Different cabinet types and terms
Cabinets play an integral role in both the functionality and aesthetics of any space, be it a kitchen, bathroom, or any other area in your home or office. Understanding the different types, styles, and materials of cabinets is crucial to achieving the perfect balance of form and function.Kitchen cabinets
Often described as the heart of your home, the kitchen is the the central point for food prep, meals and often, entertaining. Though the look of kitchens can vary hugely from house to house, they all tend to be constructed from a combination of different cabinets types seen below.
1 - Base cabinets
Base cabinets are the foundation of your kitchen. They are cupboards that are placed under a bench top, or stacked in combination with other cabinets (such as tall cabinets) to create unique cabinetry that fits your requirements. Base cabinets come in a range of variants including units with doors, drawers, open shelving or even units that accommodate ovens and wine racks.
2 - Upper cabinets
Upper Cabinets (also known as wall or overhead cabinets) are perfect for getting the most storage space into your kitchen area. These cabinets are typically affixed on the wall above your bench, and come in a variety of single & double door units, open shelving units as well as cabinets to accommodate rangehoods.
3 - Tall cabinets
Tall or pantry cabinets are normally used to cover larger areas of your kitchen. There is a wide range of tall and pantry cabinets available to suit various needs, including units with doors, inner drawers, open shelving or wall oven units.
4 - Applied panel
Applied panels are, by definition, panels which are applied to the side of cabinets. They are typically made from the material which is the same colour as your doors and create a finished look by covering exposed cabinet carcase panels.
Applied panels can also be used in between cabinetry – for example; the tall cabinet (number 3) in the picture has an applied panel on both of its sides to complete the unit. Without this applied panel, the inside of the cabinet underneath the Upper cabinet would be exposed.
If your cabinets are all the same depth and height, and you do not need to create a space in between them, then you will not need to place an applied panel in between cabinets.
5 - Kickboard
Kickboard is used to cover the exposed adjustable legs along the bottom of the base cabinets. A kickboard creates a clean finished look to your cabinetry.
Bathroom Cabinets
It's all about design. Well designed bathroom cabinetry can make the room seem larger, increase storage space and make the bathroom attractive and functional. This is why bathroom renovations are high on many peoples’ to do lists.
1 - Base cabinets
Base cabinets are the foundation of your bathroom. They are cupboards that are placed under a bench top, or stacked in combination with other cabinets (such as tall cabinets) to create unique cabinetry that fits your requirements. Base cabinets come in a range of variants including single or double units with doors, drawers or open shelving.
Floating base cabinets (cabinets which don't have feet and are instead affixed to the wall) have become popular because of their clean and sophisticated look.
2 - Upper cabinets
Upper cabinets (also known as wall or overhead cabinets) are perfect for getting the most storage space into your bathroom area. These cabinets are typically affixed on the wall above your bench, and come in a variety of single and double door units or open shelving.
3 - Tall cabinets
Tall or pantry cabinets are normally used to cover larger areas and are perfect for storing linen, extra toiletries or cleaning products and equipment. There are a range of tall cabinet combinations to suit your needs, including units with doors, inner drawers and open shelving.
4 - Applied panels
Applied panels are, by definition, panels which are applied to the side of cabinets on the end of a run of cabinets in a bathroom. They are typically made from the same material as your doors. This creates a finished look by covering exposed cabinet carcase panels.
If your cabinets are all the same depth and height, and you do not need to create a space in between them, then you will not need to place an applied panel in between cabinets.
Laundry
A well-designed laundry with plenty of cabinetry can make washing and folding clothes a breeze. It should be attractive whilst also being practical and hard-working.
1 - Base cabinets
Base cabinets are the foundation of your laundry. They are cupboards that are placed under a bench top, or stacked in combination with other cabinets (such as tall cabinets) to create unique cabinetry that fits your requirements. Base cabinets come in a range of variants including single or double units with doors, drawers or open shelving.
