Business Details
28 Years
experience
Your Trusted Cabinet Makers in Clifton Springs
For over a century, CabAve has combined generational woodworking expertise with modern design innovation. Founded by the Caves family, our legacy began in 1908 as a lumber business and evolved into a full-service cabinetry design and manufacturing leader. Our unique approach merges factory efficiency with custom craftsmanship through our proprietary Hybrid Option, delivering premium quality at accessible price points. With a team of certified designers and skilled craftsmen, we prioritize client vision over trends, utilizing advanced visualization tools like 360-degree room renders to ensure complete satisfaction.Our commitment to American-made materials, including solid hardwoods and dovetail drawers, guarantees enduring quality across kitchens, bathrooms, and specialty spaces. Backed by decades of industry experience and a 5-star rated process, we transform visions into functional masterpieces while maintaining transparent communication and unmatched expertise.
Services
Kitchen Cabinets
Bathroom Vanities
Custom Wood Countertops
Hybrid Cabinet Solutions
3D Design Visualization
Whole-Home Cabinetry
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- Our family legacy provides over 100 years of woodworking expertise.
- We pioneered the industry's only Hybrid Cabinet Option for cost efficiency.
- Certified kitchen designers and in-house craftsmen ensure quality control.
- 3D visualization tools let you test-drive cabinetry before installation.
- All cabinets feature solid hardwood construction with no particle board.
What people say
Exceptional craftsmanship
Transparent pricing
Stress-free process
Custom solutions
Certified experts
Services
Hybrid Cabinet Solutions
Our proprietary Hybrid Cabinet Option merges factory efficiency with custom craftsmanship. By combining 90% factory cabinets with 10% custom woodshop components, we deliver premium quality at competitive prices. This approach allows cost-effective solutions for unique architectural elements while maintaining consistent high standards.
3D Design Visualization
Experience your new kitchen before installation through advanced 3D color renditions and showroom test drives. Our technology enables full-room visualization, letting clients interact with cabinet prototypes to perfect layouts, finishes, and storage solutions before manufacturing begins.
Custom Wood Countertops
Create bespoke countertops from solid hardwood species in our on-site woodshop. Available in various styles from refined modern to rustic aged textures, our countertops combine natural beauty with exceptional durability. Each piece receives multi-step finishing for long-lasting performance in kitchen environments.
Whole-Home Cabinetry
Design cohesive storage systems across all home spaces including kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, home offices, and entertainment centers. Our designers specialize in optimizing layouts for functionality while maintaining aesthetic continuity throughout residential properties.
Certified Kitchen Design
Benefit from expert-led design services performed by certified kitchen designers. Our process includes personalized consultations, space analysis, and customized recommendations to maximize functionality and aesthetics tailored to individual lifestyle needs and architectural constraints.
People
Jeff Caves
President
Fourth-generation woodworker with 25+ years of cabinetry expertise. Leads production operations and strategic direction while maintaining family commitment to craftsmanship. Holds extensive knowledge of traditional and modern woodworking techniques.
Allison Caves
Kitchen Designer
Certified kitchen designer with specialization in layout optimization and client visualization. Oversees showroom operations and initial design consultations. Brings 20+ years of industry experience to every client project.
Questions
What makes CabAve's Hybrid Cabinet Option unique?
Our Hybrid Option combines factory cabinets with custom woodshop components, providing premium quality at reduced costs while maintaining design flexibility.
How long has CabAve been in business?
The Caves family has operated in woodworking since 1908, with CabAve specifically established in 1998 as Caves Millwork LLC.
Do you offer bathroom cabinetry solutions?
Yes, we provide complete bathroom vanities and storage solutions with the same quality standards as our kitchen cabinetry.
Can I visualize my new kitchen before ordering?
Our 3D design tools allow complete virtual kitchen previews, including color renders and showroom test drives before manufacturing begins.
Do you deliver outside the Finger Lakes region?
Yes, we deliver throughout Rochester, Syracuse, and the entire Finger Lakes area with reliable installation services.
Are your cabinets made in America?
All cabinets use American-made materials with dovetail drawers and soft-close hardware, produced in our Clifton Springs woodshop.
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