Designing the kitchen of your dreams requires making a series of thoughtful decisions to strike the perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics. One of the earliest of those decisions, and one that quietly shapes everything after it, is whether your cabinets are framed or frameless.
What are framed cabinets?
In framed cabinets, a face frame is attached to the front of the cabinet box. This frame acts as a border for the doors and drawers, making them highly durable and giving the cabinetry a timeless look.
- Classic aesthetic. They sit naturally in traditional and transitional kitchens.
- Enhanced durability. The face frame improves the cabinet's overall stability.
- Customization options. Framed construction supports the widest range of door styles, including raised panel and mitred.
What are frameless cabinets?
These modern-looking cabinets eliminate the face frame entirely, offering a sleek, minimalist design. Doors and drawers attach directly to the cabinet box, maximizing interior storage and creating clean, uninterrupted lines.
- Maximized storage. Without a frame in the way, the full width of the box is usable.
- Sleek design. Doors sit flush beside one another with very little reveal.
- Versatility. Frameless is perfect for achieving a clean, streamlined look.
So which is right for you?
It comes down to personal preference and the style of the room. If your home leans traditional and you want the security of a face frame, framed cabinets are the answer. If you are after a modern, minimalist kitchen and want every inch of storage you can get, frameless is the better fit. We build both, so the decision is about the room rather than about what we can make.
