Our Colorado Springs location offers its own color collection, organized so you can quote at a price level first and pick the color second. That one change speeds up most trade quotes.

What is in each tier?

How should I use the tiers when quoting?

1. Agree on the tier with your client or builder first. It sets the budget range.
2. Pull samples from that tier only.
3. Price alternates one tier up or down if the client is undecided.

Tier 1 alone covers oaks, ashes, hickories, walnuts, whites, greys, two blues and a green, so most spec and multifamily work can stay there.

Is the Colorado collection the same as Arizona?

No. The Colorado Color Collection is available through Colorado Springs, and other catalog colors are offered through Arizona. Some selections are shared by both locations. The full Arizona range is in the 2026 catalog.

Does the construction change by tier?

No. Every One Source cabinet uses the same construction: 3/4″ white oak melamine boxes, 5/8″ matching melamine drawer boxes, Salice soft-close hinges and Salice Futura Smove slides. See the specifications.

Where is the Colorado Springs showroom?

4920 Northpark Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, (719) 888-4232, option 1. Colors vary by screen and print, so approve a physical sample before ordering.

See all three tiers on our finishes page or join our contractor program.

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Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Most homeowners start by asking what cabinets cost. The honest answer is that it depends on a few decisions you control. Understand those, and you can steer the price before you ever see a quote.

What is the difference between custom, semi-custom and stock?

• Fully custom: built to order in our Mesa or Colorado Springs facility, with the widest range of sizes, finishes and door styles.
• Semi-custom: built on the same 3/4″ melamine frameless box from a curated set of popular designs, so lead times are faster and costs are lower.
• Stock: ready-made lines from trusted manufacturers for the fastest turnaround and simplest selection.

How does layout affect cost?

The number of cabinets matters more than the square footage of the room. Tall pantries, corner solutions, islands and floating cabinets add boxes and complexity. Fillers and finished end panels on exposed sides also add up, so an island visible on four sides costs more than one tucked against a wall.

Do finishes and door styles change the price?

Yes. In Colorado Springs, the Colorado Color Collection is organized into three pricing tiers, which makes the effect easy to see. In Arizona, finish choice from the 584-selection collection and specialty door styles such as Thin, Mitered and Beveled Shaker can move the price. Your designer can show options at more than one price point.

What about drawers and interior accessories?

Drawer bases, rollouts, trash pull-outs and closet inserts cost more than a door and shelf, but they are often where you get the most daily value. Salice soft-close hinges and full-extension soft-close slides are standard, so you are not paying extra for the basics.

Does timing affect cost?

A clear design and timely approvals keep a project on schedule and avoid rush changes. Read when cabinet lead time really starts to plan ahead.

How do I get an accurate quote?

Bring measurements, photos and your appliance specs to a free design consultation at 234 S Extension Rd in Mesa. We will design to your space and show where you can save and where it is worth spending.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Closets are one of the easiest places to add perceived value to a home, and one of the easiest places to get clearances wrong. One Source builds custom closets with the same materials and construction as our kitchen cabinets. Here is how to spec one cleanly.

What are the building blocks of a One Source closet?

• Open shelving for folded items and display
• Drawers for accessories and smaller pieces
• Hanging areas sized for long and short hanging
• Islands for larger walk-ins

Boxes are 3/4″ white oak melamine and drawers are 5/8″ matching white oak melamine on Salice Futura Smove full-extension soft-close slides. Details are on the specifications page.

Which closet rod finishes are available?

Match the rod finish to the cabinet hardware and bath fixtures in the adjoining suite.

Which Rev-A-Shelf inserts can I add?

• Pull-out hampers and baskets
• Belt, tie and valet racks
• Shoe and pant organizers
• Pull-down hanging rods
• Jewelry and drawer organizers
• Specialty storage inserts

What clearances should I confirm?

Every insert has its own opening and clearance needs. Your One Source designer coordinates cabinet openings, clearances and finishes with the accessories you select, so send the insert list with the layout rather than after it.

Which finishes work best in closets?

The catalog shows closets in finishes like Tafisa Sheer Beauty and Egger Stone Grey. Woodgrains make a closet feel like furniture, while light solids keep a small reach-in bright. Browse the full range in the 2026 catalog.

Building in Mesa, the Phoenix metro or Colorado Springs? See our closet cabinets and builder program.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Our 2026 Arizona catalog has 584 selections, plus the Colorado Color Collection. That is great for getting exactly what you want, and it can be overwhelming. Here is the process our designers use to get clients from hundreds of options to one.

