We have recently received customer complaints regarding the appliance front panel reveal being too large, resulting in an inconsistent gap between the appliance panel and door panels.
Default Reveal Alignment: The default reveal for appliance panels is set to match our cabinet reveals (See Pic1 Below). In most cases, this ensures a seamless installation without installation issues.
Spec Compliance: In some instances, customers may request adherence to appliance manufacturer specifications, or designers may follow these specs for accuracy — particularly when working with appliances that have multiple panels. In this case, designers should inform customers in advance that appliance panels may have larger reveals compared to other cabinet doors.
Design Studio Accuracy: When designers adjust panel sizes in Design Studio, the actual reveal is automatically calculated and accurately reflected in the 3D view and rendering. This provides a clear visual representation for both designers and customers.
Suggestion: Please Highlight the inconsistent reveal on the appliance panel and have customer sign off on the final drawing.
Post-Order Changes: Once the order is finalized and delivered, there should be no disputes if the designer has followed the specifications correctly and communicated the reveal differences during the design process. If the customer wishes to adjust the panel size after delivery, they will need to place a new order at their own expense. We should not be responsible for panel replacements in these cases.
The price for HK lift door hardware has been missing since mid-to-late last week.
This issue has been fixed as of this afternoon and may impact current orders containing HK cabinets.
Impacted models: WALL_HK, WALL_Fridge_HK
Price Increase for HL, HF TOP, and Servo Drive Options:
Due to MSRP adjustments by our vendor, we have updated the pricing in DS accordingly.
Impacted models: WALL_HF, WALL_HL, and Servo Drive options
Glass Door Cabinet:
Reason: We have noticed that our base price for Glass door is low due to system accuracy
Impacted Models:All Glass Door Models
Future Price Adjustment:
Starting April 1st, the Matte Metallic Material EMB0016 Elephant Gray SM and EMB0017 Patio Stone SM, Price will be increased from Price Group B to Price Group D.
The LEGRA Drawer Box is now available with all Solid Wood Shaker Drawer Fronts.
For cabinets with Aluminum Glass Doors, the Cabinet Body edgeband color has been updated to match the Cabinet Body by default. This adjustment helps prevent issues where the edgeband color may not perfectly match the Glass Door frame color.
The Door Straightener is now an optional feature for Tall PNL_FRONT when the panel height exceeds 50".
Use Case: For door front replacement orders only. Avoid using the Door Straightener when the panel is intended as an appliance front panel, as it may cause installation issues.
The Panel Maximum Height Filter has been added to the panel material list to view options based on different panel height requirements.
*Note: Installation Hardware is NOT included in this product, Ronbow does NOT provide Installation Service for this product.
New Handle Style GRAF BIG and BRAVE are now available in Design Studio as Individual Items.
Please note: the Cabinet Installation Fee does NOT include the installation fee for the handle
Design Reminder:
Triple Layer Panels, such as PNL_TOP_TRIPLE, PNL_CURVE_TRIPLE SOLID, will have a maximum Length of 95", due to the size limitation on the middle layer MDF.
When using Shaker Door Profile as an End Panel, the “Oversize” feature will NOT be available, since the on-site modification on the panel will not be able to keep the profile of the shaker.
Added edgebanding on the left/right side, and the back of the shelf
Urgent Update: The “Brushed Metal” panel materials are discontinued immediately. Due to the quality issue on both the panel and the edgeband material. Following are the list of the finishes that are discontinued:
All LEDs installed on the left/right side panel inside the cabinet will have a 30mm inset (from the outside edge) on both the top and bottom ends, covered with an LED end cap. This helps prevent the top and bottom panels from chipping during installation. Since this change impacts the production process, it will take effect immediately. Starting from February 12th, all orders submitted will include the LED inset.
For more details about the LED inset, please see page LED Inset
Product Update: Cabinet Body Edgeband “Match With Case Color” option is now available for the Glass Door. Please see DS instruction in page: Glass Door Design Studio
Only available with metal Gola, External Corner connector will be provided as default
Product Update: Citadin - Magic Corner can only be installed in blind corner cabinets with widths of 42", 45", and 47.5" due to accessory limitations.
