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Design ideas, project stories, and craft notes from Green Cabinets NY — custom millwork by appointment in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
Custom Kids' Room Built-Ins and Bunk Beds for NYC Apartments
How custom bunk beds, loft beds, and storage built-ins fit small NYC kids' rooms: ceiling height, radiators, window guards, sharing a room, and building rules.
Countertops and Custom Cabinets in NYC: Templating, Install Order, and Timing
Why stone countertops are templated after custom cabinets are installed, how long the gap lasts in a NYC apartment, and how to plan sinks, slabs, and building rules around it.
Face-Frame vs Frameless Cabinets for NYC Apartments
How face-frame and frameless cabinet construction differ in NYC apartments — clearance, scribing to crooked walls, walk-up delivery, and which style fits your kitchen.
Corner Cabinets and Lazy Susans for NYC Galley and L-Shaped Kitchens
How to make corner cabinets useful in NYC galley and L-shaped kitchens — blind corners, lazy Susans, pull-outs, pie-cut units, and when a straight run is smarter than forcing a corner.
Radiator Covers and Built-Ins for Prewar NYC Apartments
How custom radiator covers become useful millwork in prewar NYC apartments — heat clearance, storage shelves and benches, painted vs wood, co-op notes, and how they connect to bookcases and window seats.
Custom Kitchen Cabinet Timeline in NYC: Measure to Install, Week by Week
A realistic week-by-week timeline for custom kitchen cabinets in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, from the first measure through board approvals, fabrication, freight booking, and install day.
Plywood vs MDF Cabinet Boxes for NYC Apartments: What Actually Matters
Plywood vs MDF vs particleboard for NYC cabinet boxes: why plywood usually wins for sink bases and tall units, where MDF belongs on painted doors, and how to read a quote.
How Much Do Custom Kitchen Cabinets Cost in NYC? What Drives the Price
Our published per-foot starting prices for custom kitchen cabinets in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens, the seven things that move the number, and what sits outside a cabinet quote.
Pull-Out Trash and Recycling Cabinets for NYC Kitchens
Pull-out trash and recycling cabinets for NYC kitchens — custom millwork by appointment in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens. (718) 804-5488.
Range Hood and Mantle Cabinet Millwork for NYC Kitchens
Custom range hood and mantle cabinet millwork for NYC kitchens — by appointment in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Ditmas Park Brooklyn
Custom kitchen cabinets for Ditmas Park Brooklyn — Victorian houses and apartments by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Bay Ridge Brooklyn
Custom kitchen cabinets for Bay Ridge Brooklyn — pre-war apartments and houses by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Clinton Hill & Brooklyn Heights
Custom kitchen cabinets for Clinton Hill and Brooklyn Heights — brownstones, co-ops, and condos by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Jackson Heights & Sunnyside
Custom kitchen cabinets for Jackson Heights and Sunnyside, Queens — garden co-ops, walk-ups, and condos by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Kitchen Island Millwork for NYC Loft Apartments
Custom kitchen island millwork for NYC loft apartments open plans, freestanding islands, and seating by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Linen Closet Millwork for Manhattan Co-ops
Custom linen closet millwork for Manhattan co-ops — towel, sheet, and utility storage cut to the chase. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Forest Hills Queens
Custom kitchen cabinets for Forest Hills Queens — Tudor homes, co-ops, and condos by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Under-Stair Storage Millwork for Brooklyn Brownstones
Under-stair storage millwork for Brooklyn brownstones — coat, shoe, and pantry hybrids cut to the void. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Bathroom Vanity for Park Slope Brownstones
Custom bathroom vanity for Park Slope brownstones — measured to the inch, live price in the designer. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Walk-In Closet Millwork for Brooklyn Brownstones
Custom walk-in closet millwork for Brooklyn brownstones. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Floor-to-Ceiling and Bulkhead Kitchen Cabinets for Prewar NYC Apartments
Floor-to-ceiling and bulkhead kitchen cabinets for prewar NYC apartments. Custom millwork by appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets for Prospect Heights Brooklyn
Custom kitchen cabinets for Prospect Heights Brooklyn brownstones and condos. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens & Boerum Hill Kitchen Cabinets
Custom kitchen cabinets for Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, and Boerum Hill brownstones and condos. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
Custom Entry and Foyer Closet Millwork for Manhattan Apartments
Custom entry and foyer closet millwork for Manhattan apartments — co-ops, condos, measured reach-in storage. By appointment. (718) 804-5488.
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