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.
Hinge placement on a door.
This hinge is placed within a cut out in the cabinet door that is made with a router or chisel.
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.
One type of cabinet door hinges that require precise placement is the inlay type of cabinet door hinge.
I grew accustomed to the aesthetics of the traditional hinge placement used on these older homes.
One hinge is located 7 inches from the top of the door frame and the other hinge is located 11 inches from the bottom of the door frame.
Inlay cabinet door hinges.