Frameless v. Inset
Frameless Cabinetry
Frameless cabinets have a full overlay on the cabinet’s front and hinges on the side attach them. Since they do not fit inside a frame, they offer more storage than inset cabinets because of their spacious interiors. This style of the cabinet originated in Europe but has gained popularity in the US over time.
As the name suggests, a frameless cabinet is a cabinet whose door is directly attached to the box by a hinge and has no frame. This style of cabinet will give your kitchen a very clean look. It is important to pay extra attention when designing with frameless cabinets. The goal is to get a sleek and clean look whether all panels, doors, and fillers appear to be on the same plane.
An inset cabinet is a type of cabinet whose drawers and doors are set inside the frame so that it can fit flush with the cabinet’s front when closed. You need handles and knobs to access inset kitchen cabinets because the drawers and doors sit flat within the frame.
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Inset cabinets were common in the era of craftsmen and Victorian homes. Although it has more of a rustic and historic form, inset kitchen cabinets have made a comeback in the contemporary world as many homeowners appreciate their unique and traditional look. One of the most sought-after features of inset cabinetry is its distinctive appearance. A few downsides of inset cabinetry are that you lose space that would have otherwise been used as storage because the door is built into the frame. In addition, there is a premium put on this construction method compared to frameless construction pricing.
