I grew accustomed to the aesthetics of the traditional hinge placement used on these older homes.
Hinge placement on a door.
I can t say i remember where i first learned the rules on hinge placement but i think it was simply by observation of the existing doors in the 18th and 19th century new england homes that i was working on.
One type of cabinet door hinges that require precise placement is the inlay type of cabinet door hinge.
When a door starts to sag and hang crooked it always does so from the top so the upper part of the doorknob side is where it will start to catch.
Measure this distance and mark the location on the frame and then do the same on the door that you re hanging.
Placement is flush with the outside edge of the cabinet door with both hinges 2 inches from the top and bottom edge.
How to determine hinge spacing on a door.
Most doors require a minimum of two hinges.