hardware
Concealed soft-close hinge (cabinet)
Concealed European-style hinge with built-in soft-close damper. Standard on contemporary frameless cabinetry; available as a retrofit on most existing inset hinges.
Cost tier
MID
Cost / sqft
$0–$0
Install
trade
Durability
premium
Maintenance
low
Moisture
good
Cost notes
$8-25 per hinge. NKBA Kitchen Guideline 30 — soft-close on every drawer + door for noise comfort.
Aesthetic
- Finish: concealed - no visible finish
- Color range: nickel-plated
- Visual weight: light
Climate suitability
✓ Hot-humid
✓ Hot-dry
✓ Mixed-humid
✓ Mixed-dry
✓ Cold
✓ Arctic
Source
Architectural Graphic Standards — Architectural Graphic Standards (Ramsey/Sleeper) — Materials chapter
Tags: hinge, concealed, soft-close, European