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Luke Arthur Wells

Inset vs Overlay Cabinets — What's the Difference, and Which are Better for Your Kitchen?

A overlay and inset kitchen side by side.

Remodeling a kitchen is full of decisions to make, and some of them you may not ever even think about until it comes time to make them. For example, if your designer asks you whether you want overlay or inset kitchen cabinets, would you know what to say?

In my experience, a kitchen designer is more likely to show you examples and ask about styles that you're drawn to, but knowing the difference between these cabinet types and each of their pros and cons is such useful information before you go into a design consultation.

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