Fargo Elite Custom Cabinets provides professional kitchen cabinet installation in Horace, ND, for homeowners who need better storage, a more practical layout, replacement cabinetry, or custom solutions built around the way their household actually uses the space.
Horace is a Cass County community approximately 5–8 miles south of West Fargo and about 8 miles from Fargo. As part of the Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area, the city has experienced significant recent growth, increasing from 3,085 residents in 2020 to an estimated 6,286 in 2024.
That growth creates an important cabinet-planning reality: a home can be relatively new and still need storage that better reflects the people living in it.
Whether you are replacing an existing kitchen, improving a standardized cabinet configuration, adding more useful pantry storage, or planning cabinetry around appliances and daily routines, we begin with the actual room and your project goals.
With 15+ years of combined experience, our team provides field-measured planning, professional installation, detailed adjustments, and residential cabinet solutions focused on fit, function, and everyday use.
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From full kitchen installations to targeted storage upgrades, we provide residential cabinetry solutions based on your space, project goals, and approved scope.
Installation of new cabinetry for kitchen remodels, post-construction upgrades, and residential improvement projects in both newer subdivisions and existing homes.
Made-to-fit cabinetry designed to accommodate unique layouts, maximize storage in open-concept homes, and provide flexibility beyond standard builder-installed options.
Replace original or underperforming cabinets with updated systems that improve usability, durability, and day-to-day organization.
Plan cabinet placement around modern living patterns, open floor plans, appliance positioning, and storage priorities common in newer Horace homes.
Premium cabinetry solutions for homeowners seeking upgraded finishes, enhanced materials, and refined design details that elevate the overall kitchen space.
Integrated cabinetry for living areas, home offices, mudrooms, and multi-use spaces often found in growing family homes.
Purpose-built storage designed to support busy households, including walk-in pantries, expanded shelving, and organization systems for everyday use.
Upgrade compatible cabinetry with modern hardware, improved drawer systems, and soft-close features for smoother operation and long-term performance.
Horace’s residential context has changed quickly.
The city had 2,430 residents in 2010 and 3,085 in 2020, followed by a 2024 estimate of 6,286. The 2020 census also recorded 1,101 housing units.
Those figures should not be used to claim that every Horace property is recently built or that every kitchen has the same needs.
They do, however, support a clear local reality: Horace is a rapidly changing residential community where cabinet projects can involve both established properties and homes shaped by more recent growth.
An existing kitchen may need:
A relatively newer kitchen may need:
The age of the kitchen does not determine whether the storage works well.
The actual household does.
Storage planning becomes more useful when it begins with household routines rather than cabinet count.
In Horace, the 2020 census recorded 1,049 households, and 43.9% of households had children under age 18.
That does not mean every household needs the same family-oriented cabinet design.
It does suggest that household-specific storage deserves more attention than a generic one-layout-fits-all approach.
Depending on the project, planning may review:
A large pantry may provide plenty of volume while making smaller items difficult to see.
A row of lower cabinets may offer substantial capacity while requiring frequent bending and reaching.
A clean, symmetrical layout may look appealing while placing the wrong storage near the tasks it supports.

The objective is not maximum cabinetry.
It is more useful access within the available space.
Relevant conditions can include:
An appliance can fit the opening and still create an awkward kitchen.
Not every kitchen project starts with an empty room.
Homeowners may choose to retain:
Keeping those components can preserve value and avoid unnecessary replacement.
They can also create fixed relationships that affect the cabinet plan.
A retained refrigerator establishes actual width, depth, handle projection, and door movement.
Existing plumbing can influence sink-base placement.
Current flooring may affect project sequencing.
Nearby walls can limit appliance operation even when nominal dimensions appear correct.
That is why cabinet planning should consider both what changes and what stays.

