TheWhiteShaker - For DIY Homeowners
Trade-quality cabinets. No contractor markup. You assemble, you install, you save — and you get a kitchen that lasts.
Why DIY Buyers Choose TWS
The kitchen you've been planning. Finally.
At 43% below what showrooms charge, you can put the savings into countertops, hardware, or appliances — and still get a cabinet that outlasts anything from a big-box store. Solid plywood, soft-close, real dovetail joints.
- 15–30 minutes per cabinet to assemble
- Only tools needed: drill, rubber mallet, clamps
- Full assembly video walkthrough for every cabinet type
- Free layout review before you order
- Factory-assembled option if you prefer
- 30-day returns on unassembled cabinets
- Ships flat-pack — fits through any door, stores in a garage
Each RTA cabinet assembles in 15–30 minutes. No special tools required.
- A drill or screwdriver
- A rubber mallet
- Clamps (optional but helpful)
- A level for installation
Assembly Video
Step-by-step walkthrough for every cabinet type. Pause as you go. Most first-time assemblers finish in under 25 minutes per cabinet.
Watch Assembly Videos →Free Layout Review
Send us your measurements before you order. We'll check your cabinet list for gaps or sizing issues — before anything ships.
Request a Layout Review →Your Kitchen Project in 4 Steps
Simpler than you think.
Measure Your Kitchen
Measure walls, windows, and appliances. Sketch a rough layout or use our free layout review.
We Double-Check First
Send us your list before ordering. We'll catch errors. Then order online in minutes.
Assemble Over a Weekend
Follow the step-by-step video. Most kitchens are fully assembled in one day.
Install & Enjoy
Hang wall cabinets, set base cabinets, countertop goes on top. Your kitchen — built by you.
Why Not IKEA or Big Box?
What solid plywood actually means for your kitchen.
- Plywood vs. Particle Board
- Plywood holds screws 4× better. It won't swell under a sink or delaminate in humidity. The cabinet you install today still looks right in 10 years.
- Dovetail vs. Stapled
- Dovetail drawer boxes don't pull apart. Stapled particleboard boxes do — usually in 3–5 years of daily use.
- Soft-Close vs. Slam
- Undermount soft-close on every drawer. You notice it the first time, and every time after. So will anyone you show the house to.
- Full Overlay vs. Inset
- Full overlay shaker doors cover the face frame completely — the look that photographs as "custom" in listing photos.
"I was nervous about doing this myself. The assembly video made it easy — I had all 14 cabinets done in one day. My kitchen looks better than my neighbour's renovation that cost twice as much."
— DIY Homeowner, First Kitchen Renovation
Your kitchen is closer than you think.
Browse cabinets and start your list, or send us your measurements for a free layout review before you order.