Most partial overlay doors leave you with 1-in. to 1-1/4-in. of the exposed face frame for the molding. For cabinets with these, add a nailing cleat around the perimeter of the top for attaching ...

If you want to add some color to your kitchen, paint over those cabinets ... installing molding to the doors to create depth and a built-in appearance. Holly suggests doing this to shaker cabinets ...