When updating your kitchen cabinets, you’ll have to decide whether a framed or frameless design meets your remodeling goals. While both looks have their advantages, you might get more from one look than the other. Use this guide to determine which style best matches your kitchen aesthetic.

Framed Kitchen Cabinets

Many kitchens in America use framed cabinets. This design incorporates a framed panel of horizontal rails and vertical stiles over the cabinet box. The door and drawer and their accompanying hardware are attached to this panel instead of directly to the box. This allows for easier installation and minimizes alignment issues by reinforcing the strength and sturdiness of the cabinet construction. 

Since the hardware can be adjusted, there are more size and design possibilities. Homeowners can custom design their cabinets using full or partial overlays or inset doors. This allows the frame and box face to be incorporated in the overall appearance as much or as little as desired.  

Frameless Kitchen Cabinets

Frameless cabinetry is not as popular in the U.S. as it is in Europe, but in recent years, Americans seeking a sleeker, more contemporary design have embraced it. Instead of using a frame, a thicker box construction is used, and the hardware is connected to the sides of the box. To maintain a streamlined appearance, smaller screws are used for the installation, but they’re placed in more locations to ensure the cabinets are securely attached. 

While this style offers a larger box and more access to the interior, design options are limited. Usually the cabinet sides are finished at the factory, and the door and drawer faces are made the same size as the box. This ensures most or all of the box face is blocked from view. 

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