Gable
Also known as: End Gable
A gable is the side panel of a cabinet box, particularly the exposed end panel at the termination of a cabinet run. In frameless cabinet construction, it is the primary structural side of the box and supports shelves, hinges, and drawers. Exposed gables receive a matching finished surface (skin panel or end panel) so they blend visually with the door and drawer fronts when visible from the side.
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In practice
Cabinet spec sheets and installers use "gable" for the same part homeowners usually hear called an end panel — the side wall of the box. On an exposed run end, order it finished so it matches the doors instead of showing bare material.
Common questions
What is a gable in cabinetry?
The side panel of a cabinet box — the vertical wall that forms the left or right side. It is the same part as an end panel; "gable" is just the term cabinetmakers and spec sheets more often use.
Is a gable the same as an end panel?
Yes. Both describe the cabinet box's side wall. When it faces the room at the end of a run, it typically gets covered with a finished skin or decorative panel so it matches the doors.
