Full Overlay Cabinets. Also called Euro-style these cabinet doors sit on top of the cabinet frame covering it entirely with gaps of less than ½ anywhere on the cabinet face. The above photo which is the cover photo for this post shows a wall of kitchen cabinets done in a Full Overlay.
A full overlay is a cabinet door that covers the cabinets entire face frame. Start by taking a survey of your existing cabinets. When doors and drawers completely cover the cabinetry face it offers a streamlined aesthetic Stoffer says.
This creates a streamlined look where there is consistently only a tiny gap between each door and drawer when closed.
Double door cabinets with full overlay come with an additional benefit. The correct determination for full overlay is typically 34 inch on all. Full overlay cabinets require hardware because the space between the doors. A full overlay is a cabinet door that conceals the opening to the storage area.