Guides

Guides and Resources

Straight answers to the questions people ask before they buy, schedule or sign.

GuideCustom vs semi-custom vs stock cabinetsThe three cabinet tiers differ mainly in how much they can be adjusted to your room. Here is what each offers, where each falls short and how to choose.Read more GuideFramed vs frameless cabinets: what is the difference?The difference is a wood frame on the front of the box. That one feature changes door styles, interior space and the overall look of the kitchen.Read more GuideCabinet wood species and materials: pros and consTwo separate questions hide in one: what the visible wood is, and what the box and door centers are made from. This guide covers both.Read more GuidePainted vs stained cabinets: which finish lasts?Paint covers the wood and stain shows it. That difference drives how each finish looks on day one and how it ages after years of daily use.Read more GuideCabinet door styles: shaker, slab, raised panel and insetDoor style sets the personality of a kitchen more than any other single choice. These four terms cover most of what you will see.Read more GuideKitchen layout basics: the work triangle and work zonesA kitchen that works is arranged around the tasks people actually do. The work triangle and work zones are two ways to think about that arrangement.Read more GuideRefacing vs refinishing vs replacing cabinetsThree routes lead to a different-looking kitchen, and they differ in how much they keep and how much they can change.Read more GuideHow to measure your kitchen for new cabinetsGood cabinets begin with good numbers. Here is a careful method for measuring a kitchen, plus the standard sizes you will meet along the way.Read more GuideCabinet hardware placement guidelinesThere is no single correct spot for a knob or pull, but a handful of common conventions make cabinets comfortable to use and good to look at.Read more GuideHow to clean and care for wood cabinetsWood cabinets rarely need much, but they do need the right kind of attention. Gentle cleaning and quick drying protect the finish for years.Read more

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