Custom Cabinets in Milwaukee – Built for Your Space, Your Style

When off-the-shelf just doesn’t cut it, Lewis Custom Cabinets is here to build exactly what you need — from scratch. Since 2005, we’ve been Milwaukee’s trusted shop for handcrafted custom cabinetry that fits your space, matches your aesthetic, and holds up to daily use for decades.

Whether you’re renovating your kitchen, expanding a bathroom, or adding storage to a historic home, we specialize in truly custom cabinets made from solid hardwood and plywood — never particle board.

A kitchen under construction with white cabinets and a fireplace.

Why Choose Custom Cabinets?

Custom cabinets are designed for you — not mass production. With full control over dimensions, materials, finishes, and functionality, custom cabinetry gives you long-term satisfaction and added home value.

Benefits of Going Custom:

  • Perfect Fit: Designed to match your home’s architecture — no awkward gaps

  • Unlimited Styles: Shaker, flat-panel, inset, arched, and more

  • Material Selection: Choose from oak, maple, cherry, birch, hickory, walnut, and more

  • Custom Layouts: Corner cabinets, pull-outs, open shelving, appliance garages

  • Finish Options: Stained, painted, glazed, or clear-coated to match existing décor

  • Durability: Built with hardwood frames and plywood sides — no fillers or fake wood
A kitchen under construction with white cabinets and a window.

Our Custom Cabinet Process

We make custom cabinetry simple, collaborative, and transparent — from start to finish.

Step 1 – In-Home Consultation

We visit your home to understand the space, measure carefully, and hear your vision.

Step 2 – Design & Quote

We’ll create a cabinet layout that fits your space and style, and provide a detailed quote based on materials, finish, and complexity.

Step 3 – Build & Fabricate

Your cabinets are built in our Milwaukee shop using time-tested techniques and premium hardwood materials.

Step 4 – Install & Finish

Our team installs your custom cabinetry with precision, including trim, hardware, and any finishing touches.

Matching Existing Cabinets

Need to expand your kitchen but keep the existing look? We specialize in matching existing cabinetry — doors, panels, finishes, and moldings — so your new cabinets blend seamlessly into your home.

“Fred built a cabinet to match an existing one I had. Odd size, but the match was exact — even better built than the original.”

M.E.S., Yelp Review

FAQs About Custom Cabinet Orders

  • How long does it take to build custom cabinets?

    Most custom orders are completed within 4–6 weeks from design approval, depending on size and finish requirements.

  • What woods and finishes do you offer?

    We offer oak, maple, hickory, birch, cherry, and walnut in a variety of stains, paints, glazes, and clear finishes.

  • Do you use particle board?

    Never. All our custom cabinets are built using solid hardwood and plywood for strength and longevity.

  • Can I add to my existing cabinets?

    Yes. We specialize in blending new cabinetry with existing layouts, styles, and finishes.

Ready to Build Your Dream Cabinets?

Lewis Custom Cabinets has served Milwaukee homeowners since 2005 with detailed craftsmanship, honest guidance, and quality you can feel in every door and drawer. Let’s build something together — for your kitchen, bathroom, or anywhere storage matters.