Framed or Frameless

The construction of stock, semi-custom, and custom cabinets can be made two ways. Cabinets with a face frame will have a 1” to 1 ½” wide frame applied on the front of the “box”. These cabinets are known in the industry as framed cabinets. The frame on the box (usually made of wood) gives it stability and offers the option to attach the door as a full or partial overlay, lipped, or inset.

Cabinets without a face frame are called frameless, also known as full access or Eurostyle cabinetry. This style features total accessibility into the cabinets and maximizes drawer widths, since there is no frame attached to the box. Because of its construction, the door can only be attached as a full overlay with a concealed hinge.