Attainable luxury,
designed
in Montreal.

Honest answer: it depends entirely on the supplier and the specs you give them. There are factories that produce world-class work and factories that don't. The difference between us and someone ordering directly off Alibaba is that we've done the vetting, we set the technical specs, we run independent third-party QC before anything ships, and we get photo and video proof. The materials — plywood, hardware brands like Blum, finishes — are often the same components used by local custom shops. The difference is where the labour happens.

Companies giving free estimates are either selling stock product — where no design work is needed — or they're burying the design cost in inflated pricing later. What we do in the design and measurement phase isn't just a quote. It's actual production work: laser drawings, 3D renderings, manufacturing specs, sourced pricing. That's a deliverable you own. And if you proceed, the $2,000 is credited toward your materials, so it's not an additional cost — it's a deposit.

We plan for it. Every shipment uses damage-resistant packaging. Every shipment is fully insured with all-risk marine insurance. When materials arrive, you and your contractor inspect everything within 5 business days and document anything with photos. We then work with the manufacturer and freight provider to resolve it — replacement, credit, or repair. We also build a damage reserve into every quote so the financial buffer is already there.

We don't install — and that's deliberate. In Quebec, residential installation must be done by an RBQ-licensed contractor. We operate strictly as the design and supply company. We can refer you to installers we trust who have experience with our materials, or you can use a contractor you already know. You sign directly with them. The advantage: clear lines of accountability. We're responsible for design and materials. The contractor is responsible for labour.

Realistic timeline: design phase takes 2–3 weeks. Production in China takes 6–10 weeks. Ocean freight and customs clearance adds 5–8 weeks. Installation is then coordinated with your contractor. Total from consultation to finished install: approximately 4 to 5 months. That's longer than IKEA and faster than most Quebec custom shops for comparable quality and scope.

In Quebec, custom cabinetry is expensive because labour is expensive — $40 to $80 per hour for skilled millwork. The materials themselves aren't the expensive part. When you manufacture to the same specs internationally, you cut the labour cost without compromising the build. It's the same structural logic luxury brands have used for decades. We're applying it to individual homeowners instead of to large retail brands.

Our minimum is $15,000 in materials. Below that, the logistics economics don't work in your favour and we genuinely can't serve you profitably. If your project is smaller, we'd rather be honest and point you toward a better option — IKEA, a stock cabinet provider, or a local shop — than take your money for a project we can't serve well.