How to make cabinets and closets without handle-free design
Under the trend of modern minimalist style, more people choose handle-free design for the customization of cabinets and wardrobes. So what is handle-free design? How many ways is it usually done? Why do more people choose handle-free design?
1.What is handle-free design?
Handle-free design means that all door panels have no handles. This design is very popular in the modern minimalist style.
2.Main methods of Handle-free design
There are 6 handle-free design methods, and each design can to be flexible with different design styles
(1) The cabinet door sinks to act as a handle
By sinking the cabinet door about 5mm, the sinking part becomes the force point to open the cabinet door, so the design of the sinking door panel is suitable for the bottom of the cabinet door that can be suspended similar to the hanging cabinet, drawer, etc
(2) Leave a slot between the door panel and the cabinet carcass
If it is an integrated cabinet, you can leave a slot between the left and right door panels. If it is an upper and lower split cabinet, you can leave a suitable slot at the connection between the upper and lower splits.
(3)Embedded hidden handle
Generally, the door panel is slotted first, and then the handle is embedded in it, G-shaped handles and L-shaped handles are usually used.
(4)The door plate is beveled or opened to make a handle
The shape of the door plate is changed to act as a force point instead of a handle.
(5) Milling groove modeling, mostly milling on the density board or solid wood, leaving grooves of different shapes on the door panel as handles.
(6) install rebounders or automatic door closers and rebound hinges, these hardware accessories can be well pressed to open the door panel, suitable for infrequently opened cabinets.
3.Features of handle-free design
(1)Nice shape
Cabinets without handles look more integrated, making it easier to create a modern and technological cabinet form and can also increase the space visually
(2)Avoid bumping
It avoids the worry of bumping against the raised handle, which is a very practical design for families with children or the elderly.
(3)Easier to clean
It can reduce the accumulation of dust, while cleaning the cabinet more convenient .
Of course, different handle-free design processes also have different limitations
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consort
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limitation
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Cabinet door sinking
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Hanging cabinets, drawers
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Only suitable for hanging cabinets
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Retaining groove process
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Any cabinet door panel
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Customization is the exact size
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Recessed hide handle
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Any cabinet door panel
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higher cost |
The door plate is beveled or open
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Easy to process sheet
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Because of the need to cut, so the plate requirements are higher
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Processing modeling
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Any cabinet door panel
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Applicable to solid wood and MDF board
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Rebounders and other hardware
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Any cabinet door panel
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It is easily damaged by frequent use
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At this stage, the handle-free design mainly includes the above six methods. Our company can customize these methods, and various styles can meet your diverse needs.