We are sorry for the dissatisfaction you had with the finish and construction of your new Hampton Bay cabinets. The bottom and top of them will be unfinished, as you mentioned. There are options to add end panels to them to help create a fully finished surface on all ends. For construction, we use a very durable furniture board behind a solid wood face frame that is certified by the KCMA for quality and strength. While we were not able to be a part of your project, we do hope that you were able to find the best fit for it. Thank you for considering Hampton Bay, and please keep us in mind should you have any future endeavors.