As a small independent cabinet maker, I must say the advice you give at the end of the video is the reason I have been landing the biggest and best contracts so far. This was an awesome video
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing! So glad to hear it!!
@tracynauman6 күн бұрын
As a cabinet maker and carpenter who has been looking to up my game and searching for the knowledge, this has been so inspirational! I absolutely can not get enough of this, Brent. Just found this/you today.
@BrentHull5 күн бұрын
Wow! Thanks for the kind words. I'm glad you found it inspiring.
@vickiehoecherl14136 ай бұрын
Pictures. I need to see lots more pictures of well-done cabinetry set in actual rooms, with closeups. Thanks. Very interesting.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Will do!
@davidhughes70456 ай бұрын
Brent, after spending the last 15 years restoring historic homes, you’re the mentor I wish i had
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Nice. Thanks. Keep restoring.
@texascraftsman72156 ай бұрын
That’s the number one reason i built on site traditional built-ins furniture grade cabinetry looks so much better built into the house not just screwed to the wall
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Amen!
@khurddesign6 ай бұрын
I’ve always disliked upper cabinets because of that reason-they look like boxes attached to the wall. So odd looking to me
@JeremeyHowlett6 ай бұрын
Inset cabinets are definitely the way to go. Surprisingly many cabinet shops try to talk you out of going this route.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Very true! Thx.
@planesandbikes73535 ай бұрын
not for efficient access and space in the cabinets. It's only suitable for folks into these older traditional style kitchen cabinets. Style over substance.
@JeremeyHowlett5 ай бұрын
@@planesandbikes7353 Inset cabinets are the best!
@gregpowell70976 ай бұрын
You could write an entire book on this subject alone, and I wish you would.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Noted. Thanks.
@gordiecumming6 ай бұрын
The first book I read about kitchen cabinets was Nancy Hiller's "Kitchen Think." In it, she discussed many of the points Brent discusses here. And, yes, a book by Brent would be fantastic.
@JeremeyHowlett6 ай бұрын
Yes! We need more books. Google is filled with lies that are tailored to each person. No wonder there were so many people fired at google recently.
@ashantipeace6 ай бұрын
I'd buy it. I'd probably also buy a subscription to a lending library made of his books on historic architecture. He has so many great, rare documents.
@JeremeyHowlett6 ай бұрын
@@ashantipeace yes that’s a great idea, the google era people have removed almost all books from libraries so that the knowledge is very very limited to a select few.
@jdvid0076 күн бұрын
Really enjoy your content Brent. This is an undeserved space and I especially commend you for producing traditional wood windows! You have endless content material and the education about period styles is important. Keep going.
@BrentHull5 күн бұрын
Thx so much!
@lisannedecker70386 ай бұрын
Thanks Brent for your awesome videos. My husband and I own a small custom cabinet shop in Mills River, NC (Oak and Otter Woodworks). I’m so glad to have found your channel. You challenge my thinking and raise the bar. Your advice and perspective are in my thoughts now every time I work on a new kitchen project.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Nice! Thanks for sharing!.
@lukeanthony68006 ай бұрын
Great video! I’d love to see a video on more of the detailing and material choices, hardware, glass, bench tops. 👍
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
You got it! I'll work on it.
@dennisdean39256 ай бұрын
Brent, you are righ on the money - as always. Cabinets set the tone and are a great opportunity to elevate, not just the kitchen, but the entire house.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@SeanSchade6 ай бұрын
That kitchen hutch is absolutely gorgeous! Brent thank you! Inset doors look much better in my opinion.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Nice. Thanks!
@AF-O66 ай бұрын
If one could combine Norm Abram, Tom Sylvia, Matt Risinger, Steve Basic, etc, it would still not equal Brent. I’ve been a builder and student for 40 years, and no one…NO ONE is better than Mr. Hull.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Very kind. Not sure it is true but kind.
@michaelmallie92226 ай бұрын
Never seen this type of educational video in the cabinet woodworking world. As a woodworker who has made a few cabinets, it’s nice to have somewhere to turn that serves as a catalyst for new ideas.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Thx.
@nickdeoliveira63936 ай бұрын
I just had this exact discussion with a client last week. Hearing Brent Hull reaffirming these same ideas made my day.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Great to hear. Cheers.
@rogerhodges76566 ай бұрын
Thank you for yet another great installment.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@ladydiana29056 ай бұрын
Love your stuff, Brent. Can’t wait for the book! I just bought a condo from 1922 with beautiful moldings but the previous owners installed an IKEA kitchen (poorly, I might add). Until I can afford the renovation I’ll keep watching your videos to get my game plan in place.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Sounds good. Thanks.
