When it comes to the kitchen, there’s little doubt that cabinets set the tone. Cabinet door styles are varied and vast, but there’s no denying that their functionality, style and design, and amount of surface area combine to anchor the foundation of a stunning kitchen.
Not to mention, they don’t come cheaply, which makes choosing the right cabinet door style an all-important decision for what many consider the centerpiece of your home.
As the midway mark of 2016 approaches, a number of styles – traditional and contemporary – have emerged as popular choices for the home kitchen. Homeowners can elect to go in so many different directions in this regard, but here’s a breakdown of what’s trending and how they stack up.
Shaker-Style Cabinet Doors
Perhaps the most common and popular design on the market, Shaker-style cabinet doors will likely never go away thanks to their versatility, cost effectiveness and simple five-piece structure. Shaker cabinets pair well with just about any look, by combining various wood species, paints, stains, hardware and even mixing in other cabinet door styles.
Flat-Style Cabinets
Flat-style cabinets are trending on board the modern and minimalistic train. These cabinets offer a sleek and “less-is-more” look to the kitchen, and they certainly do not hurt the pocketbook as much as other designs. Homeowners, however, should be wary of how they team with the rest of the kitchen. For instance, white, flat cabinets and boring hardware could end up giving you a sterile, dental-office feel.
But when used in the right design, white (along with gray and other neutral colors) is a top trending kitchen cabinet color this year. Homeowners are moving toward a brighter, open and clean feeling in the kitchen, and white and gray colors match well with just about any sort of cabinet door style.
Distinct and Elaborate Style Cabinet Doors
Getting into more distinct and elaborate designs, louvered, beadboard and inset cabinets instantly add a touch of elegance and chicness to the kitchen, but these styles can come with a hefty price tag.
Louvered-Style Cabinets
Louvered-style cabinets include horizontal wood slats – typically seen on windows and interior doors of the home – and offer functionality and an architectural style. White beadboard cabinets – in which traditional beadboard paneling runs down the center of the cabinet door – works well in a cottage or beach home setting. And inset-style cabinet doors present smooth lines and subtle craftsmanship, as these cabinets are set inside the cabinet frame and require time and precision to do correctly.
Beadboard-Style Cabinets
The distressed cabinet is the perfect look for that antique, old-time kitchen feel. It also plays well with another popular trend, the glass-front cabinet door. These two features present a chance to display fine antique dishware and glassware, an added opportunity to personalize the kitchen even more.
Distressed-Style Cabinets
So Which Kitchen Cabinet Door Style Is the Best?
Well, quite simply, a custom cabinet design would allow homeowners to have their cake and eat it, too. Self-expression and personalization are trending throughout all facets of life in 2016, not just in the kitchen, and will forever be the driver and heartbeat of the home.
Being able to mix and match Shaker with inset, white cabinets and glass-front doors will always be the ultimate trump card. Because at the end of the day, homeowners want choice and freedom, and cabinet doors are no exception!
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Whether you decide to go with shaker, distressed, or more of a personalized look, kitchen and bath CRATE can help! We have the experience and know-how to help you design the cabinet doors of your dreams!
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Scott Monday is co-founder and CEO of kitchenCRATE and bathCRATE. Follow him on Facebook or Linked-In.
