Countertops And Cabinets

How kitchen cabinets and , bathroom vanity cabinets are constructed in many cases is overlooked. This very important aspect of cabinetry not only determines the style and look it determines the longevity of your cabinets. Some offer easier access while others offer a sturdier frame. Here is brief information on the available kitchen and bathroom vanity cabinet constructions and stylings:

Framed Cabinets

A standard framed cabinet has a front frame around the cabinet opening to which the door is attached. These are the most popular type of cabinets in the U.S. and are easier to install than frameless cabinets because of their rigid front frame and recessed end panels. You will find framed cabinets are available in traditional and full overlay styling. Framed construction utilizes screw, staple and dowel or glue construction.

Frameless Cabinets

Frameless are also known as European cabinets. They do not have a front frame. The doors are attached directly to the sides of the cabinet. Frame less cabinets are more contemporary in style and offer the advantage of access to the interior of the cabinet without obstruction since their is no frame in the front. Frameless cabinets utilize pin and dowel construction.

Stock Cabinets

You will find that Stock cabinets offer the fewest options when compared with semi custom or custom cabinetry. However, you still will have a choice of a number of different sizes, shapes, wood species and finishes. Stock cabinets afford you a very limited number of style choices in frameless and framed cabinets. You get fewer styling options but because of this the cost of stock cabinets is the least expensive cabinet option.

Semi Custom Cabinets

Though the options are fewer with Semi custom cabinets compared to custom cabinets they are available in a number of different sizes, shapes, wood species and finishes. Semi custom cabinets provide you a limited number of options of styles in their framed and frameless cabinets. These may include such things as reduced depths, increased depths, matching interiors, inverted frames, etc.

Custom Cabinets

With custom cabinets, you can choose pretty much any cabinet dimensions, shape, wood species, finish and special detailing you want. Custom cabinets offers you a limitless number of styling options in framed and frameless construction. This is your most expensive option. Though the cost can be prohibitive, if you are acquiring custom cabinetry money may not your main focus.

Take into consideration your families day to day activity and how your cabinets will be used when determining which style of cabinet construction will best fit in your home. You can quickly and easily see galleries of different cabinet construction styles online and get a feel for pricing. Your kitchen cabinets and bathroom vanity cabinet construction choice will be the difference in how long you can enjoy them.