Choosing between Fabuwood, Jarlin, and Eurocraft kitchen cabinets mostly comes down to how the boxes are built (framed or frameless) and how they ship (factory-assembled or ready-to-assemble). All three are sold factory-direct here, nearly all on plywood boxes with soft-close hardware (Fabuwood Illume uses engineered furniture board), and all qualify for free door samples and a free 3D kitchen design. Here is how the three brands compare so you can pick the right line for your kitchen.
| Feature | Fabuwood | Jarlin | Eurocraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box construction | Plywood, framed or frameless by line. Illume is engineered furniture board. | Plywood, framed | Plywood, frameless (European) |
| Assembly | Factory-assembled | Assembled or RTA | Assembled or RTA |
| Door styles | Shaker, slim shaker, slab, and more | Shaker and raised panel | Shaker, slim shaker, textured slab, high-gloss, matte |
| Finish range | Widest, across Allure, Illume, Quest, and Value Premium | Multiple painted and stained finishes | 37 finishes |
| Hardware | Soft-close doors and drawers | Soft-close doors and drawers | Soft-close doors and drawers |
| Best for | The widest style and color range with assembled convenience | A classic framed box with dovetail drawers in shaker or raised panel | A modern, frameless look with full-access storage |
What are Fabuwood cabinets?
Fabuwood cabinets are factory-assembled, plywood, framed cabinets built in the USA. Fabuwood offers the widest selection of the three brands, spread across four lines: Allure (painted and wood-tone shaker and slab), Illume (premium painted and frameless looks), Quest (value shaker and slab), and Value Premium (entry-level shaker). If you want a specific color or a designer-style finish and you prefer cabinets that arrive built, Fabuwood usually has the most options. Browse the shaker and color pages to narrow it down.
What are Jarlin cabinets?
Jarlin cabinets are plywood, framed cabinets available both fully assembled and as ready-to-assemble (RTA), so you can pick assembled when you want the simplest install, or RTA when you want to bring the cost down and do the assembly yourself. What sets Jarlin apart is the box: a hardwood face frame with dovetail drawer boxes on full-extension soft-close undermount glides. Jarlin focuses on shaker and raised-panel door styles, so it is a strong pick for traditional and transitional kitchens.
What are Eurocraft cabinets?
Eurocraft cabinets are frameless, European-style cabinets offered in 37 finishes, spanning shaker, slim shaker, textured wood-look slab, high-gloss, and matte. Eurocraft is priced both as a flat box and as an assembled cabinet, with shorter lead times quoted on flat box orders. Frameless construction removes the face frame, which gives you full access to the cabinet interior and a sleek, contemporary look. If you want a modern, handle-light kitchen or maximum usable storage, Eurocraft is the line to compare first. See the full frameless lineup.
Framed vs frameless in one line: framed cabinets (Fabuwood, Jarlin) have a classic face frame and broad style range; frameless cabinets (Eurocraft) skip the frame for a modern look and slightly more interior space. Neither is "better," they are different looks.
Assembled vs RTA: which should you choose?
Assembled cabinets arrive built and ready to hang, which saves time and labor. RTA (ready-to-assemble) cabinets ship flat and you assemble them, which lowers the price and the shipping cost. Fabuwood ships assembled, while Jarlin and Eurocraft are both offered either way: Jarlin is available assembled or RTA, and Eurocraft is priced both as a flat box and as an assembled cabinet. For a deeper breakdown, read our guide on RTA vs assembled cabinets.
How to decide
Pick Fabuwood if you want the largest range of colors and door styles and you prefer assembled cabinets. Pick Jarlin if you want a classic shaker or raised-panel look on a framed box with dovetail drawers. Pick Eurocraft if you want a modern, frameless kitchen with full-access storage. Both Jarlin and Eurocraft can be ordered assembled or flat, so format is a budget and timing decision rather than a brand one. Still unsure? Order door samples to compare the finishes in your own light, then let our team build your cabinet list.
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Order Door Samples Free 3D DesignAre Fabuwood, Jarlin, and Eurocraft all real plywood?
Yes. Jarlin, Eurocraft and most Fabuwood lines use plywood cabinet boxes with soft-close doors and drawers. Fabuwood Illume uses engineered furniture board.
What is the difference between framed and frameless cabinets?
Framed cabinets (Fabuwood, Jarlin) have a face frame on the front of the box for a classic look. Frameless cabinets (Eurocraft) have no face frame, giving full access to the interior and a more modern, European look.
Which brand is the cheapest?
RTA generally costs less than assembled, and both Jarlin and Eurocraft are priced both ways, so ordering either one as a flat box tends to be the most budget-friendly route. Assembled cabinets, including Fabuwood, cost more for the added convenience. Exact pricing depends on your layout, so start a free 3D design for a quote.
Can I get a sample before I buy?
Yes. You can order a door sample for any finish to see the true color and feel before ordering a full kitchen.
Which brand has the most colors and styles?
Fabuwood has the widest range across its Allure, Illume, Quest, and Value Premium lines. Eurocraft offers 37 frameless finishes, and Jarlin focuses on shaker and raised-panel styles.