Bear Creek Cabinets

We used Bear Creek for the cabinets in our California kitchen; they also built us a bench in our foyer and a linen hutch that slid into an opening where some old drawers had been. Why get our cabinets from a builder in Illinois? The price was right -- even with freight, it was more affordable than having them built locally -- but more importantly, the workmanship is impeccable, as is the attention to detail. Nathan and his family were easy to work with, to the point where I'd call it a true collaboration. And while our cabinets are very traditional (Shaker-style quarter-sawn oak, finished in a Michaels Cherry stain), they're capable of any style, from country to contemporary. The entire process was a pleasure, and we recommend them without reservation.

I asked Nathan to make a custom cabinet to fit in a space under my flatscreen TV. I gave him a little direction and he took it from there. It was just what my wife and I wanted. The build quality is fantastic as is the finish. I am now looking at having him redo our pantry shelving.