Not every bang out of cabinet hinge is made for everytype of cabinet door.
Partial overlay doors cover the entire cabinet opening, but only part of the front frame.
These cabinet doors tend to use partial wraparound, partial overlay, and flush mount hinges.
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Use this guide to find out more about these 10 types of cabinet hinges and how to choose.
These hinges are typically used on face frame cabinets with partial overlay or full overlay doors.
Butt Hinges
Best for: Traditional aesthetic,frameless cabinets, and inset cabinet doors.
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Butt hinges feature two rectangular mounting plates and central barrel for the hinge pin.
This style of hinge is more commonly used with European-style frameless cabinets with inset cabinet doors.
Inset Hinges
Best for: Hinge-free appearance, frameless cabinets, and inset cabinet doors.
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As the name indicates, inset hinges are designed for inset cabinet doors.
The bend in the hinge allows the door to fully close without showing any part of the hinge.
Partial Overlay Hinges
Best for: Cabinet accents, frameless cabinets, and partial overlay cabinet doors.
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Full Overlay Hinges
Best for: Concealed functionality, frameless cabinets, full overlay cabinet doors.
Full overlay hinges are frequently used in frameless cabinets with full overlay cabinet doors.
Flush Hinges
Best for: Narrow spacing, slim cabinet door gaps, and concealedinstallation.
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Wrap Around Hinges
Best for: Heavy-duty support, semi-concealed installation.
T-Style Hinges
Best for: Rustic aesthetic design, simple installation, and heavy-dutycabinet doorsupport.
T-style hinges are not as commonly used as they once were.
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Butterfly Hinges
Best for:Vintage decorative aestheticand easy installation.
Butterfly hinges are designed specifically for the aesthetic style.
As the name implies, the hinges are shaped like butterflies.
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Full overlay cabinet doors can be used with either face frame or frameless cabinets.
These doors cover the entire cabinet box opening, as well as the wood end of the cabinet box.
These doors cover the entire cabinet box opening, but the wood edge of the cabinet box is exposed.
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