Cabinet Glossary

An apron front sink, often called a farmhouse sink, is defined by its exposed front face. Rather than disappearing into

Technically, a backsplash is there to save your drywall from water damage, grease, and spaghetti sauce splatters. It fills that

Learn what a butt hinge is, how it works, how it compares to concealed hinges, and why modern RTA cabinets typically use European-style hinges.

Learn what a cam lock is, how it works in RTA cabinet assembly, how to install it, and why it creates strong, reliable cabinet joints.

Learn what color variation means in wood kitchen cabinets, why it happens, how to minimize it, and why it is a natural characteristic not a defect.

Learn what a dovetail joint is, why dovetail drawers are stronger than stapled drawers, and how to identify quality cabinet drawer construction.

Fiberboard is a type of engineered wood. To make it, manufacturers take wood fibers basically wood pulp mix them with

Think of a kitchen peninsula as an island that is connected to the mainland. It is a run of cabinets

Learn how modular sizing, fillers, and RTA cabinets work.

What is mullion? In plain English, a mullion is the bar that divides a window, door, or glass cabinet into

Think of pressboard as the “cardboard’s tougher cousin.” It is an engineered material often found in budget-friendly or ready-to-assemble (RTA)