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drawer interiors: inset cabinets vs face frame vs frameless

14 years ago

All along we were planning to reuse our old cherry raised panel frameless cabinets. We needed to add 7 cabinets plus a new wood hood, end panels, etc. because of new layout. Dear hubby thought we should at least get one quote for all new cabinets. I know there will be an interior size difference between inset, face frame and frameless drawers (for example). BUT, exactly how different is it? The interior size dimensions are never mentioned on the websites.

For example, my frameless 24" drawer interior is 20 7/8". How big is a crown point inset 24" drawer?

How about a "typical" face frame overlay drawer?

Your measurements greatly appreciated!

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lowspark
14 years ago
I'm not sure there is such a thing as "typical" or "standard" when it comes to interior drawer dimensions. Every manufacturer is different whether you're talking framed and frameless. It's important to measure the drawer of the actual manufacturer you are considering or the data may really not be helpful.

And I probably would not only get one estimate if I were considering doing the whole kitchen. Those numbers can vary greatly too. If you're serious about possibly going ahead and replacing everything, I recommend you do some real shopping.

Probably not what you wanted to hear, and yeah, it's work. But worth it IMO.

I'm sure some will post their measurements and maybe that will help to show you that their is no one answer. Good luck with your remodel!
kitchenobsessed
14 years ago
I would imagine the biggest difference is in the depth (up & down) of drawers since frameless don't have the stiles across.

On my bank of Brookhaven (frameless) four drawers, the top drawer is shallowest at about 3.5" deep. The next two drawers are about 4" and the bottom is about 9.5" deep. They are 19.75" front to back, and on a 23" wide custom cab, the width is about 19 7/8", so I suppose a regular 24" cab would be 20 7/8" on the inside.

I really can't vouch for the accuracy of the top drawer depth, but on the three drawer bank, the depth of the bottom two drawers is 10.25". The sides and back do not go all the way up, but that hasn't been a problem.

Full extension drawers are definitely worth having. We don't have soft close which I don't regret. But full extension means full use, and I wish that I had that feature on every single drawer in the house. What a difference!
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