@angellas.13146 ай бұрын
@@BrentHullI know nothing replaces quality cabinets, but I thought this was about upgrading less expensive cabinets for those who can’t afford such high end kitchens but would still like a nice looking environment. Any chance you would consider doing this video?
@Always-kSalty6 ай бұрын
Every Brent video is a must-watch!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@merrim77655 ай бұрын
The details are your punctuation! This is GREAT info!! You know when you start drawing? That's fun to see, but if you show some photos or drawings instead (up close details), I think the viewer will have a very clear idea of what you're describing and be able to describe that to their trim or cabinet designer. Can't wait to see your announcement your book is ready for pre-order.
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
Ok, good feedback. Cheers.
@lizzapaolia9593 ай бұрын
Excellent video as always. That book should be a best seller, required reading for carpenter's and craftsman. Thank you again for sharing your expertise 😃🙏🙏
@BrentHull3 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@millcity97116 ай бұрын
Thanks for another great tutorial. Appropriate case goods for a given situation seem to be the most glaring aspect of design fails. I see this far too often in high-end projects and just wonder what they were thinking. Answer is, they simply don't know better...
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Sadly!
@RonRobertson-lafrance5 ай бұрын
I just came across you this week, and I am so impressed with your explanations and historical fidelity (based on useful proportions). It's sad we've gone nearly 100 years without really respecting and understanding that knowledge. I hope things are on their way back to better proportionality and quality.
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
Welcome aboard! Yes, we're on our way back.
@johnalvitre31546 ай бұрын
Love it, glad you have a book coming soon too, we all need your help. I learned a lot about Craftsman built homes. I tore out the 1980 cabinets from a poorly done remodel and returned many of my 1910 Craftsman home’s details to original. There was one motivating piece left in the house, the butler’s pantry had one shaker bottom door and a few uppers plus drawer fronts and that created my hole plan. Bottom rail was 3 1/2 “ with 2” top rail and stiles. All upper doors had a 2” rail and stile all around. I designed and picked cherry wood for my custom cabinets in natural. I did, of course, have the doors inset. This revealed so much beauty to this home. It was also great to have furniture sized cabinets that could be a single base cabinet housing a 28” drawer base with a 26” base with drawer all in one. No filler panels as this was custom to the minute measurements. It made all the difference. I even added a lower height base cabinet near the ovens for rolling out dough. I still have pics if there is any interest. All my design, but happy to share or inspire others. I kept the base rail and stile concept throughout the house no matter the cabinet height. It just makes sense doing it with inset and true to form. Thanks again.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
I love it. Great work.
@petemclinc3 ай бұрын
I wish I knew about Brent 25 years ago. My kitchen overlay cabinets would have been inset.
@BrentHull3 ай бұрын
Yep, thx.
@ryansoo40006 ай бұрын
One way to get the inset panel look while using a cheaper overlay box and door design is to use 3/4" spacers that are finished to look like end panels on the top and bottom of the cabinet boxes, and also between them. Bring the spacer forward so it is flush with the surface of the door and the overlay panel now looks inset. I've seen this done with Ikea cabinets and it makes them look like custom units.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
That is one method, although hardware is not exposed. Thx.
@rosielele5 ай бұрын
That’s a great idea!
@MNnytrorider6 ай бұрын
I am extremely interested in the book you are writing. I would love to know more about French style cabinets so I can reproduce them myself.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Buy French country furniture books to start. Good luck.
@plumbthumbs95846 ай бұрын
Lovely presentation, thanks Brent!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@danielstover30296 ай бұрын
Thanks Brent! Great video! Cabinets are a huge investment and really display the quality of a home. It would be wonderful to see a more detailed video of good, better, best choices and how to get there. Great information and thanks for sharing. 😁👍
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Good to hear. Thanks.
@masonmansitomargiela13996 ай бұрын
Wow so much knowledge packed into this video, thank you for sharing this with us. Ive only been working on cabinets for 2 years and my passion for designing and giving my clients something unique is constantly growing. With all the videos on youtube about “cabinets” I have never seen a video like this, your knowledge about the history of these common designs we see everywhere now and your experience shines very clearly in the video. New subscriber here. Definitely need that book sir.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@poseppodyАй бұрын
After seeing Inset doors years ago, I can’t unsee them. lol Now I won’t have anything less!
@BrentHullАй бұрын
That's where I am. Thx.
@buggaboo3336 ай бұрын
I love watching true craftsmen and professionals. Great work!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@carminesilverado5 ай бұрын
this video is over the top out of the park grand slam clear the basses good thank you
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@ivonekowalczyk58236 ай бұрын
Yay! Looking forward to your book on cabinets and built-ins. Definitely will get that!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thank you!!
