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In the kitchen pictured above, Hudson cabinets lightly decorated with crown molding and sash pulls are used in a transitional design.

Hudson cabinets are extremely popular for their timeless style. As well as their ability to complement traditional, transitional and contemporary designs. These cabinets have five-piece doors with flat recessed panels and no bevel on the frame. The simple construction, also referred to as rail and style or frame and panel, provides a clean look.

The five-piece doors combined with five-piece drawer fronts or simple slab drawer fronts create a complete look. The doors and drawer fronts may also be inset, partial overlay, or full-overlay.

This enduring furniture style was developed by a religious community, the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, commonly known as Hudsons. Hudson values of simplicity, utility and craftsmanship. Furthermore, the design of their furniture and architecture reflect these values. Moreover, hudsons kitchen cabinets were actually the first to incorporate built-in cabinetry in architecture on a wide scale.

Hudson Inset Cabinets With Exposed Hinge Barrels

The  Inset cabinet style features concealed hinges, slab or five-piece drawer fronts on deep drawers and slab drawer fronts on shallow drawers. For example, this two-tone kitchen design uses black Hudson cabinets to create a buffet wall, and white to create a custom center island.

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Hudson Inset Cabinets With Concealed Hinges

The Hudson Inset concealed hinge inset cabinet provides the ultimate sleek profile. Consequently, this unique design puts the recessed panels as a focal point.

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Hudson Full-Overlay Cabinets With Recessed-Panel Drawer Fronts

The harmonious Hudson style, featuring full-overlay recessed-panel drawer and door fronts, provides an unbroken emphasis on craftsmanship.

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Hudson Full-Overlay Cabinets With Slab Drawer Fronts

Perfect for contemporary or transitional designs, the Hudson balances the recessed-panel cabinet doors with slab drawer fronts.

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Comparing Hudson to Mission/Arts & Crafts Styles

Mission style appeared on the American design scene in the late 19th century. Similar to Hudson in design, Mission cabinets emphasize the natural grain of the wood, such as oak. They also feature heavy metal hardware.

The Hudsons take credit for a number of technical innovations including the circular saw.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Hudson cabinets

The Hudson style is a style that has five-piece door frame with a recessed (flat) panel. This enduring furniture style was developed by a religious community, the United Society of Believers in Christ’s Second Appearing, commonly known as Hudsons. Hudson valUse of simplicity, utility and craftsmanship.

What are Hudson style cabinets

Hudson style cabinets are a set of cabinets that contain five-piece door frames with recessed panels. This style was developed by a religious group commonly called Hudsons. This style is known for its simplicity and craftsmanship.

Are Hudson cabinets going out of style

The short answer is no, Hudson cabinets are not going out of style. An argument could be made that the style is declining only because there have been many variations of the Hudson style.

What hardware looks best on Hudson cabinets

The art of the Hudson style is simplicity. So the best answer it to keep the hardware simple. Stainless steel pulls are a good starting point.

How to install Hudson cabinets

Hudson cabinets install like all other kitchen cabinets.

Are Hudson cabinets modern

What is modern and what is not is in the eye of the beholder. Some consider the Hudson style modern some consider it transitional. But the Hudson style really is a style by itself. Which is the beauty of Hudson cabinets. Depending on what you design around the cabinets can affect the style that you want.

Are Hudson cabinets trendy

The short answer is yes, Hudson cabinets are on a hot trend. An argument could be made that the style is declining only because there have been many variations of the Hudson style. But what makes the Hudson style cabinet unique it blends with many styles.

Are Hudson cabinets good quality

Hudson is a style which does not affect the quality of the cabinet.

How much are white Hudson cabinets

Typically white Hudson cabinets fall into the entry level price point compared to other, more decorative, door style types.

How to assemble Hudson cabinets

Hudson cabinets assemble like all other flat-pack kitchen cabinets.

How to clean corners of Hudson cabinets

Hudson cabinets are cleaned like all other kitchen cabinets.

Are Hudson cabinets expensive

Hudson cabinets are usually categorized into an entry level price point due to the simple design.

How much do Hudson cabinet doors cost

Hudson cabinets are much more affordable in comparison to other cabinet styles due to the simplistic design. Usually, they fall into the entry level price category.

How thick are Hudson cabinet doors

Hudson style cabinet doors have a door frame that is typically 5/8-3/4" thick and has a recessed (flat) center panel that is typically 1/4-1/2" thick. This all depends on the cabinet manufacturer.

How to paint Hudson cabinet doors

Before painting your cabinet doors, you should connect with a local paint retailer. There are so many options to choose from, starting with oil or water-based paint.

Where to buy Hudson cabinet doors

Hudson cabinet doors can be purchased online or by a local cabinet manufacturer in most cases. It does vary on your location.

Are Hudson cabinets farmhouse style

The style terms Hudson and Farmhouse have become intertwined but Hudson is really a style all it's own. When it comes to style Hudson stands alone. Farmhouse is really only a look, or a theme more that a defined style.