Monday, February 28th, 2011

Why you can’t put 36″ of cabinets in a 36″ opening

Well, you could, but…

cabinet-vs-wall and /or trimYou wouldn’t be able to open the drawers. Which is great if you don’t want to store anything. It doesn’t matter how old or new the construction is: walls are rarely perfectly square.   & the floor’s not level, either.  But that’s beside the point.

Scenarios #1 and #2 are the most likely conditions existing in a corner where cabinets need to go. Either the end wall is the obstacle for drawer or door operation, or trim around a cased opening is.

& if you hit the jackpot with the Perfect Universe, congratulate yourself & have a beer!

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