From The Anvil Cabinet Hinges

Cupboard Door Hinges and Cabinet Hinges

From The Anvil cabinet hinges cover both sides of the cupboard door hinge question: decorative hinges that sit on the face of the door, and small butt hinges that sit in its edge. Choose decorative butterfly hinges and H and HL hinges for cottage and farmhouse cupboards, or small brass butt hinges for Shaker and in-frame cabinets.

Every hinge is made to match the From The Anvil cabinet knobs, pull handles and cabinet latches in the same finish, and is supplied with matching stainless steel wood screws.

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Shop brass cabinet hinges, black cabinet hinges, pewter cabinet hinges and beeswax cabinet hinges, or see the wider From The Anvil brass hinges, bronze hinges and decorative hinges ranges. Compare every finish in the From The Anvil finish guide.

Complete the cupboard with T-bar knobs, cup pulls and edge pulls, or browse all From The Anvil kitchen and cabinet hardware.

Cabinet Hinges: Questions

What type of cupboard hinge do I need?

Decorative butterfly hinges and H and HL hinges are fixed to the face of the door and frame, so the hinge is part of the look. A butt hinge fits into the edge of the door and frame so only the knuckle shows. Cottage and farmhouse furniture usually suits the decorative hinges, while Shaker and in-frame cabinets often use small butt hinges.

What is the difference between an H hinge and an HL hinge?

When opened, an H hinge has the look of the letter H and is a simple, decorative alternative to a butt hinge. An HL hinge is similar but has one L-shaped fixing plate, which From The Anvil says gives extra support on large or damaged cupboards, doors, windows and shutters.

What is a dummy butt hinge?

From The Anvil describes its dummy butt hinges as giving the appearance of a butt hinge while operating like a friction hinge. They are made from grade 304 stainless steel with a plated finish to match, and are sold individually.

How many cabinet hinges do I need?

Most From The Anvil cabinet hinges are sold as a pair. From The Anvil recommends a pair and a half (three hinges) for heavier doors, and HL hinges are often fitted at the top and bottom of a door with a single H hinge in the centre. Each hinge is supplied with matching stainless steel wood screws.

How quickly can I get From The Anvil cabinet hinges?

We order From The Anvil items in for you, usually with a 3 to 4 day delivery. If you need them urgently, we can ship direct to site next day for an additional charge. Contact us before you order if you have a deadline.

Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent architectural ironmonger trading since 1976. We have supplied From The Anvil for decades, and both our T.H. Wiggans showroom in Kendal and our Trade Door Handles showroom in Carlisle have From The Anvil displays, so you can see the finishes before you order. Visit our showrooms or contact our team for help choosing.

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Where to Use Them

Where to Use Cupboard and Cabinet Hinges

Cabinet hinges are not just for kitchens. Here is where each type works best.

Kitchens: small brass butt hinges suit Shaker and in-frame cupboard doors, where only the knuckle shows. For cottage and farmhouse kitchens, butterfly hinges and H and HL hinges are fixed to the face of the door, so the hinge becomes part of the look.

Utility rooms and bathrooms: for vanity units and utility cupboards, choose a finish made for damp rooms. From The Anvil describes Black and Pewter Patina as ideal for kitchens and bathrooms. Beeswax is for internal use away from damp areas.

Furniture, dressers and alcove cupboards: butterfly hinges give the finishing touch to ornamental furniture, painted dressers and alcove cupboards, with matching cupboard knobs and cabinet latches.

Large or old doors, windows and shutters: From The Anvil says HL hinges give extra support on large or damaged cupboards, doors, windows and shutters. Where three hinges are needed, fit HL hinges at the top and bottom with a single H hinge in the centre.

Buying Guide

How to Choose Cupboard Door Hinges

Face fixed or edge fixed: decorative butterfly, H and HL hinges sit on the face of the door and frame. A butt hinge sits in the edge of the door and frame so only the knuckle shows. If you are replacing hinges, match the type and size already fitted.

Choose the size: the small cabinet butt hinges come in 2" (50mm x 28mm) and 2.5" (64mm x 35mm). Butterfly hinges come in 3" and 5", half butterfly hinges in 2" and 3-1/4", and H and HL hinges from 3-1/4" to 9". For larger doors, see the full range of From The Anvil butt hinges.

How many: most From The Anvil hinges are sold as a pair, and From The Anvil recommends a pair and a half (three hinges) for heavier doors. Dummy butt hinges are sold individually.

Choose the finish: Polished and Aged Brass are living finishes that darken with age. Black and Pewter Patina are low maintenance, and Beeswax is the most traditional From The Anvil finish. Compare every finish in the From The Anvil finish guide.

See them before you buy: Trade Door Handles is part of T.H. Wiggans Ironmongery, an independent architectural ironmonger trading since 1976. We have supplied From The Anvil for decades, and both our T.H. Wiggans showroom in Kendal and our Trade Door Handles showroom in Carlisle have From The Anvil displays. Visit our showrooms or contact our team for help choosing.

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From The Anvil Cabinet Hinge FAQs

What type of cupboard hinge do I need?

Decorative butterfly hinges and H and HL hinges are fixed to the face of the door and frame, so the hinge is part of the look. A butt hinge fits into the edge of the door and frame so only the knuckle shows. Cottage and farmhouse furniture usually suits the decorative hinges, while Shaker and in-frame cabinets often use small butt hinges.

What is the difference between an H hinge and an HL hinge?

When opened, an H hinge has the look of the letter H and is a simple, decorative alternative to a butt hinge. An HL hinge is similar but has one L-shaped fixing plate, which From The Anvil says gives extra support on large or damaged cupboards, doors, windows and shutters.

What is a dummy butt hinge?

From The Anvil describes its dummy butt hinges as giving the appearance of a butt hinge while operating like a friction hinge. They are made from grade 304 stainless steel with a plated finish to match, and are sold individually.

How many cabinet hinges do I need?

Most From The Anvil cabinet hinges are sold as a pair. From The Anvil recommends a pair and a half (three hinges) for heavier doors, and HL hinges are often fitted at the top and bottom of a door with a single H hinge in the centre. Each hinge is supplied with matching stainless steel wood screws.

How quickly can I get From The Anvil cabinet hinges?

We order From The Anvil items in for you, usually with a 3 to 4 day delivery. If you need them urgently, we can ship direct to site next day for an additional charge. Contact us before you order if you have a deadline.
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