Mullion cabinet doors are a stylish addition to any kitchen remodel or cabinetry project. Mullion doors feature glass panels framed by wooden strips called mullions. These doors add visual interest to cabinetry by allowing the homeowner to display decorative items or showcase the contents of the cabinets. Because they provide visibility into the cabinets, mullion doors can create an illusion of more space in smaller kitchens and create an open feel.
Also known as multi-lite doors, the designs can range from a frame-only, to more detailed styles with multiple openings or “lites.” These doors come in a variety of design options, allowing you to choose from different mullion patterns to suit a kitchen’s look and feel or homeowner’s personal taste. Traditional mullion doors often have intricate designs like a Chippendale door, while contemporary ones may feature clean lines and a minimalist appearance like a Double X design or Gothic design.
Where to Use a Mullion Cabinet Door
Since mullion cabinet doors are used to create a focal point or add a decorative touch, they work best on upper cabinets rather than lower cabinets. Thoughtfully combining mullion cabinet doors with solid cabinet doors into the overall cabinetry design can add a touch of elegance and increase the aesthetic appeal.
Glass Inserts
Mullion doors usually feature glass panels, which can be clear, frosted, textured, or stained. Consider the level of transparency needed and the number of openings you want in the multi-lite door and how it will complement the items that will be on display inside the cabinets. Clear glass offering a full view of the contents, while frosted or textured glass providing a more diffused look.
Mullion Cabinet Door Construction
The construction of a mullion cabinet door is critical. Because of the glass panels, the door can be more fragile than a solid cabinet door, but still needs to withstand the same wear and tear of everyday use.
Keystone Wood Specialties mullion cabinet doors are handcrafted to each customer’s specifications and built with the highest level of quality and durability in mind. We use half-lapped construction on 90-degree joints, and face grain plugs on most joints to prevent the mullion from coming apart at the frame. We groove our mullion doors to accept the retainer moulding that is included with each order at no additional cost.
Call our Customer Service team at 717.299.6288 for a quote on your next mullion cabinet door order. Doors can be ordered unfinished or finished by our in-house professional finishing department.