Construction Business Review

Cosmo Cabinets
Setting New Standards in Cabinet Manufacturing and Design

Umaesh Khaitan, Cosmo Cabinets | Construction Business Review | Top Companies in Kitchen and Bath CabinetsUmaesh Khaitan, CEO
In the kitchen and bath industry, run-of-the-mill cabinets are characterized by their standardized designs and materials. These cabinets are mass-produced to meet broad market demand, featuring basic finishes and limited options for customization. While they serve a practical purpose in many homes, their cookie-cutter approach may not always align with the distinct preferences and functional needs of large property developers and individual homeowners. As consumer tastes evolve, there is a growing demand for personalized, modern contemporary designs or functional upgrades like soft-close doors and drawers at an affordable price point. Customization allows homeowners to create practical and aesthetically pleasing environments tailored to their preferences and lifestyle needs.

Enter Cosmo Cabinets. It is a client-focused company that provides full-service customizable kitchen and bath solutions for multi-family, affordable, senior housing projects and build to rent single family homes. The company’s nimble and flat organizational structure enables quick and efficient resolutions to customer issues compared to larger companies with more rigid processes. Cosmo Cabinets adheres to the values of Cosmo C.A.R.E.S and promotes communication, accountability, reliability, excellence, and safety throughout the organization for a seamless customer experience.

“Our ability to ship orders in full and on time sets us apart in the cabinet business. The Cosmo C.A.R.E.S initiative ensures that every team member is dedicated to providing excellent service and quality work,” says Umaesh Khaitan, CEO of Cosmo Cabinets.

The Cosmo Advantage

Cosmo Cabinets provides a comprehensive solution that includes cabinets, granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting for the kitchen, bathroom and closet systems. These are designed to add value to apartments at an affordable price and potentially attract higher rent in the rental market.

“Our value proposition for our customers lies in the simplicity of working with one vendor rather than multiple ones to get different products needed in their projects. This allows clients to save time and thousands of dollars compared to sourcing from multiple vendors,” says Khaitan.

High-Quality Manufacturing and Innovative Design
Cosmo Cabinets manufactures full-access frameless kitchen and bath cabinets at a competitive price using the most innovative manufacturing techniques. The cabinets are built using a foldable plastic leg-leveller system that keeps the cabinets four inches away from the floor.

This prevents the cabinets from getting wet in case of water leakages and allows adjustments for uneven floors, combined with extremely easy installation. This system’s effectiveness was demonstrated during Hurricane Irma in New Jersey. A leak in the roof led to water cascading down from the fifth floor to the third floor in all units. Despite this significant water damage, only one kitchen needed to be replaced, thanks to the durable leg system.

The company provides four lines of doors in 25 color options as part of its commitment to simplicity and reliability. This approach aligns with the core values of offering customers’ designers a streamlined and effective decision-making process. Customers can choose between slab and shaker-style doors, all of which are made of three-quarter inch material and come with soft-close hinges at no additional cost. The Yosemite Door is made from High-Density Fiberboard (HDF) wrapped with PVC and has great weather resistance and UV coating for high scratch resistance. The quality of the cabinetry exceeds that of competitors, with a solid wood dowel construction system that makes it incredibly strong.

Our ability to ship orders in full and on time sets us apart in the cabinet business. The Cosmo C.A.R.E.S initiative ensures that every team member is dedicated to providing excellent service and quality work

Seamless Installation and Strategic Operations

Cosmo Cabinets addresses the installation hurdle typical of most companies, by providing a turnkey package that includes full installation services to general contractors and developers. It has a 300,000-square-foot facility in Eatonton, situated in a geographically strategic location for shipping within a 500-mile radius in just one day. The ample space at the facility allows for flexibility to accommodate customer needs and provide storage for any delayed projects. All machines at the facility are in excellent operational state, and it invests heavily in capital equipment to ensure high-quality product outcomes.

It uses Monday.com, a project management software that has been customized to suit its needs and allows it to effectively oversee and track every project. This platform ensures that all departments, from supply chain to installation, are connected and organized, allowing the team to stay in touch. The average cabinet experience of the team of managers is 18 years, demonstrating a deep understanding of the business. The company is proud of the cohesive team that works seamlessly toward delivering a high-quality product using innovative technology, design, and materials in every cabinet.

The company is also a certified member of the National Green Building Council (NGBC) and specializes in providing green certification for multi-family projects. The cabinets can help companies earn two points toward their certification process. All the cabinets meet the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) standards and come with the KCMA seal.

A New Generation of Cabinets

Cosmo Cabinets is considering backward integration to produce certain raw materials in-house for use in the U.S. and is looking for acquisitions to expand its footprint. It aims to provide customers with a comprehensive solution that combines the advantages of both worlds and expands national reach. This will also allow the company to streamline operations and reduce costs for customers. The goal is to consistently offer a high-quality product that is durable, sustainable and affordable. This strategic approach to backward integration and acquisitions positions Cosmo Cabinets for long-term success and growth in the market.