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Cabinet Terminology for Homeowners

Kitchen Cabinet Terminology It’s very important for Homeowners to understand the terminology Designers, Installers, and Contractors use when discussing any project. Of course, there are so many words and terms for every part of a home. This week we cover some basic yet important Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Terminology to help homeowners gain a better understanding of their project.

It’s very important for Homeowners to understand the terminology Designers, Installers, and Contractors use when discussing any project. Of course, there are so many words and terms for every part of a home. This week we cover some basic yet important Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Terminology to help homeowners gain a better understanding of their project.

General Cabinetry Terms

Cabinet Refacing

Cabinet refacing is the act of replacing the doors, drawer fronts, panels, and trim on existing cabinetry. Cabinet refacing is less costly than installing new cabinets and can have the same visual results.

Assembled IKEA cabinet boxes at the shop 2. It really is possible to install your own IKEA kitchen cabinets. Whether you are installing original IKEA doors, drawers fronts and panels or custom IKEA fronts, the cabinet installation is the same. In a recent post we covered how to assemble and install the IKEA base cabinets and wall cabinets. In this week’s post we cover how to assemble and install IKEA Drawers and Doors.

Base Cabinet

Also referred to as Lower Cabinets. The foundation of any cabinetry configuration, these can support countertops of all types, additional cabinets, as well as appliances. For bathrooms base cabinets provide the foundation for vanities and much needed storage.

Wall Cabinet

Also called Upper or Wall-Mounted Cabinets. These are the cabinets that are hung on a wall over appliances and countertops.

High Cabinet

Also called Tall, Pantry, and Utility Cabinets. create bountiful storage and a dramatic vertical look in a space. Typically High Cabinets are between 84 and 96 inches tall.

End Panel

The panel visible at the end of a row of cabinets finished to match the front cabinet profile.

Filler Strips

Strips of panel pieces to fill in any gaps in the cabinetry installation, finished to match the doors, drawers, and trim.

DIY Flat Panel IKEA Kitchen Cabinet Upgrade Are your IKEA kitchen cabinets in good condition and you’re looking for a new look, or do they need to be replaced altogether? There are quite a few clever ways to customize and pull off IKEA Kitchen Upgrade. From inexpensive DIY projects to major remodeling tasks, these nine ideas will give you some inspiration for making your cabinets look their best.

Toe Kick

Molding pieces placed beneath kitchen cabinets for decorative purposes.

Deco Strip

Moldings placed on the underside of upper cabinets for decorative purposes.

Custom Veneer Akurum Kitchen Refacing. Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Terminology It’s very important for Homeowners to understand the terminology Designers, Installers, and Contractors use when discussing any project. Of course, there are so many words and terms for every part of a home. This week we cover some basic yet important Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Terminology to help homeowners gain a better understanding of their project.

Crown Molding

Elaborate moldings placed on the top or crown of Tall and High cabinets for decorative purposes.

General Cabinetry Terms

Rail

The horizontal components of a cabinet door/drawer frame.

Stile

The vertical components of a cabinet door/drawer frame.

Mullion

Also called a Center Stile. A raised rail in the middle of the doors that is enclosed by stiles and rails.

Custom Aspen doors with Stratus supermatte finish for IKEA kitchen. Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Terminology It’s very important for Homeowners to understand the terminology Designers, Installers, and Contractors use when discussing any project. Of course, there are so many words and terms for every part of a home. This week we cover some basic yet important Kitchen & Bath Cabinet Terminology to help homeowners gain a better understanding of their project.

Center Panel

A raised or flat panel face of a framed door or drawer front.

Edge Profile

Refers to the shape of the outside edge of the cabinet doors and cabinet drawers.

Door Profile

Refers to the edge profile in combination with the type of frame a cabinet door has.

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