Trying to decide between a 4S cabinet door with IEA inside edge, or Cope and Stick door with IE2, IE4 or IE9?
Cabinet door outside edge choices used to be more varied, but in recent years outside edge detail selected by cabinet designers and homeowners has become predominantly square or softened with a bullnose, making the inside edge, material and cabinet door construction primary defining elements.
The cabinet door inside edge choice can have a dramatic difference on the overall look of the cabinets, and is one of the main elements that define the cabinet style. TaylorCraft has several popular Cope and Stick and 4S angled inside edge options, in addition to square, step, bullnose, ogee, bead, etc.
To help cabinetmakers, homeowners and kitchen and bath designers pick between a few of our most popular angled inside edges, we’re showing photos of them next to each other, with descriptions below. 
TaylorCraft’s IEA angled inside edge is available on our patent pending 4S cabinet door construction with 2″ and 2-1/2″ frame width options. 4S cabinet doors are durable, stable and beautiful, and feature a flat back that makes hinging simple.
IE2, IE4 and IE9 are available on our Cope and Stick C101 and C101 wide doors.
IE2 is a slight bevel, barely perceptible from the square inside edge of our IE5 profile, but the slight angle helps stain flow more freely onto the panel lessening the likelihood of stain halo effect, and gives a subtle softness to the look of the inside edge.
IE9 is a more pronounced inside edge angle and creates more visible design detail, with a distinct differentiation from the square Shaker style, while still giving a clean versatile look to the door.
IE4 has a small step before the angle and provides slightly more design detail than the other angled inside edge options and veers further from a Shaker look and more into a style of its own that balances detail with simplicity.
The subtle detail on all of these options is versatile, and compliments a wide range of interior design directions. If you have questions about which design fits your home best, an experienced cabinetmaker with design expertise, or a Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer is a good place to start.
The NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association) has a list of certified kitchen and bath desiners here. NKBA states “Each professional featured in this directory has met the Association’s rigorous standards, combining technical expertise, creative excellence, and a deep understanding of how people live in their spaces. You can search with confidence knowing every certified designer has completed comprehensive NKBA education, testing, and professional evaluation.”
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