Step 1: What will stay in the room?

Write down everything that is not changing: flooring, countertops, backsplash, wall color and fixtures. Your cabinets need to work with those, so they narrow the field faster than anything else.

Step 2: Matte, gloss or woodgrain?

• Matte solids feel calm and modern and hide fingerprints well in soft-touch finishes.
• High gloss bounces light around smaller rooms and suits sleek, flat doors.
• Woodgrain adds warmth. The new Unilin Master Oak and Dosooz collections are good places to look.

See examples of each on our finishes page.

Step 3: How do I narrow to a short list?

Use the 2026 catalog browser to filter by supplier or search by color. Save no more than three or four favorites. More than that makes the final choice harder, not easier.

Step 4: Why do I need to test samples at home?

Screens and printed catalogs cannot show true color, sheen and texture. Arizona light is strong and warm, and a finish that looks grey in the showroom can look beige at 5 p.m. in your kitchen. Look at physical samples in the morning, at midday and in the evening, next to your counter and floor samples.

Step 5: Does the door style change the finish?

Yes. A woodgrain reads very differently on a Flat Panel door than on a Signature Shaker. Our five profiles are Signature Shaker, Flat Panel, Thin Shaker, Mitered Shaker and Beveled Shaker. Specialty styles have their own color lists, so check with your designer.

Can I mix finishes?

Absolutely. A common approach is a solid perimeter with a woodgrain island, or a light upper run with darker lowers. Keep undertones related, all warm or all cool, so the mix feels intentional.

Bring your flooring and counter samples to a free design consultation in Mesa or Colorado Springs and we will help you narrow it down.

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Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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With 584 selections, the Arizona collection is big enough to match almost any palette, and big enough to slow a presentation down. This guide groups the suppliers by what they do best so you can narrow choices before the client meeting.

How many selections does each supplier offer?

Where should I start for solid colors?

Egger’s Decorative Collection covers dependable solids such as Alpine White (W1100), Cashmere Grey (U702) and Stone Green (U665). For a soft-touch matte, look at Egger PerfectSense, Tafisa Lummia Perfect Matt and Alvic Zenit.

Which suppliers cover high gloss?

Tafisa Lummia High Gloss and Alvic Luxe carry most of the gloss range, from whites to saturated colors like Alvic Azul Indigo and Verde Salvia.

What about woodgrains and real wood?

Cleaf and Egger offer the deepest woodgrain textures, Tafisa Sommet adds coordinated grains, and the new Unilin Master Oak brings structured oak. For real wood, specify Lignapal prefinished real wood or Salt International Pura Vita veneer.

How do specialty door styles affect the choice?

Thin Shaker and Mitered Shaker are offered in 50 specialty colors each, and Beveled Shaker in 31, from AGT, Karisma, Iconiq, Lummia and Uniboard. Panel sizes, thicknesses, matching edgebanding and door-profile compatibility vary by material, so confirm combinations with your One Source designer.

What should I tell clients about samples?

Colors vary by screen and print. Have clients approve a physical sample in their own lighting before ordering, and remind them that supplier stock and shipping can affect availability and lead times.

Browse and filter all 584 selections in the 2026 catalog, or join our designer program.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Every year the finish conversation moves a little. For 2026 the biggest shift we see is toward warm, natural oak and richer textures. That is why the October 2026 catalog update adds two new collections to our Arizona lineup.

What is Unilin Master Oak?

Unilin Master Oak is a structured laminate collection of 11 oak finishes, from a light natural oak to a warm copper tone. “Structured” means the surface is textured to follow the grain, so it feels more like wood under your hand than a flat print does. It is a good fit for flat panel doors, where the grain is the star.

What is Dosooz?

Dosooz is a new supplier for One Source, with 42 finishes across five collections:

• Allure: 15 finishes
• Aboria and Visual Studio: 15 finishes
• Bralenzia and Euforia: 12 finishes

You can see every one, with product codes, in the 2026 catalog material browser by filtering on Dosooz.

Where do these new finishes work best?

• Kitchens: a Master Oak island against solid perimeter cabinets is an easy way to add warmth.
• Bathrooms: oak tones on a floating vanity soften stone and tile.
• Closets: woodgrain closet systems feel more like furniture.

Which door styles can I pair them with?

Woodgrains shine on Flat Panel doors, and they also work on our Signature Shaker. See all five door profiles on our finishes and door styles page. Panel sizes, thicknesses and door-profile compatibility vary by material, so your designer confirms the combination for your project.

