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Inset kitchen cabinets are a beautiful high-end style loved by many. What’s unique about this style is the door sits within the cabinet face frame. Essentially, there is no cabinet door overlay like our Brentwood door. With the precision required to build this cabinet, there’s typically a 3/32-inch gap between the door and the face frame. Now inset cabinet doors are used to elevate kitchen designs and provide a refined, furniture-like aesthetic.

Inset cabinets were originally created in the 18th and 19th centuries in Europe. Over time this style migrated to the United States and was used in old farmhouses, historic homes and Craftsman-style designs. Today, the most common style is shaker and there are multiple door styles and hinge types available to suit any need.

Everyone can see that inset cabinets offer something no other cabinet can. Flush cabinet doors simultaneously offer a clean, custom furniture look that many people love. But, like any other cabinet style, inset cabinets have pros and cons.

Some top benefits include the refined style and timeless beauty. Inset cabinets will always look good no matter what year it is, so you can be sure your investment is well worth it. Over time as inset has evolved, it’s begun to offer concealed soft-closing door hinges as well.

Potential cons of inset cabinet doors include the larger door hinges because of the door placement. Door stops are also needed because the door does not rest on the face frame like other full or partial overlay cabinet styles. Before purchasing inset, it’s important to be aware that this style also needs regular maintenance.

Any changes in temperature and humidity could cause the doors to expand and contract, like any wood product. But because the door sits within the face frame, the hinges will need adjustment more often to avoid scraping and rubbing against the frame.

Overall, every cabinet has pros and cons. Take stock of all the cabinet characteristics you prefer and make the best decision for you. This style might require more maintenance, but that hasn’t stopped people from choosing inset for hundreds of years.

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Compared to partial and full overlay and frameless cabinet styles, inset cabinets are more expensive. On average, the price increase is around 35 – 45% more which comes from the craftsmanship and precision needed to make this style. Each cabinet is designed to have a 3/32-inch gap between the doors and face frames to function properly.

Specific pricing, however, will be based on your personal design choices. Project pricing will be determined by how many cabinets you need, storage accessories, cabinet color, and any other custom details. For specific pricing on inset cabinets, talk to a CliqStudios designer today!

When it comes to inset cabinets versus overlay cabinets, which is better? Both are made with high-quality construction, so the answer is- it depends on your goal. Each option fills unique needs and design preferences. The best way to discover which option is right for you is by looking at the characteristics of both.

Inset cabinet doors offer a high-end look with furniture-style elements. There are currently quite a few door styles available on the market with optional custom beaded face frames. Over the past few decades, inlaid cabinets have started to offer soft-closing features, but the larger hardware does take up extra space inside. This cabinet style will also need frequent hardware adjustments to keep doors aligned.

Full overlay cabinet and partial overlay cabinet doors sit on top of the face frame. Because of the construction, this frees up space on the interior for more storage and low-profile hinges. Overall, overlay cabinets are more minimal with clean lines and offer lower prices. They also don’t need adjustments nearly as often as inset cabinetry.

Choose your cabinet style based on your design preferences and budget. If your original goal was to purchase inset kitchen cabinets, talk to a CliqStudios designer. They are happy to work with you and help design your dream kitchen.

Finding the perfect inset cabinets for sale can be difficult. This cabinet style is not widely available because it can be complicated and expensive to manufacture. Sometimes small custom shops might offer inlaid cabinets, but they don’t have access to durable factory finishes. That’s where CliqStudios comes in.

CliqStudios is pleased to offer expertly crafted inset cabinets in many styles and finishes. Get the custom look you need with high-quality construction and designer colors. We offer three stunning styles: Brentwood, Fitzgerald and Talbot. Whether you want Traditional, Craftsman or Modern style, we have what you need.

Talk to a CliqStudios designer to get started on your inset kitchen design today!