Cabinet Door Types & Styles
Many homeowners dedicate considerable time exploring a variety of options, styles, colors, textures, and products to create their dream kitchen. The cabinet door style you choose is pivotal, as it not only sets the tone for the space but also defines the overall ambiance. With countless door options available, you can easily find something that reflects your unique taste and fits within your budget. Let the following insights guide you in selecting the perfect cabinet door that will elevate your kitchen to new heights.
Door Types
The two most common types of kitchen cabinet doors are overlay and inset. Each style offers distinct advantages that can enhance the aesthetics and functionality of your space.
Overlay cabinet doors come in full or partial overlay versions. Full overlay doors and drawers completely cover the face frame. Only a very small portion of the frame is visible when two overlay cabinets are viewed side-by-side, creating a seamless and streamlined look.
Partial overlay doors and drawers partially cover the face frame and are typically associated with more traditional decor.
Inset doors fit inside the face frame. This type of cabinet construction gives a full view of the cabinet frame, with only minimal spacing or gaps between the cabinet components. Inset cabinetry offers clean lines, flush inset doors, and features that can change the look of a standard cabinet with a full overlay door. In addition, with inset cabinets, you can personalize the design with either beaded or non-beaded inserts to create your own look and complement your home’s décor.
Cabinet Door Styles
Shaker design is the most popular type of cabinet door. Clean lines that add depth and interest without being visually overpowering characterize Shaker doors. The most basic Shaker style is a five-piece door with a recessed center panel and no additional edge detailing.
Slab doors are simple and stylish. They lack panels, molding, or detailing to produce a clean, minimalist look. Slab doors are typically made of wood or laminate.
Arched doors have a curve at the top that is either recessed or raised within the door panel. Cathedral arch doors have a medieval arch at the top. This style is almost always limited to wall-hung cabinets.
Beaded cabinets are often associated with the cottage look features decorative wood paneling with vertical grooves on the interior panel.
Glass inset cabinets feature a clear or frosted piece of glass that allows you to see the contents of the cabinet.
Mission-style cabinets are usually made from oak and stained to highlight the grain of the wood. In addition, they employ a square frame molding to produce a simple, elegant style.
Thermafoil doors are molded from medium-density fiberboard (MDF), wrapped in a coating, and baked under extremely high heat to create an impervious seal. Thermafoil doors are highly durable and budget-friendly. This type of door only comes in solid colors or imitation wood grain.
Custom doors offer homeowners an incredible opportunity to express their individuality and creativity. Unlike standard doors that come in preset styles and colors, custom options serve as a blank canvas, inviting personal design choices that reflect the homeowner's unique taste and lifestyle.
What is the ideal door style for your dream kitchen? We invite you to visit our showroom located at 8454 Washington Street in Chagrin Falls. Our K&B designers are here to assist you in exploring a variety of options to find the perfect door type, style, color, and texture for your dream kitchen.