Most remodels don’t need full custom cabinetry — but they need more than what standard sizing can offer.
Semi-custom cabinets are the smart middle ground:
flexible sizing that adapts to your layout, a far wider range of finish options than in-stock selections, and the same professional installation that McRae Cabinet and Design brings to every project.
If your kitchen or bathroom doesn’t fit a stock cabinet catalog but full custom isn’t in the budget or the timeline, semi-custom is almost certainly your answer.
Semi-custom cabinets sit between stock and fully custom in terms of sizing flexibility, finish options, and price. They’re built by the same manufacturers as stock lines — but ordered to specifications rather than pulled from a warehouse shelf.
The key differences from stock cabinets: semi-custom sizing is available in smaller increments (often every 3 inches rather than every 6), finish options are significantly expanded across painted colors, stain choices, and door styles, and configurations can be modified to accommodate specific layout requirements that stock sizing can’t address cleanly.
We then walk you through the semi-custom lines we carry, reviewing sizing increments, door styles, finish options, and hardware choices available for your project.
Every selection is confirmed in a written design layout before your order is placed.
Our installation team handles all fitting, leveling, scribing, and trim adjustments to deliver a result that looks purpose-built for your space.
We coordinate around countertop schedules, appliance placement, and any existing architectural details that affect the installation.
Semi-custom kitchen cabinets are one of the most popular choices for kitchen remodels in Central Alabama — and for good reason.
They deliver a significantly more tailored result than stock cabinets at a price point and lead time that makes them practical for most remodel budgets and timelines.
For kitchens with slightly non-standard dimensions — a wall that’s a few inches off from standard cabinet sizing, an island that needs a specific configuration, or a layout that leaves awkward gaps with stock products — semi-custom sizing solves the problem cleanly.
For kitchens where finish quality and door style selection matter, semi-custom delivers the breadth of options that stock lines simply can’t match.
Our team handles the complete semi-custom kitchen process: design and layout planning, brand and finish selection at our Clanton showroom, order management, and professional installation with all fitting adjustments included.
Bathrooms are where semi-custom sizing earns its value most clearly. Standard vanity widths come in fixed increments — and many bathroom layouts leave gaps, awkward fits, or wasted space when standard sizing is forced into the design.
Semi-custom bathroom cabinets and vanities are available in smaller sizing increments that close those gaps and fit the actual dimensions of your bathroom.
We offer semi-custom bathroom vanity design for single and double vanity configurations, with finish and door style options that work across every bathroom aesthetic — from clean modern to classic traditional.
Our installation team handles all fitting around existing plumbing for a finished, professional result.
The semi-custom brands at McRae Cabinet and Design’s Clanton showroom were selected for sizing flexibility, finish depth, and construction quality.
Each brand offers a different range of configurations and aesthetics — our team will walk you through which line fits your project best.
| In-Stock | Semi-Custom | Custom | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sizing | Fixed Standard sizes | Flexible within manufacturer range | any dimension |
| Finish Options | Limited | Wide range | Unlimited |
| Lead Time | 1 - 2 Weeks | 2 - 6 Weeks | 6 - 12 Weeks |
| Price Point | Most affordable | Mid-range | Premium |
| Non-Standard Layouts | Limited fit | Good fit | Perfect fit |
| Best For | Standard layouts, tight timelines | Most remodels and renovations | High-end projects, unique spaces |
| Installation | ✓ We install | ✓ We install | ✓ We install |
Semi-custom is the right call for the majority of kitchen and bathroom remodels in Central Alabama —
it delivers a noticeably better result than stock without the premium or the wait of full custom.
If you’re unsure, our team will give you a straight recommendation during your free consultation.
Semi-custom cabinets deliver the finish quality and layout flexibility that most remodels need — without the cost or timeline of full custom fabrication.
McRae Cabinet and Design carries multiple semi-custom lines at our Clanton showroom and handles the complete process from design consultation through professional installation.
Schedule your free estimate today and we’ll walk you through the options that make sense for your space and your budget.
