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Nova Surfaces

Cincinnati, OH · Cabinets

Kitchen Cabinets in Cincinnati, OH.

Custom design + full installation, semi-custom to fully custom. Nova installs across Cincinnati — from Hyde Park to Oakley and beyond. ~35 minutes from our showroom.

Kitchen Cabinets samples for Cincinnati, OH homeowners

Cincinnati homeowners

What Cincinnati OH homeowners ask us about kitchen cabinets.

Cincinnati homeowners get the same showroom-backed service we bring to Warren County — a straight run down I-71 puts our crews in Hyde Park, Oakley, Clifton, or Over-the-Rhine in about 35 minutes.

Cincinnati is the oldest housing stock we work in, and it changes what a surface project actually involves. Neighborhoods like Hyde Park and Oakley boomed in the early 20th century after Hyde Park's 1909 annexation, so their kitchens sit on plaster walls and original subfloor that rarely reads level to a modern tolerance — LVP and large-format tile both need proper floor prep here, not a float-and-hope. Over-the-Rhine and the basin neighborhoods add masonry buildings and narrow stair access, which drives material choice as much as taste: slab size, plank length, and how a countertop physically gets to a third floor all matter before anyone picks a color. Newer inventory east toward Madisonville and Pleasant Ridge behaves more like our Warren County work — builder-grade cabinets and laminate counters ready for a straightforward upgrade. We measure every Cincinnati project in person before quoting, because square footage off a listing sheet does not survive contact with a 1915 floor plan.

Whether you're refreshing a 10×10 kitchen with semi-custom shaker boxes or designing a chef's kitchen with custom inset cabinetry, Nova handles the full project — measuring, design rendering, ordering, demo of the old kitchen, install, hardware, and final trim.

We work across the 45202, 45206, 45208, 45209, 45213, 45220, 45226, 45227 ZIPs and the surrounding Hamilton County area. Neighborhoods we've served include Hyde Park, Oakley, Mt. Lookout, Clifton, Over-the-Rhine, Pleasant Ridge, Madisonville, East Walnut Hills.

Why Cincinnati chooses Nova for kitchen cabinets

  • Semi-custom (KraftMaid, Wolf) to fully custom shop builds
  • 3D design rendering before you commit
  • Soft-close drawers and doors standard
  • Full demo + install + trim + hardware + finish carpentry
  • Coordinates with countertop and flooring install for one-shot remodel

FAQ

Kitchen Cabinets questions Cincinnati homeowners ask.

Custom vs. semi-custom — which should I pick?
Semi-custom (KraftMaid, Wolf, Forevermark) covers ~90% of kitchens — you pick from preset sizes, door styles, finishes, and modifications. Fully custom only matters when you need non-standard heights, unusual angles, or fully bespoke detailing. Semi-custom is faster (4–6 weeks) and usually 30–40% less than full custom.
How long does a kitchen cabinet install take?
Cabinet install itself is 2–4 days once boxes are on site. The full project — demo of old kitchen, cabinet install, counter template/fabrication/install, backsplash, and trim — typically runs 4–8 weeks for a full kitchen remodel.
Do kitchen cabinets come with soft-close drawers and doors?
Yes — soft-close hardware is standard on every line we carry. We use BLUM hinges and full-extension under-mount drawer slides on most installs.
Do I need a permit to replace flooring, countertops, or cabinets in Cincinnati?
Straight surface replacement — new flooring, new counters, or swapping cabinets in the same footprint — is generally not the kind of work Cincinnati's Department of Buildings & Inspections permits, since it isn't a structural alteration. What does require its own permit is any change to electrical, plumbing, or HVAC: moving a sink, adding a circuit for an island, or relocating an appliance. Interior demolition and true interior alterations also require a building permit. We'll tell you up front which bucket your project falls in and pull what's needed.
My home is in a Cincinnati historic district — does that restrict a kitchen remodel?
Almost certainly not. Cincinnati's Historic Conservation Board reviews exterior work, demolition, new construction, and site improvements — a Certificate of Appropriateness covers changes affecting the outside of the property. Interior surfaces are outside that review, so flooring, countertops, and cabinets in an Over-the-Rhine or Hyde Park historic property aren't subject to it. If your project does touch anything exterior, we'll flag it before work starts.
You're based in Lebanon — do you really cover Cincinnati?
Yes. It's 32 miles down I-71, about a 35-minute run, and it's a route our crews drive routinely. The practical difference from a Cincinnati-based contractor is the showroom: you see and handle full-size samples in Lebanon instead of choosing from a binder in your kitchen, and we carry the material rather than drop-shipping it to your driveway.

Our process

From walk-in to wow, in five steps.

  1. 01 Step 1

    Tell us about your project

    Fill out a quick form or call our Lebanon office. We'll learn about your space, timeline, and budget.

  2. 02 Step 2

    Consult — at home or in our showroom

    A Nova design rep meets you on-site or welcomes you into our showroom to see and feel every material.

  3. 03 Step 3

    Pick your materials

    Flooring, countertops, cabinets — all under one roof. We'll quote everything in one transparent estimate.

  4. 04 Step 4

    Free precise measurement

    Our team comes to your home for laser-accurate measurements so the install fits your space exactly.

  5. 05 Step 5

    We install

    Nova installers handle the whole project — fully insured, on schedule, with a workmanship guarantee.

Schedule your free consultation

No obligation. Most consultations booked within 48 hours.

Why Nova

The complete package — every step, under one roof.

One showroom, every surface

Flooring, countertops, cabinets — see and feel them side-by-side instead of driving to three different stores.

Full-service, single point of contact

Design, supply, measure, install — Nova handles all of it. No more chasing three contractors.

Insured + workmanship guaranteed

Fully licensed and insured. Every install is backed by Nova's workmanship guarantee, in writing.

Local, family-run

We live in Warren County. Our installers do too. We answer the phone, and we stand behind every job.

Service area

Kitchen Cabinets installation in nearby cities

We work all across Warren County and the surrounding metros.

Free estimate

Schedule your free in-home consultation.

A Nova rep will visit your home with samples, take rough measurements, and give you a transparent quote. No pressure, no obligation.

  • 100% free, no obligation
  • Most appointments booked within 48 hours
  • Local Lebanon team, real humans on the line

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