What is a “Reveal”?
When we use the word reveal, we are referring to the space around the doors and drawer fronts. Reveals can be used to create different aesthetics. For faceframe cabinets, our custom cabinets have a 1” reveal and prefab have 1/2” reveal. By having a larger reveal, you can create a cabinet face with depth for that classic-heirloom cabinetry look. For a more modern and sleek aesthetic, full overlay (or frameless) cabinets have a reveal of 1/8”. On these cabinets, the entire face is made up of the doors and drawer fronts.
For most prefab cabinets, the reveal is 1/2” as pictured below:
On our custom cabinets, we have a 1'“ reveal (below):
For full overlay cabinets, the reveal is 1/8”. All the lines are tight and create a sleek modern look:
