The Simple Hinge Adjustment That Protects Kitchen Cabinets From Wear & Tear

Your cabinets are one of the core centerpieces of your kitchen's design, and as a result, you should always strive to keep them in optimal condition. The aesthetics and functionality of these fixtures are also essential considerations if you're planning and budgeting for a kitchen renovation project. However, if your cabinet doors are coming into contact with nearby appliances, trim, or other neighboring cabinets, the resulting collisions and friction can cause damages. In addition, the crashing noises quickly get old, especially when you're trying to sleep in on the weekends. Luckily, there's a simple way to avoid expensive cabinetry replacement work in the event that you're running into this problem.

Blum angle restriction hinge clips are an effective, budget-friendly way to ensure that your cabinet doors aren't opening too far. These handy limiters protect the surface and hardware of your cabinets, and anything they would come into contact with, by adjusting the angle of your hinges so that they open just short of ninety degrees. @b_bcustomwoodworks on TikTok has a solid introduction to this product that showcases a few example situations in which you might want to pick up a set of them for your home.

In the video, @b_bcustomwoodworks showcases hinge restrictors that are primarily compatible with Blum's Blumotion soft-close hinges. These hinges allow for a more controlled door swing, and are a high-quality feature to look for when purchasing new kitchen cabinets. Unfortunately, if you have a different type of hinge, you'll likely need to get a different kind of restrictor clip. Two brand-name alternatives to Blum's products are the DTC angle restriction clips and the Ravinte kitchen cabinet door restraints.

Blum hinge restrictors are exceptionally easy to install. You don't need any tools besides a screwdriver, and you don't need to take your cabinet doors down. Simply unscrew one hinge at a time from the cabinet frame, fold the hinge in, and then place a clip below it. When you widen the hinge again, you'll hear a click when the piece successfully snaps into place. If you have Blum hinges, they also likely have a simple screw adjustment system. Should your cabinet doors appear out of alignment after you've added the restrictors, use the back screw on the inner leaf to alter depth, and the front screw to change height. This entire installation is a quick, low-cost investment for your home that might just save you a considerable amount later on. Next up, you can decorate the boring sides of your kitchen cabinets without worrying about your swinging doors knocking anything down.