Types of Cabinets: Overlays

​Overlay (sometimes called “reveal”) refers to the amount of cabinet face frame that is covered by the doors and drawer headers. In the end, the overlay decision is one of personal tastes and budgets.

Showplace CAbinet selection process

​Choosing the right cabinet line for your home takes time and effort. Here, we will try to make it easy for you. Everything starts with the Overlay selection. 

Overlay (sometimes called “reveal”) refers to the amount of cabinet face frame that is covered by the doors and drawer headers. In the end, the overlay decision is one of personal tastes and budgets.

​Most Showplace door styles are offered in two overlays: Traditional and International+. A few door styles are offered in International+ only

Traditional Overlay

​Traditional overlay doors and headers are smaller, revealing more of the frame. Since they're smaller and use less material, Traditional styles also cost less.

International overlay

International+ overlay doors and headers are larger, covering more of the frame. The result is a sleeker, tighter look.

European Style cabinets

​Full-access cabinetry is one of the many ways of designing and building cabinets. It is also sometimes called "frameless" or "European-style" cabinetry. Click here to check our European Style cabinetry.