What Are Kitchen Draw Line Cabinets?

Draw Line

• The core principal in draw line cabinets is their ability to operate in numbers, stretching across the kitchen wall in a line. Because this reduces the overall size of the kitchen, draw line kitchen cabinets feature a variety of depths ranging from a wall hugging 11 inches to a spacious 31 inches. Once installed, these cabinets blend into the wall and become part of the permanent look of the kitchen.

The Look

• Because draw line cabinets are a permanent part of the kitchen, several styles and looks are available for the kitchen designer on every budget. Woods used for draw line cabinetry include oak, walnut, elm and cherry wood. Genuine wood is expensive and can darken unevenly over time depending on its exposure to the sun. Metal such as stainless steel is also frequently used in kitchens because of its sterility and resistance to rust and buildup. Polymers and hybrids such as melamine and laminate are less expensive than wood and metal and provide a similar antibacterial surface.

Types

• Aside from colors and decor styles, several types of draw line cabinets are available that each accommodate a different need. The principal differences in types of draw line cabinets are wall cabinets and floor cabinets, as well as end pieces and line pieces. End pieces have rounded or finished corners on one side while line pieces are designed, on both sides, to blend seamlessly with other segments of the cabinet setup. Wall cabinets are designed with a semi-finished bottom and sturdy backing that supports the weight of the cabinet while floor cabinets feature a finished top that sometimes includes additional accommodations such as holes for sinks and faucet sets.

Surface

• The chief advantage of floor set draw line cabinets is that they provide a counter top workspace for the homeowner while working in the kitchen. The seamless surface is a solid and level area for appliances such as microwaves and toasters.