Buying kitchen cabinets in 2026? Here's the no-spin guide before you spend a dime.

In this episode of The Remodel Report, Chris and Jessica walk through everything that actually drives cost and quality in a kitchen cabinet project: the four cabinet types, framed vs frameless construction, the two specs that separate a cabinet that lasts from one that sags, the 2026 color and style trends, real installed pricing, and how to avoid the high-pressure sales traps homeowners keep running into.

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0:00 Intro

0:06 Why cabinets make or break a kitchen

0:40 The 4 cabinet types (RTA, stock, semi-custom, custom)

1:15 Framed vs frameless: the biggest decision

2:00 How to spot a quality cabinet (plywood box + dovetail drawers)

2:45 2026 trends: green, white oak, and warm minimalism

3:25 What kitchen ...