When outfitting multi-unit housing—whether rental apartments, investment properties, or affordable developments—the cabinetry decision carries real weight. You need products that deliver durability under daily tenant use, consistent quality across dozens or hundreds of units, broad visual appeal that helps with leasing, and pricing that keeps the overall project budget in check. Fabuwood’s Quest series Metro and Discovery lines check all those boxes.
Built for Real-World Performance
Both Metro and Discovery sit in Fabuwood’s Quest series and share strong construction fundamentals:
- plywood box construction
- solid wood drawer boxes
- soft-close Blum hardware
- limited lifetime warranty
Plywood boxes hold screws better and tolerate moisture more reliably than the particleboard common in many entry-level stock cabinets. Soft-close hardware reduces slamming damage and noise complaints—practical advantages in rental environments. Cabinets ship fully assembled and ready to install, supporting tighter construction schedules.
Timeless Styles That Work Across Units
Metro features a traditional shaker profile with detailed inner edges and partial overlay. Available finishes include Frost (clean white paint), Mist (cool-toned stain), and Java (rich darker stain). The look is classic yet current—inviting without feeling trendy.
Discovery offers a cleaner, simpler shaker-style design with overlay drawers, primarily in Frost white. Its economical, straightforward aesthetic is frequently highlighted as ideal for multi-unit work.
These neutral, versatile designs photograph well, appeal to a wide range of renters or buyers, and avoid the risk of dating quickly.
Affordability Without Sacrificing Quality
Quest Metro and Discovery occupy Fabuwood’s more accessible price tier. The product is routinely positioned for budget-conscious remodels, rental properties, basement kitchens, investment properties, and multi-unit projects. Focused finish selections keep inventory simpler and pricing competitive for volume orders, while still delivering plywood construction and soft-close mechanisms that many lower-priced stock cabinets lack.
The Atlantis Kitchens Advantage
Atlantis Kitchens, a family-owned supplier based in Fresh Meadows, New York, has specialized in serving property companies, homebuilders, and multi-unit projects since 1987. As a premier Fabuwood dealer, we emphasize competitive pricing, personal attention from owners Jimmy and Yianni Gavalas, timely production, and reliable delivery—advantages that matter when coordinating cabinetry for large numbers of units.
We specifically promote the Metro series for affordable housing projects, noting its combination of handsome detailed design, practical finishes, and strong value. Working with a dealer experienced in multi-unit logistics helps ensure consistent quality, accurate ordering, and on-schedule delivery across an entire development.
Bottom Line
Fabuwood Metro and Discovery deliver plywood durability, soft-close convenience, and broad-appeal design at a price point that makes sense for affordable multi-unit work. Pairing them with a specialist like Atlantis Kitchens adds the service, volume expertise, and project focus that help developments stay on budget and on schedule—without compromising on quality that tenants and owners will notice.
