Kitchen and bathroom cabinets are a major building or renovating expense. Since they're so visible, they can contribute significantly to your home's high-quality appearance. You're likely to want the best you can afford, and you may find that researching a variety of cabinet brands pays off. You're not limited to local suppliers, as it's possible to order from cabinet manufacturers across the country. How do you choose among them? Cabinets can be custom, semi-custom, or stock. Learn about cabinet brands or cabinet manufacturers by visiting nearby building supply stores and cabinet showrooms. There you'll find luxury lines such as Thomasville, semi-custom lines like Kraftmade, American Woodmark, and DeWils, or value-priced lines like RSI. Get brochures for brands or manufactures who have styles and construction specifications you prefer. Your architect, contractor, or kitchen designer is likely to have hands-on experience working with various cabinet manufacturers and cabinet brands. You may find choices you love at whatever budget you've chosen.