Understanding inset versus full overlay door styles.

Inset and full overlay are two common styles for cabinet doors, each offering a distinct aesthetic and functional appeal.

Inset cabinets have doors and drawers that are set inside the cabinet frame, creating a flush surface with the frame when closed. The doors and drawers fit precisely within the cabinet opening, leaving a small, consistent gap around each door and drawer. This style often gives a more traditional or classic look to the cabinets, as it showcases the cabinet frame. There is an element of elegance when inset doors are used to design a kitchen. Inset cabinets require precise measurements and craftsmanship for proper installation and is most often produced by higher end kitchen manufacturers. They also ten d to be more expensive than full overlay cabinets.

Full overlay cabinets have doors and drawers that completely cover the cabinet face frame when closed, creating a seamless, modern look. The doors and drawers are larger than the cabinet openings, allowing them to overlap the frame entirely. This style typically provides a sleek and contemporary appearance to the cabinets, as there are minimal visible lines or gaps between the doors and drawers. Full overlay cabinets offer more storage space compared to inset cabinets because they utilize the entire cabinet box.

Ultimately, the choice between inset and full overlay cabinets often depends on personal preference, the desired style of the kitchen or space, and budget considerations