Standard Overlay or Full Overlay Cabinets – What’s the Difference?

There are several choices to consider when a homebuyer is choosing options for their home, one of which is cabinets. A homebuyer can choose from different styles, colors and wood types. An additional option that homebuyers must also consider is whether they want standard overlay or full overlay cabinets. Often times, a homebuyer has not considered this option and may not understand the difference.

Standard overlay cabinets (also called traditional overlay) tend to be less expensive and do not require hardware because there is enough finger space on the side of the cabinet door or drawer face. They also have more exposed face frame, with at least 1 ¼ inches on all sides of the doors and drawers.

Full overlay cabinets give cabinets a more custom look. They require cabinet hardware because there is only ¼ inch of space between doors and drawers, which can make them difficult to open without hardware. Double door cabinets with full overlay come with an additional benefit. They do not have a vertical face frame stile between the two doors, which allows homeowners to store larger items in the cabinet without having to work around the center stile needed in a standard overlay cabinet. Full overlay cabinets do come with an additional charge.

At McKee Homes, we encourage our buyers to choose the options and upgrades that best fit their lifestyle. Whether a buyer chooses standard overlay or full overlay cabinets, we ensure that they have been given enough information regarding the choices to make an informed decision, and one that best suits their needs.

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