Which is better for a bridge cabinet over a sink or between tall cabinets?

The SBMTX cabinet. Its 24-inch height is made to bridge two taller wall cabinets, and it is 33 inches wide.

Which has better doors?

The Design House Brookings. It has soft-close doors and 6-way adjustable hinges; the SBMTX listing does not mention soft-close.

Can I stain either one?

Stain the Brookings. It is unfinished birch. The SBMTX is unfinished poplar sold as paint grade, so plan to paint it.

Is the SBMTX worth the lower price?

Yes if you need the 24-inch size or the lowest cost. At $77.33 at SBMTX as of November 3, 2026, it is the only new price we list for either cabinet.

Which is easier to install?

The Brookings ships with labeled parts and hardware for snap-together assembly. The SBMTX listing is inconsistent, calling it ready to assemble in the specs and fully assembled in the description, so confirm before ordering.

Both use plywood boxes. The SBMTX uses a plywood box with a UV-finished interior; the Brookings uses a solid wood face and frame with 1/2-inch plywood sides and a 1-year warranty.

Kitchen Wall Cabinet | Unfinished Poplar | Shaker Style | 33x24x12 in. vs Design House Brookings Kitchen Wall Cabinet, Unfinished Birch, 30"

Buy the Design House Brookings if you want soft-close doors, adjustable hinges and a 30-inch height that fits standard wall runs. Buy the SBMTX poplar cabinet if you need a 24-inch bridge cabinet to sit between taller wall cabinets, or you want the lowest price. The SBMTX is $77.33 at SBMTX as of November 3, 2026, and it is the only new price we list. We have no current price for the Brookings.

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