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.
Kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, living rooms, bedrooms, entryways, basements, and commercial spaces. Anywhere storage is needed, custom cabinetry can be designed to fit.
While kitchens are the most common, custom cabinetry isn’t limited to one room. More homeowners are now using custom cabinets throughout the home — especially as storage needs evolve.
Home offices, for example, have become much more important in recent years. Built-in desks and storage can make those spaces far more functional.
Mudrooms are another big one in Ontario. With winter gear, boots, and coats to manage, having dedicated storage makes daily life much easier.
Laundry rooms, living rooms, and even basements can all benefit from custom cabinetry — especially when standard furniture leaves gaps or doesn’t quite fit.
Anywhere you need organized, intentional storage, custom cabinetry can make a noticeable difference.
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.
For many homeowners, ceiling-height cabinets are worth it. They give you more storage, create a cleaner built-in look, and eliminate that dusty, awkward gap above the upper cabinets. In homes with standard 8-foot ceilings, they can make the whole kitchen feel more finished.
In taller rooms, the top section — generally anything above roughly seven feet of floor height, where most people can’t comfortably reach without a step stool — usually works best for items you don’t need every day, such as seasonal dishes, serving pieces, or small appliances you only bring out occasionally.
That said, full-height cabinetry does cost more. It takes more material, more finishing, and often more care during installation, especially if the ceiling isn’t perfectly level.
So the choice comes down to both style and function. If you want a more custom look and you’ll use the extra storage, ceiling-height cabinets are often a smart upgrade.
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.
Complex layouts with many corners or angles, premium wood species such as walnut or cherry, painted finishes (which require more labour steps than stained), tall or deep cabinetry, specialty storage accessories, material upgrades like HDF doors or plywood boxes, and detailed finish work all add cost. Drawer-heavy layouts also cost more than door-and-shelf designs.
The biggest cost increases usually come from complexity. That can mean:
– Premium wood species (walnut, cherry) vs. maple or birch
– Painted finishes (more labour steps than stained)
– Material upgrades—choosing plywood over particleboard, or HDF over standard MDF
– Lots of drawers (more precise construction and hardware)
– Specialty storage accessories and organizers
– Taller or deeper cabinetry
– Detailed finish work
– Complex layouts with more corners, angles, or custom sizing
Some upgrades add cost because of materials, while others add cost because of labour. For example, a painted finish often takes more preparation and finishing work than a stained one. A drawer-heavy layout usually costs more than a door-and-shelf layout because of the added hardware and construction.
Material choices within the engineered wood category also affect cost. Choosing HDF doors instead of standard MDF might add $500-$2,000 to a full kitchen, depending on the number of doors. That upgrade is usually justified when you’re in a high-moisture area or planning for long-term durability, but it’s worth understanding the cost-benefit trade-off for your specific situation.
Understanding those cost drivers helps homeowners make better decisions. It gives you a clearer sense of where to invest and where it may make sense to keep things simpler.
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.
