When it comes to redesigning your kitchen, one of the main elements that you'll be considering will be the cabinets. With so many different styles, colours and materials to choose from today, settling on what you want for you kitchen can get a little tricky.
To help you settle on what style is best for you, we'll break down 8 different styles of kitchen cabinets. From nautral wood tones to stained glass to deep blues, this post will help you narrow your choices down for your next project:
Embrace the Classic Design of Shaker Style Cabinets
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Perhaps the most timeless design style of kitchen cabinets, the versatile shaker design can be a great choice for a few different aesthetics. With their clean lines and minimal nature, these cabinets can fit in with both traditional and modern kitchens, with tonnes of finishes to choose from.
Shaker cabinets tend to be larger than other styles, so your choice of colour will determine the overall vibe of your kitchen. To prevent things from becoming overcrowded, going for softer, more mute colours or even pastels can be super effective, allowing you to get creative with the rest of your space. If you want to create a moody atmosphere, all black shaker cabinets can be the best option, providing unbeatable class and elegance.
Lighter colours for these cabinets on the contrary will make your kitchen feel so much lighter and open, leading to a sense of increased size overall. Wooden and metal accents are ideal to pair with shaker cabinets no matter what colour palette you choose, adding to the sleek, minimal look.
Mix and Match with Two Tone Cabinets
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A timeless kitchen cabinet style that will never go out of fashion is two tone cabinets. This style takes two complementary colours or finishes to create a visually appealing contrats in the space. The best way to use two different colours/shades is by having the darker tone as the anchor of the space, then using the lighter tone for the upper cabinets to create more of an open feel.
Green is a perfect choice of colour for this style, either using two different shades or pairing it with a solid white, cream, black or a wood finish. No matter what design style you're going for, taking two tones that fit into that chosen style can elevate the effectiveness of your kitchen's overall appeal.
Keep It Light with Open Shelving
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One design idea for your kitchens storage that sometimes goes under the radar, opting for open shelving instead of main cabinets can be the perfect way to achieve a minimal aesthetic. They provide you with a modern, airy feel to the space, whilst allowing you to display all your favourite dishes and accessories.
When deciding what items to place on your shelves and where to actually put them, keep the more commonly used items at the front, basing the rest of the unified layout around these items. This means your space will be as fucntional as possible, whilst keeping things super aesthetic.
The best aspect of open shelving is they can be paired with almost any colour palette, giving you all the room in the world for your own creativity to shine through. Whether you want a light, open feeling space or a dark toned, moody space, open shelving can complement any style perfectly.
Go Transparent with Glass-Front
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If you like the sound of displaying your favourite pieces but want still want the feel and security of cabinets, going for glass front cabinets is the perfect choice. As well as the security, the glass itself provides you with a sleek, minimalist look that sets the vibe for the rest of your space.
There's a few different routes that you can go down with this style of cabinet. To capture all the minimalism these cabinets can bring, going for as much glass on show is possible is the way to go. But for a more textured look, choosing a wood finish to surround the glass will add warmth and character to your space without removing any minimalism from the glass. As well was wood, using a white, grey, beige or a dark green or blue can create a similar effect, becoming the basis for the rest of your kitchen's colour scheme.
In terms of the glass itself, opting for frosted or texture glass style can give you a more refined look, perfect for design styles like rustic and farmhouse. This style of glass pair perfectly with wooden tools, giving you all the more reason to go for it!
Turn Back The Clock with French Country Cabinets
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One of the best ways to create a classic, elegant feeling kitchen full of charm is through using French country cabinets. Characterised by intricate detailing, ornate mouldings and decorative hardware, these cabinets are the perfect base for the rest of your space's design if you decide to use them.
The best way to make these cabinet's unique style shine is ironically through either mute colours, or soft, pastels. The carvings/mouldings used for these cabinets are the focus, so keeping it turned down with the colours will only benefit your space preventing it from becoming overbearing.
Whites, beiges, taupes and light blues are some of the most effective colours for these cabinets, with wooden finishes being another great option to capture the country feel and emphasise the details.
Keep It Contemporary Flat Panelled Cabinets
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For the most minimal, seamless kitchen style, going for contemporary flat panel cabinets is will never fail in providing a modern, calm, relaxed space. With their clean, uninterrupted lines, there's so many ways to implement them into your design.
Opting for more subtle, mute colours for these cabinets is a great way to maximise the streamlined character of the cabinet style. Using white, grey, creams or a soft green will make the perfect base colour for your kitchen, allowing you to get creative in other areas of you kitchen.
Wooden countertops, especially in a lighter finish, will add the perfect amount of texture to your kitchen, without affecting the minimalism that the cabinets give off. Using metal finishes for your fixtures can also add to the sleek design, allowing you to incorporate more natural materials in you space.
Embrace Practicality and Aesthetics with Sliding Barn Door Cabinets
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If you're feeling the rustic, more stripped back look for you kitchen, choosing sliding door style cabinets is the no.1 choice. Although they're not quite as talked about as other styles, the warmth and functionality they can bring into your kitchen is unparalleled.
This style of cabinet works best in a wood finish; it's up to you which one you think will work best in your dream kitchen. As well as wood, painting your cabinets in a white, cream, beige or grey can help create a cleaner looking space without sacrificing the country feel. Pairing them with black fixtures can help bring that feel to the forefront of your space.
When it comes to the counter tops, opting for a contrasting finish is usually the best way to go, being another way to highlight the cabinet style's country feel. A much darker/lighter wood finish always works perfectly, as do whites if your cabinets are darker.
Make a Statement with Patterned Cabinets
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When people think of patterned cabinets, they quickly shy away from the idea as it sounds pretty bold and over the top. Whilst tha's true in some cases, including patterns within traditional materials can help add character and style to your kitchen.
Two of the most popular choices that share some similarities are chevron and herringbone. Both being used within wooden cabinets, the patterns allow for extra visual interest in your space. Chevron is the way to go if you want to keep things more mimimal, whilsy herringbone allows you to experiment with different wood finishes all in one.
Your choice of kitchen cabinet will be one of the deciding factors in creating the overall tone of your space. Whether it's a modern, sleek vibe or a rustic country space that you want to create, choosing the right cabinets to capture your vision will be key.