There are three styles of cabinet door panels: full overlay, partial overlay, and inset.
As the most visible feature of your cabinetry, cabinet doors are critical in defining your kitchen style. You can add personality, keep it simple, or find something that strikes a balance in between. Understanding how cabinets are constructed is the first step to determining which styles suits your space.
Cabinets consist of boxes, face frames, drawers, drawer guides, shelves, hinges and doors. These parts are labeled in the diagram below. We always recommend plywood over MDF for durability
Mixing different types of metal hardware can give your cabinets added character and visual interest. Gone are the days of sticking to all silver or all gold. Modern designers are mixing and matching! Different metals, when used in the right places, can compliment each other wonderfully. The mixed metal look can even extend to faucets, lighting and appliances.
Two-toned kitchen cabinets offer homeowners the best of both worlds. In most cases, two-toned cabinets are designed with white upper cabinets paired with a darker color base cabinet or kitchen island. Though, the combination can be whatever you like! Popular lower cabinet colors include: gray, blue, mint green, black, and dark purple are now popping up as popular two-toned combinations.