Center Stile

A vertical wood member in the center of a double-door cabinet opening, forming part of the face frame and providing a surface for both doors to close against. Center stiles add structural rigidity and create a clean separation between the left and right doors. Some modern designs eliminate the center stile (butt-door configuration) for a wider opening, but this requires specialized hinges.

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