Overlay cabinets don't make it easy for you to open the doors by sliding your hand into the cabinet. As a result, you'll have to add knobs and drawer pulls, requiring more hardware.
If you're short on budget but want better quality, go with standard overlay; otherwise, if long-lasting durability matters most to you, consider buying full overlays.
Shaker-Style Cabinets
Known for their simple design and recessed-panel doors, Shaker cabinets have been in style for more than 100 years. Shaker cabinets are popular in farmhouse kitchens, but they also work with a variety of home decor styles.
2024's cabinet style trends are defined by bold colors, earthy hues, frameless designs, and metallic hardware. Homeowners are embracing unique combinations and natural wood finishes, creating personalized, stylish kitchens that reflect their individual tastes.
Shaker cabinets are so named because they were developed by the Shakers in the 1700s. However, they achieve timeless appeal through their clean, minimalist lines and sturdy construction. In fact, Shaker cabinets are well known for their simple design of two rails, two stiles, and flat doors with recessed panels.
In 2024, stained shaker cabinets seem to be the most popular trend in cabinet door styles. It offers a classic and timeless look with clean lines and a simple, elegant design.
Full overlay hinges can be interior or exterior. They attach to doors where the end of the closed door fully covers the cabinet frame. Half overlay hinges are either completely interior or exterior. The closed door fully covers the cabinet frame with these hinges.
Partial overlay offers a classic look. While some may view this as outdated, they are perfect for a timeless kitchen design.
Overlay cabinetry is generally more budget-friendly than inset cabinetry. The precision and craftsmanship required for inset doors and drawers often result in a higher price point.
1. A white or neutral colour scheme. White and neutral tones are popular choices in the kitchen for one reason: they don't date.
Consider the Classics
First, classic ceramic and porcelain tiles are timeless beauties that stay in style. Affordable and easy to install, you can't go wrong with our selection of these backsplash tiles.
Inset Cabinet Style
Although this style tends to be one of the most expensive on the market, it's a classic look that'll last for generations. The inset door gets its name because it is set inside of the cabinet frame – typical cabinet doors rest on the outside of the frame.
While factors such as the quality of the materials will have the biggest effect on the price, in general, full overlay cabinets can cost up to 16% more than partial overlay cabinets.
Overlays can come in a variety of sizes but in common applications we most often see a 1/2" overlay or 1/4" overlay. Although, where European Hinges are used there is a broader range of overlay sizes. When measuring your overlay, you will need to look on the hinged side of the door, to determine your overlay size.
Notice how the 1/4" reveal allows the doors to cover most of the face of the cabinet giving it a nice updated look. Notes: Make sure you have at least 1/4" reveal (gap between doors). If you go less than 1/4", then you may run into problems with the operation of the doors.
Experts agree that the primary thing making your cabinets look dated is their color — but those same experts are divided on what, exactly, that color is. Erica Lugbill of Chicago-based interior design firm Lugbill Designs says all-white cabinets are a dead giveaway that your kitchen is stuck in the stone ages.
Shaker Doors
The most timeless kitchen cabinet door style is also a staple in transitional kitchen design: the shaker door.
The width of the frame will determine how much overlay you can add to a cabinet opening and how much frame you can cover. A typical full overlay is 1/8” to ¼” less than the frame width. Measuring your face frame width will determine the overlay of door you can measure.
Mortise or Butt Hinges.
Considered one of the most common hinge types, a mortise or butt hinge has a vertical pin between 2 plates of metal of the same size. They are used on many types of doors, including overlay, partial inset, and inset doors.