Difference between framed and frameless kitchen cabinets
Sep 28, 2022
Frameless cabinets are also referred to as "full access" or European style cabinets. Drawers in frameless cabinetry tend to be larger because of the space saved by not having a face frame.
The cabinet doors in a frameless style are instead attached to the sides of the cabinet box, offering seamless lines on the front frame for a sleek modern or contemporary look.
Frameless cabinetry is constructed without the face frame located at the front of the cabinet. The cabinet construction is ¾” thick melamine end panels, shelves, tops, and cabinet bottoms.
Framed vs Frameless Cabinetry
The key difference between framed and frameless cabinetry is how they are constructed. The face frame is constructed of horizontal members called rails, and vertical supports called center stiles. The combination of wood grain directions in the face frame helps to reinforce the horizontal strength of the cabinet at the front opening.
