What are inset cabinets?

You've seen these around and it simply means that the cabinet doors and drawer fronts are made to be flush with the front of the cabinet when closed. Inset cabinet doors usually require a special European style hinge and gives a very clean and modern look. The pictures below will make it clear right away.

One thing to remember is that inset cabinets must have their hinges adjusted on occasion as they fit so snugly that time and temperature changes may affect the way the cabinet doors open. European hinges make this adjust very easy.