Kitchen cabinets are available in various styles, materials, shapes, and colors. 5-styled kitchen cabinets are trendy and offer a timeless design. Understanding these basic designs will allow you to make informed design decisions.
Shaker-Style Cabinets
Shaker-style cabinets give a minimal but distinctive appearance. Each Shaker-style door has five pieces:
- A recessed panel in the center
- Horizontal rails on the top and bottom
- Vertical stiles on the sides.
Shaker cabinets are simple to style in your way. They appear as suitable in a modern kitchen as in a rustic kitchen. The flexibility allows you to make changes shortly without needing to replace your cabinetry. Because they’re so popular, Shaker cabinets are widely accessible and affordable.
Beadboard Cabinets
Beadboard cabinets are a structure with vertical slats inserted into one another. Since it’s detailed and smooth, there are better choices than this one when you want minimalist aesthetics. Beadboard can help you achieve a casual, cottage-style appearance. Similar to how it works when used to cover a wall in a hallway or mudroom, it offers a sense of warmth.
The present-day beadboard is usually an unbreakable piece of medium-density fiberboard that is milled to resemble wood pieces that get joined. Beadboard comes with “boards” with different widths. The size of the board will vary in style from more contemporary to more traditional. Another popular design is a beadboard-like panel set within a stile and rail frame.
Flat-Front Cabinets
Doors with flat fronts are solid and have no other framing or panels. They have a clean, minimalist design that perfectly fits any contemporary or modern kitchen. The doors with flat fronts get made of one piece of wood or MDF that is coated or painted by wood veneer. They’re a fantastic display of the hardware you pick.
Because of their ease of use due to their flat fronts, they can be the cheapest. However, they depend on the kind of wood used, the final finish, the hardware, and many others. The flat-front cabinets may appear rather stark. However, you can easily enhance the look by staining and painting the wood.
Plywood Cabinets
Designers are starting to recognize plywood not just because of its usefulness but also because of its aesthetics. Plywood is a natural and warm appearance that makes spaces feel comfortable and welcoming. In contrast to lumber, plywood will not shrink, warp, or expand. It is also extremely sturdy and long-lasting.
Make sure the plywood you select is strong and of high quality. Your cabinets’ appeal will increase by highlighting the plywood’s grain with a clear finish. The organic, non-recurring patterns can resemble exquisite marble.
Natural Wood Cabinets
Homeowners who choose this style appreciate the rustic summer cottage appearance and the patina that comes with wear. If you don’t like the face, replacing or completing the doors is easy. The unfinished look is usually the cheapest option.
Even if you love the look of unfinished wood, select a flat finish or other finish that can prevent moisture and grease from getting into the wood. Natural wood cabinets give the cooking area a natural appearance and feel. Because there aren’t any colors to consider, the option can use with everything. At Ottawa Home Pros, we firmly believe that “new cabinets are a blank canvas” waiting to become your unique masterpiece. Call us today at (613) 288-9145 and email us at info@ottawahomepros.com for your kitchen renovation project.
