When a Standard Cabinet Box Doesn't Fit
Not every kitchen fits a standard cabinet box. If you’re after a specific layout, an unusual finish, or storage built around how you actually cook, KraftMaid and Yorktowne give you more room to customize than a standard builder-grade line. Manatee River Kitchen and Bath is an authorized dealer for both, and we help you figure out which one, if either, actually fits what you’re trying to build.
KraftMaid and Yorktowne: What's Different
Both lines sit a step up from standard builder-grade cabinetry in terms of customization, but they’re not interchangeable, and the differences come down to finish and door style options rather than construction quality.
KraftMaid
KraftMaid offers a wider range of door styles and finish combinations, which makes it a common choice for homeowners who have a specific look in mind that a standard line can’t match. It’s a good fit when the finish itself, not just the layout, is the priority.
Yorktowne
Yorktowne leans toward more traditional construction options and finish choices, often selected by homeowners looking for a classic look with the flexibility to adjust layout details a standard line wouldn’t allow.
The right choice between the two comes down to the specific look and layout you’re after, which is exactly what our in-showroom consultation is built to sort out.
Who These Lines Are For
It comes down to how much customization you want versus how standard your needs are. If you want more customization, options that a builder-grade line like Timberlake/1951 Cabinetry doesn’t offer, KraftMaid and Yorktowne are where that conversation starts. If your needs are more standard, that same conversation might land you back on a more standard line instead, at a different price point.
This isn’t a ranking of good, better, or best. It’s a conversation about what you actually need, which is why we walk through it in person rather than pointing you at a price list.
Our Process
- In-person consultation. We talk through your layout goals, finish preferences, and budget before recommending a line.
- Design and rendering. Your selected cabinetry is laid out in our 2020 design software so you see the actual finish and layout before ordering.
- Up to two free design revisions. Changes to layout are included; additional revisions beyond two may incur a charge.
- Ordering and installation. Lead times vary depending on the specific product, with installation typically completing within about a week.
Not sure which cabinet line fits your project? Schedule your free in-person consultation.
Why Manatee River for Custom Cabinetry
We’ve carried both KraftMaid and Yorktowne since we opened in 2008, which means we’re not learning these lines alongside you. Because we’re family-owned with direct owner access, the person helping you weigh KraftMaid against Yorktowne is the same person who’ll oversee your installation.
A Note on How We Talk About These Options
We don’t sort customers into good, better, or best categories, and we won’t ask you to describe your budget just to slot you into a tier. Instead, we ask what you’re actually trying to achieve: a specific finish, a layout feature a standard line can’t accommodate, more storage customization in a particular spot. From there, we can tell you honestly whether KraftMaid, Yorktowne, or a more standard line like Timberlake/1951 Cabinetry is the better fit, and what that difference actually costs.
Finish and Door Style Range
Both lines offer a meaningfully wider selection than standard builder-grade cabinetry, including door profiles, wood species options, and paint or stain finishes that let you dial in a specific look rather than choosing from a short standard list. We keep physical samples of both in our Bradenton showroom, since finish differences, especially between similar paint colors or wood tones, are easier to judge in person than on a screen.
Common Reasons Customers Choose These Lines
We see a few recurring reasons homeowners land on KraftMaid or Yorktowne over a standard builder-grade line: a specific paint or stain color that a standard line doesn’t offer, a layout feature like a taller upper cabinet run or a custom island configuration, or simply wanting a finish quality that reads as a step up when the kitchen is a focal point of the home. None of these are wrong reasons to spend more on cabinetry. They’re just different priorities than a straightforward, budget-focused replacement, which is exactly the kind of project a standard line like Timberlake/1951 Cabinetry handles well instead.
FAQs
KraftMaid offers a wider range of door styles and finish combinations. Yorktowne leans more traditional in construction and finish options. Which one fits your project depends on the specific look and layout you’re after.
They generally offer more customization than standard builder-grade lines, which typically puts them at a different price point. Our showroom team can walk through specific options within your budget.
It comes down to how much customization you want versus how standard your layout needs are. We walk through this in person during your consultation rather than assigning you to a tier over the phone.
Up to two free revisions to your layout are included before additional charges apply.
See Both Lines in Person
If you’re after more flexibility than a standard cabinet line offers, come see KraftMaid and Yorktowne samples in our Bradenton showroom and we’ll help you figure out which one actually fits. Schedule your free custom cabinet line consultation today.