Why are you not comparing apples to apples with Dynasty inset?? Comparing dissimilar quotes doesn't help you at all. Which KD do you work best with? That counts for a LOT.

Bumping up to take place of dupe thread posted.

Hi holly springs. The Omega dynasty inset cabinets are comparable in price to the starmark but the drawer front is changed to a flat panel. I'm not a huge fan of that look so I ruled that out as an option.

christine11999, if you have any questions about StarMark inset cabinetry that will make it easier to make a decision, I'd be happy to try and answer them. It's a quality product with many features. Inset is a unique look, it would be hard to give it up if that's your wish for your kitchen.

If you wish, reach me at jthom@smihq.com.

Jenn at StarMark

I would go for the inset. I don't like the gaps between the cabinet face and the door. I had a fly wriggling through the gap into my cabinet the other day! It also keeps dust out. Next time I will get partial or full inset. The insets are beautiful and not something you see all the time.

If you go overlay, also be careful that there is an adequate counter overhang allowance to protect your cabinets from drip damage. They use the box measurements of the cabinetry to calculate overhang without considering the door, but the door plus gap takes up a good inch of that overhang. You can end up with flush. I have had cabinets that were ruined over the years from that arrangement.