Countertops And Cabinets

A framed kitchen cabinet or frameless? This a fundamental question that must be answered as you decide on the what style of kitchen cabinet will best fit your kitchen design. Here are the basic elements of frameless kitchen cabinets and framed kitchen cabinets for you to consider…

Frameless Kitchen Cabinets:

Have a contemporary and clean look. These are built without a face frame and are referred to as European style cabinets. Frameless cabinets present a simple design with no trim or molding. Doors are close fitting and cover the whole of the the front of the box. They do not have ornamentation on the doors face and typically hinges are hidden inside the cabinet box.

Framed Kitchen Cabinets:

Has a full frame across the face of the cabinet box that can show between closed doors. Framed cabinets have a look that is more traditional. This construction secures adjacent cabinets and with a center rail strenghtens wider cabinet boxes. Door hinges may or may not be visible. There may be ornamentation on the door face like trimmed or framed panels, a framed glass panel or raised or recessed panels.

Knowing and deciding on this basic choice for your kitchen cabinets you will be well on your way.