Sims Custom Woodwork

Custom Kitchen Cabinets — Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga is our largest market, and we've built custom kitchen cabinets for homes all across it — Northshore bungalows, East Brainerd new construction, Signal Mountain estates, and everything in between. Every project starts with your kitchen's actual dimensions, not a catalog of standard sizes.

Chattanooga kitchens vary enormously from neighborhood to neighborhood. The historic craftsman bungalows in St. Elmo and Highland Park need cabinetry that respects the era — inset construction, shaker profiles, furniture-style feet. Newer builds in East Brainerd and Ooltewah want clean lines, integrated appliance panels, and flush slab doors. Mid-century homes in Red Bank and Hixson have layouts we've redesigned dozens of times. We design each kitchen differently because each one actually is different.

Our shop is about 30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Close enough to schedule a consultation this week, run back for a measurement check mid-project, and complete installation without a multi-day logistics puzzle. We've probably built more kitchens in Hamilton County than anywhere else in our service area — and that experience shows in how we handle the common Chattanooga-specific challenges: sloped floors in older homes, brick walls that don't run plumb, ceiling heights that don't land on standard cabinet dimensions.

Chattanooga homeowners tell us the same thing repeatedly: they researched semi-custom dealers, got quotes, and couldn't find anything that fit without filler strips and compromises. That's the problem we exist to solve. Every cabinet is sized to your kitchen. Every drawer depth, corner configuration, and hardware choice is made for your workflow. Call 706-657-8112 for a free in-home estimate.

What's included

  • Fully custom sizing — no filler strips or dead space
  • Hardwood doors and face frames with furniture-grade plywood casework
  • Soft-close doors standard; drawer hardware selected by project
  • Custom paint or stain matching
  • Islands, peninsulas, and range hoods

Custom Kitchen Cabinetry projects

  • Sage Green Kitchen with Quartz Island - Custom sage green shaker kitchen for a North Georgia home — quartz marble-veined island countertop, brass hardware, and floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets flanking a stainless French door refrigerator. Crown molding, brushed gold faucet, and full perimeter cabinetry with hardwood floors. Built and installed by Sims Custom Woodwork in Trenton, GA, serving Chattanooga and North Georgia.
  • White Kitchen with Exotic Marble Slab - White shaker kitchen for a Chattanooga-area home — exotic marble slab backsplash and countertops, custom paneled range hood, and floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinets flanking a stainless French door refrigerator. Matte black bar-pull hardware, under-cabinet lighting, glass pendants, and an island with matching stone top. Built by Sims Custom Woodwork in Trenton, GA.
  • Farmhouse Kitchen with Dark Island - Farmhouse-style kitchen for a North Georgia home — dark-stained island, white shaker perimeter cabinets, metal range hood over brick backsplash, and shiplap ceiling with exposed beam. Features glass-front uppers, floating wood shelves, a dedicated beverage niche, tall pantry towers, and pendant lighting. Custom kitchen cabinetry by Sims Custom Woodwork in Trenton, GA.
  • Cream Shaker Kitchen with Walnut Range Hood - Custom cream shaker kitchen with L-shaped layout, walnut-wrapped range hood, black farmhouse apron sink, and granite countertops. Features walnut floating shelves, matte black knob and bar-pull hardware, floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet, built-in wall oven with warming drawer, and hardwood floors.
  • Elegant Rope-Detail Kitchen - Upscale Chattanooga-area kitchen featuring ornate rope-detail cabinetry, arabesque tile backsplash, and an exotic quartzite island countertop with integrated prep sink and gold faucet. Custom built-in refrigerator surround with decorative trim and multiple drawer banks. By Sims Custom Woodwork in Trenton, GA.
  • Custom Kitchen Remodel - Complete kitchen remodel with custom cabinetry, crown molding, island seating, and a decorative range hood surround. Includes wall-to-wall perimeter cabinets with upper and lower storage, glass-ready frames, and precision hardware alignment. Full kitchen remodel by Sims Custom Woodwork — serving Chattanooga, TN and North Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sims Custom Woodwork from Chattanooga, TN?

Our shop is in Trenton, GA — about 30 minutes from downtown Chattanooga via I-24 West. Close enough that consultations, measurement visits, and installations are easy to schedule, and we never need to coordinate multi-day trips for a single Chattanooga project.

Do you build kitchens for Chattanooga homes with non-standard layouts?

Yes — in fact most of our Chattanooga work involves non-standard conditions. Older homes in St. Elmo, Highland Park, and the North Shore often have sloped floors, out-of-plumb walls, and ceiling heights that don't land on standard cabinet dimensions. We measure precisely and build to the actual conditions of the room, not to a catalog of standard sizes.

What Chattanooga neighborhoods have you worked in?

We've built kitchens in Northshore, St. Elmo, Highland Park, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Hixson, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, and Lookout Mountain — plus many of the surrounding suburbs. Hamilton County is our largest market by project count.

Can you coordinate with my Chattanooga contractor or designer?

Absolutely. We work as a cabinetry subcontractor for general contractors, builders, and interior designers across the Chattanooga metro. We coordinate directly with your project team on dimensions, scheduling, and installation logistics.

How much do custom kitchen cabinets cost?

Most of our custom kitchen projects fall between $8,000 and $25,000+, depending on kitchen size, wood species, finish complexity, and hardware. Stock and semi-custom cabinets are cheaper upfront, but custom means zero filler strips, zero wasted corners, and cabinets built specifically for how you cook. We provide detailed estimates after an initial consultation so there are no surprises.

Why choose custom over semi-custom or stock cabinets?

Stock and semi-custom cabinets are built to standard sizes — your kitchen is forced to work around those sizes. Custom means every cabinet is sized to your exact space, your workflow, and your style. No filler strips, no awkward gaps, no compromises on storage depth or drawer configuration.

How long does a custom kitchen cabinet project take?

From design approval to installation, most kitchens take 4–8 weeks. Larger or more complex kitchens with specialty finishes may take longer. We keep you updated through every phase.

Can you match my existing cabinets or finishes?

Yes. We regularly match existing stains, paint colors, and door profiles so new cabinets integrate seamlessly with your home.

Do you remove old cabinets?

Yes. Our team handles demolition of existing cabinetry and installation of the new cabinets as part of a full-service experience.

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