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June 2015 | ForResidentialPros.com | 47 O'Neill agrees that many companies are ofering options, modifcations and colors that would typically be ofered by a custom cabinet shop, though she adds that higher price points continue to give the consumer more options. Scott Korsten, marketing director, Harrisburg, SD-based Showplace Wood Products adds, "Buyers are defnitely search - ing for customization, but not willing to spend the dollars it used to take to get those features." Though Showplace ofers semi-custom, he says there is rarely an order that goes through without signifcant customization. "People are pleasantly sur- prised to fnd that we ofer so many custom features at our price-point," he adds. The lines between the segments are blurred as stock and semi-custom manufacturers push the limits on what they ofer, or will do if requested, says Jef Ptacek, CKD, product manager, Sioux Falls, SD-based StarMark Cabinetry. "Custom colors are almost the norm [as opposed to] the exception," he says. The concept of mixing and matching various door traits has also moved down to lower price points, he adds. Though trends are crossing price points, they aren't nec- essarily happening at the same time. Greg Chalker, v.p. of sales, Grandview BLURRED LINES While there once was a crystal clear distinction between stock cabinets and custom lines, as technology and innovations ad- vance, these lines become much less clear. The range of choices for consumers at all price points is much more extensive, and features that were once only available in a custom product are more widely available. "More customization is trickling down to semi-custom and stock lines," says Scot Motzny, v.p., marketing and product de- velopment, UltraCraft Cabinetry in Liberty, NC. "Higher-end manufacturers are now competing with semi-custom or entry- level custom cabinet lines, especially as the trend away from elaborate moldings and door styles is settling in. You can get that look in a less expensive door style," he says. Barbara Evans, designer, ProCraft Cabinetry, Inc. in Nashville, TN concurs. "In the past, if you wanted a cabinet that was in stock for quick delivery and installation, your choices were extremely limited and most often not attractive." This is no longer the case, she notes. Stock manufacturers are continually ofering more styles and fnishes, allowing for consumers to get the look they want at a lower price point. Very popular at Brighton Cabinetry is the Full Overlay Hinge Style. Doors come standard with Blum soft-close hinges. The doors and drawers of this con- temporary kitchen are painted with a grey fnish, which is a trending color in today's market. Circle No. 164 on Product Card Grand JK Cabinetry ofers stock cabinets featuring all-wood construction that are semi-customizable and easy to assemble, according to the frm. The company also ofers an extensive selection of specialty cabinets and accessory items. Circle No. 167 on Product Card WOLF Home Products' York door in painted white features a transitional design and is fash- ioned from real American maple. Doors and 5-piece drawers feature soft-close options. Circle No. 163 on Product Card This award-winning kitchen, designed by Janice Teague, CKD, CBD and the team from Drury Design in Glen Ellyn, IL, features transitional cabinets from Grabill Cabinets . The maple cabinets are frameless and fnished in Super White. Circle No. 161 on Product Card With the Gres Experience proj- ect, Scavolini is introducing slim thickness porcelain stoneware as a cabinet door fnishing material, a solution that can be used on its LiberaMente and Scenery kitchen programs. Slim thickness porcelain stoneware is a durable ceramic material that provides resistance to cuts, abrasions, water and thermal shock. The range of 14 colors ofered by Scavolini, combined with the textures of stoneware, are the basis for original mixes of colors and materials. Shown is LiberaMente in Kerlite Open Space color. Circle No. 165 on Product Card Fieldstone Cabinetry' s opaque fnish, Shale, is right on trend with today's grey cabinets. Shale can be glazed with Chocolate or Ebony for a richer appear- ance. Shown is the company's Hanover door style in maple, fnished in Shale. Circle No. 162 on Product Card This kitchen, designed by Terri Saint and Brian Hall at Classica Homes, features UltraCraft Cabinetry 's Charlotte door in Maple with a Beach White fnish. In this design, the cabinets provide a beautiful backdrop, showcasing other features like the bold clock and the blown glass pendant lighting. The frosted glass doors on the top cabinets display a parade of white pitchers. Circle No. 166 on Product Card Celebrating its 11-year licensing partner- ship with Biltmore, Habersham has recently introduced Biltmore Custom Built-in Cabinetry. These designs combine Habersham's custom capabilities with the design inspiration of Biltmore. The kitchen cabinetry shown here was inspired by elements inside Biltmore's Louis XVI room and owner George Vanderbilt's kitchens, which were originally designed by New York architect Richard Morris Hunt. Also pictured is Habersham's new 37-3070 Kitchen Island, shown in Empire and Warm Silver fnishes. Circle No. 168 on Product Card Mouser Custom Cabinetry 's Centra semi-custom product platform provides storage options with an extensive selection of optional convenience accesso- ries, for optimal storage capacity and interior organization. These convenience options are available for incorporation into wall, base and tall storage cabinetry. A wide range of door styles, fnish selections and decorative embel- lishments ft any design style. Circle No. 169 on Product Card Photo: Serena Apostal