Leon wrote:
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Just wondering what is the max width a person should make a rail and Stile
type Cabinet door. I am building some and have some openings 22 5/8" to
21" wide. I was hoping to get away with one door instead of 2. Is this a
good idea or should I make 2 door to fit in these openings?



No rule however, If you use 2 doors for that opening you will need to
address the space between the doors. You can either put another face frame
stile between the doors and end up with 10 wide openings or attach a false
stile to the back of one of the doors to cover the slot between the doors.

That said, I have 5 doors that are that wide in my kitchen and several 18"
and wider. The closer the doors get to square the stranger they look when
compared to other doors that have a longer tall vs. width measurement.


Just like the others said. One thing to keep in mind. Don't skimp on
cheap hinges. If you have a wide door and a big raised panel in it the
hinges will see a lot of weight both opened and closed.