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.
View our work →
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.
Usually, yes. Keeping the same layout often saves money because you avoid moving plumbing, electrical, gas lines, or structural elements. Those changes can add a lot to a renovation budget, even before the new cabinetry is installed.
That’s why many homeowners choose to improve the cabinet quality, storage design, and overall look while leaving the main kitchen footprint in place. It can still result in a major upgrade without the added cost of reworking the room.
If the current layout functions reasonably well, staying close to it is often one of the smartest ways to keep a project more manageable. It’s also worth noting that in Ontario, moving plumbing, electrical, or gas lines typically requires permits and licensed tradespeople, which adds both time and cost. Structural changes, such as removing or modifying load-bearing walls, require engineering review and building permits. These requirements aren’t obstacles — they’re there to protect you — but they are important to plan for if a layout change is on the table.
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.
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.
The best cabinet features are usually the ones that make small daily tasks feel simpler. Things like deep drawers, full-extension pull-outs, built-in garbage and recycling, tray dividers, pantry pull-outs, and soft-close hardware can have a big impact on how the kitchen feels to use.
These aren’t flashy upgrades, but they’re the ones homeowners tend to appreciate long after the renovation is done.
Soft-close hardware makes the kitchen quieter and reduces wear over time. Full-extension slides let you reach the back of a drawer without guessing what’s in there. Built-in waste and recycling storage keeps the room cleaner and more organized.
The key is to choose features based on how you actually live — not just what looks impressive in a showroom photo.
Getting started is often simpler than homeowners expect. The best first step is to reach out with the basics: what type of project you’re thinking about, where you’re located, what you’d like to improve, your timeline, and any photos or inspiration you already have. That’s enough to begin a useful conversation and start narrowing down the right approach.
You don’t need a finished plan before making contact. In most cases, the planning becomes clearer once you’ve had that first discussion and can start looking at the space through a more professional lens.
For many homeowners, the hardest part is simply starting. Once that first step is taken, the process usually feels much more manageable.
Call (289) 673-1355 or submit a consultation and quote request through the website. Chase Cabinetry is based at 42 Valencourt Drive in Welland, Ontario, and serves the full Niagara region. Workshop visits are by appointment only.
A good layout supports movement, workflow, and access. It places storage where it is actually needed. It avoids dead zones and does not force awkward paths between the sink, stove, and refrigerator.
A good layout makes the kitchen feel easy to use. It supports the way you move through the space, keeps important items close to where they’re needed, and helps everyday tasks feel more natural. You shouldn’t have to work around the room just to make a meal or unload groceries.
In a well-planned kitchen, dishes are near the dishwasher, pots and pans are near the stove, and prep tools are close to your main work area. That kind of planning doesn’t always stand out visually, but you feel it every day.
Clearance matters too. Walkways need enough room for people to move comfortably, especially in busy kitchens or homes with more than one cook. Even small changes in cabinet placement can improve flow in a big way.
A strong cabinet layout doesn’t just fill the room. It helps the room function better.
