How to Fit Internal Drawers Behind Cabinet Doors
Internal drawers improve access without replacing the cabinet doors. The key is to give the drawer enough clearance past the hinges.
Internal drawers improve access without replacing the cabinet doors. The key is to give the drawer enough clearance past the hinges.
What to check
- Use 155° or 165° hinges when you want the greatest possible drawer width.
- Keep the existing hinges and use spacer strips when changing the hinges is unnecessary.
- Measure the opening, hinge projection and drawer clearance before ordering.
Step by step
Open and close the door through its full range before fixing the drawer runners permanently.