@cborecky6 ай бұрын
There's a part of me that says just get some used stainless steel restaurant equipment, tile the walls, and make the kitchen an industrial space. This would force the socializing into the living room, which is the more traditional way to socialize. The fancier we make the kitchen the more we live in a modern way rather than a traditional way.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Good point. Thanks.
@angellas.13146 ай бұрын
Nahhh. It’s the fooood. And closeness and less formality of the kitchen space.
@tc91486 ай бұрын
So many great ideas about cabinets.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Great!
@soniatriana90916 ай бұрын
Hello Brent, That a great video! I then went onto your Instagram account & I really like your Window/Door Restoration recommendations!! Luckily, I did restore the original windows in my small Spanish Style childhood home 6 years ago. They look amazing, especially with all new brass hardware!!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Wonderful to hear! THx.
@dianabeeler41354 ай бұрын
This is so fascinating!
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
Thanks!!
@lisalaufenberg60026 ай бұрын
Thanks Brent, 22 years ago I heard same excuses when I asked about inset doors. I am looking forward to your book!
@Art-is-craft6 ай бұрын
I am wondering is there a way of designing the units so that inlays can be easily done and repeated in a workshop. So that cheap kitchens would look better. The current MDF carcass with fancy doors looks cheap and the MDF even on expensive kitchens gets damaged.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ShireTown18246 ай бұрын
Can't wait for that book!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Me too. Thx.
@TJ-tb3xm6 ай бұрын
That was very educational! Thank you!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Glad you liked it.
@WesleyMukubesa6 ай бұрын
I like the subject or topic keep on inspiring us God bless u
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Nice. Thx.
@kelleysimonds59454 ай бұрын
I have to remodel my farmhouse kitchen and will be making good use of these suggestions, than you.
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
Wonderful! Thx
@CoreyJordan-l3j5 ай бұрын
Great video! What wood do you prefer for paint grade cabinets? All makers I've contacted are suggesting MDF for the door panel. Should I request wood? Thanks!
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
I would. I hate MDF
@tristanmarshall56335 күн бұрын
Do you recommend inset doors for all climates? I live in Michigan, which gets very cold, and quite hot. I can see this affecting cabinetry/inset doors.
@BrentHull5 күн бұрын
IN ALL CLIMATES! It matters.
@artemioquintero78666 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video. Love the content.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching.
@spilleradam5 ай бұрын
I love your videos Brent, there very good, the jobs I work on people don’t want to spend the time and money, on really classy kitchen cabinets, or they can’t afford it , in America your spoiled for materials the kitchen cabinets in America are better than in England, their are people who make good quality kitchen cabinets in England, but it’s expensive you don’t see them very often.
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing.
@ejh77656 ай бұрын
I like inset doors yet it takes inches away from any pull out shelf. Would you show us what you done as I assume it’s many inches you lose
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Ok, thx.
@hannahrebek6 ай бұрын
Where do you recommend getting exposed butt hinges for inset doors? I am trying to buy some (DIYer here) and I can't find any. Its also difficult understanding lingo when shopping.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Deltana has butt hinges.
@psin03736 ай бұрын
What can be done if you don't have inset cabinets? Ours are overlay...
@TheSeriesofTubes6 ай бұрын
Replace them if you want to, you aren’t changing just the doors and making it work if that’s your question.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Sadly, not much.
@psin03736 ай бұрын
@@BrentHull ok, thank you! love your channel! really beautiful!
@emileypowers17304 ай бұрын
I ordered custom cabinetry and the factory messed up. They sent soft-close hinges instead of antique barrel. I opted to keep them at a steep discount. Do you think I could visually fake a barrel hinge without affecting how the cabinets close?
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
Yes, it will look fine when the door is closed but your fakery will be easily seen when the door is open. You can attach the butt hinge to the edge of the door.
@pinderweatherly4 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this video…. I originally watched it hoping to learn something which you didn’t address. Can you tell me what the trim under kitchen upper cabinet would be called and how it is done? I would like to do something to stock cabinets to make them look better and more timeless (plus being a short person I can see the ugly unfinished underside of the upper cabinets … and it is ugly> Perhaps there is a video (?)
@BrentHull4 ай бұрын
Thx, I don't know if there is an historic name for it, and I don't think it is common enough to have a specific name. Instead, I would find something I like and copy it. There is typically a 2" bottom rail on historic cabinets, somethimes with trim. Good luck.
@АндрюхаК-о9в6 ай бұрын
thank you!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
You're welcome!
