Klovo vs. NewAge.
Two premium-modular garage cabinet brands. NewAge is the welded-steel Costco champion; Klovo is the engineered-wood alternative built in America with tool-free Klovo connectors. From flat to built in under 3 minutes.
If you want
furniture in the garage.
Pick Klovo if the garage doubles as a home office, mudroom, gym, or hobbyist workshop and you want the cabinets to read as built-in furniture rather than welded steel. Klovo connectors get the wall up in less than an hour and disassemble when you move.
Pick NewAge if you want welded 18-gauge steel construction with a lifetime warranty, you're a Costco member taking advantage of bundled pricing, or you specifically want the high-gloss Diamond Plate aesthetic.
Spec by spec,
head to head.
| Klovo | NewAge | |
|---|---|---|
| Cabinet material | Engineered wood, TFL finish | Steel — 18ga (Pro), 24ga (Bold) |
| Color & finish | White slab front, push-to-open | Gray, white, black, Diamond Plate |
| Cabinet capacity | 500 lbs per cabinet | ~600 lbs per cabinet (Pro) |
| Drawer capacity | 99 lbs per drawer (full-extension ball-bearing) | ~100 lbs per drawer (Pro) |
| Door hinges | Blum, soft-close, 200,000-cycle rated | Soft-close steel hinges |
| Drawer slides | DTC SUPER-RAIL, full-extension, push-to-open | Full-extension ball-bearing |
| Assembly system | Klovo connectors — tool-free, hand-snap | Welded (Pro) — pre-assembled units |
| Time per cabinet | About 2–3 minutes | Pre-assembled (anchoring time only) |
| Tools required | Screwdriver only (back-panel runners) | Drill (anchoring), level |
| Disassembles & moves | Yes — connectors come apart cleanly | Welded units: limited; Bold RTA: yes |
| Lockable | Optional locking hardware | Yes (Pro) |
| Lighting kit | Not included (third-party) | Included (Pro 3.0, Bold 3.0) |
| Made in USA | 100% Made in USA — built in America by Door Kraft | Mixed — varies by line and run |
| Cabinet warranty | 1-year limited (Klovo) | Lifetime limited (Pro) |
| Hardware warranty | Limited lifetime (Blum, DTC) | Included in cabinet warranty |
| Distribution | Retail partners + direct | Costco, Home Depot, direct online |
| Best for | Home gym, mudroom, garage office, hobby workshop | Industrial workshop, Costco shoppers |
| MSRP range | $300–$7,200 (16 sets, 2–16 ft) | ~$1,500–$6,500 typical configurations |
The honest
tradeoffs.
Klovo wins on
- ✓Aesthetics. Furniture-grade TFL slab front reads as built-in cabinetry.
- ✓Assembly speed. About 2–3 minutes per cabinet, less than 1 hour per set.
- ✓Hardware brands. Blum hinges, DTC slides — same as premium kitchens.
- ✓Portability. Disassembles cleanly when you move.
- ✓100% Made in USA. Built in America by Door Kraft.
- ✓Pre-designed sets. 16 sets, pick by wall width — no piece-by-piece configuration.
NewAge wins on
- ✓Welded steel construction. Pro 3.0 series is rigid and impact-resistant.
- ✓Lifetime cabinet warranty. On Pro Series welded line.
- ✓Costco distribution. Bundled member pricing on 7/10/14-piece sets.
- ✓Lighting kit included. Pro 3.0 and Bold 3.0 ship with under-cabinet lights.
- ✓Diamond Plate finish option. High-gloss-black aesthetic.
- ✓Pre-assembled welded units. No box assembly, just anchor.
Klovo vs. NewAge,
questions answered.
Is Klovo or NewAge better for a home garage?
NewAge (Pro Series) is welded 18-gauge steel with soft-close hardware, lockable doors, and a lifetime warranty — a strong choice for impact-heavy workshop use. Klovo is engineered-wood with TFL — closer to a kitchen cabinet aesthetic — and excels in garage offices, mudrooms, home gyms, and workshops where appearance matters. Klovo's edge: assembly speed (about 2–3 minutes per cabinet vs. 30+ minutes for NewAge's welded steel) and the disassembles-and-moves-with-you connector system.
What is NewAge known for?
NewAge is the Costco champion of premium garage cabinets. Their Pro Series uses welded 18-gauge steel; their Bold Series uses 24-gauge. Strong distribution at Costco (Pro 3.0 and Bold 3.0 series), Home Depot, and direct online. Lifetime warranty on Pro Series. They also have a Performance Diamond Plate line for the high-gloss-black aesthetic.
Why would I pick Klovo over NewAge?
Three reasons. (1) Aesthetics — Klovo's furniture-grade TFL slab front reads as built-in cabinetry, where NewAge's welded steel reads as industrial. (2) Speed — Klovo connectors assemble each cabinet in about 2–3 minutes; even NewAge's welded cabinets need anchoring and panel install. (3) Portability — Klovo disassembles for moves; welded steel cabinets do not. Klovo also uses Blum hinges and DTC SUPER-RAIL drawer slides — the same hardware brands found in premium kitchen renovations.
Why would I pick NewAge over Klovo?
If your shop sees commercial use, regular hammer impact, or you specifically want welded steel construction with a lifetime cabinet warranty, NewAge Pro Series is the call. NewAge is also widely stocked at Costco — convenient for Costco members and bundled with member pricing. The Performance Diamond Plate line offers a distinctive high-gloss aesthetic Klovo doesn't currently match.
Is Klovo cheaper or more expensive than NewAge?
Both sit in the premium-modular tier ($175–$360/linear ft). NewAge Pro 3.0 7-piece sets typically run $2,500–$4,500 at Costco; Bold 3.0 sets run lower. Klovo MSRP ranges $300–$7,200 across 16 sets (2–16 ft), with most family configurations $1,500–$5,500 — comparable on a like-for-like wall-width basis.
Is Klovo Made in USA? What about NewAge?
Klovo is 100% Made in USA — built in America by Door Kraft, a 20-year cabinet manufacturer. NewAge's manufacturing has historically been a mix of domestic and imported production; specific origin varies by line and run. Check the box for your exact configuration if domestic origin matters to you.