The best places to buy cabinet hinges online are Hinge Outlet, Rockler and Woodworker Express. Hinge Outlet is a hinge and specialty hardware specialist, Rockler carries Blum lines for woodworkers, and Woodworker Express stocks Blum, Salice and Grass hinges. Getting the right hinge type is the first step.
A hinge that almost fits is a hinge you will return. Overlay, inset, face frame and frameless cabinets all need different hardware, so the store you pick decides how easily you find the exact match.
We ranked these six stores on hinge-specific criteria, then added a chooser further down so you can match your cabinet to a store. If you are also upgrading the rest of the room, our guides to furniture brands and DTC home brands cover the bigger purchases.
How we picked these stores
- Hinge range by type. Cabinet, inset, spring, lid, gate and concealed hinges all need to be findable, not just the standard kind.
- Hinge specialism. Shoppers report that home centers are weak on non-standard hinges, so we favored stores that treat hinges as a core category.
- Price and bulk pricing. Price per pair adds up when you are outfitting a whole kitchen.
- Shipping and returns. Free-shipping thresholds and return options count, especially on small orders.
- Help choosing before you buy. Selection guides and a person to ask beat guessing at measurements.
At a glance
| Store | Best for | Price | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinge Outlet | The exact hinge, with help | Mid | Hinges and specialty hardware since 2005, Blum, free shipping over $180 |
| Rockler | Woodworkers | Check site | Blum lines, selection guide, drilling jig |
| Woodworker Express | Concealed and specialty hinges | Check site | Blum, Salice and Grass hinges, cabinet hardware focus |
| Woodcraft | Soft-close upgrades | Varies | Blum Compact, BLUMOTION retrofit |
| Lee Valley | Fine furniture, knife and SOSS hinges | Knife hinges from $42 a pair | Own knife hinges, SOSS |
| Home Depot | Quick standard swap | Mid | Pickup, in-store returns |
1. Hinge Outlet
Hinge Outlet is a hinge specialist that says it was established in 2005. It also sells specialty hardware and accessories. Its navigation covers cabinet hinges (concealed and soft close, sorted by mounting style and type) alongside door, gate, shutter, furniture and lid hinges, and it carries Blum cabinet hinges. The homepage advertises free shipping over $180 and easy returns.
Hinge Outlet uses Ringly to answer its customer phone calls.
It suits you if you need a specific or unusual hinge, such as a lid stay or spring hinge, and want to check the choice before ordering. It also stocks the standard hinges a home center carries. It scores 4.6 out of 5 on Trustpilot, from thousands of reviews.
2. Rockler
Rockler is a woodworking retailer that stocks an extensive line of Blum concealed hinges, all with Blum's lifetime guarantee. It also publishes a concealed hinge selection guide and sells the JIG IT hinge drilling system. Listings include a Blum Compact face-frame hinge kit and Blum 120 degree Snap Close Clip Top inset hinges.
It is best for woodworkers building or refacing cabinets who want Blum hinges plus the jig to mount them.
3. Woodworker Express
Woodworker Express is a cabinet hardware retailer with over 45,000 products site-wide. Its cabinet hinges category includes concealed, semi-concealed, invisible, spring, piano and glass door hinges. Its own blog lists Blum, Salice and Grass among the brands it carries, and prices as low to mid.
A PRO Membership gives free shipping. It is less focused than Hinge Outlet, because hinges are one category among many here.
4. Woodcraft
Woodcraft is a woodworking supply store with a dedicated hinges collection. It sells Blum Compact 1/2" overlay face-frame hinges and a BLUMOTION retrofit device that adds soft close to existing European hinges.
Take Woodcraft if you want to upgrade hinges you already own to soft close, or hang face-frame doors. Lee Valley is the better stop for knife or SOSS hinges.
5. Lee Valley
Lee Valley carries a wide cabinet door hinge range, including its own concealed knife hinges in brass and stainless steel, made in Canada. It also sells SOSS invisible hinges and concealed barrel hinges. Knife hinges start from $42.00 a pair in a search listing, so check the current price.
It suits fine furniture and knife or SOSS hinges.
6. Home Depot
Home Depot sells standard cabinet hinges online, for example a 13mm overlay face frame soft close euro concealed hinge 2-pack listed at $14.39 (price may change). Woodworker Express's own guide describes it as a DIY convenience pick with same-day local pickup and in-store returns, but "standard hardware, not specialized or design-grade pieces."
It fits a quick like-for-like replacement. One poster on a classic motorsports forum called Home Depot and Lowe's "worthless for inset hinges," so look elsewhere for those.
How to choose cabinet hinges
- Face frame or frameless? Check which your cabinets are before ordering. Rockler and Woodcraft both list hinges for face frame cabinets.
- Overlay or inset? Inset hinges are harder to find. Go to a specialist such as Hinge Outlet or Rockler rather than a home center.
- Want soft close? Buy soft close hinges outright from Hinge Outlet, or add a BLUMOTION retrofit from Woodcraft to hinges you own.
- Ordering many hinges? Woodworker Express offers a PRO Membership for free shipping, and Hinge Outlet ships free over $180.
- Fine furniture or an odd hinge? Lee Valley for knife and SOSS hinges, Hinge Outlet for lid, spring and gate types.
- Need it today? Home Depot, with pickup and in-store returns.
For help with the rest of a kitchen refresh, see our picks for cookware brands.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between overlay, half overlay and inset hinges?
They describe how the door sits relative to the cabinet opening. Overlay doors cover the frame, while inset doors sit inside it. Confirm your door style before buying, because the hinges are not interchangeable.
Do I need face frame or frameless hinges?
It depends on your cabinet construction. Rockler's concealed hinge selection guide can help you match one.
Are Blum hinges worth the price?
Rockler states that its Blum concealed hinges carry Blum's lifetime guarantee.
Can I add soft close to hinges I already own?
Woodcraft sells a BLUMOTION retrofit device that adds soft close to existing European hinges.
Is it cheaper to buy hinges online than at a home center?
Compare per-pair price, shipping and returns together. Home Depot listed a soft close 2-pack at $14.39, and Woodworker Express describes its own prices as low to mid.
What should I check about returns before ordering hinges?
Look for the return terms before checkout. Hinge Outlet advertises easy returns, and Home Depot offers in-store returns.
