Cabinetry Basics: Frames and Door Styles
When you decide it’s time for new kitchen cabinets, the decision can be both liberating and overwhelming. Your cabinetry defines the style of your kitchen and home. You use them daily, so it’s important to select quality cabinets that are aesthetically pleasing while still catering to your needs. The exterior of your cabinets is just as important as how you use them to store you kitchen appliances and dishes. Here are a few basic points to consider when you’re updating your kitchen cabinets.
Framing Choices
Full Overlay
Full overlay cabinets provide a more custom look. These cabinets can be framed or frame-less. Double door frame-less cabinets with full overlay doors do not have a vertical face frame stile between the two doors, which allows you to store larger items. You also gain an extra inch of space!
Partial Overlay
The most recognizable characteristic of a partial-overlay cabinet is the consistent 2” strip of the frame visible between the doors and drawers. The doors sit on top of the frame and have a small gap. Keep in mind your doors and drawer faces will be smaller this option. These are often the least expensive option.
Inset
Usually the most expensive option, inset doors and drawers are set into the cabinet frame and fit flush with the face of the cabinet when closed. Hardware is needed with inset cabinetry, since there is no space between doors and doors to pull. With this type of door, the hinges can either be concealed or exposed for an accent detail.
Red Oak
Cherry
Materials
There are so many combinations of wood finishes and styles that the possibilities are nearly endless. Cherry, Maple, Ash, Hickory, Mahogany, Birch, and Oak are popular wood choices and they all come in many different finishes.
These wood finishes are just a handful of wood and finishes available for custom cabinets from Top Cabinetry.
Mahogany
Walnut
Door Styles
Whether you prefer a traditional or modern style for your kitchen, the door style of your cabinets will speak the most about your taste. These are just a few examples of the styles available.
Slab or Shaker
Shaker and slab style doors create a clean and uncomplicated look that really show off the wood and finish. These are easy to maintain and perfect for a modern or contemporary kitchen.
Slab
Raised Panel
Reverse Raised Panel
Reverse Raised Ornate Panel
Raised or Reversed Raised Panels
For a more traditional design, paneled cabinet doors are a good choice. They create a warm and cozy atmosphere and can be more ornate in style.
Glass and Mullion
Glass cabinets are the perfect way to show off your beautiful glassware, china, or dishes. While they are most popular for upper cabinets, mullioned glass cabinets can be a beautiful accent to a lower cabinet on a kitchen island. Solid glass or ornate mullioned designs, these cabinet doors bring an air of sophistication and create an open, airy feeling to your kitchen.
Beveled Glass Door
Mullioned Glass Door
