Custom Cabinets That Honor Cherrydale's Historic Character

Arlington Custom Cabinets designs and builds custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms, and historic homes in Cherrydale, VA.

Cherrydale is one of Arlington's oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods. The tree-lined streets along Lee Highway and Military Road are home to craftsman bungalows, cape cods, and colonials that date back to the early and mid-twentieth century. These homes have architectural character that deserves to be respected when updating kitchens and bathrooms. Arlington Custom Cabinets specializes in building cabinetry that brings modern function to historic Cherrydale homes without erasing the craftsmanship and style that make them special.

We are a Class A Virginia contractor experienced in working with older homes. Every Cherrydale project includes a free in-home consultation where we measure your space and discuss how to balance period-appropriate design with modern convenience. You get 3D renderings before we build, professional installation by our own crew, and a lifetime craftsmanship warranty on every cabinet. Installation is always included at no extra cost.

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Why We Are the Best in Cherrydale, VA

We are Cherrydale, VA's premier cabinet design and construction experts, delivering high quality, custom solutions that fit any home or circumstance.

20+ years experience building thousands of custom cabinet setups for Cherrydale, VA homeowners
Personalized design and consultation tailored to your home and your needs
Full range of options ranging from fully custom exotic wood cabinets to affordable stock cabinet installation
Premium materials and impeccable precision installation
Licensed, bonded, and insured Class A contractor
Lifetime warranty on all craftsmanship
Flexible and affordable packages with transparent pricing

Cabinetry That Fits Cherrydale's Craftsman and Colonial Homes

Cherrydale homes were built with attention to detail that is rare in modern construction. Crown molding profiles, inset door styles, beadboard panels, and furniture-style base details are architectural elements that define these homes. When we build cabinets for a Cherrydale kitchen, we study the existing trim work, door profiles, and woodwork throughout the house and design cabinetry that looks like it belongs.

For craftsman-style homes, we build inset cabinets with face-frame construction, beaded inset doors, and exposed hinges that match the home's original aesthetic. For colonials, we offer raised-panel doors, crown molding that matches the home's existing profiles, and traditional furniture feet on base cabinets. The goal is always the same: new cabinets that look like they have been part of the house from the beginning, while providing the storage capacity and hardware quality that modern kitchens demand.

Older Cherrydale homes also present structural challenges. Plaster walls, out-of-square corners, and uneven floors are common in homes built before 1960. We account for these conditions during measurement and design, building cabinets with scribe strips, filler panels, and adjustment tolerances that ensure a perfect fit against surfaces that are not perfectly flat or square.

Period-Appropriate Styles with Modern Performance

The best Cherrydale kitchen renovations blend historic style with contemporary function. Here are the door styles and construction details we use most often in this neighborhood.

Inset Craftsman Cabinets

Face-frame construction with flush-mounted inset doors
Beaded inset edge detail for authentic craftsman character
Exposed barrel hinges or concealed soft-close options
Bin-pull and knob hardware in oil-rubbed bronze or antique brass

Traditional Raised Panel

Raised-panel doors in cherry, maple, or painted hardwood
Crown molding profiles matched to existing home trim
Furniture-style base details with decorative feet and valances
Glass-front upper cabinets with mullion patterns

Transitional Shaker Style

Clean shaker profiles that bridge traditional and contemporary
Painted finishes in white, cream, gray, or sage green
Simple cup-pull and bar-pull hardware in brushed nickel
Open shelving sections for display mixed with closed storage

Experience with Older Home Construction

Working in a Cherrydale home from the 1920s, 30s, or 40s is different from working in new construction. Walls are plaster over lath, not drywall over studs. Floors have settled and are rarely level. Corners are almost never perfectly square. Electrical and plumbing may have been updated piecemeal over decades. These are normal conditions in older homes, and we have the experience to work with them.

During our initial consultation, we take detailed measurements that account for wall irregularities, floor slope, and ceiling height variations. Our cabinets are designed with scribe strips and filler panels that allow us to achieve tight, clean fits against uneven surfaces. We use blocking and mounting methods appropriate for plaster walls, which require different techniques than drywall installation.

We also understand the importance of preserving original architectural features. If your Cherrydale home has original crown molding, chair rail, or window trim that defines its character, we design cabinet profiles and heights that complement those existing details rather than competing with them. The result is a kitchen that feels updated and functional without looking like it was dropped into an old house from a showroom catalog.

Beyond the Kitchen in Cherrydale Homes

Cherrydale homes have rooms and spaces that benefit from custom cabinetry beyond the kitchen. We build for every room in your home.

Built-In Bookshelves and Display

Many Cherrydale homes have living rooms and dens that are perfect for floor-to-ceiling built-in bookshelves. We build units that match the home's existing trim and millwork profiles, creating a library wall that looks original to the house.

Bathroom Vanity Updates

Older Cherrydale bathrooms benefit from custom vanities sized to fit the room precisely. We build furniture-style vanities with turned legs, recessed-panel doors, and marble or quartz tops that suit a traditional home's character.

Mudroom and Entry Cabinets

Cherrydale bungalows often have small entries or side porches that serve as informal mudrooms. A custom bench, hooks, and overhead cabinet system turns these transitional spaces into organized drop zones without major renovation.

Basement and Utility Storage

Finished basements in Cherrydale homes need storage that works around low ceilings, sump pumps, and mechanical equipment. We build utility cabinets, workshop storage, and entertainment center systems designed for below-grade conditions.