Cabinets & Cabinet Options Archives

Anatomy of a Cabinet Door

Discusses elements of a cabinet door such as Edge Profile, Framing Bead and Panel Raise and how you can dictate these elements at no extra charge to create truly unique designs for your project.
Applied Doors as End Panels

In overlay cabinets, ends of cabinets can be decorated with a simple applied door panel that lines up with the adjacent cabinet doors the operable surfaces
Apron Sink Bases

This video details information on apron sink bases including how they are cut out, supported, etc.
Asymmetrical Base Lazy Susan

Video shows the option for base lazy susans where each 'leg' can be a different width, making designing the corner of your kitchen easier and 'filler free'
Base 1 Drawer Cabinets as Window Seat

Conestoga's new 1 and 2 drawer cabinets used as an ideal window seat
Base 2 Drawer Roll Out Cabinet – B2DRO

Conestoga's new Base 2 Drawer Roll Out cabinet
Base 2 Drawer Rollout Cabinet Features & Installation (B2DRO)

This cabinet gives the appearance of a 2 drawer cabinet but reveals an additional 2 drawers inside, for a total of 4 drawers. Not to mention, it's customizable from top to bottom in size, depth, finish, drawer fronts, drawer boxes, hand-pull shapes, and more.
Base 3 Drawer Equal Height (B3DEH) Cabinet: Updated Fall 2020

Assembly operation of a Base 3 Drawer Equal Height Cabinet. Brian notes the overlay versus inset opening size issue and how drawer boxes and face frame will not be equal on full overlay cabinets.
Base Cabinet Assembly: Updated Fall 2020

Base cabinet assembly showing new cabinet back method
Base Corner Pie Cut Three Drawer Cabinet

A video describing Conestoga's new Base Corner Pie Cut 3 Drawer cabinet, its features and its assembly.
Base End Angle Cabinet – BEAL / BEAR

Understanding and designing with Conestoga's BEAL / BEAR base end angle transition cabinet
Base Filler Columns

Base filler columns and example of use in island overhang
Base Full Door Roll Out Cabinet – BFDRO

Conestoga's new Base Full Door Roll Out Cabinet
Base Integrated Under Counter Microwave Features and Benefits (BUCM & BIUCM)

Base Integrated Under Counter Microwave Features and Benefits
Base Under Counter Microwave Cabinets – BUCM and BIUCM

Understanding Conestoga's base under counter microwave cabinets for integrated or set in place Microwaves
Blind Corner Cabinet Basics

Designing with and understanding Conestoga's Blind Corner cabinets
Cabinet Interior Options Updated Fall 2022

Brian goes over shelf options and explains the difference between standard and matching interior.
Configuring Custom Cabinets

Conestoga allows you to create virtually any cabinet combination simply by ordering a custom face frame (and doors/fronts/boxes). This video explains how.
CTR & CBR

CTR & CBR
Custom Extended Stile Option

Conestoga's Custom Extended Stile option and when to use it
Custom Mullions – Features & Benefits

Custom Mullions - Features & Benefits
Custom Wide Top Rail Option

What is a Wide Top Rail and when would it be used? This video will answer that question for you!
Designing with Conestoga’s Case Only (CSCO) Cabinet

Designing with Conestoga's Case Only (CSCO) Cabinet
Dishwasher End Panel/Custom Sized End Panel (DWEP/CSEP)

Dishwasher End Panel/Custom Sized End Panel description, uses and assembly.
Door Overlay Explanation

A brief video describing the differences between our door overlay options (1/2" partial, 1-1/4" Full and 1-3/8" Ultra-full overlays) as well as inset/beaded inset
Drawer Box Options Updated Fall 2022

Brian explains our standard drawer box specs and options that can be included
Drawer Front Panel Options for Undersized Drawer Fronts

When a drawer is extremely narrow, it limits the panel options for that drawer front (same can be said for narrow doors). This video shows your options as you consider your top drawer front design.
Dust Top Option

What is a dust top and how to use it
Exposed vs Flush Finished End Option – Whats the Difference?

Discussion of Flush vs Exposed Ends
Extended Stile: What is it & Why Do You Need It?

