Standard Drawer

Basic Standard Drawer Options

Drawer Side Thickness

Determines the thickness of the drawer sides and the deductions from the openings when using undermount slides.

1/2" Sides
Elegant and sleek, with a thin side profile that leaves more room for side-to-side adjustment. Common for small and medium drawers.

5/8" Sides
Bold and sturdy, with maximum thickness for undermount slides. Ideal for heavy-duty drawers or deeper boxes.

Drawer Material (Species)

These determine the wood used for the drawer box sides, front, and back.

Hard Maple
The most common drawer material. Strong, durable, and light in color with a tight grain. FSC® Certified in stock and available.

Soft Maple
Similar appearance to hard maple but slightly softer. Often used as a cost-effective alternative.

Western Maple
A lighter and slightly softer maple species commonly used for drawer boxes. Slightly darker and warmer in color than regular maple. Grown in the Northwest USA. Red birch is the closest match for drawer bottoms. FSC® Certified not available.

Steamed Beech
European beech wood steamed to create a uniform pinkish brown color. Very stable and commonly used in European drawer manufacturing.

Alder
Lightweight hardwood with a warm tone and subtle grain.

Ash
Strong hardwood with a prominent light color grain pattern. FSC® Certified available by special order only; not available online.

Aspen
Light-colored hardwood with a very subtle grain pattern.

Aromatic Cedar
Naturally fragrant wood commonly used in closets and storage drawers. Usually unfinished.

Cherry
Fine-grained hardwood that darkens beautifully with age.

Red Oak
Strong hardwood with a distinctive open grain. FSC® Certified available by special order only; not available online.

White Oak
Dense hardwood with a tighter grain and higher durability than red oak. FSC® Certified available by special order only; not available online.

Rift White Oak
White oak cut for straight, uniform grain lines. FSC® Certified available by special order only; not available online.

Walnut
Premium hardwood with rich dark brown color and elegant grain. FSC® Certified available by special order only; not available online.

Birch Plywood (9-Ply / 11-Ply)
High-quality plywood used when solid wood is not required. FSC® Certified not available.

Maple Plywood (9-Ply)
Maple veneer plywood offering a consistent appearance with domestic veneers. FSC® Certified in stock and available.

Drawer Grade

Natural Grade
Contains natural color variation, mineral streaks, and occasional small knots typical of the species. Suitable for most interior cabinetry where natural character is acceptable.

Select Grade
A more consistent appearance with fewer mineral streaks and color variations. Offers a cleaner look for higher-end cabinetry.

Premium Grade
The most uniform and refined selection of material. Extra effort is placed on grain selection and color matching. Minimal color variation and defects, typically reserved for high-end or furniture-quality projects.

Finishing Options

Unfinished
Drawer ships raw and ready for finishing.

Finished
Factory-applied finish inside and outside after assembly for protection and appearance.

Pre-Finished Clear Coat
Factory-applied finish for before-assembly protection and appearance on pre-finished plywood drawers.

Premium Finish Clear Coat
Factory-applied finish with an extra coat on all sides for protection and appearance.

Custom Finish
Special finishes available upon request.

Top Edge Detail

Standard Radius Top
Standard top edge detail, recommended for all types of drawers. The fronts and backs are set at the full height of the drawer while the sides are 1/8" lower than the fronts and backs.

1/32" Offset
Top edge gets a 1/32" offset which appears nearly flush. All top edges are slightly eased and finished. The sides are set just 1/32" lower than the fronts and backs.

Flush Top
Top edge is sanded smooth, eased by hand after assembly, and the top edge is finished flush. This is the ultimate custom finished drawer; however, due to increased labor, the cost is higher.

Micro-Bevel Offset
Standard plywood top edge detail. The fronts and backs are set at the full height of the drawer while the sides are slightly lower than the fronts and backs. The top edges have a clear foil applied and a small 1/16" bevel on the top edge.

Edge Banded
Standard 5/8" birch plywood top edge detail. Edge banding is applied to the top edge.

Bottom Material

Material used for the drawer bottom panel.

Baltic Birch Plywood
Very strong multi-ply plywood commonly used for drawer bottoms.

Maple Plywood
High-quality domestic plywood option with maple veneer.

Matching Species to Side Material
Most species have matching plywood available in several thicknesses.

Solid Wood Bottom
Solid wood panel used for specialty drawers.

Special Order Bottom Material
Custom materials requested by the customer.

Bottom Thickness

Thickness of the drawer bottom panel.

1/4" Bottom
Standard bottom thickness for most drawers.

3/8" Bottom
Used for larger or heavier drawers.

1/2" Bottom
Heavy-duty bottom panel for large drawers.

Hardware Preparation

Determines how the drawer is prepared for slides.

None
Drawer ships without hardware preparation.

Notch Only
Back of drawer is notched for undermount slides.

Notch and Drill
Drawer back is notched and drilled for slide attachment.

Notch, Drill, and Install Clips
Complete preparation including installation of slide clips.

Slide Type

Determines the type of drawer slide used.

Undermount Slides
Hidden slides mounted beneath the drawer for a clean look.

Side Mount Slides
Slides mounted to the sides of the drawer.

No Slides
Drawer supplied without slides.

Clip Type

Clips are the locking mechanisms used for attaching undermount slides.

Blum Clips
Clips designed for Blum undermount slides.

Hettich Clips
Clips designed for Hettich slide systems.

Grass Clips
Clips designed for Grass slide systems.

Salice Clips
Clips designed for Salice slide systems.

Other Clip Types
Custom clip options when required.

Drawer Dimensions

Dimensions provided for each drawer.

Height
Vertical measurement of the drawer box.

Width
Left-to-right measurement of the drawer box.

Depth
Front-to-back measurement of the drawer box.

Drawer Construction

Dovetail Construction
Traditional interlocking dovetail joints at the corners for strength and durability.

Captured Bottom Panel
Bottom panel is set into grooves in the sides and front.

Floating Bottom
Allows seasonal wood movement while maintaining strength.

Additional Options

Branding / Stamping
Optional company logo or branding.

Cabinet Number Labeling
Job-specific labeling for ease of installation.

Packaging Options
Packaging methods for shipping protection vary based on shipping methods.