1. Case: The inside box of your cabinets. The carcass can vary in quality and finish and can be easily overlooked.
2. Face Frames: Face frames attach to the front of cases and can range in size. Most cabinet doors attach to these face frames. There is also a chance that your cabinet will have anything more than edge banding (a thin veneer) on the front of your cases.
3. Toe Kicks: The space under the cabinet that allows room for your toes as you stand at the cabinets. There are different styles and they can house a variety of items. Heat registers, drawers for step ladders, or even central house vacpan’s.
4. Hinges and Slides: The necessary hardware used to operate your doors and drawers. These can greatly affect the quality feeling behind your cabinets.
5. Doors and Drawer fronts: Covering all or most of the openings in your cabinetry, these are the main visible aspect of the cabinets. Material and style are of utmost importance.
6. Finish: The coatings that protect your investment. Much like the paint on your car, finishes give style and protection. Stain, paint, and top coats are all in for consideration.
7. Knobs and Pulls: One of those items that usually doesn’t make the first or second round of discussions, knobs and pulls can be vastly important not only to the look of the cabinet but to their function.
these are a few terms that you will want to know when designing and ordering cabinets. They should reflect your personality, but be of a quality grade that will yield many years of use. My rule is, if the budget is tight, build fewer and allow for future expansion. A few really well organized cabinets are infinitely better than many cheap cabinets that you will want to remove in the future.
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