Custom Cabinet Design and Installation for Alexandria, VA Homeowners

Arlington Custom Cabinets designs and installs custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, and historic homes in Alexandria, VA.

Alexandria is one of the most architecturally distinct communities in Northern Virginia. From the 18th-century rowhouses of Old Town to the mid-century colonials of Del Ray and the newer construction in Kingstowne and Eisenhower Valley, the housing stock spans hundreds of years and dozens of styles. That diversity demands a cabinet maker who can build for any setting. Arlington Custom Cabinets has been designing and installing custom cabinetry for Alexandria homeowners for years, and we understand what these homes need.

We hold a Class A Virginia contractor license and handle every phase of each project, from the initial design consultation through final installation. Every Alexandria project includes a free 3D rendering so you can see your cabinets in your actual room before we build anything. Installation is always included at no extra charge, and every cabinet we build carries a lifetime craftsmanship warranty.

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Why We Are the Best in Alexandria, VA

We are Alexandria, VA's premier cabinet design and construction experts, delivering high quality, custom solutions that fit any home or circumstance.

20+ years experience building thousands of custom cabinet setups for Alexandria, VA homeowners
Personalized design and consultation tailored to your home and your needs
Full range of options ranging from fully custom exotic wood cabinets to affordable stock cabinet installation
Premium materials and impeccable precision installation
Licensed, bonded, and insured Class A contractor
Lifetime warranty on all craftsmanship
Flexible and affordable packages with transparent pricing

Cabinetry Solutions for Alexandria's Diverse Homes

Alexandria neighborhoods each have their own architectural character. The cabinets we build reflect the home they go into, whether that is a historic rowhouse or a brand-new townhome.

Old Town Historic Kitchens

Old Town Alexandria rowhouses have narrow, deep kitchens that were often added or expanded over the centuries. We build cabinets that respect the historic character of these homes while giving you modern storage and functionality. Inset doors, beaded face frames, and period-appropriate molding profiles help new cabinets blend seamlessly with 200-year-old architecture. We work within Board of Architectural Review guidelines when required.

Del Ray and Rosemont Homes

These popular neighborhoods feature bungalows, Cape Cods, and colonials from the early to mid-1900s. Kitchens tend to be compact but full of charm. We design cabinets that maximize storage in smaller footprints with vertical solutions, pull-out organizers, and smart corner cabinets. Painted shaker doors in white, gray, or navy are consistently popular in this area.

West End and Kingstowne

The west side of Alexandria has larger homes built in the 1980s through 2000s. These kitchens are bigger but often have dated oak cabinets and outdated layouts. We replace everything with modern full-overlay construction, soft-close hardware, and layouts that take advantage of the available square footage. Large islands, walk-in pantries, and double-stacked uppers are common requests.

Blending Historic Character With Modern Function

One of the biggest challenges in Alexandria is building cabinets that feel right in older homes without sacrificing the storage and functionality that modern families expect. A kitchen in a 1790s rowhouse should not look like it belongs in a suburban tract home, but it also should not force you to live without a dishwasher or a pantry.

We solve this by studying the architectural details throughout the rest of the home. If the house has six-panel doors, chair rail molding, and wide plank floors, we design cabinets that complement those elements. Inset cabinet doors with exposed hinges, furniture-style base cabinets with turned legs, and hand-applied glazes are all techniques we use to bridge the gap between old and new.

At the same time, the interior of every cabinet is fully modern. Soft-close hinges, full-extension drawer slides, built-in organizers, and LED task lighting all work behind the traditional exterior. You get the look of a period kitchen with the performance of a brand-new one.

Rowhouse Kitchen Design Strategies

Working With Narrow Floor Plans

Alexandria rowhouses typically have kitchens that are 10 to 12 feet wide and 15 to 20 feet deep. That narrow profile limits your layout options, but custom cabinets can make the space feel larger and work significantly better than stock alternatives.

Single-wall layouts with deep base cabinets and tall uppers
Galley kitchens with slim-profile cabinets on both walls
Peninsula designs that add counter space without blocking the room
Integrated appliance panels that create a seamless cabinet wall
Open shelving on one wall to reduce visual weight

Maximizing Every Inch

In a rowhouse kitchen, there is no room to waste. We design every cabinet with specific contents in mind, from the exact width of your baking sheets to the height of your stand mixer. Custom interiors mean nothing gets lost in the back of a cabinet.

Vertical tray dividers for cookie sheets, cutting boards, and platters
Drawer peg systems that hold plates and bowls upright
Under-cabinet knife blocks and spice pullouts
Toe-kick drawers for flat items and seasonal storage

Quality Materials and Professional Installation

Premium Wood and Finish Options

We carry a full range of hardwoods including maple, cherry, white oak, walnut, and quartersawn white oak for a more traditional look. For painted cabinets, MDF center panels resist the cracking and expansion that solid wood panels experience over time. Every finish is applied in our shop under controlled temperature and humidity for a factory-smooth result.

Alexandria homeowners often request finishes that complement existing elements in their homes. We can match stain colors to hardwood flooring, coordinate paint colors with trim and millwork, and source specialty glazes that give new cabinets an aged appearance appropriate for historic interiors.

Installation by Our Own Crew

We handle every installation with our own team. In Alexandria, that often means working in tight spaces with limited access, coordinating delivery around narrow streets and limited parking, and protecting original hardwood floors and plaster walls during the process. We have done this hundreds of times and we know how to get it right.

Installation includes precision leveling, scribing to irregular walls, final door and drawer adjustments, and a complete walkthrough with you before we leave. Every project carries a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. If anything we built ever needs attention, one call gets it handled.