30-Inch Unfinished Shaker Base Cabinet
The UB30 is a 30-inch-wide Unfinished Shaker Base Cabinet featuring one drawer, two doors, and one adjustable shelf. It offers generous everyday storage while featuring the widest single top drawer in our standard one-drawer base cabinet series. If you prefer one large utility drawer instead of several smaller ones, the UB30 is an excellent choice.
This cabinet works well almost anywhere in a kitchen layout, providing ample space for cookware, countertop appliances, pantry items, and frequently used kitchen essentials while maintaining the timeless appearance of a partial overlay Shaker cabinet.
Why Choose a UB30 Base Cabinet?
The UB30 is often chosen for one simple reason—it provides more storage. The additional cabinet width creates a larger interior while also providing the widest single utility drawer available in this style of base cabinet.
That extra-wide drawer is perfect for organizing items that don't fit comfortably in narrower drawers, helping keep frequently used kitchen tools organized and within easy reach.
Common Uses for a UB30
The wide top drawer is commonly used for:
- Large cooking utensils
- Foil and plastic wrap
- BBQ tools
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Kitchen towels
- Frequently used cooking gadgets
The cabinet below is ideal for storing:
- Pots and pans
- Mixing bowls
- Small kitchen appliances
- Crock-Pots and slow cookers
- Air fryers
- Baking dishes
- Food storage containers
UB30 vs. UB27
The
UB27 Base Cabinet
is an excellent choice when space is limited. If your layout allows for a UB30, the wider cabinet provides additional storage along with a noticeably larger utility drawer that many homeowners find more practical for everyday use.
UB30 vs. UB33
If your layout has room for a
UB33 Base Cabinet,
you'll gain even more cabinet storage and a larger top drawer. If maximizing storage is your priority, moving up to the next size is often worth considering.
Designed for Everyday Kitchens
The partial overlay Shaker design offers a timeless appearance that complements traditional, Craftsman, farmhouse, and transitional kitchens. Unlike full overlay cabinetry, partial overlay construction leaves the face frame exposed, creating a classic framed cabinet appearance that never goes out of style.
Another advantage of partial overlay construction is flexibility. The exposed face frame provides a comfortable place to grip the doors and drawer, allowing many homeowners to use the cabinets without decorative knobs or pulls. Hardware can always be added later, but it isn't required for everyday use.
Built to Last
Built in America, the UB30 features a solid maple face frame, solid maple Shaker doors and drawer front with recessed maple plywood center panels, and a durable birch plywood cabinet box. Unlike many mass-produced cabinets, we build our cabinets using premium hardwood and furniture-grade plywood—never MDF, particleboard, or other engineered wood products—for long-term strength, durability, and dependable everyday performance.
Every drawer is built with a durable 1/2-inch plywood drawer bottom to provide dependable support for everyday kitchen utensils, cookware, and household items. Soft-close concealed hinges and full-extension soft-close drawer glides provide smooth, quiet operation. The unfinished maple exterior is ready for paint, stain, or clear coat, while the cabinet interior already includes a clear natural protective finish.
Before You Order
Before ordering, verify your cabinet layout, neighboring cabinet sizes, appliance clearances, countertop overhang, and any required fillers. If your kitchen can comfortably accommodate a larger cabinet, the additional storage is often worth the extra space.
Review our
How to Measure for Cabinets
guide before placing your order. We also recommend reading our
Cabinet Layout & Design Guide
to help avoid common planning mistakes before installation.
Browse our complete
Unfinished Shaker Base Cabinet Collection
or our
Unfinished Shaker Cabinet Collection
to compare additional cabinet sizes and configurations.
Product Specifications
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Model: UB30
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Width: 30 inches
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Height: 34.5 inches
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Depth: 24 inches
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Configuration: One drawer and two doors
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Shelf: One adjustable shelf
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Door Style: Partial Overlay Shaker
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Face Frame: Solid maple
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Doors & Drawer Front: Solid maple with recessed maple plywood center panels
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Cabinet Box: Birch plywood
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Drawer Bottom: 1/2-inch plywood
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Construction: Premium all-wood construction – no MDF, particleboard, or engineered wood products
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Hardware: Soft-close concealed hinges and full-extension soft-close drawer glides
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Assembly: Ready-to-Assemble pocket screw construction
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Toe Kick: Individual toe kick included
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Origin: Made in America
Installing multiple base cabinets in one run? Consider using a
96-inch Toe Kick
for a clean, continuous finished appearance.
Finishing Your Unfinished Maple Cabinet
The unfinished maple exterior is ready for paint, stain, or a clear finish. Maple can absorb stain unevenly, so proper preparation with a quality wood conditioner or sanding sealer is recommended before staining.
Before finishing your cabinet, review our
Cabinet Finishing Guide for Unfinished Maple Cabinets.
The cabinet interior already includes a clear natural protective finish and should not be painted or stained.
Assembly
The cabinet ships Ready-to-Assemble using our pocket screw construction system for fast, accurate assembly. Pocket screw construction creates a strong cabinet while simplifying installation for both homeowners and professional installers. The doors arrive pre-hung, and complete assembly instructions are included.
Professional Recommendation
If you like the convenience of one large utility drawer, the UB30 is one of our favorite base cabinet sizes. The extra-wide drawer makes organizing large cooking utensils, wraps, BBQ tools, kitchen towels, and other everyday items much easier than narrower cabinets.
If your layout allows for a
UB33 Base Cabinet,
moving up in size provides even more storage. However, the UB30 offers an outstanding balance of generous cabinet space, a wide utility drawer, and manageable size, making it one of the most versatile base cabinets in our lineup.
