~ Drafting  / Ordering Process ~

  At Penwood, we believe ordering custom cabinetry should be simple and efficient. Our process ensures a smooth experience for contractors and designers in just four easy steps:

1. Provide Initial Layout – Submit a basic layout with wall measurements, ceiling height, and window/door placement. We prefer DWG blueprints for new construction but also certainly accept kitchen plans from other software or even hand-drawn sketches as a starting point.
2. Share Your Vision – List any specific requests and share website links or high-quality images of design inspiration to guide our drafting team. 
3. Receive a 3D Draft – Using Cabinet Vision CAD software, our team will create an initial 3D design for your review. We encourage feedback and will make adjustments as needed.
4. Finalize & Approve – Once you’re satisfied, provide a final approval signature. Your project is then scheduled for production, ensuring on-time delivery.

We are committed to meeting agreed-upon deadlines and delivering exceptional cabinetry every time!

Here are two recent project renderings created by our drafting team.
Our aim is to give you an accurate preview of your kitchen once it's fully installed!

~ Construction Methods ~

​Face Frame Overlay Cabinet Specs

 Base Cabinet Shown With:

• Overlay doors and drawers are flush with finished ends. The standard gap between doors and drawers is 1/4". The gap between doors and drawers with an adjoining cabinet is 1/4". 
• Optional integrated panel on finish end

• Open toe kick on finished end
• .75" Solid Wood Face Frame is securely attached with pocket screws and glue. 
• Finish end is Lock Mitred to face frame. See detail.

• 3/4" Plywood sides and deck are standard
• 1/4" Plywood Back - With 3/4" nailers at the top and bottom​
• Drawer boxes have 9/16" dovetailed Maple Hardwood sides and 3/8" plywood bottoms - Natural Finish is standard.
• The interior is stained or painted to match the exterior.

Optional Upgrade:

• Open Toe Kick can be mitered to finish end.
•  The interior can be natural color/clear finish - no stain or paint.
• ​Enclosed toe kick on cabinet ends

Lock Mitre Example

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Mitered Face Frame

 Standard Wall Cabinet Shown With: 

• ​Overlay Doors.
• Depth is 12.5" with plywood adjustable shelves.​
• .75" Solid Wood Face Frame is securely attached with pocket screws and glue. 
• Finish end is Lock Mitred to face frame.​ See detail image.
• 3/4" Plywood sides, top & deck
• 1/4" Plywood Back With 3/4" nailers at the top and bottom​​
• The interior is stained or painted to match the exterior.

Optional Upgrade:

• Integrated Framed Panel on finish end.​
• The interior can be natural color/clear finish - no stain or paint.

Lock Mitre Example

~ Face Frame Inset Cabinet Specs ~

Base Cabinet Shown With:

• Inset doors and drawers
• Optional integrated panel on finish end
• Open toe kick on finished end
• .75" Solid Wood Face Frame is securely attached with pocket screws and glue. 
• 3/4" Plywood sides and deck are standard
• 1/4" Plywood Back - With 3/4" nailers at the top and bottom​
• Finish end is Lock Mitred to face frame - see detail image.
• Drawer boxes have 9/16" dovetailed Maple Hardwood sides and 3/8" plywood bottoms - Natural Finish is standard.
•  The interior is stained or painted to match the exterior.

Optional Upgrade:​

• Open Toe Kick can be mitered to finish end.
• ​Enclosed toe kick on cabinet ends
•  The interior can be natural color/clear finish - no stain or paint.​

Lock Mitre Example

Standard Wall Cabinet Shown With: 

• Inset Doors.
• Depth is 13.25" with plywood adjustable shelves.​​​
• .75" Solid Wood Face Frame is securely attached with pocket screws and glue. (See detail image)
• 3/4" Plywood sides, top & deck
• 1/4" Plywood Back With 3/4" nailers at the top and bottom​​
• Finish end is Lock Mitred to face frame - see detail image.
• The interior is stained or painted to match the exterior.

Optional Upgrade:

• Integrated Framed Panel on finish end.
• The interior can be natural color/clear finish - no stain or paint.

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Lock Mitre Example

~ Frameless Cabinet Specs ~

​Base Cabinet Shown With:​

• 3/4" Plywood Case - sides, back & deck
• ​Drawer Boxes have 9/16" Dovetailed Maple Hardwood sides and 3/8" Plywood bottoms - Natural Finish is standard.
• ​ The interior is stained or painted to match the exterior.

Optional Upgrade:

• Applied finish ends​
• ​Applied End extended to floor
• Open Toe Kick can be mitered to notched finished end.
• ​Enclosed toe kick on cabinet ends

• ​​​The interior can be natural color/clear finish - no stain or paint.

 
​   Base Cabinet Shown With:

• Applied Hardwood Panel Finished End Extended to Floor​

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Frameless Wall Cabinet Shown With: 

• Overlay Doors.​
• 3/4" Plywood Case - top, sides, back & deck
• Depth is 13.5" with plywood adjustable shelves.
• ​​​Exterior & Interior finish is the same. ​

​Optional Upgrade:​

• Applied Hardwood Panel Finished End
• ​Integrated Hardwood Panel Finished End​
• ​​​The interior can be natural color/clear finish - no stain or paint.

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