Cabinets: Framed, Frameless & Inset / What's the Difference?

With this video we plan to give the quick overview of what the terms framed, frameless and inset mean, as well as share some typical pros and cons of each.

Understanding the differences between framed cabinets, frameless cabinets, and inset cabinets will help you make decisions as you contemplate designing and purchasing materials for your home renovation project. And hey, you may just surprise your contractor or designer when you throw these industry terms around.

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[xXEdwardtheGrXx]

Great video. Actually working on DIYing some at home. Frameless looks like the way to go.

[lllee]

Thanks for showing the different types of cabinet doors and what they look like.

[kathiepierro]

Percentage wise, how much 😂more expensive is the inset over the framed for the same amount of cabinet space?

[kathiepierro]

I really like the inset. Sorry to hear it’s the most expensive. It’s a great look.

[dailiermoreno]

Hi, I am building kitchen frameless cabinets. I wandering if I install full overlay doors will they touch where the 2 cabinets meet on the hinge side? What gap should I leave between the door and the cabinet frame? Thanks for the video.

[BornToFly]

I am building a house with frameless. What size overhangs do you recommend? Beyond the doors and drawers and on the paneled sides?

[Yannis]

What do you call the built-in cabinets where there is a frame of lets say 2x2" studs and only plywood on the side and not inside the cabinet?

[vikinorman]

Where we are in Dallas 2024 -the frameless- cost more than full overlay.

[shirleyrowe]

Hi, please may you tell me, could I do inset cupboards without a frame? Thank you!!!! 🙂

[eli_van]

How you measure it out on frameless cabinets to order doors ?

[Yesferatu]

Does anyone know the term for when a "double cabinet" has a stile attached to the back of the left cabinet which lands behind the right cabinet door so you can't open the left door without opening the right door first?

[homehousedecor]

but now the inset and the frame can use the same cabinet box ，just change the door panel and hinge

[tcard]

What model hinges are used in this inset cabinet example?

[dreammakerbathkitchen]

I’m not sure what you call that kind of cabinet. I’m guessing I would call it “custom”.

[blsterling]

Nothing worse, cabinetry speaking, than an out of kilter inset cabinet door. They have to be perfect, or it's very obvious. With time they can misalign. Terrible, as they're much more expensive than other styles. Wouldn't have them again.