The Cabinet Brands We Trust at Pinnacle Remodel

An Honest Look at Custom Wood Products and Yorktowne Cabinetry

By Christian Raab

Quick Answer

At Pinnacle Remodel, we offer two cabinet lines for our Wichita kitchen and bathroom remodels: Custom Wood Products (CWP) — a fully custom cabinet line handcrafted right here in St. Marys, Kansas — and Yorktowne Cabinetry, a semi-custom line offering an extensive range of door styles and finishes. CWP is built entirely to your specifications with no standard size constraints, making it ideal for unique layouts and clients who want a truly one-of-a-kind result. Yorktowne delivers outstanding semi-custom quality with a wide selection of styles and options that fit the needs of most Wichita kitchen remodels beautifully.

Key Takeaways:

• Custom Wood Products is a full custom cabinet line — handcrafted in St. Marys, Kansas since 1981

• Yorktowne Cabinetry is a semi-custom line with 48+ door styles, 100+ finishes, and soft-close as standard

• CWP is built to exact specifications with no size limitations; Yorktowne works within standard size parameters

• We help every Wichita client choose the right line based on their layout, design goals, and budget

Why We’re Telling You About Our Cabinet Lines

One of the most common questions we hear from Wichita homeowners planning a kitchen remodel is: “What cabinets do you use?” It’s a smart question. Cabinets represent the largest single cost in most kitchen remodels, and the brand your contractor works with directly affects the quality, look, and longevity of your finished kitchen.

We believe in being fully transparent with our clients — it’s how we’ve built our reputation in Wichita. So in this post, we’re giving you an honest look at the two cabinet lines we offer: Custom Wood Products, our full custom option made right here in Kansas, and Yorktowne Cabinetry, our semi-custom option with an exceptional range of styles. We’ll tell you what makes each great, how they differ, and how we match the right line to the right project.

Custom Wood Products (CWP)

Full Custom Cabinets | Handcrafted in St. Marys, Kansas since 1981

Kansas-Made, Fully Custom Cabinetry

Custom Wood Products is a fully custom cabinet manufacturer — meaning every cabinet is built from scratch to your exact specifications, with no standard sizes, no fillers, and no compromises. Founded in 1981 in St. Marys, Kansas (less than two hours from Wichita), CWP has grown from a small-town cabinet shop into one of the most respected custom cabinet makers in the region, operating out of a 100,000 square-foot facility and distributing through over 200 kitchen and bath dealers nationwide.

The company was founded by Don Lake, a homebuilder who wanted to build a product people could be proud of. Even after Don’s retirement, current owners Kevin and Caroline Gray have maintained that same philosophy, and many of the original craftsmen are still on the shop floor today. That kind of continuity is rare — and it shows in every cabinet that comes out of that facility.

What Makes CWP Different as a Full Custom Line

• Built to exact measurements — every cabinet is made specifically for your kitchen, no standard sizes or filler strips required

• Truly unlimited design options — any dimension, wood species, door style, finish, or interior configuration

• Handcrafted assembly — built by skilled craftsmen, not just machines

• Made in Kansas — supporting local manufacturing with a product that reflects regional craftsmanship

• Limited lifetime warranty — one of the strongest guarantees available in cabinetry

• Precision CNC technology combined with hand assembly for exact tolerances and quality finishing

• Selectively distributed — CWP only partners with dealers who match their commitment to quality

💡  When we bring a CWP sample into a client’s home, the reaction is almost always the same: “This feels completely solid.” That’s not an accident — it’s the result of over 40 years of building fully custom cabinets by hand, one kitchen at a time, right here in Kansas.

Who Is CWP The Right Fit For?

Because CWP is a full custom line, it’s the right choice when your project demands something that standard or semi-custom sizes simply can’t deliver. It’s ideal for:

• Kitchens with unusual layouts, angled walls, sloped ceilings, or non-standard dimensions

• Homeowners with a very specific design vision that requires exact sizing and configurations

• High-end whole-home remodels where cabinetry needs to be truly one-of-a-kind

• Clients who want to support Kansas-made craftsmanship and value a lifetime warranty

• Projects where built-ins, pantries, or custom storage solutions need to integrate seamlessly

Yorktowne Cabinetry

Semi-Custom Cabinets | 48+ Door Styles | 100+ Finish Options

The Go-To Semi-Custom Line for Most Wichita Kitchens

Yorktowne Cabinetry is our semi-custom cabinet offering — a line that starts from manufacturer-standard sizes and configurations but gives you an enormous range of choices within those parameters. With over a century of manufacturing experience and now part of the Cabinetworks Group family of brands, Yorktowne has become one of the most recognized names in quality semi-custom cabinetry.

Semi-custom means Yorktowne works within standard cabinet sizes (typically in 3-inch increments), but the selection of door styles, finishes, wood species, and interior accessories is so broad that the vast majority of Wichita homeowners find exactly what they’re looking for — without the lead times or price premium that come with fully custom cabinets.

What Makes Yorktowne Stand Out as a Semi-Custom Line

• 48+ door styles spanning traditional, transitional, and modern design aesthetics

• 100+ finishing options including multi-step painted and stained finishes

• Soft-close doors and drawers standard on all lines — no upgrade fee required

• Solid wood dovetail drawer boxes for durability and a premium feel

• Three semi-custom overlay and inset platforms to match different design directions

• Wide range of interior storage solutions: pull-outs, lazy Susans, specialty organizers

• New trend-forward finishes like Cappuccino and Peppercorn for a textured, current look

🎨  Yorktowne’s strength is selection. When a client brings us a magazine photo and says “I want exactly that look,” Yorktowne’s catalog is almost always where we find the closest match — or something even better — at a semi-custom price.

