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title: "What Is Inset door? Cabinet Glossary | Innovation Cabinetry"
description: "An inset door sits inside the cabinet opening so its face lies flush with the front frame, which creates a tailored look that needs precise fitting."
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Doors and finishes

# Inset door

An inset door sits inside the cabinet opening so its face lies flush with the front frame, which creates a tailored look that needs precise fitting.

An inset door fits inside the frame, like a window in a wall. The front of the door lines up with the front of the frame. You see a thin, even reveal all the way around.

Inset doors take careful work. The door must match the opening within a tiny margin, and wood movement can change the gap with the seasons. That is why many people see it as a premium, furniture-like style.

Inset is usually built on a [face frame](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/face-frame). The collections on this site, such as [Urban](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/urban_full_access_cabinetry), are described by the brand as frameless. Compare the common door types in the [door styles guide](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/shaker-slim-shaker-flat-panel-doors). A dealer can show you what each collection offers. Ask a dealer which door types each collection offers before you set your heart on one style.

[Related pageShaker, slim shaker and flat panel cabinet doors](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/guides/shaker-slim-shaker-flat-panel-doors)

## Related terms

-   [Face frame](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/face-frame)
-   [Full overlay](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/full-overlay)
-   [Partial overlay](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/partial-overlay)
-   [Frameless cabinet](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/glossary/frameless)

![Whisper Blue Urban shaker kitchen with an island and stools](https://innovationcabinetry.multisites.ai/_astro/ub-whisper-blue-gallery-image-1980x1080-1.4YXlLAS7_Z1qUWbv.webp)

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