@DrMJJr6 ай бұрын
Brent, is there a cabinet maker or brand where a customer could specify these elements in their custom kitchen cabinetry? For example, I prefer the French formal style of raised inset panels (and moldings) but don't know where I could go to make those choices...
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Not that I know of, sounds like a job for a small custom shop. Maybe a 1 or 2 man shop. I don't know of any large makers.
@haziqinayat6 ай бұрын
Any Kitchen Cabinet shops you'd recommend round the dfw area?
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Nope. We have to be very specific and they are tough to find. I would suggest finding one who is open to new ideas, not just wanting to build what their CNC can cut.
@haziqinayat6 ай бұрын
@@BrentHull Appreciate that
@MNnytrorider6 ай бұрын
What’s a good source hinges for French cabinets?
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Whitechapel hardware.
@patrickhoeflinger8936 ай бұрын
Mr. Hull, how do you accomplish soft close with the visible butt hinges? I love the look but also love a nice soft close.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
We use a magnet and a suppressed closer button.
@thomas5366 ай бұрын
Where can we preorder the book? Thanks!
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
I'll let you know when I do. Thx.
@Art-is-craft6 ай бұрын
Great video.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@SethOrsborn6 ай бұрын
Thanks for pointing out the inset. It’s why modern cabinets always look weird to me.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Word!
@Art-is-craft6 ай бұрын
It would be interesting if we could figure out how to make cheaper kitchens look better than the current methods. Would an inlay approach do it. Such as a face frame that is pre engineered or cabinets prebuilt with the face and a door that then fits into that as an inlay. The most expensive part of cheap kitchens is the fitting.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Interesting idea. I think that is a start, but is just a start. There is so much more we can do.
@stamp4006 ай бұрын
Did you mention working on a book?
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Yes, coming soon.
@tomruth94876 сағат бұрын
I think eliminating toe space is not a good idea. People do come up close to cabinetry where they are working. Putting legs on base cabinets is a nice tradeoff.
@mschannigan88316 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this episode... the problem is that you have to have so much money to do cabinets in this way. If you want to build historical cabinets this way yourself, would you build out of solid wood or out of plywood? I will look for your book on the subject for sure.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Thx, we build out of solid wood for doors and most wood. We would build the boxes in plywood. We also use solid wood for exposed backs.
@laurensouthgate24586 ай бұрын
I feel like I learned something new.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it.
@Haakonson556 ай бұрын
Brent, without knowing everyone’s market, do you feel there’s opportunity for small cabinet shops to be the ones that don’t give the pushback you talk about and be successful? Is there a void in the market where the furniture quality cabinets are the standard? Also, thanks for putting out these videos. They really helped with my recent kitchen remodel and with my home design in general.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Glad to hear it. Yes and 100%. It takes a little time, but if you offer it as an opportunity for clients, you'll be surprised how many want better, or different. Good luck.
@Haakonson556 ай бұрын
@@BrentHull Also, I’ve been listening to a lot of passion for craft. At first I was wondering where the heck you found the apprentice until I realized he was your son lol. His construction lingo seems to be progressing well, and I look forward to watching his videos from North Bennet Street if he chooses to go forward with the channel. It’ll be a great opportunity for him and the viewers.
@hughmac136 ай бұрын
6. Include an incised, or inset, bead on the cabinet face frames. And any cabinetmaker worth his salt-including those trained at NBSS-can account for the effect of seasonal wood movement on door fit. It's the very reason doors are built the way they are in the first place, with wider panels surrounded by narrower frames, to contain and accommodate expansion and contraction. Those other guys just don't like having to fit each door individually, instead of slapping on an overlay, with fit as no consideration.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
100% Thx for sharing.
@donlourie7696 ай бұрын
It would help to do close up, slow video of the cabinet you are addressing. We already know what you look like.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
noted.
@KMx1085 ай бұрын
I showed my cabinet maker a picture of what I wanted for my kitchen. They were inset doors. He said okay, we signed a contract and then built overlay doors. I didn't even know the difference until I saw all the cabinets built and questioned the difference. He said, well...that would have cost more. I was so upset. He should have talked to me about the difference before finalizing the contract. He tried to tell me that type of door will stick and always cause problems. I've got old furniture with that type of door and haven't had any sticking. He is highly respected in our area but he lost some of those respect points for me after this project.
@BrentHull5 ай бұрын
Ugh, so sorry. I hate that.
@stephen79386 ай бұрын
With the advent of much more capability in technology from when these styles were created why the style couldn't come back and be competitive as modern trash cabinets.
@BrentHull6 ай бұрын
Good question. I think we should try. Thx
@iandanforth6 ай бұрын
How did "use wood" not make it onto this list? Sawdust and plastic are everywhere. Maybe this is item 0? Use real wood!