Brakur

What Brakur does

Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of made-to-order residential cabinetry headquartered in Shorewood, Illinois, founded in 1965 and operating a 100,000+ square foot factory described as the largest custom cabinetry operation in Northern Illinois. The company designs, builds, finishes, and optionally installs custom cabinets for kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers, outdoor living spaces, and specialty applications such as libraries, bars, and laundry rooms, supported by 90 unique door designs and 90+ wood finish options across Flat Panel and Raised Panel styles. Its offerings meet KCMA green standards and ANSI low-formaldehyde emission thresholds, with 75% of eco-friendly finishing performed locally using water-based adhesives compliant with ILEPA and EPA HAPS regulations.

The business operates a sales-led, designer-driven go-to-market motion through a 3,200+ square foot Shorewood showroom, complimentary in-home consultations, free estimates with 3D renderings, and direct partnerships with builders, remodel contractors, and interior designers serving the Chicagoland market. Revenue is generated principally from one-time custom cabinet sales, augmented by optional factory-trained installation, post-installation service (including a $125 consultation fee and $65/hour labor billed for requests more than one year from purchase), and a smaller parts/accessories stream. There is no disclosed software or AI platform, app, or external API surface; the technology stack is centered on the manufacturing facility, 3D visualization tooling used during the design process, and a content-driven SEO and blog presence targeting local homeowners.

Name

Brakur

Legal name

Brakur Custom Cabinetry, Inc.

Website

https://brakur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Brakur Custom Cabinetry is a family-owned, 50+ year-old custom cabinet manufacturer based in Shorewood, Illinois, producing made-to-order kitchen, bath, and specialty cabinetry for homeowners, builders, contractors, and interior designers across the Chicagoland market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Cabinetry Manufacturing

NAICS

Household and Institutional Furniture and Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturing (3371), Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711), Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing (337212)

SIC

Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)

Keywords

• Custom cabinetry manufacturing
• Wooden cabinet fabrication
• Kitchen cabinet design
• Bathroom vanity cabinets
• Residential cabinet installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Shorewood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Custom Cabinet Sales: Sale of custom-built cabinetry for kitchens, baths, and other rooms including vanities, libraries, bars, laundry rooms, entertainment centers, and outdoor kitchens
2. Installation Services: Optional factory-trained installation agreement where Brakur technicians install all cabinets and components
3. Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts and accessories available for purchase; touch-up kits and cleaning solutions available online
4. Service and Consultation: Post-installation service including door/drawer adjustments and touch-ups; consultation fee of $125 for service requests over 1 year from purchase

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Brakur Custom Cabinetry designs, manufactures, and installs custom-built wooden cabinetry for residential applications. Offerings span kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, outdoor kitchens, and specialty spaces (libraries, bars, laundry rooms), supported by in-house 3D design services, optional factory-trained installation, and replacement parts/accessories. Production occurs in a 100,000+ sq ft facility serving the Northern Illinois / Chicagoland market.

Product overview

Brakur Custom Cabinetry is a custom cabinet manufacturer offering bespoke cabinetry solutions primarily for residential applications. The company operates a single unified product line centered on custom manufacturing, offering kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, entertainment centers, outdoor cabinets, and specialty cabinetry for libraries, bars, and laundry rooms. Their offering is complemented by in-house design services using 3D visualization software, optional professional installation by factory-trained technicians, and a range of door styles (Flat Panel/Raised Panel), wood finishes (90+ options), and decorative hardware. The company differentiates through fully customized manufacturing with eco-friendly options, serving the Northern Illinois market since 1965.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Kitchen Cabinets Bespoke cabinetry designed and manufactured for residential kitchens, featuring Flat Panel (Shaker) and Raised Panel door styles with various wood finishes and decorative hardware options; targeted at homeowners and builders undertaking kitchen remodel or new-construction projects.
• Custom Bathroom Cabinets and Vanities Custom-designed bathroom vanities and storage cabinets tailored to individual specifications and bathroom layouts, for residential bathroom remodels.
• Entertainment Center Cabinets Custom cabinetry designed for entertainment rooms, providing storage and display solutions for media equipment.
• Outdoor Cabinets Weather-resistant custom cabinetry designed for outdoor kitchen and living spaces.
• Specialty Cabinets Custom cabinetry solutions for unique spaces including libraries, wet bars, laundry rooms, and other specialized applications.
• Design and Visualization Services In-house design consultation using state-of-the-art 3D rendering software to visualize cabinet layouts before production; delivered through the showroom and complimentary in-home consultations.
• Custom Installation Services Optional professional installation of cabinets and components performed by factory-trained technicians, including post-installation door and drawer adjustments.
• Cabinet Parts and Accessories Replacement parts, cleaning solutions (touch-up kits), and cabinet accessories available for purchase online and through the showroom.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90 unique door styles available for customization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Fieldstone Cabinetry: Semi-custom cabinetry manufacturer serving dealers in the Midwest and beyond. Comparable in customization options, dealer-led sales motion, and kitchen/bath product focus.
• Showplace Cabinetry: Semi-custom cabinet manufacturer serving the Midwest with a dealer-based distribution model and comparable kitchen/bath product focus. Direct competitor for Brakur's builder, designer, and homeowner customers.
• Mid-Continent Cabinetry: Custom and semi-custom cabinet manufacturer serving dealers in the central U.S. with a product mix and dealer-led GTM closely paralleling Brakur's custom positioning in the Midwest.
• Omega Cabinetry (MasterBrand): Semi-custom cabinetry line offering a comparable price/quality tier to Brakur with significantly broader geographic reach. Closest large-scale analog for Brakur's kitchen/bath semi-custom positioning.
• Crystal Cabinet Works: Privately held, family-owned custom and semi-custom cabinet manufacturer in the upper Midwest. Direct comparable in business model (custom manufacturing, regional distribution, builder/designer channels, family ownership).
• Dura Supreme Cabinetry: Midwest-based custom and semi-custom cabinet manufacturer serving dealers and designers nationally. Closely comparable in product offering, customization breadth, and channel strategy to Brakur.
• Kemper Cabinetry (MasterBrand): Semi-custom cabinet line targeting value-conscious remodelers and builders with dealer-based distribution. Competes for the same builder/contractor-driven projects as Brakur's channel.

Broad incumbents

• American Woodmark Corporation: Public, large-scale manufacturer of stock and semi-custom cabinetry sold through big-box retailers and independent dealers. Represents the scaled, capital-intensive end of the market Brakur competes within for builder and remodel volume.
• KraftMaid (Masco Corporation): National semi-custom cabinetry brand owned by Masco; competes with Brakur in the kitchen and bath cabinet market via a broad dealer network, much larger product line, and substantially greater marketing and capital resources.
• MasterBrand Cabinets: One of the largest North American cabinet manufacturers, parent of multiple cabinet brands including Omega, Kemper, and Diamond. Competes with Brakur across stock, semi-custom, and custom tiers through national distribution and builder relationships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BrakurCustomCabinetry

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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