Freedom Kitchens
vs Cut to Size Cabinets.
The honest comparison.
Freedom Kitchens is one of Australia's largest kitchen showroom chains. Cut to Size Cabinets is a Noble Park factory that sells direct. Both can make you a kitchen — but the price, lead time and custom-size capability are very different.
Side-by-side comparison
| Attribute | Freedom Kitchens | Cut to Size Cabinets |
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| Cabinet sizing | Fixed module widths (standard increments) | Cut to your exact millimetre — any size |
| Lead time | 8–16 weeks (design + manufacture + install) | 14–21 days factory to delivery |
| Hardware | Varies by range; soft-close on premium tiers | Genuine Blum soft-close on every order, included |
| Board thickness | Varies by range (some 16mm) | 18mm Australian HMR board, standard |
| Pricing model | Showroom + franchise markup | Factory-direct, factory-direct pricing |
| Price range (typical kitchen) | $12,000–$30,000+ installed | $4,000–$10,000 cabinetry-only |
| Installation | Professional installation included in price | Flat-pack DIY or fully assembled at factory |
| Business model | Franchise showroom network | Factory-direct, Noble Park Melbourne |
| Delivery | Included in installation quote | $89–$129 metro, free factory pickup |
| Warranty | Varies by franchise/range | 10-year cabinet + lifetime Blum hardware warranty |
Freedom Kitchens prices are market estimates. Cut to Size Cabinets prices are current factory-direct pricing, ex GST, cabinetry-only.
The key differences
Price — factory vs franchise
Freedom Kitchens operates a franchise showroom network with associated overheads. Cut to Size Cabinets sells direct from the Noble Park factory, removing showroom rent, franchise fees and sales commissions. A typical Cut to Size Cabinets kitchen runs 40–60% less cabinetry-only.
Lead time — 14 days vs 14 weeks
Freedom's design-order-install cycle typically takes 8–16 weeks. The Cut to Size Cabinets factory lead time is 14–21 days from order confirmation to Melbourne delivery or factory pickup. For urgent renovations or investment properties, this matters.
Custom sizes — exact vs modular
Freedom Kitchens works in standard module widths. Cut to Size Cabinets CNC-cuts every panel to your exact millimetre. Your 2,640mm kitchen wall gets one 2,640mm cabinet — not three 600mm cabinets plus a filler strip.
Blum hardware — standard vs tiered
Genuine Blum soft-close hinges and drawer runners are included in every Cut to Size Cabinets order at no extra cost. With Freedom Kitchens, Blum hardware is typically a premium tier specification.
Board — 18mm HMR as standard
Cut to Size Cabinets uses 18mm Australian-made HMR (High Moisture Resistant) board throughout. This is thicker and more moisture-resistant than the 16mm particleboard used in some Freedom Kitchens ranges.
Installation — separate vs included
Freedom Kitchens includes professional installation. Cut to Size Cabinets supplies flat-pack (or assembled) cabinets; installation is arranged separately. A tradie or handyman can install in 1–2 days for most Melbourne kitchens.
FAQ
Is Cut to Size Cabinets cheaper than Freedom Kitchens?
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Yes — significantly. Freedom Kitchens is a franchise showroom model with professional installation included. A typical Freedom kitchen runs $12,000–$30,000+ installed. The Cut to Size Cabinets factory-direct pricing produces the same cabinetry-only component for $4,000–$10,000. If you have a trusted tradie or want flat-pack DIY, Cut to Size Cabinets is typically 40–60% less cabinetry-only.
What are Freedom Kitchens lead times vs Cut to Size Cabinets?
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Freedom Kitchens involves showroom design, factory order and installation scheduling — typically 8–16 weeks from first consultation to installed kitchen. The Cut to Size Cabinets factory-direct process is 14–21 days from order confirmation to Melbourne delivery or factory pickup.
Can Cut to Size Cabinets match Freedom Kitchens cabinet quality?
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On the specification that matters — board thickness and hardware — Cut to Size Cabinets matches or exceeds most Freedom Kitchens ranges. Cut to Size Cabinets uses 18mm Australian HMR board as standard and genuine Blum soft-close hardware on every order. Freedom Kitchens' hardware specification varies by range; Blum is a premium tier for them, standard for us.
Does Freedom Kitchens do custom sizes?
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Freedom Kitchens works within standard module increments. While they can configure layouts, the individual cabinet widths are typically fixed at standard sizes. Cut to Size Cabinets CNC-cuts every panel to your exact millimetre — your 2,640mm wall gets one 2,640mm cabinet, not three 600mm modules plus a filler strip.
Freedom Kitchens includes installation — does Cut to Size Cabinets?
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Cut to Size Cabinets supplies flat-pack cabinets (or fully assembled at Noble Park). Installation is separate — most customers use a local handyman or kitchen installer for a half to one-day fit. For many Melbourne homeowners this is significantly cheaper than Freedom's all-inclusive model, especially combined with The Cut to Size Cabinets lower base pricing.
Which is better for a period home — Freedom Kitchens or Cut to Size Cabinets?
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The Cut to Size Cabinets made-to-measure capability is a significant advantage in period homes (Edwardian, Victorian, mid-century) where walls are rarely square and room dimensions are non-standard. Filler strips and shimmed stock-size cabinets are the compromise with any module-based system. Cut to Size Cabinets eliminates fillers by cutting to your exact dimension.
Can I get a price comparison before deciding?
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Yes — use our free 3D planner at cuttosizecabinets.com to design your kitchen and see a live price. Then compare with your Freedom Kitchens quote. Our quote is fixed-price, itemised, and returned within 24 business hours.
Ready for a factory-direct quote?
Get a fixed-price, itemised quote within 24 hours — online quote or visit our Noble Park showroom in person.