0When purchasing cabinets there are several basis definitions and concepts that you need to decide on first.
1. What kind of style do I want?
(Most of this will depend on the doors you pick, but there
are some questions that you need to think about before you get to doors)
The first couple of questions to start designing your cabinets ideas are:
1a.What kind of cabinet boxes do I want.
1b.What kind of wood.
1c.What kind of doors.
1a. What kind of cabinet boxes
This is propably the easiest question you will have to decide on. There are just two types of boxes. There are numerous names but only really two types.
Traditional or Framed
Modern, Contemporary, or Frameless
The term traditional cabinets really has nothing to do with the overall look of the kitchen. I only has to do with the kind of box behind the doors. Think of it as a cabinet with a "picture frame" on it.
Cabinet terms - 3/7/11 - Traditional and Modern Cabinets
by claire d on March 7th, 2011
Traditional or Framed Cabinets
The term traditional cabinets really has nothing to do with the overall look of the kitchen. I only has to do with the kind of box behind the doors. Think of it as a cabinet with a "picture frame" on it.The cabinet here has two small drawers at the top, two large drawers at the right and should have two doors at the left.
One thing to point out it the way the "Frame" is on the cabinet. The picture here shows two openings for doors and three for drawers. MAKE SURE YOU ASK YOUR cabinet provider how they frame their boxes. In the past there was an extra piece of wood between the doors as shown here. Thius restricts the use of the cabinets. So make sure they have clear unobstructed opennings.
3-8-11 - Another thing about traditional cabinets is that they are customary made out of plywood.
They will be receiving the hardwood frame This "frame" will help keep the sides straight.
They will be receiving the hardwood frame This "frame" will help keep the sides straight.
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