Trim of any type makes cabinet doors appear expensive.
Putting molding on kitchen cabinet doors.
Cut strips of straight 3 4 in x 1 1 2 in wood to fit the front and sides of each cabinet.
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Use one long strip for a row of cabinets the same depth then apply wood glue to each strip nail it in place and let dry.
Provide a nailing surface for crown moulding by attaching solid wood mounting strips to the top edges of the cabinets.
Adding trim to cabinet doors.
There are lots of choices.
Some options for the style can be flat panel which are doors with a flat center panel and a raised frame.
Another style that s popular is raised panel cabinet doors which have a raised center panel surrounded by a contour.
This technique is also known as a recessed or inset panel design and the added depth created by installing a perimeter of molding around doors and side jambs can make your cabinets look more.