Cabinet Components Overview
The bottom of a kitchen cabinet is often referred to as the base or toe kick – the part of the cabinet that sits on the floor and supports the rest of the unit. Base cabinets are made from stronger materials than wall cabinets to support more weight. Toe kicks are typically recessed spaces a few inches deep that allow room for your feet while working at the counter.
Cabinet Construction Parts
- End Panel: The side of the cabinet that is grooved into the face frame and extends back to the wall.
- Bottom: The floor of the cabinet used as the top in wall and tall cabinets.
- Back: The rear vertical surface used to mount the cabinet to the wall.
Kitchen Cabinet Features
- Adjustable Shelves: Create horizontal storage surfaces.
- Cabinet Doors: Form the main visual element.
- Cabinet Finishes: Include paint, stain, or veneer for protection and decor.
- Waterproof Sealing: Prevents excess moisture from warping shelves.
Cabinet Parts Breakdown
- Side Panels
- Back Panel
- Shutter Panel
- Top, Bottom, Left, Right Panels
Cabinet Structure Variations
- Framed Cabinets: Have a face frame for strength.
- Frameless Cabinets: Lack wood frames for a modern look.
Understanding Modular Kitchens
- Fully-Modular: Techniques used to assemble the cabinets make it fully modular.
- Semi-Modular: Countertop placement over the wooden cabinet doesn’t make it fully modular.