Shelves whose heights are adjustable to make room for tall and short objects. They are supported by shelf holders, such as pegs and dowel pins, set one inch apart.
A door style with an arched top on the cabinet
A type of hardwood that is very responsive to stains and has a variety of colors. Many choose the darker grain version of this wood to imitate more expensive woods like mahogany, walnut and cherry.
A dark wood that is best used for decorative pieces such as onlays. Although, it can be used for cabinets.
A flat panel cabinet door design that incorporates vertical beaded texture on the recessed panel area of the door. The wood door frame is more simple and constructed with cane and stick joinery.
An edge that is not cut at 90 degree angle,usually 45 degree
Commonly used for veneer,it’s wood may aso be used for cabinetry
Plastic or rubber pads used to protect cabinet wood from banging and noise
It consist of two pieces of wood that meet at a 90 degree angle and nailed together.
Cherry is an elegant,multi-colored hardwood,which may contain small knots and pin holes.Natural or lighjt stains accent these color variations making a distinctive statement in a full kitchen.Cherry wood will darken or “mellow” with age.This mellowing is anatural occurrence and benefit of owning a solid cherry kitchen.
Chestnut is very durable and similar to oak. It is sometimes used for decorative onlays.
Concealed hinges have two parts a mounting plate and a hinge cup and arm. They are the most modern type of hinge since that are concealed within the cabinets and cannot be seen from the front of the cabinets when the doors are closed.
Cabinets that do not have to abide by the industry three inch standard. Custom cabinets are personally designed without style and size limitations. These cabinets are often very expensive or overpriced and have a long wait time for delivery.
Fake doors that have different moldings and decorative shapes that match the kitchen. They are usually installed on the side of the end cabinets or on the back of an island or peninsula. These cabinetry moldings are designed to look like doors, but do not actually open.
A cabinet angled for accessibility and to fit a wall or base corner and provides more storage space than an easy-reach cabinet. It is usually 24 by 24 inches. These cabinets become the focal point of the kitchen when they feature glass doors.
Woodworked joints that are used to connect drawer sides to the drawer face without the use of exposed hardware. These joints are known for their durability. The wood is cut in a series of angled portions that look like dove tails. These “tails” interlock and are difficult to separate once attached.
Usually a pin made of wood, metal or plastic that connects two objects.
Wood that has been sawed parallel to growth rings.
The wood panel on the outside(L/R) of a base cabinet.Also referred to as ends,sides and side panels.This is the outside vertical cabinet member,supporting horizontal parts.
Concealed hinges have two parts a mounting plate and a hinge cup and arm. They are the most modern type of hinge since that are concealed within the cabinets and cannot be seen from the front of the cabinets when the doors are closed.
A frame for the front of the cabinet to provide a fixing point for doors, hinges and other attachments. Face frames are also known to add to style to a cabinets and drawers.
A finished strip of wood usually three or six inches wide used to fill spaces between cabinets or between cabinets and walls.
Cabinets that have hinges connected to the face frame.
Or European-style cabinets,have no front frame.The doors are attached directly to the sides of the cabinet.Frameless cabinets,which are more contemporary in style,offer the advantage of completely unobstructed access to the cabinet interior because there is no front frame.
An additional furniture finish treatment that is applied to improve a standard stain, enhance door detail and even-out wood species variation.
The act of adding thin layers of color to make wood more shiny and glossy or for two-toned contrast.
Indicates the direction of the fibers and growth rings in the wood.
The most elaborate standard kitchen design, G-shaped kitchens are like U-shaped ones but with a peninsula at one of the ends. These kitchens have the maximum amount of space for preparation, storage and dining.
When the cabinet door covers most of the face frame but leaves more than a ¼ inch of reveal.
This wood is one of the strongest and is a cousin to walnut wood. It is great for medium and dark finishes.
Part of a concealed hinge, the cup is the part inserted into the mounting plate.
Stands for high pressure laminate, HPL is a combination of paper and resin placed under high pressures to make it very strong and resistant to damage.
Any counter top covered base cabinet that is free-standing, usually placed in the center of the kitchen. They have a variety of uses including, extra preparation and storage space, housing auxiliary sinks, buffet or breakfast bar, etc.
The Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer Association is a voluntary non-profit trade association for the U.S. and Canada. KCMA certifies cabinets “that are recognized in the marketplace as a quality product able to perform after a rigorous battery of tests simulating years of typical household use.”
A softwood that is known for its many knots.
A type of durable varnish that protects wood.
To bind together a series of layer of wood,plastic,or other material,as a noun,a piece made of layers of wood,plastic,or other material,bonded together by gluing or other process.
