Homeowners across Central New York and the Finger Lakes now have a local option for custom kitchen and cabinet design, backed by seven distinct cabinet lines to choose from.
Manchester, NY, July 15, 2026 — CabAve, a custom kitchen and cabinet design company serving Central New York and the Finger Lakes, is proud to announce that its services are now reaching more homeowners across the region. Founded by fourth-generation woodworkers Jeff and Allison Caves, the company designs and installs kitchens, bathrooms and cabinetry with a level of care the family has been building on for more than 100 years.
Anyone who has typed “kitchens near me” into a search bar knows the drill. Results are usually split between a big box store with a handful of stock layouts, or a specialty shop charging a premium for anything custom. CabAve was built for the homeowners caught in between.
Clients can lean on the team for as much or as little design help as they need, from a few pointers to a full certified kitchen design. The same people planning the kitchen are also the ones building it, which is rarer in this industry than most homeowners realize.
“A lot of companies just hand you a catalog and call it a day,” said Jeff Caves, co-founder of CabAve. “But no two kitchens are alike, and no two families want the same thing. That is worth taking seriously.”
Rather than steering clients toward whatever cabinet line is easiest to install, CabAve keeps seven distinct lines on hand, including its own Caves Millwork Cabinetry, built locally in the Finger Lakes. For homeowners who want that same craftsmanship without the full custom price, the company also offers its CabAve Hybrid Option, blending factory cabinets with shop-built pieces where they matter most.
Every cabinet leaving CabAve is made from solid hardwood and plywood, finished with dovetail drawers, upgraded slides and soft-close hinges. No particle board is used, and everything is built in the USA.
Much of the daily process runs on what the Caves family calls The CabAve Way, a straightforward, step-by-step approach meant to keep homeowners from feeling lost mid-project.
“A kitchen touches nearly every part of daily life at home, so timing matters,” said Allison Caves, lead kitchen designer at CabAve. “We have spent years figuring out the right order to ask questions in, and that is a big part of why our home improvement builds run so smoothly.”
Clients also get access to color renders and 360-degree room views before construction begins, which tends to save time, money and a few headaches down the line. What began as a one-person millwork shop has grown into a team of more than 30 professionals, still covering kitchens, bathrooms, mudrooms and home offices across the region.
Homeowners interested in seeing the seven cabinet lines up close are welcome to visit the Manchester showroom, where Jeff and Allison still sit down with most clients themselves, or call (585) 831-2484.
About CabAve:
CabAve is a family-owned cabinet design and installation company based in Manchester, NY, serving Central New York and the Finger Lakes. Founded by fourth-generation woodworkers Jeff and Allison Caves, the company has grown from a one-person millwork shop into a team of more than 30 professionals specializing in custom kitchens, bathrooms and cabinetry for every room of the home.
Media Contact:
Organization: CabAve
Contact Person: Macy VanNostrand
Phone Number: (585) 831-2484
Address: 4200 NY-96 Manchester, NY 14504
Email: info@cabave.com
Website: https://www.cabave.com/
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