Cabinet Frame Types
Many customers come to us and ask for an “inset” kitchen while not knowing what it actually means. In general, an inset kitchen means your doors and drawer fronts fit inside of a cabinet face frame. What many customers don’t realize is there are many different forms of inset cabinetry. Most notably, we are asked for beaded-frame inset, or flush-frame inset:
Flush-frame Inset Cabinetry (top left)
Inset doors and drawer fronts are designed to blend seamlessly into the face frame of your cabinets. This means that when they are closed, your cabinet doors will sit near flush with the face frame for a smooth surface. Flush-frame inset cabinetry typically features a perfectly flat face frame with no additional detailing, making it a good choice for designs which favor simple lines and minimal ornamentation.
Beaded-Inset Cabinetry (top right)
Beaded inset cabinets have an additional 1/4” decorative detail on the face frame immediately surrounding the door or drawer. This detail is known as a bead. The bead acts as a “frame within a frame” to outline your doors and drawers. Depending on what you choose, the bead can be made of an additional piece of molding applied to the face frame or by carving the bead out of the face frame with a router. Either way, the extra detail requires skill and is the mark of truly custom cabinet.
Pros and Cons of inset cabinetry.
Inset cabinetry is beautiful, timeless, and makes a statement in any kitchen. Consult with one of our designers regarding property home humidity and its effects on inset cabinetry.
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