Horace’s recent population growth gives this page a distinct local planning angle.
The city grew from 915 residents in 2000 to 2,430 in 2010 and 3,085 in 2020, with a 2024 estimate of 6,286.
Rapid community growth does not prove that a specific kitchen is new, undersized, or poorly designed.
But it does make one homeowner scenario especially relevant:
The kitchen that seemed adequate at move-in may not work as well after the household has lived with it.
Over time, homeowners may discover that:
These problems do not automatically require a complete kitchen rebuild.
Sometimes the better project is targeted customization.
That may involve:
This is where post-move-in customization can provide value.
A broadly functional home is not always a household-specific home.
Typical cabinet installation projects range from $3,500 to $25,000+, depending on actual scope.
This is general pricing guidance, not a fixed quote.
Cost factors can include:
A newer kitchen project is not automatically simple.
Replacing a standardized configuration, integrating different appliances, adding custom storage, upgrading materials, or pursuing more detailed finish requirements can increase project complexity.
Likewise, a focused storage improvement may cost less than a full cabinet replacement while still requiring careful planning.
Detailed estimates are provided after project review.
We review the room, project goals, storage needs, existing conditions, and intended scope.
Actual dimensions and relevant fitting conditions are documented before final installation decisions.
Cabinetry is planned around available space, household priorities, appliances, plumbing, finishes, and approved hardware.
Cabinets are installed based on the finalized layout and the specific conditions of the space.
Doors, drawers, hardware, functionality, and overall finish are carefully checked and adjusted as needed.
Eligible cabinet installations come with a 5-year workmanship warranty.
Manufacturer warranties may also apply to qualifying components and hardware.
Your cabinet project should respond to the room and household—not just standard cabinet dimensions.
Our approach includes:
For Horace homeowners, the practical benefit is a project process that can support both existing-home improvements and post-move-in customization as storage needs become clearer.
Our completed residential work includes kitchen installations, storage improvements, and custom built-ins throughout Horace and the surrounding communities.

Project Type & Scope: Wall-to-wall built-in cabinetry with closed lower storage, integrated drawers, upper shelving, custom fitting to existing walls, hardware installation, and detailed final alignment.
Estimated Project Cost: $8,600
Location: Horace, ND

Project Type & Scope: Reworked cabinet layout with additional deep drawers, improved pantry storage, appliance-adjacent cabinetry, soft-close drawer slides, and custom fitting within the existing kitchen footprint.
Estimated Project Cost: $11,800
Location: West Fargo, ND

Project Type & Scope: Full kitchen cabinet replacement with new upper and base cabinets, deep drawer storage, pantry improvements, soft-close hardware, appliance fitting, and final alignment.
Estimated Project Cost: $16,500
Location: Fargo, ND
Horace is located in Cass County, approximately 5–8 miles south of West Fargo and about 8 miles from Fargo. It forms part of the broader Fargo–Moorhead metropolitan area.
Depending on approved project scope, scheduling, and service availability, nearby project areas may include:
Your kitchen does not need to be old to need better storage.
A relatively newer layout may still have limited pantry organization, too few deep drawers, poor small-appliance storage, or cabinet zones that do not match the household’s daily routines.
An established kitchen may involve different needs, including replacement cabinetry, retained appliances, fixed plumbing, or non-standard room conditions.
Fargo Elite Custom Cabinets provides kitchen cabinet installation in Horace, ND, with field measurements, custom-fit planning, storage-focused layouts, professional installation, detailed adjustments, and final inspection.
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Typical cabinet installation projects range from $3,500 to $25,000+, depending on cabinet count, materials, finish, hardware, layout complexity, modifications, demolition, appliances, plumbing, site readiness, and actual project scope.
Potentially, yes. A newer kitchen can still have limited deep drawers, generic pantry storage, poor small-appliance organization, or cabinet placement that does not match household routines.
Often, yes. Suitability depends on actual appliance dimensions, positions, operating clearances, nearby walls, adjacent cabinetry, and approved project scope.
Yes, depending on project scope. Custom built-ins can be planned for home offices, living rooms, entertainment areas, alcoves, and other residential spaces.
Soft-close hinges and drawer slides may be installed when specified and compatible with the chosen cabinet and hardware setup.
Eligible cabinet installations include a 5-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranties may also apply separately to qualifying components and hardware.