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Color Variation
All lumber species have color variations. This is due to many factors including climate, soil and moisture. This is one of the things that makes each wood cabinet truly unique.
Concave Door Panel
When a door panel has its shape curved inward, it is concave in design.
Concealed Hinges
When none of the hinge parts are visible when a kitchen cabinet door is closed it is called a concealed hinge.
Convex Door Panel
When a door panel has its shape curved outward, it is convex in design.
Corbel
A corbel is a decorative bracket that is generally used to support visible shelving or objects.
Corner Blocks
A piece of wood or other material used to strengthen a corner or to provide a fixing element for another element. Base kitchen cabinets usually have a corner block in each corner to provide an area to attach the countertop.
Crown Molding
A crown molding is a finishing piece of lumber that fits on the tops of the wall cabinets. In many cases the kitchen cabinet crown molding hides the joint between the wall cabinets and the ceiling.
Custom Cabinetry
Cabinetry that is manufactured completely to the customer’s specifications. In custom cabinetry there are no set sizes, styles, accessories, materials, colors or shapes.
Dado Joint
A notch placed in a piece of wood in order to accept another piece of wood, creating a tighter more secure fit than a butt joint.
Decorative Pull, Handle & Knob
Cabinet hardware that allows for the convenient opening and closing of cabinet drawers and doors.
