European hardware (Blum, Salice)
Soft-close hinges and full-extension undermount drawer slides on every cabinet.
Cabinetry
Custom cabinets, designed for the way DC homes are actually used.
Custom kitchens, bath vanities, islands, and pantry walls — built in our DC-area shop, installed in 3 to 5 weeks.
At a glance
- Lead time
- 3–5 weeks
- Process
- Designer-led
- Materials
- European-finish
- Service area
- DC, MD, VA
3–5 week lead time · industry standard 8–12
European engineering · Blum & Salice hardware, 18mm carcass
Designer-led · drawn before it's quoted
In-house installation · no subcontractors
Pannello cabinets are built around the same European hardware standards used by Boffi and Poliform — Blum and Salice hinges, full-extension undermount drawers, 18mm carcass construction. The difference is that we build them locally, so a Georgetown kitchen does not wait two months on a container ship.
Every cabinet program starts with a designer-led consultation. We measure, draw the elevation, and walk you through finishes in our DC showroom before a single panel is cut.
Why Pannello
Why Pannello cabinets
Most DC custom-cabinet shops quote eight to twelve weeks because they are still importing carcasses from Italy or Germany. We build the carcasses here in our DC-area shop, source the doors and finishes from our European partners, and assemble in Washington — which is how we deliver a finished kitchen in three to five weeks without compromising on the materials a designer specs.
- 3–5 week lead time vs. 8–12 weeks industry standard
- Designer-led specification, not a salesperson with a tablet
- Full custom — no 3-inch grid limits
- Backed by manufacturer warranty on hardware and finishes
What you get
The details that separate custom cabinetry from everything else.
18mm carcass construction
Heavier and more rigid than the 16mm boxes most US cabinet makers ship.
Full custom dimensions
No 3-inch increments — we draw to your wall, your soffit, your appliances.
Finish library
Matte lacquer, fenix, wood veneer, fluted, and brushed metal in every color we stock.
Integrated lighting channels
Aluminum LED channels recessed into kick toes and underside of upper cabinets.
In-house installation
No subcontracted installers — the same crew installs every Pannello kitchen.
Explore by program
Specific programs under cabinets.
Kitchen Cabinets
Designer-led, custom kitchen cabinets built for Washington DC homes.
ExploreBathroom Vanities
Wall-hung and floor-standing vanities in custom finishes, drawn for DC bathrooms.
ExploreIsland Cabinetry
Working islands with seating, storage, and integrated appliances.
ExplorePantry & Tall Cabinets
Floor-to-ceiling pantry walls with pull-out shelving and integrated appliances.
ExploreProcess
From first conversation to final install.
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In-showroom consultation (90 minutes, no pressure)
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Field measure + elevation drawings within 7 days
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Finish review + final specification in showroom
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Shop drawings approved, fabrication starts
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Install on schedule, single crew, single point of contact
Materials
The finish library that lives in our DC showroom.
Sample everything full-size. Door samples, hardware, finish surfaces — not 4-inch swatches.
Visit the showroom- · Matte lacquer (full RAL palette)
- · Wood veneer (oak, ash, walnut, eucalyptus)
- · Fenix NTM laminate
- · Fluted and reeded fronts
- · Brushed metal and back-painted glass
Recent work
Cabinets we have shipped.
From clients & designers
What people say after living with their Pannello cabinetry.
"Pannello drew our Georgetown kitchen the way an architect would — full elevations, real material samples, no salesperson with a tablet. The chimney chase that we had been trying to hide for ten years is now the most elegant element in the room."
Lauren O.
Homeowner · Georgetown
"The Pannello team turned around our Dupont condo kitchen in four weeks of fabrication and four days of install. Clean, on time, and the finish quality matched what we were specifying for clients in our own design practice."
Marc D.
Interior Designer · Dupont Circle
"We had eight contractors quote our McLean closet program. Pannello was the only one that drew it before quoting it. The drawings became the spec, and what got delivered matched the drawings exactly."
Sarah K.
Homeowner · McLean
Frequently asked
Questions clients ask before booking.
Cannot find what you are looking for? Send a question.
How is Pannello different from a typical DC cabinet maker?
Most DC custom shops either import finished cabinets from Italy or Germany (8–12 week lead time, expensive freight) or build everything from US plywood with US hardware (faster but a different aesthetic). Pannello uses European doors, finishes, and hardware, but builds the carcasses locally — so you get the European look and engineering with a 3 to 5 week lead time.
Do you handle countertops, appliances, and installation?
Cabinets and counters are designed and installed together by Pannello. Appliances we coordinate with — we will spec them and integrate, but we do not sell them. Plumbing and electrical are coordinated with your contractor.
What is the typical investment for a kitchen?
Pannello kitchens start at around $40,000 and most projects land between $60,000 and $120,000 depending on size, finishes, and integrated appliances. We build a written estimate after the in-showroom consultation, not before.
Serving DC neighborhoods
Cabinets for the way DC houses are actually built.
Related programs
Service
Custom Kitchen Cabinets
Designer-led, custom kitchen cabinets built for Washington DC homes.
Service
Bathroom Vanities
Wall-hung and floor-standing vanities in custom finishes, drawn for DC bathrooms.
Service
Island Cabinetry
Working islands with seating, storage, and integrated appliances.
Service
Pantry & Tall Cabinets
Floor-to-ceiling pantry walls with pull-out shelving and integrated appliances.
Ready when you are
Talk through your cabinets project with a designer.
90 minutes in our DC showroom. Material samples on the wall, your room on the table, no quote until we draw it.
- · No charge for the consultation
- · No quote sent without drawings
- · Designer-led — not sales
No pressure, no quote up front
Schedule a Design Consultation
90 minutes in our DC showroom. We will walk material samples, talk through your project, and outline next steps.