Design Reminder: When using Glass Door profiles AF012 and AF013 with the Salice Air hinge on a Base cabinet, the cabinet top reveal must be adjusted to a maximum of 1/8".
Salice Air Hinge
Design Reminder: For blind corner cabinets, when changing the filler type to PANEL, a spacer will be placed between the cabinet and the panel.
When using slab door materials (¾" thickness), the panel will be flush with the door.
When using Solid Wood Shaker, Painted HDF materials, or Fluted panels (greater than ¾" thickness), the side panel will only be available as a slab panel and will be slightly shallower than the door panel, depending on the selected door material.
Cabinet Size Limitation Update: For all B1W cabinets, the cabinet width cannot be less than half of the cabinet height, to prevent drawer box wobbling within the cabinet.
Please note that an overall cabinet price increase will also take effect on January 1st, 2025, to align with current market conditions. Further details regarding the price increase will be shared at a later time.
Upgraded feature: For Wall_HF, door opening angle are adjustable on the hardware, no angle restriction clip needed.
All new orders will be using the upgraded hardware.
Upgraded Wall_HFUpgraded Wall_HL
Design Reminder: All solid wood materials, finish code SMDxxxx, are NOT available with the grain match feature.
Design Reminder: Toe-kick Leveler adjustable height range: 4" - 5 ½". Any design request for the toe-kick height exceed the height adjustment range, contactor will need to build the toe-kick box on site.
**Important Reminder**: Dowel drawer box option will be Discontinued and removed from Design Studio, on Friday Nov 22th, due to the manufacturing difficulty.
For any orders that has not been submitted before Friday Nov 22th, please change the drawer box option to Dovetail Drawer or Legra Drawer.
Product Update: The Panel with Cutout, inside corner radius has been changed from 20mm to 35mm due to manufacturer limitation.
Product Update: Individual Item - Edgeband, with 1.5" and 2" width option.
Please note: For easy application, edgeband will be provided with oversized width, will require trimming on-site. Please note that double-sided adhesive tape must be purchased separately.
Product Update: LegraBox options are now available with the HDF Shaker Door.
New Appliance Cabinet: TALLAPP_1CO
Cabinet Height & Width will be changed based on appliance selection.
Reminder: Make sure to select the cabinet body Edgeband Color on this cabinet, to ensure the edgeband color matches with the rest of the cabinets in the project.
Design Reminder: For Add-on Orders and Replacement Orders, please ensure to select the correct LED profile that matches with the original order.
New Product: Rift White Oak and Walnut Clear Coat with 10 Sheen finish is now available in Design Studio.
The Clear Coat 10 Sheen will remain at the current price, the Clear Coat 0 Sheen will be priced 5% higher than the current price rate.
Rule detection is set up for Sheen level consistent:
SMD1011_Rift White Oak_10 Sheen & SMD0011_Rift White Oak_0 Sheen can NOT be used within the same project
SMD1012_Walnut_10 Sheen & SMD0012_Walnut_0 Sheen can NOT be used within the same project.
Please pay attention to the Sheen Level difference when selecting the finish in Design Studio.
New Accessory: Pullout Wine Tray is now available in Design Studio as Individual Item, under “Cabinet Accessory”
For Cabinet Width 19.5" / 25.5".
New Appliance Cabinet: TALLAPP_1D_2CO_STACK
Product Update: The Floating Shelf LED has been revised with a ~¾" (20mm) inset on both ends, allowing the LED wire to route to the back of the shelf.
Design Studio Update: Trash Can Pullout 3D model Update:
Trash Can Pull out that comes with the Lid, is now shown in the 3D model.
Design Reminder: When a cabinet has a middle partition, and the LED option has selected to be on the both sides of the cabinet. The middle partition will not have LED.
