Monona sits on the southeast shore of Lake Monona and is almost surrounded by Madison. Madison Elite Cabinets helps Monona homeowners with cabinet projects of every size. Many homes here are compact, so smart storage matters most.
Because Monona grew so fast between 1950 and 1960, many of its neighborhoods likely date to that period. Homes from that era often have efficient layouts. Rooms can be smaller than in newer houses, and kitchens may be separated from the dining area. That leaves room for clever cabinet work, without moving walls.
You can gain storage without changing the footprint. Use the full height of the wall with tall upper cabinets. Replace lower door cabinets with drawers. Add a slim pull-out beside the stove. Light colors and open sight lines make the room feel bigger. See our kitchen cabinet page for the full process.
Many older baths have little room for a vanity. A narrow vanity with a drawer stack, plus a recessed medicine cabinet or a tall tower, can hold what a bigger room does. Read our guide to planning a bathroom vanity in an older home.
If you live near Lake Monona, you may use your home year round for boating gear, fishing equipment and outdoor furniture. Garage cabinets and a mudroom bench keep these items organized. In summer, outdoor cabinets on a patio store cushions and grilling tools. Pick materials made for freeze and thaw, as explained in our post on outdoor kitchen cabinets for Wisconsin winters.
A built-in bookshelf, a window seat with drawers or a closet cabinet adds storage without taking up floor space. Built-in cabinets are cut to the wall, so they fit even when walls are not perfectly straight.
Good light makes a small kitchen feel bigger. Under-cabinet strips brighten the counter. Lights inside glass-door cabinets add depth. In a narrow room, a light-colored finish bounces light around. Plan the wiring before the cabinets go in, since adding it afterward is harder.
Many Monona streets are narrow, and some homes have limited parking. Tell us about driveways, stairs and any tight turns so deliveries go smoothly. We plan the order of work to keep one working sink or bath available when possible.
Flat-panel doors and simple lines suit a home with mid-century roots. Pair them with slim pulls or finger grooves, and keep the color palette calm. Warm wood tones go well with this style, and they hide daily wear. If your cabinets are original and still sturdy, refinishing may bring back the look at a fair cost. We can show you samples in your own light.
List the large items that must fit: a mixer, a coffee maker, a roaster. Then size drawers for them.
Condo buildings have rules for work hours and elevator use. Let us know your building's rules at the first visit. We plan deliveries and installation to match.
A guest room can become a work area with a home office cabinet wall. A closet can hold a desk with doors that close at day's end.
Monona is home to a few company headquarters. If you run an office or shop here, ask about commercial cabinets for offices and break rooms.
We also serve McFarland, Cottage Grove, Fitchburg and Stoughton.
Often, yes. Taller cabinets, drawer bases and pull-outs gain a lot of space.
Yes. We scribe cabinets to uneven walls so the fit looks clean.
Yes, with the right materials and finish. We talk about options at your visit.
Yes. See our options for refacing and painting.
Book a free consultation and bring photos.
Contact us and we will find a time to see your space.
Plan Your Project
Share a few details about your space, your goals, and the look you want. We will help you explore the right cabinet option, whether you need new custom cabinetry, a refresh for existing cabinets, or a better storage layout.