When choosing kitchen cabinets online, there are two types of construction to consider: Framed or Frameless cabinetry. Both provide endless design possibilities and their own unique advantages and ship as ready to assemble cabinets or pre-assembled kitchen cabinets. 

Framed cabinets are the typical kitchen cabinets you see in American homes. There is a frame over the cabinet box for decoration and added strength. Frameless cabinets are typically found in European homes. The cabinet box is open behind the door and allows for more space and a modern look. 

Here are some things to consider as you decide which type of cabinet construction is best for you:

Shaker Gray Framed Cabinets

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Palena Gloss White Frameless Cabinets

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Face Frame

Framed Cabinets

American cabinet manufacturers have traditionally built kitchen cabinets using a framed construction. In this type of cabinet construction, the rails and stiles form a 1-1/2 inch face “frame” at the front of the cabinet box. This frame resembles a flat picture frame that is attached to the door front, giving added dimension to the door front. When you purchase kitchen cabinets online wholesale you can select pre-assembled or RTA kitchen cabinets. Ready to assemble cabinets ship within 2 business days, while pre-assembled kitchen cabinets ship within 4 to 6 days.

Frameless Cabinets

Frameless cabinet construction is a European way of manufacturing cabinets that has become popular among American homeowners seeking simple, more contemporary cabinet designs. Frameless cabinetry is sometimes called “full access” cabinetry because it offers greater accessibility by eliminating the face frame. Instead, it relies on thicker box construction for stability. Only full overlay doors can be used, with hinges attached directly to the sides of the cabinet box. When buying frameless kitchen cabinets online wholesale, you can choose to have them shipped as zero movement as ready to assemble or pre-assembled kitchen cabinets.

Choose & Compare the Cabinets that are Right for You!

Framed Cabinets

Framed

Shaker

Shaker

Frame
½” Plywood Box with UV Coated Matching Exterior
Interior
UV Coated Natural Interior
Drawer/Door
Painted Cabinet with Full Overlay Doors & Drawers
Drawer System
Under Mount Full Extension Soft Close Drawer Glides
Hinges
Concealed Adjustable European Style Hinges w/ Soft Close Feature
Panel
Five Piece HDF Door
Dovetail Drawer Box
¾” Plywood Shelf with Front Edge Banding

Framed

Tacoma

Tacoma

Frame
½” Plywood Box with UV Coated Matching Exterior
Interior
UV Coated Natural Interior
Drawer/Door
Painted Cabinet with Full Overlay Doors & Drawers
Drawer System
Under Mount Full Extension Soft Close Drawer Glides
Hinges
Concealed Adjustable European Style Hinges w/ Soft Close Feature
Panel
Five Piece HDF Door
Dovetail Drawer Box
¾” Plywood Shelf with Front Edge Banding

Framed

Cambridge

Cambridge

Frame
½” Plywood Box with UV Coated Matching Exterior
Interior
UV Coated Natural Interior
Drawer/Door
Stained Cabinet with Full Overlay Doors & Drawers
Drawer System
Under Mount Full Extension Soft Close Drawer Glides
Hinges
Concealed European Style Hinges w/ Soft Close Feature
Panel
Solid Birch Frame with Solid Birch Center Panel
Dovetail Drawer Box
¾” Plywood Shelf with Front Edge Banding

Frameless Cabinets

Frameless

Palena

Palena

Frameless
18mm Plywood Composite Box
Interior
White/Grey Linen Thermofused Melamine Carcass with Matching Interior
Drawer/Door
High Gloss PET Laminate Engineered Wood Door & Drawer with Seamless Edge Technology & White Melamine Back
Drawer System
Altamax Full Extension Soft-Close Orion Grey Drawer Box
Hinges
Hettich Sensys Adjustable 110° Soft-Close Hinges
Feet
Adjustable Black Leg Support Included
Depth
Full Depth 18mm Adjustable Shelf with Full Edge Banding

Frameless

Tempo

Tempo

Frameless
18mm Plywood Composite Box
Interior
White/Grey Linen Thermofused Melamine Carcass with Matching Interior
Drawer/Door
Horizontal Textured Melamine Woodgrain Engineered Wood Door and Drawer Faces
Drawer System
Altamax Full Extension Soft-Close Orion Grey Drawer Box
Hinges
Hettich Sensys Adjustable 110° Soft-Close Hinges
Feet
Adjustable Black Leg Support Included
Depth
Full Depth 18mm Adjustable Shelf with Full Edge Banding

Framed Cabinet Cutout

Box Cutout

Frameless Cabinet Cutout