Types of Kitchen Cabinets

The Basics

Cabinets define the style and function of your kitchen. Choosing the right ones will make your kitchen more functional and increase the value of your home. There are two primary types of kitchen cabinets. Face-frame cabinets have a wooden frame that encases the cabinet box, on which the cabinet door and hinges are installed. Frameless (or European) cabinets are built without this outer frame, and the cabinet door is hinged right on the cabinet box. Face-frame kitchen cabinets create a more conventional look, while frameless cabinets are more modern, making the face of your kitchen sleeker.

Cabinet door and drawer options are practically endless, offering you any number of ways to organize and store what you keep in your kitchen. Decide what you need most out of the space you have, and choose a kitchen cabinet type that makes it possible.

Finishing touches

Whether you choose face-frame of frameless, a variety of wood, door, and finish options are available to help define your personal style. Every budget can find a home within these options. Finishes like lacquer and vinyl are great alternatives to expensive wood frames and doors.

Cabinet hardware can be the crowning jewel to your kitchen's new look. Hinges, pulls, knobs, and hinges all complement your kitchen cabinet choices. A range of metal, glass, wood fixtures give you the variety you need when choosing that final touch for your kitchen.

Custom vs. Stock Kitchen Cabinets
Face-frame or Frameless Kitchen Cabinets

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