When shopping for a new kitchen cabinet door hinge, you will be presented with many choices. A semi concealed kitchen cabinet door hinge is for a cabinet with a face frame. Half of the kitchen cabinet door hinge is visible and the other half of the hinge is mounted on the back of the door. A surface mounted kitchen cabinet door hinge is for a cabinet with a face frame where both leaves of the hinge can be seen from the front of the kitchen cabinet. You not only have to choose a kitchen cabinet manufacturers, but you will need to decide what type of finish you want and what style will be right for the look you are seeking.