I ordered some 12-inch drawers, but when they arrived, I noticed that the actual inside space is only 7 inches. The outer width is 12 inches, but the storage area is much smaller. Is this how it's typically made? At what point does this amount to false advertising?
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Honestly, that's just part of cabinet design. Every drawer is going to be smaller on the inside than what you might expect from the outside measurement. I'd recommend checking ahead in the future, but this isn't false advertising, just standard practice.
Totally agree with the others. Drawer dimensions are typically smaller than the outer dimensions because of the added materials and structure. Sounds like you didn't get a raw deal; it's just how cabinetry works. If you were expecting a full 12 inches inside, it's good to ask about that beforehand!
Yeah, that size difference is pretty standard. The 12-inch measurement usually refers to the cabinet's outer dimensions, and the inside space ends up smaller due to the drawer box and slides taking up some room. It’s just how they’re designed, so it’s unfortunate but not unusual.