Design Reminder: The multiple Item Grain Match Feature is NOT available for all fillers. Grain Match Feature on Filler has been removed in Design Studio.
Product Update: Rollout Drawer Update with Spacer:
Product Information: Dark Gray, 0.5-inch thickness. This update allows the use of a regular hinge for rollout drawer cabinets, eliminating door clearance issues with the current hinge, and prepares for future Tip-on hardware changes.
Order submission: Any order with the Rollout Drawer submitted to Design Check after Monday, September 23rd, will have the Rollout Drawer with the Dark Grey Spacer. The design Studio cabinet model will be updated after the Validity Check.
Product Update: LED Profile Update:
Product Information: Silver profile with a white diffuser. No changes will be made to LED strips, power supplies, or other components.
Order submission: Starting Monday, September 23rd, both the old and new LED profiles will be available in Design Studio. The current version will be marked as "Discontinuing" and the new version set as default. We will set up the Rule Detection in Design Studio, please make sure you are selecting the same LED profile within the same order. The old profile will remain available for one month and will be removed on October 23rd.
Product Update: Custom paint Cabinet Body edgeband color changed to match case as default. Please see details on the product page Solid Wood Shaker and HDF Shaker
Work in Progress: Multi Material Surcharge: If the panel Material use rate is less than 60%, there will be a $300 upcharge per color
Custom Paint Surcharge Update: $2,000 per each custom paint color.
Feature Update: Door Extend Down Limitation update for C1D, T1D, T1D-no mid-shelf.
When overall door height is less than 50", Door extend-down maximum 4".
When overall door height is greater than 50", Door extend-down value can be up to 20".
Rule Detection has been set up when the "Door Extended Down" feature is selected, the "Distance from Floor" value has to be at least 1/2" greater than the "Door Extended Down" value, to ensure the door opening clearance.
Only available when the cabinet internal configuration is set to "FIXED_SHELVES."
NOT available when the Side LED is selected.
We will only provide the cut-out on the bottom panel for the LED channel. The installer will need to drill a hole on the cabinet side at the job site to connect the LED wiring.
Weekly Online Product Training & Q/A Session Reminder: We will hold the weekly meeting every other Thursday at 10:30 AM and every other Friday at 10:30 AM to accommodate everyone's schedules as much as possible. I’ve set up the Google Calendar and sent out invitations to everyone, you can find the Zoom meeting link in your Google Calendar.
Design Reminder: The solid wood side panel with a slab profile will feature a combination core of MDF and plywood, topped with a wood veneer surface. There may be some color variation between the side panels and the shaker door front panels. Design Studio color rendering has been updated to show the difference.
Reminder: All Large Size Door Samples, Glass Door Profile & Insert Samples, Gola & Syam Samples are NOT available for check-out. Please ensure they are returned to the display cabinet / display drawer after customers use them in the showroom.
Product page update: Photos have been added for each item on the Product page to make it easier to find information.
Product Information Correction: For both Walnut Solid Wood Shaker and Rift White Oak Solid Wood Shaker, the center panel material is MDF+Wood Veneer surface. The Solid Wood Shaker product page has been updated.
Aluminum Glass Door profiles are now available for Door ONLY appliance tall cabinet
Not available for Tall Appliance Cabinets with drawers or doors & drawers combination.
Profile AF012 & AF013 is Not avaliable for Tall Appliance Cabinets due to the hinge limitation.
New Product: Trash Pull out accessory for 24" W cabinet, with two trash can.
Product Update: The Syma Profile is now available with the Base 3 Drawer Cabinet (B3W).
For the B3W with Syma Profile, the top edge of the top drawer will have the Syma 32, the bottom edge of the middle drawer will have the Syma2, and the top edge of the bottom drawer will have the Syma 32. This will align with B2W with Syma, when the Drawer Front configuration is selected as "EQ_DIVIDE_TOP" in DS. (Please see photos for reference on the Product Page)
Cabinet has been preset with a False Panel on top, no drawer box, and no shelf on the bottom section.
