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Check Out This Cabinet Lingo!

Searching for the right cabinets can be challenging, especially if you are not familiar with design terms that are used to describe the product. Before your purchase your cabinets, take a couple of minutes to review the terms below. With these terms you will be able to express your cabinet ideas and preferences accurately.

Accent- a contrast, outline or highlight for added detail and color enhancement.
Antiquity Glass- blurred tempered glass.
Bisque Glaze- bright-white glaze over an off- white background, usually found in the birch and maple species.
Complimentary Colors- two colors that compliment each other and appear opposite on the color wheel.
Distressing- factory technique that gives wood and older- aged look.
Engineered Wood- composed of wood fibers that are bonded with synthetic resins under heat and pressure to form boards.
Flat Panel- a recessed center panel to a door or a drawer.
Full Overlay- cabinet door styles that cover most of the face frame.
Glaze- a coating that enhances wood color and tone.
Hutch- a free standing furniture cabinet unit. Also know as China cabinets.
Medium Fiber Density (MDF)- engineered wood with an extremely tight and smooth surface.
Muslin- semi transparent finish usually used for oak, hickory, cherry, birch, and pine cabinets.
Recessed Doors- flat panel held inside the perimeter of the door.
Stain- an alternative to paint that is used to color and cover the surface of cabinets .
Thermofoil- 100% solid colored vinyl. It has a solid opaque coloration that is easy to clean and maintain.

A Helpful Tip

Remember, these terms can be applied to bathroom cabinets as well. No matter what your project is, cabinets usually serve the same purpose in all rooms. Kitchen cabinets are simply among the most remodeled and purchased. Updating your kitchen cabinets can be easy. Understanding the functionality and design variations enables the consumer to make a better purchase to complete their projects.