All soft-close cabinet hinges use a drilled-out cup in the door for mounting, so cabinet doors that lack this design must be retrofitted before adding soft-close hinges.

To me, the soft-close feature on drawer slides and door hinges are wonderful. To be clear, there is a difference between self-closing and soft-closing.

You can also buy soft close adapters, starting at $2.15 each online, that attach to the inside of the cabinet face frame. Right before the door closes, it engages the adaptor, which keeps the door ...

Note: Some hinges may say to attach them to the cabinet first, rather than the door. Absolutely follow the manufacturer’s instructions, not my recommendations here. 5.