Reynolds Cabinet Shop

Q: I keep hearing about 'Standard' 'Semi-Custom' and 'Custom' cabinetry. What do these mean and what types of cabinetry do you offer?

A: In our neck of the woods, Standard cabinetry is pre-built ready to assemble units - usually with very little choice in style & shape options. Semi-custom cabinetry is based on standard sizings for simplicity and cost controls at the factory level, usually providing a very good level of customization for any kitchen arrangement. Custom generally refers to custom millwork where everything is built-to-suit with only the limitations of the space and the wallet determining the parameters. Reynolds offers both Semi-Custom and Custom products but we generally like to deal in the Semi-Custom range, providing great products at reasonable pricing. In fact, you might often be surprised at how little price difference there can be between some Standard cabinetry around town and our Semi-Custom.

Q: What is the difference between Framed, Frameless, and Inset cabinetry?

A: Framed cabinetry was very common in the mid 20th century up until the 70's and 80's. A framed cabinet is a cabinet box with a frame of solid wood attached to the box and then a door attached to the frame. When the doors are closed on a framed cabinet you will see exposed hinges and a vertical piece of wood between the doors approximately 1-2" wide. Reynolds uses frameless cabinetry almost exclusively. This kind of construction does away with the frame and attaches the door directly to the cabinet sides with hidden hinges. This style of cabinetry is often referred to by its design birthplace "European." Inset cabinet doors are virtually exclusive to custom cabinetry as they are designed similar to framed cabinets except that the doors fit between the vertical stiles with both items flush. Usually, you will find exposed hinges on these types of cabinets.

Q: I have existing cabinetry and I would like to either refinish the doors or install new doors on the boxes. Do you do this kind of work?

A: Occasionally. The first determining factor for us is that we only complete re-facing (as we call it) on cabinetry that is Frameless (see above) cabinetry. Sometimes, even if you have frameless cabinets, they are of an age or low quality that we might suggest replacement. Other times the cost savings are not significant enough to justify simply doing the doors. It is important to realize that the doors & finishing pieces can be up to 80% of the full cost of the complete cabinet. Re-facing is examined on a case by case basis.

Q: Do I have to bring a floor plan to you to quote or will you come out to my home?

A: We like to have our clients visit us in the showroom first, so as to make sure we can find the right products & services for your project, but all you need to bring us on that visit is your ideas. Of course, if you have a floor plan or sketch of what you have or want, it is much simpler to discuss things. Once you've been to visit us, we enjoy coming out to your home and taking some time to go over what possibilities are available for your space - at no obligation, of course.