Describes one of our most popular and useful cabinet options, the Extended Stile (built in filler)
Finished Bottom Option

Finished bottom option.
Finished Wall Cabinet Bottoms

A video describing what to order to achieve finished cabinet bottoms that match your cabinet exteriors.
Flush Shaped Toe Option

Discussion of Conestoga's Flush Shaped Toe option, how to order and things to be aware of
Half Moon Blind Corner System

Description of Conestoga's Half Moon Blind Corner pull out system
Integrated End Panel Frame/Door for Inset Cabinets

This video demonstrates how to create and install inset frame/door panels on the ends of your cabinetry, carrying the inset look all the way around the cabinet.
Leg Extension Option

Video discussing Conestoga's Leg Extension option for creating furniture look
Mortise & Tenon vs Mitered Doors

A brief discussion on the differences between traditional mortise & tenon doors and mitered doors and the features/benefits of each. A critical video to watch if your kitchen is in a humid or non-climate controlled environment.
New Sink and Vanity Base Top Strip Option

New top strip for sink/vanity base cabinets as of Summer 2014
Office Cabinet Overview

Basic explanation of Conestoga's office cabinets and some design nuances to be aware of
One Piece Valances – Overview, Features & Benefits

One Piece Valances - Overview, Features & Benefits
Pencil Desk Drawer

Conestoga's Desk Drawer Cabinet
Peninsula Corner Cabinet Idea

Using a face frame and doors with a hidden base cabinet on a peninsula back
Prep False Door Option

Illustrates Conestoga's new finished side option called 'prep false door' where a door panel can tuck up behind a face frame extension
Prism Paints Features and Benefits

Prism Paints Features and Benefits
Quarter Sawn VS Rift Sawn Oak – Features & Benefits

Quarter Sawn VS Rift Sawn Oak - Features & Benefits
Raised Panel vs Flat Panel Doors

Describes the differences between doors that have solid wood raised panels, solid wood flat panels or flat plywood panels.
Range Hood Assembly (RH) Updated Fall 2022

Brian explains range hood assembly. The hood insert cavity comes unfinished.
Range Hood Cabinet

A description of Conestoga's Range Hood Cabinet
Red Birch Overview, Features & Benefits

Red Birch Overview, Features & Benefits
Refrigerator Surround Cabinets

Refrigerator Surround Cabinets
Shaped Side Option

Shaped side option for a decorative cutout on base and tall cabinets
Shelf Options

Shelf Options
Stemware Holder

Conestoga's stemware rack holds your wine glasses upside down under a wall cabinet.
Toe Kick Options

An overview of some of our toe kick options including standard toe, flush toe, arched valance toe and furniture feet.
Toe Space Side Option

What is the toe space side option, when should I use it, and assembly process.
Under Drawer Base Pull Out Cabinet (BPO) – Features & Benefits

Under Drawer Base Pull Out Cabinet (BPO) - Features & Benefits
Unfinished Cabinets

Overview of Conestoga's Unfinished cabinet option
Unfinished Door Sanding Options

Brian describes how unfinished door stain or paint-grade materials will be delivered and provides tips on staining and finishing your unfinished cabinet
Utilizing the Loose Toe Platform Option & Assembling a Toe Box

With taller cabinets, your ceiling height may be too low to assemble and install a room-height cabinet with a standard toe kick. Using the Loose Toe Platform Option allows you to assemble and install your own Toe Box and slide it underneath your cabinets for the same effect.
Vanity Sink Reverse

https://youtu.be/6i_qm9GzkNQ
Wall Cabinet Assembly – Updated Fall 2020

Wall cabinet assembly showing label reading, inset mounting bracket install, etc.
Wall Hung Vanity Assembly

Assembly of a Wall Hung Vanity (WHV) Cabinet
Wall Microwave Shelf Cabinet

Description of Conestoga's Wall Microwave shelf cabinet for counter setting microwaves that need to go in a wall cabinet
Wall Open Book Shelf Cabinet (WOBS)

Explanation of Conestoga's flexible Wall Open Bookshelf