#FULL OVERLAY CABINETS VS FACE FRAME FULL#

There are three different types of cabinet overlays: partial overlay, full overlay and inset. Photo courtesy Synergy Design & Construction. The drawing below shows the difference between frameless and faceframe cabinets.įrameless cabinets and a contemporary design. There is no right or wrong choice and it’s all down to personal preference. However, this is highly dependent on the type of overlay you select (read more below). the way the cabinet frame shows around the doors and drawer heads) and sometimes have the added benefit of being more budget-friendly. Faceframe cabinets tend to be more adaptable to all overlay types (i.e. Although there are benefits such as ease of access and storage space, the main appeal is the seamless and more modern look frameless cabinets provide, due to their tiny ‘reveals’ (the space showing around the cabinet doors and drawer heads).įaceframe cabinets have a frame that covers the edge of the cabinet box and the door hinges attach to the frame itself. With frameless cabinets, there is no frame around the cabinet box and the cabinet doors attach directly to the inside of the box. Let’s start with the basics: frameless or faceframe cabinets. With that said, here’s a quick guide of kitchen cabinets so you can make the perfect choice for your kitchen remodel.ĭon’t know the difference between a home remodeling design build company and a general contractor? Then read this! It’s worth asking the question before you sign on the dotted line to ensure you understand what your options are and if it’s the right fit for you.Īs kitchen cabinetry will be one of the biggest line items in your renovation budget and can have a big impact on the design appeal of your home, it’s important you get what you want. With other general contractors or smaller companies, you might be limited to only three or four door styles and limited color choices. I realized after polling others this is a topic many people don’t really think about or pay much attention to until it comes time to pick them out - often well into the remodeling process when it’s either too overwhelming to research and/or the remodeler they are working with has limited cabinet options.ĭepending on the home remodeling company or general contractor you use for your kitchen remodel, your choice of cabinetry may be very broad - or very narrow! At Synergy, we have a number of different cabinetry companies we work with and our preferred partners provide different lines of cabinets at different price points and infinite choices of color and style! We were once even able to match a kitchen cabinet color to a client’s favorite purse. We were discussing kitchen design and I off-handedly asked, “What style of cabinet doors are you thinking about?” It wasn’t a trick question but, as it turns out, it wasn’t something she’d given much thought. Although her home was built in the early 1970s, her personal aesthetic leans contemporary and she was thinking of a modern makeover for her kitchen.

I was recently talking to an out-of-town friend who is considering a home remodel. Photo courtesy Synergy Design & Construction.īy Nicola Caul Shelley, Synergy Design & Construction Faceframe cabinets with white shaker cabinet doors are warmed up with the birch island in this transitional kitchen in Herndon.

Full overlay cabinets vs face frame