The Structure

• 1). Shop for face-frame cabinets with a gap between the doors and drawers ranging from 1/4" to 1" or more; they lay on top of a wood frame 1" to 1 1/2" wide - like a picture-frame - that defines the space behind each door and drawer.
  
  
• 2). Be aware that face-frame cabinet-doors have their hinges visible on the outside - but not always. The doors may be hung using hidden hinges.
  
  
• 3). Look for frameless cabinets (also known as "European" cabinets) with a gap of about 1/8" between the doors and drawers. Opening the doors and drawers, you can only see the front edge of the cabinet box itself, usually 5/8" to 3/4" thick.
  
  
• 4). Remember that frameless cabinet-doors are hung using hidden (or "european") hinges, visible only when the doors are open.