Dovetail drawers are widely recognised as the gold standard in kitchen cabinetry, prized for their superior strength and refined aesthetic.
Effortlessly enhancing both durability and visual appeal, this timeless joinery method is valued in homes up and down the country, and is often the top recommendation that joiners and kitchen fitters recommend to their clients.
In this blog, our Probox experts will discuss dovetail drawers in detail, covering everything from what they are and how they’re constructed to why they may be the best option for your next professional project.
What are dovetail drawers?
Dovetail drawers are constructed using dovetail joints, which are one of the most, if not the strongest, highest quality joints available.
Being so sturdy, they’re the ideal choice for kitchen drawer installations as they’re able to hold the weight of heavy appliances, dishes, and other tools comfortably without putting strain on the joints.
Dovetail drawers can also accommodate the largest possible drawer sizes, meaning your clients will have ample storage space to keep all their kitchen essentials neat and organised.
How are dovetail drawers constructed?
Dovetail joints are used to construct dovetail drawers.
However, whilst they’re one of the strongest, most reliable joints available, they can also be one of the most difficult to carve.
They’re formed from a set of pins that are cut into the periphery of a single wooden board, which are then interlocked with a set of tails that are carved onto the end of the second board.
It’s easy to spot a dovetail drawer and you can do so by looking at the outside corner of the drawer, where it connects at a 90-degree angle. The connecting point should look like puzzle pieces joined together at the edges.
Benefits of dovetail drawers
There are many reasons why you should make Probox dovetail drawers one of your top recommendations to your clients and just some of the benefits include:
- Strength – As we’ve mentioned previously, dovetail jointed drawers are among the strongest, highest-quality drawers on the market with interlocking pieces that can hold a considerable amount of weight.
- Durability – Thanks to their strength and quality construction, dovetail drawers are incredibly durable and can withstand heavy use without the need for regular repairs or replacement.
- Customisation – There are several different types of dovetail joints available, so you can select the one that best suits your customers’ requirements. Here at Probox, we offer several different customisation options, allowing your customers to select the type of timber (birch ply, beech, ash, oak, maple, or walnut) and handle cut out (bow handle, curved handle, or linear handle), as well as whether or not they would like a shaped side and/or dropped front.
- Value – High-quality kitchen cabinetry, believe it or not, can actually help your customers increase the value of their property.
- Aesthetics – Not only are dovetail drawers a functional choice for your client’s kitchens, but they’re also a great option for those concerned with aesthetics. Their jigsaw-patterned joining points make for a particularly attractive addition to any space.
Things to consider when recommending dovetail drawers to your clients
When working on your next professional kitchen installation project, there are a few things you need to consider to ensure you’re recommending the perfect dovetail drawer solution for your clients, including:
Material
High-quality dovetail drawer boxes, like ours here at Probox, are made from a plethora of high-quality woods, including birch ply, beech, ash, oak, maple and walnut, to ensure that you can provide a strong, durable solution for all your projects.
Finish
Dovetailed drawers can be stained, painted, or even left natural to match the rest of your client’s kitchen. At Probox, we also have the ability to lacquer dovetail drawers for your clients, too.
If your client plans to paint their drawer box, though, make sure to recommend a material that is easy to paint, as some types of timber take to paints and stains better than others.
Oak, for example, is a popular choice for painting or staining, thanks to its consistent texture and attractive grain pattern. Maple, for example, may not be the best choice, as it has a tight-pored grain pattern that makes it difficult to paint or stain.
Hardware
Wooden dovetailed drawers would be incomplete without high-quality hardware and there are plenty of options your clients can choose from.
From Select pull handles to Select cabinet knobs and Select cabinet hinges, there are many choices available that you can use to put the finishing touches on your client’s kitchens. Available in a range of styles and finishes, you’re bound to find the perfect hardware for your professional project, but you should consider the style of the space and functionality when making your suggestions.
Order bespoke dovetail drawers from Probox
Here at Probox, we offer both bespoke dovetail drawers and ready-to-go oak SWIFT dovetail drawers (as well as matching dovetail drawer Blum Movento runners) that are perfect for all your professional projects.
Combining this traditional woodworking technique with the latest and greatest technology, our dovetailed drawer boxes conform to the highest standards of quality. And, as your
trusted partner in the kitchen, bedroom, and furniture-making industries, we support your success not only with exceptional drawer solutions, but with expert advice, too.
To find out more, contact our friendly team today or add everything you need for your next project to your online basket and head over to our secure checkout for convenient next-working-day delivery.
