Steve was wonderful to work with. He was very patient with us during the whole design and install process. Our cabinets turned out beautiful! Would highly recommend and will be using again!
Designer Cabinets
Designer Cabinets at a glance
Customers frequently cite high-quality custom cabinetry, reasonable pricing, and professional communication from the design team. Reviewers often highlight the company's punctuality, attentive service, and willingness to accommodate specific design requests or repairs. However, one recurring criticism involves missed installation deadlines and unresponsiveness, with a low-star review detailing repeated broken promises regarding completion dates and difficulty reaching the business by phone.
- Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 52 reviews (96% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 52 Google reviews (48 with written comments, 6 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 67% of reviews.
- Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
- Service: Closet Designer serving Bartlett, Tennessee.
Data from Google, last updated October 31, 2026.
Score profile vs other closet designers
Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: momentum.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
52 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars5096%
- 4 stars00%
- 3 stars00%
- 2 stars00%
- 1 star24%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 48 written reviews
- Praise6897%
- Complaints23%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Staff & attitude2130%
- Would recommend1319%
- Quality & results1116%
- Speed & response1116%
- Communication811%
- Price & value69%
What customers talk about
We read 48 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He was very patient with us during the whole design and install process.”
“10/10 knowledgable, professional and friendly customer service!”
“Top-notch service, beautiful results, and Hunter made the whole process smooth and stress-free.”
“Steve Applebaum and his team were once again very professional, timely and knowledgeable along with being cost conscious.”
“They seemed to answer questions & explain the steps before I could even think of a question to ask!”
“We have used them a few times now and keep returning because they are also reasonably priced.”
People customers mention
- Steve 10 reviews
- Applebaum 7 reviews
- Carl 5 reviews
- Hunter 3 reviews
- Jimmy 3 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Designer Cabinets for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent reviews
Steve was wonderful to work with. He was very patient with us during the whole design and install process. Our cabinets turned out beautiful! Would highly recommend and will be using again!
We have used Designer Cabinets on several projects. They do a great job! Steve is great with design and the quality is top notch! I would definitely recommend.
Beautiful cabinets and Steve was great to work with. He took his time and listened to all my wants!!
From design help to install day to managing any imperfections… The folks at Designer Cabinets were fantastic. We could not have had a better experience. We appreciate them so much!
Designer cabinets is so helpful through the whole process and the end product is such high-quality! We have used them a few times now and keep returning because they are also reasonably priced.
Hunter and his team were amazing in all areas. Wish I had more places for new cabinets!
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Custom cabinet design & installation | 6 | — |
| Cabinet design | 2 | — |
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Customer reviews
4.8 ★★★★★ 52 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
10/10 knowledgable, professional and friendly customer service!
We have used Designer Cabinets on several projects. They do a great job! Steve is great with design and the quality is top notch! I would definitely recommend.
Beautiful cabinets and Steve was great to work with. He took his time and listened to all my wants!!
From design help to install day to managing any imperfections… The folks at Designer Cabinets were fantastic. We could not have had a better experience. We appreciate them so much!
Designer cabinets is so helpful through the whole process and the end product is such high-quality! We have used them a few times now and keep returning because they are also reasonably priced.
Hunter and his team were amazing in all areas. Wish I had more places for new cabinets!
We ordered cabinets 5 months early specifically to avoid problems and delays. A snowstorm hit just before installation date, and we gave Hunter (the owner) full grace on weather delays — that's fair. What followed was not. Hunter made five separate commitments on completion dates. He missed every single one. Not close misses — broken promises. No shows. Partial installs. On one visit, we learned that the vent hood hadn’t been ordered (again, they had 5 months). It became clear that they were completely unprepared. The problems got worse after installation. Issues with paint quality, a cabinet installed upside down, trim work with very visible gaps, incorrectly installed inserts, shelf holes that were not level, they didn’t even measure the range opening correctly. These are just a few examples; the full list is absurdly long. These are very basic mistakes that a competent installer wouldn’t make. Due exclusively to cabinet delays, our relatively simple 6-week remodel turned into 11 weeks. We thought we were hiring a professional cabinet company, but what we got was a very expensive babysitting job. Take your money and sanity elsewhere.
Steve, Carl and Jimmy are a terrific team! Very professional and excellent quality/work! Definitely will use them again.
We couldn’t recommend Designer Cabinets more. As an interior designer, we like working with them for MANY reasons! They’re communicative, skilled, and punctual. Steve and Carl always go out of their way to make sure each project is handled with consideration. The cabinets are always amazing quality and the paint job is perfection! Call them! You will NOT be disappointed!
Thank you Brittney! We appreciate all that you do!
Business details
- Phone: (901) 452-2100
- Website: designercabinets.com
- Service area: Bartlett, TN



