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Anatomy
Base Cabinet Height
Standard 34-1/2" Box
What is the standard height for a base cabinet? +
The industry standard is 34.5 inches. With a standard 1.5-inch countertop, this results in a 36-inch finished work surface.
The industry-standard 34-1/2" cabinet height that reaches 36" with a 1-1/2" countertop for optimal ergonomics.
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Framed vs. Frameless Construction
What is the difference between Framed and Frameless construction? +
Framed cabinetry has a wood frame (stile and rail) around the front of the box. Frameless (European-style) relies on the cabinet box thickness for hinge mounting, offering more interior space.
Comparison of North American "framed" boxes versus European "frameless" high-access construction.
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Finished Gable Panels
What are 'Gables' or 'End Panels'? +
The visible vertical panels at the end of a cabinet run. In high-end builds, these are finished to match the doors (integrated gables) rather than using a thin laminate skin, providing a structural, furniture-grade appearance.
Visible vertical end-caps of a cabinet run, finished to match doors for a furniture-grade look.
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Rails and Stiles
What are Stiles and Rails? +
Stiles are the vertical frame pieces and Rails are the horizontal pieces of a cabinet door or face frame. Their width defines the visual weight of the design.
The vertical (stiles) and horizontal (rails) frame components that define a door’s anatomy.
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