Which is better for a quick kitchen refresh?

The Design House Brookings. It comes finished in espresso and has soft-close hinges, so you hang it and you are done. The Tru-Cab needs sanding and a finish coat first.

Both use solid wood faces and should hold up similarly indoors. The Design House adds plywood shelves rated to 100 lb and soft-close hinges, which reduce door slam wear. The Tru-Cab's oak construction is durable but its hardware details are not specified.

Can I paint the Design House cabinet?

Yes, but you would be painting over a factory espresso finish, which takes sanding and a bonding primer. The Tru-Cab is the easier choice if a custom color is the goal.

Is the Tru-Cab worth it if I want white cabinets?

Yes, if you are willing to prime and paint unfinished oak. Oak grain can show through paint unless you use a grain filler. The Design House only comes in espresso.

Do both fit the same wall space?

Yes. Both are 18 inches wide, 30 inches tall and 12 inches deep, so they mount in the same footprint. Check that your layout leaves room for the door swing on either.

Which is easier to install?

The Tru-Cab, because it arrives assembled. The Design House is ready-to-assemble, though its snap-together clip system is designed to speed that up.

Design House Brookings Unassembled Shaker Tall Wall Kitchen Cabinet 18x30x12 vs Tru-Cab Unfinished Oak 18" x 30" Wall Cabinet

Buy the Design House Brookings if you want a finished espresso Shaker cabinet with soft-close hinges and adjustable shelves. Buy the Tru-Cab Unfinished Oak if you plan to stain or paint to match existing woodwork and want it assembled out of the box. Both are 18 x 30 x 12 inch single-door wall cabinets. No current prices were provided for either, so compare store prices on this page before deciding.

Ask our shopping agent