Design 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'
Barrister Hardware

An interesting use of Barrister hardware (not supplied by Conestoga)
Base 1 Drawer Cabinets as Window Seat

Conestoga's new 1 and 2 drawer cabinets used as an ideal window seat
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 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 Under Counter Microwave Cabinets – BUCM and BIUCM

Understanding Conestoga's base under counter microwave cabinets for integrated or set in place Microwaves
Base/Tall Filler Column (BFC/WFC/TFC) Description and Assembly

Filler Column assembly and descriptions of how they are used
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.
Designing with Conestoga’s Case Only (CSCO) Cabinet

Designing with Conestoga's Case Only (CSCO) Cabinet
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 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
End Panel & Island/Peninsula Back Panel Options

Describes the available decorative options for cabinet backs and ends. Helpful when determining how to finish off the backs of your island and/or peninsula.
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)
Filler Pull Out Racks for Inset Cabinetry

Discussion of filler pull out racks when used in inset cabinets as well as things to watch out for.
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
Furniture Wrap on Base Cabinets

How do you get the look of classic furniture feet on your Conestoga base/tall/vanity cabinets? Use a valance and customize it to your needs as well as create a matching base molding for the sides of the cabinets!
Inset Drawer Front Options

Options to consider for inset drawers
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.
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
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.
Refacing Video #3: Sizing Finished ends

How to measure for your finished ends
Refrigerator Surround Cabinets

Refrigerator Surround Cabinets
Separating Stacked Wall Cabinets

Separating stacked wall cabinets.
Stacking Wall Cabinets With Separator Trim Between

Using a parting strip or other separator trim between stacked wall cabinets.
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.
Using End Skins to Hide Joined Cabinet Seams

Using end skins to cover vertical seams that result when you place cabinets back to back or stacked on top of each other
Wainscot Panel as Backsplash

Using a wainscot door panel as a decorative back splash
Wall Cabinet vs Tall Cabinet Heights

How do your wall cabinet and tall cabinet heights relate to each other and why is this important?
Wall Open Book Shelf Cabinet (WOBS)

Explanation of Conestoga's flexible Wall Open Bookshelf
Wood Counter Tops

Using Conestoga solid wood or plywood as a counter top