Which is better for a quick kitchen refresh?

The Design House Brookings. It arrives finished in espresso with soft-close hinges, so you hang it and go. The unfinished cabinet needs sanding, priming and painting first.

Which one matches existing oak cabinets?

The unfinished cabinet. You can stain it to match oak; the Brookings only comes in espresso.

Do both fit the same wall space?

Yes. Both are 18 inches wide, 30 inches high and 12 inches deep with one door and two shelves.

Is the Design House cabinet sturdy enough for dishes?

Its shelves are rated to 100 lbs each with anti-slip pins, which covers normal dish and glassware loads. The unfinished cabinet lists no shelf weight rating.

Both use solid wood doors and frames. The unfinished cabinet's 3/4-inch hardwood face frame is the sturdier spec on paper, but the Brookings' factory finish resists moisture better than a thin home paint job.

Is one worth the extra money?

Check the live prices above. If the finished Brookings costs close to the unfinished cabinet plus paint and your time, it is the better value.

Design House Brookings Unassembled Shaker Tall Wall Kitchen Cabinet 18x30x12 vs Unfinished Shaker Single Door Wall Cabinet - 18"W x 30"H

Buy the Design House Brookings if you want a finished espresso cabinet you can hang without painting. Buy the unfinished Shaker cabinet if you plan to paint or stain to match your kitchen and want a hardwood face frame. No prices were provided for either cabinet, so compare store prices on this page before deciding.

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