Who Is Yorktowne The Right Fit For?

Yorktowne is the right choice for the majority of kitchen and bathroom remodels in Wichita. Because it’s semi-custom, it delivers excellent quality and design flexibility without the longer lead times or higher cost of a fully custom cabinet. It’s ideal for:

• Standard kitchen layouts where semi-custom sizes fit cleanly without modification

• Homeowners with a specific aesthetic who need a wide style and finish selection to match it

• Projects where budget and timeline efficiency matter alongside quality

• Bathrooms and kitchens where interior storage organization and accessories are a priority

• Clients who want soft-close hardware and quality drawer construction as a starting point, not an upgrade

CWP vs. Yorktowne: Side-by-Side Comparison

	Custom Wood Products (CWP)	Yorktowne Cabinetry
Cabinet Type	Full Custom	Semi-Custom
Made In	St. Marys, Kansas (USA)	USA — national manufacturer
Sizing	Any dimension — built to exact specs	Standard sizes (3” increments) with modifications
Door Styles	Unlimited — fully custom	48+ door styles
Finish Options	Unlimited — fully custom	100+ finishes
Soft-Close	Standard	Standard
Drawer Box	Solid wood dovetail	Solid wood dovetail
Lead Time	Typically longer (fully custom)	Typically 4–8 weeks
Warranty	Limited lifetime warranty	Manufacturer warranty
Best For	Unique layouts, high-end remodels, exact sizing needs	Most kitchens — wide style selection, efficient timeline

How We Help You Choose the Right Cabinet Line

When you work with Pinnacle Remodel on your kitchen or bathroom remodel, one of our first conversations is understanding what your kitchen actually needs. We’ll look at your layout, design goals, budget, and timeline — then give you our honest recommendation.

Here’s how we typically think through the decision:

• If your kitchen has an unusual layout, non-standard dimensions, or you have a very specific custom vision — we’ll likely recommend Custom Wood Products

• If your kitchen has a standard layout and you want a beautiful, high-quality result with a wide style selection at a more efficient price point and timeline — Yorktowne is usually the right fit

• If budget is a key consideration, Yorktowne’s semi-custom pricing typically offers more value for standard layouts than a fully custom line

• In some whole-home projects, we use both — for example, CWP for a kitchen with a challenging layout and Yorktowne for bathrooms where standard sizing works perfectly

What to Look for in Any Cabinet Line (Whether You Work With Us or Not)

If you’re comparing cabinet options on your own, here are the construction details that actually matter:

• Drawer box construction: solid wood dovetail joints are the gold standard for long-term durability

• Box material: plywood boxes hold screws and hardware far better than particleboard over time

• Soft-close hardware: this should be standard in any quality cabinet today, not an add-on upgrade

• Finish quality: always ask for a physical sample — photos don’t show how a finish truly looks in your light

• Sizing flexibility: understand whether you’re getting true custom sizing or semi-custom standard increments

• Warranty terms: know what’s covered and for how long before you commit

• Lead time: confirm delivery timing before your project starts — cabinet delays affect your entire schedule

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See These Cabinets in Person — Schedule Your Free Consultation

The best way to choose between a full custom and semi-custom cabinet line is to see and feel them in person. At Pinnacle Remodel, we bring samples to your home and walk you through the options that fit your space and your vision. There’s no pressure — just honest guidance from a Wichita remodeling team that has been doing this for years.

Contact us at PinnacleRemodel.com to schedule your free in-home design consultation today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Custom Wood Products really a full custom cabinet line?

Yes — Custom Wood Products builds every cabinet to your exact specifications. There are no standard size boxes being modified; each cabinet is made from scratch to fit your specific kitchen dimensions and design. This is the defining difference between CWP and a semi-custom line like Yorktowne.

Is Custom Wood Products available in Wichita, KS?

Yes. Custom Wood Products is manufactured in St. Marys, Kansas — less than two hours from Wichita. Pinnacle Remodel is proud to offer CWP to our clients as a locally made, fully custom option. It’s rare to find a full custom cabinet line made this close to home.

Are Yorktowne cabinets good quality for a semi-custom line?

Yes — Yorktowne delivers strong semi-custom quality with solid wood dovetail drawers, soft-close hardware standard on all lines, and an extensive range of finishes and styles. For most standard kitchen layouts in Wichita, Yorktowne is an excellent choice that offers a premium result at a semi-custom price point.

How do I know if I need full custom or semi-custom cabinets?

The simplest test: does your kitchen have any unusual dimensions, angled walls, sloped ceilings, or layout challenges that standard cabinet sizes can’t accommodate? If yes, full custom (CWP) is worth the investment. If your kitchen is a standard layout, semi-custom (Yorktowne) will likely give you a beautiful result at a better value.

Can I see samples before I decide?

Absolutely. We bring physical samples from both lines directly to your home as part of our free design consultation. Seeing and feeling the actual materials in your own space — under your lighting, next to your flooring — makes a significant difference when choosing finishes and styles.

Can I use CWP in one room and Yorktowne in another?

Yes, and this is a smart approach for some whole-home remodels. For example, a kitchen with an irregular layout might be best served by CWP’s full custom sizing, while bathrooms with standard vanity dimensions could be perfectly handled by Yorktowne. We’ll help you coordinate finishes so everything looks cohesive.

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