DS Model Update: The bottom rails for both "PNL_TOP_DOUBLE" and "PNL_TOP_TRIPLE" models have a width of 4 inches.
DS Model Update: All Solid Wood Slim Shaker Doors with a height over 50" will have a 2-1/4" wide horizontal center rail on the back of the door. Solid Wood 2-1/4" Shaker Doors over 50" in height will feature a 2-1/4" wide horizontal center rail on both the front and back.
Please review the Solid Wood Shaker Door Structure Drawing update on the Product page.
DS Model Update: The filler on the Wall Blind Corner Cabinet has been updated to the wall L-shape filler, with the bottom cover panel.
DS Feature Update: "Distance from floor"
The "Distance from floor" feature on the base cabinet is locked when the Toe-kick is set to "Leg Levelers."
The "Distance from floor" value will be adjustable when Toe-kick is set to "NoBase."
Design Reminder: For any filler width less than 4", we will still provide 4" filler and GC needs to be adjusted on the job site.
4 Custom paint color options added for multi custom color project
Please note: An upcharge for custom paint colors has already been included in WorkStation, with a cost of $3,000 for the first custom paint color and $2,000 for each additional custom paint color within the same project.
Any special approved finish colors will be labeled as "Non-Stock Item" in the Design Studio.
Please note: These "Non-Stock Item" finishes will have 2 weeks additional lead time, and come with a $1,000 upcharge per color, which is also already included in WorkStation.
Rule Detection of small gaps or overlapping between objects has been added
If there is a gap of at least 1 inch between items, or if the items are overlapping in the design, a warning message will appear in Rule Detection.
Finger Pull Door Samples and Shaker Glass Door Samples have been delivered to all showrooms today, except for the SF showroom, which will receive them next week. Please remember that these samples are NOT available for check-out.
Reminder: Gola and Syam Samples are also NOT available for check-out. Please ensure they are returned to the display drawer after customers use them in the showroom.
Dowel drawer box option will be Discontinued, due to the manufacturing difficulty. This option is currently marked in Design Studio as "Discontinuing", and this option will be removed from Design Dtudio on November 1st, 2024.
All Blind Corner now has option to adjust the "Adjacent Cabinet Depth". By adjust the "Adjacent Cabinet Depth", the blind cabinet door width will change accordingly.
Work in Progress: Pullout Drawer ratio adjustment feature: Phase 1, for T1D and T2D cabinet w/ 3 and 5 pullout options only, will show the drawer space while adjust the drawer ratio.
Glass door width and height ratio limitation changed to 1:1, means the door width can not be greater than the door height. (This limitation applies to the swing door only).
All swing door cabinets, side reveal maximum change from 1/4" to 1/8" due to hinge cup location limitation.
Design Studio Quotation template phase out, please get the quotation from the Work Station instead
Important Reminder: All discontinuing finishes in Design Studio will expire on June 30th and will be removed from Design Studio on July 1st. If you have any orders where customers have placed deposits on these discontinuing finishes but have not yet finalized, please email Product and DS_support.
Feature Update: Hanging Rod options has been removed from all Kitchen Tall Cabinets, Please use C1D for any closet design.
Feature Update: Base Apron Cabinet with Fluted Door, the Apron front material will be matching with the cabinet body material.
Feature Update: Construction drawing removes ID, Engineering will provide final C-Drawing with packing
Feature Update: Packing list improvements: Added the Item# and Item count in the Packing List More efficient and accurate delivery.
Product Update: Glass Door profile AF001 has been replaced by the new profile AF017.
As the new & improved version, of AF001. AF017 will have a maximum size of W-24” x H-96” (16 SQFT). The only difference is the width of the profile changed from 3/4" (19mm) to 13/16" (21mm).
Product Update: Pullout shelf model change and also allow NO_DOOR option
New Product: B1D1W model, Base cabinet with 1 door on top, 1 drawer on bottom. Currently not available with Gola.
Basic Kithcen & Bath Design Knowledge: Please see documents below for your reference: