier to organize, and more comfortable day to day — especially in lower cabinets.
For many homeowners, yes—especially if they plan to stay in the home for a long time. Custom cabinets offer a better fit, more tailored storage, and a result that’s designed around the actual room rather than a standard system. That usually means better day-to-day function and fewer compromises.
The value becomes even clearer over time. Custom cabinets built with quality materials—particularly plywood boxes and HDF or quality MDF doors with professional finishes—can last 20 to 50 years, compared to 10 to 25 years for many stock options. If you’re using the kitchen every day for years, the benefit of better organization, stronger materials, and a layout that works well adds up in a very real way.
Choosing the right materials in a custom build matters more than with stock cabinets. A custom cabinet maker can specify HDF for high-moisture zones, plywood for the structural box, and quality hardware throughout. Stock cabinets give you less control over those details, which is one reason they often don’t last as long.
The cost per year of use is often comparable to—or even lower than—a cheaper cabinet that needs replacing sooner. So while custom cabinets do cost more upfront, many homeowners find the long-term comfort, function, durability, and control over material quality make the investment worthwhile.
