Who writes this

Cabinets.lol editorial

The people who measure twice

A small editorial team of kitchen fitters, a cabinetmaker and one very patient homeowner. We write the guide we wished we had before our own first renovation.

Every guide is checked against the same rules: no invented prices, no sponsored rankings, no advice we would not follow in our own kitchens. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

Guides by this desk

Door Styles Nov 7, 2026 7 min read

Beadboard cabinet doors: charm, minus the fuss

Where beadboard works, where it fights you, and how to specify it. Bead width, sealing, scale, and how to dodge the cottage-overload trap entirely.

Budgets Nov 2, 2026 7 min read

Where a cabinet budget actually goes

Boxes, fronts, hardware, install, and the work that follows. Where a cabinet budget really goes, and the choices that move the number the most.

Materials Oct 30, 2026 6 min read

Painted vs stained cabinets in a busy kitchen

Paint hides grain and forgives touch-ups; stain shows wood and punishes chips. How each finish survives grease, steam, kids and sunlight in a busy kitchen.

Refacing Oct 24, 2026 7 min read

How to measure cabinet doors without guessing

Measure the opening, fix the overlay, and record every door once. A practical door schedule that keeps you out of the reorder queue for good.

Materials Oct 16, 2026 7 min read

MDF vs plywood vs solid wood cabinet doors

MDF, plywood and solid wood behave differently in a cabinet door. How each core handles moisture, hinges and paint, and which rooms suit each.

Door Styles Oct 12, 2026 6 min read

Hardware placement rules that look right

Knob or pull, and where exactly to put it. The placement rules that make a cabinet run look intentional, plus the mistakes that show up after drilling.

Refacing Oct 2, 2026 7 min read

Refacing vs replacing cabinets: a decision checklist

A calm, ordered checklist for deciding whether to reface or replace your kitchen cabinets, with five physical checks and a clear decision table.

Door Styles Sep 18, 2026 6 min read

Shaker vs slab cabinet doors: which ages better

A ten-year look at shaker and slab cabinet doors: how each handles dents, grease, steam and repainting, and which rooms suit each one the best.