Are the new finishes available in Colorado?

The new collections are part of the Arizona Custom Collection, offered through our Mesa location. Our Colorado Springs location offers the Colorado Color Collection, and some selections are shared by both locations. Ask your designer what is available for your project.

How do I see them in person?

Catalog and screen images can differ from the real color, sheen and texture, so we always recommend approving a physical sample in your own space and light. Book a free design consultation or download the 2026 catalog PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Walls are never perfectly straight and floors are rarely level. One Source fillers and panels are designed so the installer can make the final fit on site, cleanly and with matching material. Here is how the system works, straight from the 2026 catalog.

How do One Source doweled fillers work?

Crown, fillers and return panels are doweled. You receive the coordinating size specified on the order, with dowels on the end and dowel holes on the face. Cut the width you need for the face in the field, then rotate the remaining piece to line up the dowels with the holes and create a custom L return.

Which filler types are available?

Standard filler sizes are 7 7/8″ wide: base (BDF-L, BDF-R) at 30″, wall (WDF-L, WDF-R) from 30″ to 72″, and tall (TDF-L, TDF-R) from 72″ up to the maximum material height. All fillers are trimmed to fit.

What crown options are there?

• CF: 3″ flat crown
• CDF: 3″ to 6″ flat crown with L return
• SCDF: 6″ flat crown with a 3″ CF added to the face and an L return
• VDF: valance with full-depth L return

How much scribe do end panels allow?

All end panels are oversized to allow for scribe: 3/4″ on the back side. TEP, BEP and IBP panels also have 1/2″ on the bottom when the selected material allows. Other panel items include light rail (LTR, 3″ x 96″), toe kick (TK, 4 1/2″ x 96″) and full-depth finished bottom panels (FBOT, and FBOT_LTR with a light route).

Why are finished end panels required?

One Source uses mortise and tenon construction: components interlock and are joined with assembly screws. Screws are visible on the side of the box, so a finished panel is required on exposed ends. Plan an end panel anywhere a cabinet side will show. The 3/4″ finished end panels are field applied.

What are the most common filler mistakes?

• Forgetting end panels on exposed sides of islands and peninsulas.
• Ordering fillers too narrow to clear handles and appliance doors.
• Not leaving scribe room where a wall bows.

Questions on a takeoff? Our design team works with contractors and builders across Arizona and Colorado. Full codes are in the 2026 catalog PDF.

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Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Phoenix-area homes put cabinets through conditions most of the country never sees: very low humidity for much of the year, intense afternoon sun, monsoon swings and garages that bake in summer. Here is what that means for your cabinet choices.

Why is Arizona hard on cabinets?

• Dry air. Solid wood gives up moisture and shrinks. Joints can open and panels can crack.
• Seasonal swings. Monsoon humidity followed by dry months makes natural wood expand and contract.
• Sun. Direct sun through west and south windows can fade some finishes over time.
• Heat. Garages and laundry rooms can run far hotter than the rest of the house.

What cabinet materials work best in Arizona?

Engineered panels with a fused surface are a good fit for desert homes because they do not move with humidity the way solid lumber does. Every One Source box is 3/4″ white oak melamine on the top, bottom, sides and back, with 3/4″ shelves that stay flat. Doors come in laminate solids and woodgrains from suppliers including Egger, Tafisa, Cleaf, Alvic and Wilsonart. Browse them in the 2026 Arizona catalog.

Why do sealed edges matter so much?

The edge is where an engineered panel is most exposed. One Source applies 1mm edgebanding matched to your finish on exposed edges, so the surface you see is the surface that protects the panel.

What about cabinets in the garage or laundry room?

• Choose a laminate finish that cleans easily; textured woodgrains hide dust well.
• Keep cabinets off a slab that floods, or use leg levelers and a toe kick to lift the box.
• Ventilate dryers properly so steam does not hit the cabinet faces.

See more in our laundry room and mudroom guide.

How do I protect cabinets near sunny windows?

Window film or shades on west-facing windows go a long way. When you pick a finish, look at the physical sample in your own light, at the time of day the sun hits the room. The catalog notes that colors vary by screen and print, so always approve a physical sample.

Does hardware matter in the heat?

Yes. Hinges and slides that can be adjusted keep doors aligned as a house settles. One Source uses six-way adjustable Salice soft-close hinges and Salice Futura Smove full-extension soft-close slides as standard.

