Starmark does not publish one fixed national price list; cabinet prices vary by dealer, configuration, finish, and installation scope. For a typical kitchen, buyers may budget roughly $15,000-$35,000 for cabinets before installation, with larger or upgraded projects costing more.
The final quote depends most on cabinet quantity, door style, finish, storage options, and local labor.
| Item | Low | Average | High | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinets, materials only | $10,000 | $22,000 | $45,000 | Typical small-to-large kitchen layouts |
| Installed cabinet project | $14,000 | $30,000 | $60,000+ | Includes standard removal and installation assumptions |
| Per linear foot, materials | $300 | $600 | $1,000+ | Blended estimate; cabinet mix changes the rate |
| Installation labor | $75 | $125 | $200 | Per labor hour; local rates vary |
Starmark kitchen cabinet prices by layout size
A small kitchen with about 15-20 linear feet of cabinets may cost $10,000-$18,000 for cabinetry, while a mid-size layout with 25-35 linear feet often falls around $18,000-$32,000. A large kitchen with 40-50 linear feet, an island, and extensive storage can reach $35,000-$60,000 or more for cabinets alone.
Installed totals commonly add $3,000-$12,000 for removal, fitting, and finish work. These estimates assume standard cabinet depths, ordinary access, and a mix of base and wall cabinets rather than all premium specialty units.
Assumptions: U.S. dealer pricing, standard installation conditions, and no countertops or appliances.
What a Starmark dealer quote includes
Cabinet quotes may itemize boxes, doors, drawer fronts, finish, hardware, delivery, and installation separately—or combine several items into a package. A useful quote identifies the cabinet line and construction, finished ends, toe kicks, fillers, crown molding, and any interior organizers. Confirm whether sales tax, haul-away, and site measurements are included.
| Quote component | Typical allowance | Pricing basis | What changes it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinet boxes and fronts | $10,000-$45,000 | Whole project | Layout, finish, door style |
| Hardware and organizers | $500-$3,500 | Whole project | Drawer count and pull-out features |
| Delivery | $300-$1,200 | Per order | Distance and shipment size |
| Removal and disposal | $500-$2,000 | Per kitchen | Cabinet quantity and access |
| Installation labor | $3,000-$10,000 | Per project | Wall condition and cabinet count |
Check exclusions before comparing bottom-line totals. Two estimates can differ because one includes molding, fillers, delivery, or old-cabinet disposal while another leaves those charges for later.
Door style, finish, and 30-inch cabinet choices
Door construction and finish can move the price substantially. A simpler painted or stained door package may sit near the lower end of a dealer’s range; detailed profiles, specialty finishes, glazing, or contrasting colors can add roughly 10%-30% or more. A 30-inch-wide base cabinet is not priced like a narrow filler or a drawer-heavy unit, so the cabinet schedule matters more than a single per-foot figure.
Storage upgrades also add up: pull-out trays may add $150-$500 each, while waste-bin or corner solutions can add $300-$1,000 or more. Moving from standard drawers to customized interiors across several cabinets can add thousands.
Request prices for the exact door, finish, and cabinet schedule being considered.
How installation hours affect the Starmark total
A straightforward kitchen may require a two-person crew for 2-4 days; larger layouts, uneven walls, islands, and trim details can extend the work to 5-7 days. Labor commonly runs about $75-$125 per hour per installer, with high-cost markets or specialist finish carpentry reaching $150-$200 per hour.
For example, two installers working 32-48 combined crew-hours at $100-$150 per hour per person can produce labor charges of about $3,200-$7,200, before removal or repairs. Confirm whether the quote prices labor by the project or by time and materials.
Wall repairs, plumbing moves, and electrical changes are usually separate trades.
Regional dealer pricing from rural areas to major cities
Cabinet pricing is not uniform across the United States. In lower-cost rural markets, installation labor and delivery may run about 5%-15% below a national midrange estimate. Major metropolitan areas and high-cost coastal markets can be 10%-25% higher, particularly when labor is scarce or parking and access complicate delivery.
These are planning adjustments, not fixed regional surcharges; dealer pricing, freight distance, and local competition can outweigh broad regional averages. Compare quotes using the same cabinet list and installation scope, and ask whether freight is included.
Local labor and delivery can change the installed total even when cabinet specifications match.
Starmark cabinets compared with stock and custom options
Stock cabinets are often less expensive, with installed kitchen totals around $6,000-$20,000, but sizes, finishes, and interior options are limited. Starmark is a semi-custom option, commonly estimated at $14,000-$60,000 installed depending on scope. Fully custom cabinetry can reach $30,000-$100,000 or more for a kitchen, especially with complex materials and one-off construction.
Replacing only damaged doors or repairing sound cabinet boxes may cost less than a full replacement, but finish matching can be difficult. A dealer can price replacement doors separately; compare that estimate with the cost of new boxes, installation, and any needed layout changes.
Compare equivalent layouts and included features rather than brand names alone.
Ways to lower the Starmark cabinet quote
Keep the existing cabinet layout where possible, since moving sinks, ranges, or walls adds trade labor beyond the cabinet order. Use standard cabinet widths, limit specialty pull-outs to frequently used locations, and choose one finish instead of mixing colors or adding decorative upgrades throughout.
Ask the dealer to show a base configuration and price upgrades separately. Provide appliance dimensions and a measured floor plan early to reduce redraws and ordering errors. Compare at least two itemized dealer proposals with matching cabinet counts, finishes, delivery, and installation terms.
Controlling the cabinet schedule and optional features is usually more effective than cutting essential installation work.