Face Frame Cabinets
Out of the Woods offers many different cabinet and door styles for different homes and businesses. Designing cabinets is a passion of our team which means that you will be getting the highest quality no matter what style you choose. Choosing durable cabinets will ensure that you can use your kitchen, office, bathroom, laundry room, or pantry in the most efficient way possible. Face frame cabinets are highly customizable which makes them easy to implement in most American homes.
What Are Face Frame Cabinets?
These cabinet types have a sturdy and traditional appearance that is characterized by a frame on the front of the cabinet box. The primary function of this cabinet style is to reinforce the cabinet’s stability and align doors and drawers. These frames provide a more sleek look and fit.
While face frame cabinets can work well in any home, they typically look best in traditional or transitional homes. They are typically made of hardwood for extra strength to support dishes, linens, knickknacks, books, and files safely.
The Construction Of Face Frame Cabinets
These cabinets are made to withstand lots of use as well as heavy items. Common materials for these cabinets include oak, cherry, or birch which are able to withstand consistent wear and tear. Face frame cabinets feature two main components, stiles and rails.
The stiles are vertical pieces that are along the left and right sides of the cabinet opening. The rails connect the stiles to each other along the top and bottom, creating a box. Once the frame is constructed it is then attached to the cabinet box and doors or drawers are attached to the frame rather than the box.
Because the doors and drawers are attached to the frame, it helps the cabinet structure to last longer. Cabinet doors or drawer fronts can be easily replaced because they are installed on the frame.
Timeless Aesthetic
While face frame cabinets have multiple benefits, one of the biggest is their timeless appeal. Choosing something that is more timeless or that will age well is a better use of your money. A material or design that is more of a traditional option will ensure that your home stays professional-looking as trends ebb and flow.
Potential Drawbacks
All home elements can have cons or drawbacks for certain users. Before you tackle a home project, you should research both the pros and cons of a material type or design. While something may seem like a drawback to others, it may not be something that matters to you.
Reduced Interior Storage Space
Because the stiles and rails take up a bit of room inside the cabinet box, you will have a slightly reduced storage space. While the storage reduction will be slight, it could be a drawback for certain users. If you live in a small home or are having cabinets installed in a small room, losing those precious inches could make a difference. Frameless cabinets will offer a little more space in the cabinet interior.
Installation Costs
The face frame cabinet will require slightly more craftsmanship during installation. It will need to have the perfect alignment of frame, box, and doors in order to be operable. If you want the cabinets to last and function for many years, there will need to be extra attention to detail. Sometimes, the installation cost of face frame cabinets will be higher than other designs.
Aesthetic Differences
These cabinets are traditional and timeless, but those who want a more sleek look will not be drawn in by this design. The visible frame with the smaller door will not look appealing in a more modern or industrial setting. If you are looking for minimalist or contemporary cabinets, a face frame cabinet will not provide you with those benefits.
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