Recessed Cabinet Doors in Built-ins or Flush inset doors?

4 days ago

We are putting in built-ins in my dining room with glass doors in wood frames. We will have glass shelves inside and lighting. My contractor is suggesting we recess the doors by 3/4" for "visual interest" and to make it look more custom... Anyone seen anything like that before? Thoughts? Is it better to do that or have them flush inset?

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Debbi Washburn

4 days ago

Is he doing frameless glass doors? Think stereo cabinets .

Those doors were often set back in the cabinet.

If it is going to have a wood frame around the glass like the pictures posted above, then I would do flush inset or full overlay. I don't know what sort of hinging he would use to set framed doors further into the cabinet box without the doors rubbing on the sides.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
4 days ago
I need a visual,it sounds wrong and is the contractor the cabinet maker and have you seen a sample of what they are suggesting?
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eml17
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4 days ago
Yes, the contractor is the cabinetmaker. Tried to post a photo but it's not posting. Will keep trying.
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Lyn Nielson
4 days ago
a lot depends on the fit and final look,

I think a full over lay is too bulky looking for a glass cabinet.

inset doors require a lot of fine fitting. You get what you pay for.
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RedRyder
4 days ago
It depends on the design of the glass doors. We have full overlay doors in the kitchen with three glass door cabinets (6 doors). They look fine. I think full overlay doors are usually less money than inset doors but if I’m wrong, someone will correct me.
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eml17
Original Author
4 days ago
Thank you. They will not be frameless. This was a very helpful comment. Much appreciated. It’s settled - We will do flush inset. (we were never going to do full overlay). Thx again!