Base cabinets

What is the difference between base cabinets and wall cabinets?

Base cabinets are built to sit on the floor and support kitchen countertops, while wall cabinets are mounted higher to hold lighter, everyday items. They’re designed to work together, creating a setup that feels balanced, practical and easy to use from top to bottom.

• Base cabinets: Floor-mounted and designed to support countertops, kitchen sinks and heavier kitchen items, like cast-iron pans, Dutch ovens and blenders.
• Wall cabinets: Mounted above and made for lighter items like dishes and pantry staples.
• Sink cabinets: A type of base cabinet with space for plumbing and maybe even extra room for your cleaning supplies.

Together, they work in layers and both have an important role to play. While wall cabinets keep everyday essentials within reach, base cabinets keep your kitchen grounded.

Are drawers better than doors for base cabinets?

Drawers are better for visibility and organization, and doors are better for storing larger, bulkier items.

It all comes down to what you’re storing and how you want to access it.

• Kitchen base cabinets with drawers: Make it easier to see and access everything. Great for serving utensils, silverware, cookware and smaller essentials that you want to store in one place.
• Door cabinets: Offer more open space inside. A better fit for taller items and larger pots.
• Mixing both: Drawers for quick visibility mixed with doors where you need the extra storage space.

There’s no single right answer. The best balance depends on how you move through your kitchen each day.