Choosing Your Kitchen Cabinets: Costs, Quality & the Best Brands for Colorado Homes
Choosing the right cabinets is one of the most important decisions in a kitchen remodel. Cabinets set the tone for your design, drive most of the storage functionality, and usually represent the largest single line item in the budget.
If you’re remodeling in Colorado, this guide breaks down how to choose cabinets strategically—with real pricing, brand comparisons, and quality differences based on the cabinet lines we trust most at Avanti Interior Remodeling.
We regularly work with three cabinet brands across different price points:
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Highlands Cabinetry — ~$735 per box
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Legend Cabinetry — ~$980 per box
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Woodland Cabinetry — ~$1,400 per box
This article will help you understand what those numbers mean, what you get at each tier, and which line fits your home, your style, and your budget.
​​How to Choose Kitchen Cabinets
​If you’re early in planning, the fastest way to narrow your options is to consider three things:
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Budget – How much are you comfortable investing?
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Box Count – How many cabinets your layout requires.
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Customization Needs – Are you OK with stock sizes, or do you want a tailored design?
A typical Colorado kitchen uses 18–30 boxes, meaning cabinet costs can vary widely depending on which brand you choose.
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Best Value for Budget-Conscious Remodels
Starts around $735 per box
Highlands offers some of the strongest value in the Colorado market—clean designs, quality construction, and fast turnaround times.
Key Features (from manufacturer):
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All-wood cabinet construction designed for durability.
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Soft-close doors and drawers included.
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Dovetail drawer boxes & quick-release drawer glides.
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Modern, clean door styles including slim shaker.
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Fast shipping and strong local availability in the Denver area.
Best For:
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Rental properties
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Budget-friendly remodels
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Home flips needing quality but cost-controlled materials
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Projects with tight timelines
If your goal is strong value, solid construction, and modern looks, Highlands is usually the starting point.
Great Mid-Range Upgrade for Long-Term Homes
Starts around $980 per box
Legend Cabinetry is American-made and hits the “sweet spot” between affordability and high-quality craftsmanship.
Key Features (from manufacturer):
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Made in the USA with plywood construction.
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Soft-close doors and drawers standard.
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Multiple collections: Denali, Rainier, Niagara, Teton, etc.
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Large paint and stain selection (HDF paints, Birch and Rustic Birch stains).
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More sizing, finish, and door style flexibility than stock-only lines.
Best For:
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Homeowners planning to stay 5–10+ years
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Families who want better finishes without premium custom prices
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Kitchens that benefit from more style options and design flexibility
Legend gives you a noticeable fit-and-finish upgrade while staying under custom pricing.​​
Semi-Custom & Custom for Forever Homes
Starts around $1,400 per box
Woodland Cabinetry is a design-first, highly customizable line manufactured in South Dakota. If you can sketch it, Woodland can usually build it.
Key Features (from manufacturer):
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Extensive customization: sizes, finishes, wood species, door profiles
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Options for framed, inset, and European-style full-access cabinetry
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Large selection of hand-applied stains, paints, glazes
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Designed for detailed and architectural-grade projects
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Many products include a limited lifetime warranty
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Ideal for matching other built-ins or unique home layouts
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Best For:
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Forever homes
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High-end remodels with specific aesthetic goals
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Clients wanting fully tailored storage features
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Homes where the cabinetry is a major architectural feature
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If you want a kitchen that looks handcrafted and fully unique, Woodland is the line.
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