Adding doors to kitchen cupboards

[Johnking]

I want to add doors to some open cupboards in my kitchen (see picture) but I can't figure out how to do the hinges because the frame is quite wide. The usual concealed hinges would have the doors set away from the edge of the cupboard, which would look untidy. I could address that by adding some trim, but really I just want a nice clean line. The alternative would be to use simpler non-concealed hinges, but again, not such a great look.

Are there any solutions to this that I haven't thought of?

 

[JohnD]

the frame is quite wide.

how wide?

 

[Johnking]

how wide?

43mm.

 

[JohnD]

you could use butt hinges then, on the end of the side panel and the rear face of the door. Brass might look nice. The knuckle of the hinge would be visible.

 

[Johnking]

I was afraid that would be the answer! I don't have a router and my chiselling is atrocious.

 

[big-all]

flush hinges need a screwdriver and screws
https://www.toolstation.com/search?searchstr=40523 30800 27458

 

[foxhole]

You could rebate the hinges into the sides to remove most of overhang , can be done with drill and suitable bit.

 

[Johnking]

flush hinges need a screwdriver and screws
https://www.toolstation.com/search?searchstr=40523 30800 27458

They look ok, can they be used with MDF?

 

[big-all]

yes 2.5mm pilot hole no4 /3mm screws
if you use a power screwdriver do not overtighten
if you are not sure stop a couple off turns short and tighten with a hand screwdriver and you will be fine

 

[Johnking]

Thanks! Pilot holes will help keep things true as well, and I've heard of people dipping screws in pva for mdf so I'll do that. Doors will be 18mm so hopefully enough strength there.

 

[big-all]

ok go for 4x5/8" [silver colour]or 3x15mm[brassed colour] screws

 

[foxhole]

I was afraid that would be the answer! I don't have a router and my chiselling is atrocious.

What’s the router and chisel for?

 

[Johnking]

What’s the router and chisel for?

Insetting butt hinges. But not needed for flush hinges so all good.

 

[foxhole]

Insetting butt hinges. But not needed for flush hinges so all good.

Inset kitchen hinges , only drill required.

 

[Deleted member 174758]

Inset kitchen hinges , only drill required.

Plus maybe a low-cost jig