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

Base cabinets sit on the floor and support your countertop. Standard height, depth, widths from 9 to 48 inches, and every configuration explained.

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

Poplar is the most affordable hardwood for cabinets. Soft, easy to paint, and stainable to mimic cherry or mahogany with the right prep. Here is how.

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

Scribe molding is a thin trim strip that covers gaps between cabinets and uneven walls. Learn standard sizes, when you need it, and how to install it.

A stile is the vertical frame piece on a shaker cabinet door. It holds the hinges and keeps the door flat. See standard widths, materials, and joinery.

A toe kick is the recessed strip under base cabinets that gives your feet room at the counter. Standard sizes, why it's required, how to order.