See finishes in person at our Mesa showroom, 234 S Extension Rd. Book a free design consultation.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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Every cabinet in the One Source 2026 catalog has a nomenclature code. Once you know the pattern, you can read a cabinet list the way you read a plan, and catch problems before an order goes to production.

How is a One Source cabinet code built?

Most codes follow the same order:

1. Cabinet type (wall, base, tall, vanity and so on)
2. Doors (1D, 2D)
3. Drawers (TD for top drawer, BD for bottom drawer)
4. Interior (S for shelves, ROT for rollouts, PART for partitions)

What do the cabinet type prefixes mean?

What do the suffixes mean?

• 1D, 2D: number of doors
• 1TD, 2TD: number of top drawers
• 1BD, 2BD: number of bottom drawers
• 0S to 4S: number of adjustable shelves
• 1ROT to 4ROT: number of rollouts
• 1PART to 3PART: number of partitions
• FF: false front, common on sink bases
• PD: pencil drawer
• L / R: left or right hand, used on corners and fillers

Can you walk through a few examples?

• W-2D-3S: wall cabinet, two doors, three shelves.
• B-2D-1TD-2ROT: base cabinet, two doors, one top drawer, two rollouts.
• SB-2D-1FF: sink base, two doors, one false front.
• TBFH-2D-3ROT: tall full-height pantry, two doors, three rollouts.
• WC90L-0S: wall corner 90, left hand, no shelves.

What about fillers, panels and trim?

Fillers, end panels, crown and toe kick have their own codes, such as BDF (base doweled filler), WEP and BEP (wall and base end panels), CF (flat crown) and TK (toe kick). We cover those in a separate guide to fillers, end panels and scribe.

Where do I find size ranges for each code?

The specification pages at the back of the 2026 catalog PDF list minimum and maximum width, height and depth for every code. Your One Source designer confirms final sizes before production. Every cabinet uses the same construction, listed on our specifications page.

Bidding a project in Mesa, Phoenix or Colorado Springs? See our contractor program or read The Contractor’s Guide to Ordering Custom Cabinets.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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If you have shopped for cabinets lately, you have probably heard a salesperson say plywood is good and particleboard is bad. It is a useful shortcut, but it skips the details that decide how long a cabinet lasts. Here is how the common box materials compare, and why One Source builds the way it does.

What is a melamine cabinet?

A melamine cabinet has a box made from engineered wood panels with a melamine surface fused to them under heat and pressure. That surface is also called TFL, or thermally fused laminate. It is not a sticker or a vinyl wrap. It becomes part of the panel, which is why it holds up to cleaning products, spills and daily wear.

At One Source, every standard cabinet box is 3/4″ white oak melamine on the top, bottom, sides and back, with 3/4″ full-depth adjustable shelves and 5/8″ matching white oak melamine drawer boxes. The full build is on our cabinet specifications page.

How does melamine compare with plywood and MDF?

Is melamine better than plywood?

Neither one wins on every point. Plywood is lighter and holds screws a little better. Melamine panels are flatter, more consistent and come already finished, so the inside of the cabinet is as easy to clean as the outside. For most kitchens and baths the bigger question is how the box is built. A 3/4″ melamine box with sealed edges and good joinery will outlast a thin, poorly assembled plywood box.

What makes a melamine cabinet last?

• Panel thickness. Many lower-cost cabinet lines use 1/2″ panels. One Source uses 3/4″ for the box and shelves.
• Sealed edges. Moisture gets in at raw edges. We apply 1mm edgebanding matched to the finish on exposed edges.
• Joinery. Our cabinets use mortise and tenon construction: components interlock and are joined with assembly screws.
• Hardware. Six-way adjustable Salice soft-close hinges and Salice Futura Smove full-extension soft-close slides come standard.

We break this down further in Custom Cabinets vs. Big-Box Store Cabinets.

Can I still get real wood?

Yes. The 2026 catalog includes real wood options, such as Lignapal prefinished real wood and Salt International Pura Vita veneer, alongside hundreds of laminate solids and woodgrains. You can browse every Arizona selection in the 2026 catalog.

How do I take care of melamine cabinets?

Wipe them with a soft cloth and mild soap and water, then dry. Avoid abrasive pads, and do not let water sit along edges or seams. That is about it.

Want to see and feel the panels? Book a free design consultation at our Mesa or Colorado Springs showroom.

Frequently asked questions

Specifications and finish counts are from the One Source Cabinets 2026 Product Catalog (October 2026 revision).

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