Early in my career, I thought frameless cabinets looked too industrial and cheap. After working on a modern kitchen project, I saw how clean and efficient the design could be. The lack of face frames made installation quicker and allowed for more storage space. Now, I offer both styles and let clients choose based on their needs.
I've been putting together a built-in for a kitchen redo, and the corner doors were tough. After tweaking the mounting plates three times, they open and close without any issues. I checked the reveal on all sides during setup. It feels great to have it run smooth, and the client saw the improvement.
I just applied the final coat of lacquer to a maple cabinet, and it looks great! Now I have to pick hinges for the doors, and I have no idea which style to choose. What kind of hinges do you recommend for cabinets that get used a lot?