Slab cabinets have a simple, flat-front design with no raised or recessed center panel. In U.S. cabinet collections, they are usually described as a sleek, contemporary choice, and many brands list them with a square frame shape and a slab panel style. For homeowners, that... Continue reading

The center panel is the middle part of a cabinet door, the piece that sits between the vertical stiles and horizontal rails. It is a small detail, but it does a lot of work. In many kitchens, it is one of the things that quietly... Continue reading

Horizontal rails are the horizontal frame pieces found at the top and bottom of a cabinet door. They work together with vertical stiles to create the outer frame that surrounds the center panel. While many homeowners never notice them by name, horizontal rails play an... Continue reading

Vertical stiles are the vertical frame pieces found in cabinet doors or face frame cabinet construction. In simple terms, they are the upright sides of a cabinet frame that run from top to bottom and work together with horizontal rails to form a complete structure.... Continue reading

Shaker cabinets are one of the most familiar cabinet styles in American homes. You may also hear them called Shaker-style cabinets. The look is simple and easy to recognize: square lines, a clean frame, and a flat recessed center panel. There is no heavy carving... Continue reading

A slab door is a flat cabinet door with a smooth, simple surface. It does not have a center panel, raised frame, or extra decoration. In cabinet design, this clean look is one of the main reasons slab doors are popular in modern and contemporary... Continue reading

A toe kick is the recessed space located at the very bottom of a base cabinet, where the cabinet sits slightly back from the front edge. It may seem like a minor design detail, but it has a major impact on comfort and everyday usability... Continue reading

A Lazy Susan is a rotating storage system commonly used inside corner kitchen cabinets. It is designed to help homeowners reach items more easily by allowing shelves to spin instead of forcing people to reach deep into awkward cabinet corners. In American kitchens, Lazy Susans... Continue reading

A corner cabinet is a cabinet designed specifically to fit into the corner of a kitchen, bathroom, or other room layout. Because corners can be difficult spaces to use efficiently, corner cabinets are built differently from standard base or wall cabinets. Their main purpose is... Continue reading