Kitchen, Bath & Home Cabinetry Blog

A kitchen cabinet valance is a decorative board used to finish an open area in a cabinet layout, often between two wall cabinets above a sink or window. It can have a straight, arched, or shaped lower edge. Choose it by the opening it needs... Continue reading

Stacked kitchen cabinets use a separate upper tier above the main wall cabinets. They add enclosed storage and can extend a cabinet run closer to the ceiling, but they require more planning than choosing one taller cabinet. Check the available height, matching cabinet dimensions, door... Continue reading

Dovetail drawers use interlocking, flared joints to connect the corners of a wooden drawer box. The joint helps resist separation in the direction of the drawer’s pull, making it a useful construction feature to inspect when buying cabinets. However, dovetail joinery alone does not establish... Continue reading

Refrigerator cabinet panels are finished cabinetry components used to frame the sides of a refrigerator opening. They can conceal an exposed appliance side and connect the refrigerator area visually with nearby cabinets. They are different from door panels attached to a panel-ready refrigerator: a side... Continue reading

A bathroom vanity with linen tower combines a sink cabinet with vertical storage for towels, toiletries, and spare supplies. A floor-standing tower uses additional wall width beside the vanity, while a countertop linen cabinet occupies part of the vanity top. Choose the arrangement by checking... Continue reading

Scribe molding is a narrow finishing strip used to conceal small, irregular gaps where installed cabinets meet a wall or another adjoining surface. It finishes the joint after the cabinets are positioned and secured; it does not create the clearance a door or drawer needs.... Continue reading

An over-the-fridge cabinet is a wall cabinet installed above a refrigerator to provide additional storage and create a more finished kitchen layout. Common designs include 30-inch, 33-inch, and 36-inch-wide cabinets, often with a 24-inch depth to make the storage more accessible. The best size depends... Continue reading