Before a kitchen renovation in Sarasota, FL, most homeowners do not give much thought about the different classifications of cabinetry. That being said, if you are unsure about the various types of cabinets that create an efficient cabinet system, you are not alone.
Typically, kitchen cabinet systems are composed of two types of cabinets: base cabinets and wall cabinets.
Base Cabinets
Base cabinets are designed to sit under kitchen countertops. They are the largest storage area of a kitchen cabinet system and act as the storage foundation for the entire room. Base cabinets also define the kitchen floorplan and are considered to be permanent as they attach to the studs on the back wall. In addition to providing storage, base cabinets also have the duties of hosting the sink within the countertops, acting as a base for a wall oven, and can also be combined to create a kitchen island.
Wall Cabinets
Wall cabinets attach to the walls with screws. Typically, they mirror the arrangement of the base cabinets and are rarely installed without base cabinets below them. While wall cabinets can help for some other kitchen functions, such as hosting a range hood, their main function is to provide storage.