2 - Upper cabinets
Upper cabinets (also known as wall or overhead cabinets) are perfect for getting the most storage space into your laundry area. These cabinets are typically affixed on the wall above your bench, and come in a variety of single and double door units or open shelving.
3 - Tall cabinets
Tall or pantry cabinets are perfect for storing linen, cleaning products and equipment and more. There is a range of tall and pantry cabinets to suit various needs, including single or double units with doors, inner drawers or open shelving.
4 - Kickboard
Kickboard is used to cover the exposed adjustable legs along the bottom of the base cabinets. Kickboard creates a clean finished look to your cabinetry.
5 - Applied panel
Applied panels are, by definition, panels which are applied to the side of cabinets which are on the end of a run of cabinets in a laundry. They are typically made from the same material as your doors and create a finished look by covering exposed cabinet carcase panels.
Applied panels can also be used in between cabinetry – for example; the base cabinets on either side of the washing machine in the picture has an applied panel on both of its sides to complete the unit.
Wardrobe
Whether you’re working with a luxuriously large area or a more modest space, having a custom closet is the thing dreams are made of.
1 - Tall cabinet
Tall cabinets are perfect for hanging long garments or stacking different shelving and drawer configurations. There are a range of tall cabinets to suit your needs, including single or double units with doors, inner drawers or open shelving.
2 - Manual panel
Manual panels can be made for inside a wardrobe using carcass board or can be use to complete the top of a cabinet using the colour of your choice.
3 - Applied panel
Applied panels are, by definition, panels which are applied to the side of cabinets. They are typically made from the same material as your doors and create a finished look by covering exposed cabinet carcase panels.
Applied panels can also be used in between cabinetry – for example; the tall cabinets on either side of the hanging space in the picture have an applied panel on the inside facing sides. Without this applied panel, the carase of the cabinet would be exposed.
Office
Designing the right cabinetry could mean the difference between a ho-hum office and one that’s organised and productive.
1 - Base cabinets
Base cabinets are generally the foundation of your office. They are cupboards that are placed under a bench top, or stacked in combination with other cabinets (such as tall cabinets) to create unique cabinetry that fits your home/office/library requirements. Base cabinets come in a range of variants including single and double units with doors, drawers or open shelving.
2 - Upper cabinets
Upper Cabinets (also known as wall or overhead cabinets) are perfect for getting the most storage space. These cabinets are typically affixed on the wall, and come in a variety of single and double door units or open shelving units.
3 - Applied panel
Applied panels are, by definition, panels which are applied to the side of cabinets to which are on the end of a run of cabinets in a office or study. They are typically made from the material which is the same colour as your doors and create a finished look by covering exposed cabinet carcase panels.
4 - Kickboard
Kickboard is used to cover the exposed adjustable legs along the bottom of the base cabinets. Kickboard creates a clean finished look to your cabinetry.
Garage
Make garage spaces functional and clutter free with well designed storage spaces.
1 - Base cabinets
Base cabinets are the foundation of your garage. They are cupboards that are placed under a bench top, or stacked in combination with other cabinets (such as tall cabinets) to create unique cabinetry that fits your requirements.
Base cabinets come in a range of variations including single and double units with doors, drawers or open shelving.
2 - Upper cabinets
Upper Cabinets (also known as wall or overhead cabinets) are perfect for getting the extra storage space into your garage. These cabinets are typically affixed on the wall above your bench, and come in a variety of single and double door units.
3 - Tall cabinets
Tall cabinets are perfect for storing appliances, tool, hardware and more. There are a range of tall cabinets to suit your needs, including units with doors, inner drawers or open shelving.
4 - Applied panel
Applied panels are panels which are applied to the side of cabinets to which are on the end of a run of cabinets. They are typically made from the same material as your doors and create a finished look by covering exposed cabinet carcase panels.
5 - Kickboard
Kickboard is used to cover the exposed adjustable legs along the bottom of the base cabinets. Kickboard creates a clean finished look to your cabinetry.
