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Custom Cabinet Fabrication for Design Professionals

30 year reliable millwork partner for architects, designers, and builders serving Chicago's North Shore

Why North Shore Design Professionals Choose BradleyBuilt

Your Overflow Capacity Partner

When your in-house team is at capacity or a project requires specialized fabrication beyond typical cabinet work, we provide the relief valve your firm needs. You maintain client relationships while we deliver the craftsmanship your reputation demands.

Specialty Work Expertise

Not every project fits standard cabinet shop capabilities. We specialize in: Period reproduction cabinetry for historic North Shore homes (late 1800s-1980s architectural styles) Hand-matched veneer work requiring master-level material selection and sequencing Traditional inset construction with beaded face frames and mortise-and-tenon joinery Figured hardwood fabrication (curly maple, quilted walnut, birdseye, ribbon-grain) Architectural millwork integration matching existing trim profiles and finishes

Predictable Lead Times & Communication

We understand your projects run on schedules. Typical fabrication timelines: Standard custom kitchens: 8-10 weeks from approved shop drawings Built-in cabinetry: 6-8 weeks depending on complexity Specialty millwork: 10-12 weeks for reproduction or figured wood projects Rush capability available for design-build firms with expedited timelines


Craftsman working in the shop

Predicitable Lead Times

We understand your project runs on schedules. Our typical fabrication timelines run 8-10 weeks from approved shop drawings depending on complexity.

Rush capability available:for design-build firms with expedited timelines

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BradleyBuilt Shop work

Services:

Full custom kitchen fabrication for residential projects Construction options: • Inset,full overlay, or partial overlay • Face frame or frameless construction • Soft-close slides and hinges • Custom interior organization: spice racks, utensil inserts Materials & finishes: • Premium domestic hardwoods: white oak, walnut, cherry, maple, hickory • Figured woods: curly maple, birdseye maple, quilted sapele, ribbon-grain mahogany • Paint-grade: poplar or maple substrate with catalyzed conversion varnish finishes • Custom stain matching to existing millwork or client-provided samples

Custom built-in fabrication for libraries, home offices, entertainment centers, mudrooms, and window seats. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing architectural elements or new construction. Capabilities: • Floor-to-ceiling bookcases with adjustable shelving systems • Home office cabinetry with integrated desks and file storage • Entertainment centers with wire management and component ventilation • Mudroom lockers and window seat cabinetry with storage solutions. Integration features: • LED lighting channels (toe-kick, under-cabinet, or accent) • Crown moulding and baseboard matching existing trim profiles • Custom paint or stain matching client's interior palette

Custom bathroom vanity fabrication for luxury residential projects requiring premium materials, integrated storage, and precise undermount sink coordination. Specifications: • Moisture-resistant construction with marine-grade plywood carcasses • Soft-close dovetail drawer boxes standard • Undermount sink cutouts with template fabrication • Integrated electrical for outlets, lighting, heated mirrors • Custom heights for vessel sinks or ADA compliance Materials: • Walnut, white oak, or teak for traditional or spa-style aesthetics • Painted finishes with conversion varnish topcoats • Custom hardware coordination with designer selections

Period-appropriate millwork fabrication and installation for North Shore historic home renovations, including wainscoting, crown moulding, coffered ceilings, and custom trim packages. Services: • Profile replication from existing historic millwork • Custom moulding milling to match the architectural details of older homes • Raised panel wainscoting and picture frame moulding • Coffered ceiling fabrication and installation • Custom door and window casing to match period styles We understand the architectural vernacular of Kenilworth Tudors, Lake Forest Colonials, and Winnetka Prairie-style homes.

Custom fabrication of solid wood arched pocket doors

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See current projects in fabrication, review material samples, and discuss your client's specific needs. 15-minute tours available.

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Mudroom bench in the fabrication process

FAQ's:

Yes, we can provide design services when needed. On projects that do not have an interior designer or architect we implement our client-centered design process- collaborating with the client to bring their ideas from concept to fabrication to installation.

Yes—this is one of our specialties. Bring us a sample piece or detailed photos, and we can replicate profiles, match wood species and grain patterns, and custom-mix stains to achieve seamless integration. Our 30 years working in North Shore historic homes means we understand period-appropriate construction techniques.

We prefer to create our own shop drawings from your design intent drawings (floor plans, elevations). This ensures our fabrication drawings include all construction details, material specifications, and field dimensions we need for accurate production. We'll incorporate your design elements and review drawings with you before fabrication.

Finish samples are approved before production finishing begins. If a client changes their mind after production, re-finishing is billed as a change order. This is why we emphasize the sample approval process—bringing actual wood samples with finish applied to the client's home in natural lighting prevents costly revisions.

Yes—we can install client-provided hardware (hinges, pulls, knobs). However, we maintain specific soft-close hinge and drawer slide standards for quality consistency. If clients want specialty hardware, we'll coordinate specifications but may require our standard soft-close mechanisms for functionality and warranty.

Lifetime craftsmanship warranty on all joinery, finish work, and hardware to the original owner. We respond to callbacks within 48 hours and complete warranty promptly. Normal wear, client damage, or site conditions (extreme humidity, water damage) are not covered. We provide homeowners with care instructions to prevent issues.

BradleyBuilt's process includes meeting clients to review cabinets before installation.

Custom Vanity Cabinet, Bucktown-Chicago

BradleyBuilt's process includes meeting clients to review cabinets before installation.

Built-In Cabinets , River North-Chicago

BradleyBuilt's process includes meeting clients to review cabinets before installation.

White Oak Kitchen, Wilmette

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