Are inset cabinets more expensive than overlay?

The one major difference between the two is price. Inset cabinets can cost approximately 15-30% more than overlay cabinets. You can also lose some storage space for those larger dinner dishes in inset cabinets.

Are inset cabinets worth it?

Inset cabinets are desired by many for their smooth, clean appearance, but there is a price to be paid for the look and quality of inset doors. That price is between 15-30% more than overlay doors. Full Overlay Doors give a similar appearance to that of inset doors without the higher cost.

What is an overlay cabinet door?

Cabinet overlay means the correlation of your cabinet doors to the cabinet face frames. This overlay affects how much of the cabinet frame shows and can change the appearance of your space from traditional to a contemporary-style kitchen.

What is face frame?

A face frame is the wooden pieces outlining the exterior front perimeter of a cabinet. It is used for both appearance and function. A face frame allows for hardware to be mounted with ease, as well as adding some stability to the overall cabinet. It can also decorate the cabinet and give it a more finished look.

What size rails and Stiles?

Raised or inset-panel doors have stiles and rails, both typically measuring 2 to 2-1/2 inches in width. Stiles and rails for doors almost always measure equally in width except when the top rail is arched — which can add another 2 inches to the top rail, making it 3 or 4 inches wide on both sides of the arch.

What is a cabinet face?

The face of a cabinet is the visible end where the drawers and doors are accessed. The face frame is comprised of boards that form a rigid skeleton for the exposed side of the cabinet’s box.

What is a cabinet frame?

FRAMED CABINETS. A framed cabinet has a solid wood frame on the front, called a face frame. The face frame is usually made of solid hardwood and of the same wood species as the cabinet doors. Each frame is composed of both vertical (“stiles”) and horizontal (“rails”) members.