An upgraded easy-reach base cabinet that has two spinning trays inside. This cabinet also has two doors hinged together and is placed at a 90 degree angle in order to allow maximum storage space.
A dark and rich hardwood that has a reddish color and adapts well to both light and dark stains.
Hard maple is a strong, close grained wood that is predominanttly off-white in color; although it also contains light hues of yellow-brown and pink. Hard maple occasionally contains light tan or small dark mineral streaks..
A white coating for cabinet carcassesor shelves. It is stronger than HPLbut still tends to swell when exposed to water or sever weather conditions.
Color variations in wood due to minerals in the soil. Mineral streaks are often colored and considered to be a beautiful accent to the wood.
A woodworking joint where two beveled pieces adjoin to make a 90 degree angle.
A woodworking joint that consists of a slot (mortise) and projection end (tenon).
A clear finish that does not alter the color of the wood.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association is an international non-profit that certifies professional designers and promotes ethical practices.
This wood is , straight grain very durable and absorbent, making it a great choice for kitchen cabinetry. It is also known to be resistant to termites and fungus.
A tall cabinet for built-in ovens. They come in single or double compartments to house single or double ovens or a combination of an oven and a microwave.
A type of tall cabinet used for maximum versatility for storage. Pantries can feature roll-out trays or adjustable shelvest.
A type of high-density engineered wood that is made of wood particles that are larger than those used for MDF. It is inexpensive, but also subject to splitting, sagging and discoloration over time and swells when exposed to moisture.
Pilasters are decorative and rectangular columns that are used to support bar or countertop extensions.
Any coat prior to the finish.
A thicker type of wood filler that is made of plastic similar to dough or clay. It is used for repairs and to fill small holes such as nail holes. Putty may be purchased in a variety of colors and can be mixed together to match the wood.
A wavy pattern in wood grain, usually found in maple.
A piece of wood that has a recessed cut.
Doors that have slightly raised center panels.
A one piece, freestanding unit that includes a stove/cooktop and an oven.
There are many varieties of red oak. It is a high quality wood that is very durable and has an open grain.
The exposed portion between the end of the cabinet face frame and the door.
A surface treatment that creats more durable boards. RTF is an expensive process and not as durable as plywood.
Usually rustic kitchens feature recessed flat panel cabinet doors with hand carvings on valances and warm wood tones.
Also called a sealant, Sealer is a substance used to prevent dust, fire, smoke, gas, air or liquid from damaging the cabinet.
These cabinets are pre-made and range between nine and 36 inches in three inch increments. They are made in a variety of sizes and styles for kitchens at a reasonable cost.
Shaker doors is widely admired for its simplicity and quality with basic roots of clean and aesthetic class and functionality. These panels are sometimes made of with recessed veneers. Good quality Shaker panels will be reversed raised panels, having the same visual look of recessed panels with extra sturdiness and thickness.
Flat panel
A pull-out rack unit. It is usually six or nine inches wide and houses spices, cans, oil, etc. The rack has two or three shelves that are open and accessible from both sides.
The rectangular protruding portion of a piece of wood to fit to a mortise.
A long covering plate at the bottom of the cabinet on the toe kick area, usually eight feet long that covers the joints between cabinets.
A pull-out rack that may come with single or double compartments for trash and recycling. Trash racks are used to conceal trash.
Drawer hardware that is mounted underneath the drawer. Undermount guides can usually carry more weight than sidemount guides
A decorative, flat molding piece used as a decoration or as a bridge between two cabinets. It is generally placed above sinks, refrigerators and windows.
A general term for cabinets in restrooms. Vanities are base cabinets with two exceptions they are not as deep or high. The standard vanity is 21 inches deep by 32 inches high as opposed to 24 by 34.5 inches for normal base kitchen cabinets, but may come in other sizes.
A thin protective sheet made of wood or other materials used as decoration.
A vertical beaded or grooved door style design. Works well to highlight finish techniques.
A decorative skin to cover exposed surfaces. Wainscots are mainly used on islands, peninsulas, surrounding kitchen walls and behind and between cabinets to unify the look of the kitchen. This type of paneling initially was used to keep the walls from moisture damage, but is now predominantly used for decorative purposes.
A dark wood that polishes to a smooth finish. It is one of the more elegant woods for cabinetry.
When wood becomes distorted or swollen. This more often occurs in particle board, MDF or any other engineered wood.
Used to fill small holes or imperfections in wood before finishing. Wood filler is made of wood dust, diluents and a binder. Wood filler may be purchased in a variety of colors and can be mixed together to match the wood.