Cabinet Finishes: Choosing a Style that Will Last Into the Years Ahead
Both experts and natural intuitions tell you that a great looking kitchen and bathroom adds value to your home. Upgrading these rooms can benefit homeowners in a couple of ways.
First, it increases the resale value of their property. Some experts indicate a remodeled bathroom or kitchen can yield more than an 80 percent return on investment. The second value of a great looking kitchen or bath is the comfort and enjoyment they bring to the center of a home.
Homeowners who are planning a kitchen or bath upgrade are likely to find themselves overwhelmed by the plethora of choices that make up current styles and trends for cabinet finishes. Thankfully KitchenCRATE/BathCRATE can provide a solution for any cabinet preference… And even help you choose the right one for your home! Here is an overview of the current cabinet trends for 2016:
Traditional Leads the Close Race for the Number One Cabinet Choice
Today’s kitchen and bath cabinet styles reflect the diversity of personalities and interests in our world today. This means there are many choices available. Surprisingly, after years of contemporary styles being the most sought after look, traditional cabinet designs are making a comeback as the number one choice.
The close second is clean-lined shaker style cabinets, shown in the above photo. It is not as though contemporary is out, however. The three choices are close competitors and are all expected to remain popular for years to come.
Classic Colors and Natural Finishes Are King
Dark paint and stain are making a comeback, but white or gray finishes remain popular as well. The competition is so close that some people are using both in the same kitchen to create a chic contrasting look. What is new, however, is the shift toward natural wood looks over glazed or glossy finishes.
The natural look can come from real wood or one of many high-quality veneers on the market. Cherry is the most popular wood, followed by maple. A more exotic look can be achieved with mahogany or even bamboo. These natural woods are presented in flat panels to give a blended modern-classic feel.
Subtle Hardware Adds Beauty
Your bath or kitchen cabinet hardware should enhance the great look of your cabinets without detracting from them. Elongated stainless handles look great with the shaker style, rubbed bronze goes well on light colored cabinets, and brushed nickel knobs blend into nearly any kitchen. Those who want to personalize their style can choose from a variety of vintage painted hardware.
Hinges should be functional and mainly out of site. This allows the great looking cabinet finishes, knobs, and pulls to really stand out.
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