Framed Cabinets

01

Understand the face frame and door overlay

A framed cabinet has rails and stiles attached to the front edge of the box. Doors and drawer fronts mount over that face frame. The amount they cover is called the overlay. Partial or half-overlay designs leave more frame visible, while full-overlay designs cover most of it and create narrower reveals between fronts.

Overlay changes appearance and operation. A broader visible frame creates a more traditional rhythm. A fuller overlay creates a cleaner field of doors and drawers while retaining framed construction. Door and drawer openings are smaller than the outside cabinet dimensions because the frame occupies part of the opening. Review clear access when large trays, appliances, bins, or plumbing must fit.

The frame also affects neighboring doors, fillers, and trim. At walls and inside corners, pulls and door edges need enough room to open. The exact overlay and hinge geometry belong in the layout review. Do not assume two framed series have identical clearances because both are described as Shaker style.

• Compare visible face-frame width and door overlay.
• Check usable openings for stored items and appliances.
• Plan wall and corner fillers for the selected overlay.
• Keep door, drawer, panel, and molding selections within one series.

02

Compare the Fairview, Hudson, and Kingston series

The framed catalog includes Fairview, Hudson, and Kingston options. Each series has its own door appearance, material description, available finishes, and price for a given cabinet item. The product page shows the actual series image and finish choices so you can compare more than a list of names.

Start with the door profile and overlay, then review finish availability across the whole project. A color that appears on one product or series should not be assumed available on another. Confirm wall, base, tall, vanity, panel, molding, and accessory coverage before committing to the look. A physical sample is recommended when exact color and sheen matter.

Use one series across a connected elevation. Mixing series can change door proportions, overlay, finish, box details, and accessory compatibility. If a deliberate transition is required between rooms or separated cabinet groups, label it clearly on the plans and cart.

03

Plan storage and appliance openings with framed boxes

Nominal width describes the cabinet exterior, not the clear opening inside the face frame. Check the product specifications for pull-out waste bins, tray storage, large cookware, sinks, and appliance openings. Accessories must be compatible with the actual cabinet and hinge arrangement.

Built-in appliances require a cabinet designed for the application and the current appliance specification sheet. Confirm opening width and height, support, ventilation, trim kit, electrical or gas connections, heat clearances, and service access. Never select an appliance cabinet from nominal width alone.

At sinks, the face frame and door configuration affect plumbing access. At corners, the frames from two runs influence door and drawer movement. Draw the open positions and verify fillers before ordering. For accessible or adaptable layouts, the responsible professional should review clear openings and project requirements.

04

Finish a framed cabinet installation

Framed cabinet boxes are leveled, fastened to suitable structure, and joined through the face frames according to the product and installation requirements. Careful alignment creates even reveals across doors and drawer fronts. The installer should check walls, floors, utilities, and fastening locations before beginning.

Use series-compatible fillers and finished panels at walls, appliances, islands, and exposed ends. Crown, scribe molding, light rail, toe kick, and decorative pieces should match the design and available finish. Cabinet-box sides may not provide the finished appearance expected at a visible end.

Protect cabinetry from weather and moisture during delivery and storage. Confirm freight, unloading, the route to the room, and a clean conditioned storage area. Inspect the shipment for visible damage and shortages before installation and compare it with the approved room schedule.

05

Price and order framed cabinets online

Each configurable product shows the available framed series and its price for that item. Select the series first, then choose an available finish. The price changes with the configured series, while room-specific fillers, panels, molding, countertops, freight, tax, and installation remain separate project considerations.

Build a cart from exact item numbers when you have an approved cabinet schedule. For drawings without a schedule, upload the plans, elevations, appliance information, project ZIP code, finish preference, and target date. The plan reader prepares a first catalog match and flags uncertain lines for human review.

Before payment, confirm every item number, series, finish, quantity, door or drawer configuration, exposed side, accessory, and delivery detail. Availability and the final project total are verified at that point. No automatic plan interpretation should release a cabinet order without your approval.