Kitchen Cabinet Ideas – Latest Trends in Style, Materials and Organization

Cabinets play an essential part in your kitchen’s appearance and functionality, and here are the latest trends for style, materials, and organization to keep them looking their best.

Thin frames give off a modern feel while thicker frames offer more traditional elements. Keep cabinet doors free of clutter by grouping similar items together; Mika Perry designed her deep cabinet with labeled pull-out drawers so cooking supplies can easily be found.

Slab-Style Cabinets

Slab or flat-panel cabinets (commonly referred to as European style) feature sleek surfaces without ornamentation, making them a favorite in contemporary kitchens but they can also complement more classic settings when fitted with the appropriate materials and finishes.

One advantage of frameless cabinet boxes is their cleaner appearance; there are no crevices where dust can hide. Framed cabinet boxes typically feature an added face frame where the door rests for an upscale aesthetic, and may feature additional face frames as an aesthetic touch.

White cabinets can be painted or stained to complement a room’s color palette, and personalized with unique hardware or accents for extra flair. White kitchen cabinets make an excellent choice for modern spaces like this white example or rustic ones such as shiplap walls with black hardware adornment in a farmhouse kitchen setting.

Finger-Groove Cabinets

Handleless cabinetry has long been a trend in interior design. By eliminating knobs and handles from cabinets for an uncluttered, minimalist aesthetic that works well with modern kitchen styles, handleless cabinetry has long been popular with kitchen design enthusiasts. One method to achieve this look is with J-groove cabinets which feature an ergonomic grip point built into their door or drawer front to offer discreet ergonomic grip points for gripping.

These cabinet doors can be found at home improvement and kitchen specialty stores that specialize in contemporary designs or online retailers that carry multiple manufacturers’ options. Custom cabinet makers may also create unique finger-pull cabinetry tailored specifically to your individual needs and preferences.

While a handleless kitchen may look appealing, its sleek appearance may require longer to clean as dust and crumbs accumulate in the recessed gap where handles would normally sit. You might also require greater force to open doors and drawers – an issue for people with limited mobility.

Fluted Cabinets

Fluted cabinetry brings cottage charm or contemporary sophistication into any kitchen design, and fluted designs offer numerous design solutions for every setting. Fluting whispers elegance while more pronounced fluting adds drama. Fluted designs also come with plenty of design possibilities that give designers a variety of ways to express themselves visually.

Deep cabinets can make it easy for items to get lost at the back, so add pull-out shelving for easier access to frequently used dishes and spices. In Mika Perry’s kitchen design she utilized labeled pull-out drawers as storage for children’s tableware and utensils, keeping everything well organized.

If you like the beauty of glass-front cabinets but don’t enjoy constantly dusting or knocking over vases, opt for display cabinets with metal grate fronts instead. These offer the perfect way to show off decorative items or cookbooks while tucking away daily dishes behind solid doors.

Frosted Glass Cabinets

Glass cabinet doors provide an exceptional way to show off your impeccable organization skills or display family heirlooms while adding visual interest and visual depth to the kitchen. However, their clean style requires patience and discipline in order to remain stylishly uncluttered.

Frosted glass provides a more discreet appearance for cabinet contents. Its textured surface can include ribbed, pebbled or grooved textures for visual interest as well as beveling for visual interest and can even help conceal smears or streaks on its surface. Textured glass also works to mask smudges or streaks to help prevent them from being noticed by visitors to your cabinets.

Satin frosted glass creates the most opaque effect, while sandblasted glass has more character and creates a strikingly different aesthetic. For a traditional aesthetic, consider cabinets featuring mullion fronts that divide the glass into grid-like sections for added Art Deco or farmhouse flair in your space.

Industrial Cabinets

Mitchell Construction can assist in selecting cabinets tailored specifically to your lifestyle and budget.

MDF (medium-density fiberboard) cabinets offer cost savings without compromising strength or durability, and plywood provides another budget-friendly option although its durability cannot match that of solid wood.

Add rustic metal hardware to a white painted kitchen cabinet for an eye-catching industrial design aesthetic, or choose darker hues like matte black for an elegant and cozy aesthetic. Rustic apothecary cabinets add rustic charm while colorful wooden furniture brings warmth and visual interest into the room.

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