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Kitchen Cabinet Box Styles
At first glance, cabinets often appear to us as a set of doors. People rarely
stop to think about what else cabinets consist of, when in fact there happens to
be a lot more going on behind those lovely decorated doors. The structure to
which the doors are attached is the main component of kitchen cabinets. Without
that structure, cabinets would have no function at all.
The structure of cabinets can be broken down into two main styles, framed
construction and frameless construction. Each style represents a completely
unique way of constructing the cabinet. Not to mention, the overall appearance
and functionality is distinguished as well.
- Framed Construction: Often considered the traditional framed cabinet. It
consists of a front frame with rails and stiles around the cabinet opening. The
door is attached to this frame. They are easier to install compared to frameless
cabinets. Glue, staples and dowel and screw construction are typically used in
the construction of framed cabinets.
- Frameless Construction: This particular style is also referred to as
European-style cabinets. It consists of a box without a front frame. This makes
for a more contemporary style. Also, there are no rails or stiles blocking the
way so access is made easy. Special hardware fittings are used to attach the
door and pin and dowel is used in the construction.
Aside from the outside frame, the actual box undergoes its own construction.
During its construction, special attention must be given to the kitchens
frequent moisture changes. Due to these changes in moisture levels, the box must
be made from a material that can adjust well. It is rarely made from solid wood
because wood tends to warp under such exposure. Instead, it is typically made
from plywood, particleboard or furniture-grade flakeboard, or medium density
fiberboard. These wood by-products and synthetic additives are used because they
are extremely sturdy and warp resistant.
Floating panels are another feature created to allow for humidity. The term
“floating” is used to describe this type of panel because it literally floats
between wooden grooves instead of being glued down. This allows the panel to
move freely and adjust to the moisture changes frequently received in the
kitchen.
The cabinet doors are typically made from a different material then the box they
are attached to. In fact, solid wood is commonly used in the doors, such as
hickory or maple. The warp factor can be resolved by using multiple strips of
the wood in a variety of sizes. This gives the door more flexibility under humid
conditions.
Although there are often several different materials used in the construction of
kitchen cabinets, much can be done to unify the overall appearance. For a
consistent look, a veneer can be added to the sides of the box to match the door
and the same finish can be applied to both. Unless, however, a more contrasted
look is desired in which you can use two different tones.
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Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
When remodeling your kitchen, an alternative to replacing your cabinets
entirely, is to reface them. With refacing cabinets, you can achieve a beautiful
new kitchen while spending half the amount of money. You will literally be
giving your cabinets a face-lift! In the refacing process, existing doors,
drawer fronts and hardware are removed and replaced with new ones
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Wood Kitchen Cabinets
Wood is one material that will never go out of style. It offers a rich classic
appeal that comes in a variety of species. Depending on your own personal taste,
you can create the look and feel most desired. The species of wood that you
select will have the utmost impact on your kitchen cabinet’s final look. Types
of wood species include, Maple, Cherry, Oak, Pine, Alder, Birch, Hickory,
Mahogany, Walnut.
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Cabinet Door Styles
The fashion in which a door fits over a cabinet box determines its fundamental
classification. Doors are classified as being one of five types which include,
Inset Cabinet Door, Lipped Cabinet Door, Partial Overlay, Full Overlay, Tambour.
Inset doors are designed to sit within the rails and stiles of the cabinet
frame. They are tightly fitted between the front edges of the cabinet box.
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