CABINET TYPES
Framed
Definition: Box with frame surrounding front edges to which door is attached, so hinges are visible.
Pros Sturdy construction - Hinges and frame show for traditional, classic look - Can be refaced with new fronts.
Cons Less access to interior than frameless cabinets.
Frameless
Definition^: Hinges attached directly to doors and end or side panels of box.
Pros Widely available - Hinges don't show, so suitable for modern, sleek look.
Cons Doors can start to sag over time.
Stock
Definition:Standard sizes often sold off-the-shelf or quickly ordered from retailers and kitchen companies.
Pros Economical - DIY - Increasingly wide variety of shapes and sizes - Fast delivery - Damaged unit can be replaced without rebuilding entire kitchen.
- Quality can be as good as more expensive options.
Cons More limited sizes and styles than semi-stock - No customization - May need filler strips to fit into existing space.
Semi-stock
Definition: Built to order within standard specifications, sometimes with choice of options.
Pros Wider variety of styles and finishes than stock - Allows for some customization - Often less costly than custom-built.
Cons Not as much variety as with custom - Longer wait time for delivery than with stock.
Custom
Definition Custom-built to exact specifications.
Pros Can be tailored to unusual or non-standard space, without fillers or modifications to space - Often, very high-quality craftsmanship and special materials
Cons Most expensive option - Longest wait time - Does not automatically mean the best quality, only that it's customized for you.
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