Cabinetry Review: Why is Frameless the winner? Professional comparison Frameless vs. Frame custom cabinets construction.

Following our cabinetry reviews, if you would like to gain about 10% of your cabinetry storage space, you will be better served by frameless cabinets. Simply for every day uses and cleaning, overall function and manufacturing steps... frameless is the top pick.

Two different types of cabinets have their places in the home; Frame or Frameless. Many years ago, Custom-Cabinetry-Design phased out the Frame construction. The reason we phased out this type of cabinet construction was not for looks, not for ease of use, not for strength, not for production, or value. This type of cabinet does not compare to Frameless.

Honestly, the only exception will be Insert Frame Cabinetry or Beaded Insert Frame Cabinetry for historical, or matching existing cabinets. In other words, if you are not on a mission to design for a period piece or maybe your Grandparent's Villas, consider the value of Frameless cabinetry.

Materials and technology

50 years ago we didn't have the materials or technology to easily dress up plywood edges, making it necessary to cover them with a face frame. Today, the "frame" has lost that original function and also its role as support for the cabinet box strengthening.

New materials, like prefinished plywood (even formaldehyde's free for a "green" concept) are dominating today's market. The plywood is strong and smooth, long lasting and pleasing to the eye. Today, we also have a full line of great engineered hardware for any construction need.

Frameless is also called European or "full access" and has many features, such as a clear opening for easy cleaning, with no blind spots. The hardware is mounted directly to the side of the cabinets. Hinges and a drawer slides operate smoothly, quietly and even offers close technology. Though, for historical purposes; the face-frame cabinetry still has its place.