Tips on choosing kitchen cabinets
April 4, 2016
Whether you’re remodeling your kitchen or building new, choosing the kitchen cabinets that provide both form and function is a matter of personal taste. You obviously want cabinets that match the color scheme and overall design aesthetics of your kitchen, but you also want to be thoughtful about how your cabinets perform their basic function as storage space. The cabinets you choose will be a part of your life for a long time, so it pays to do your homework and fully consider the range of cabinet styles, colors and configurations when planning your new kitchen. Here are some things to look for:
Storage
Whatever the aesthetic qualities of your kitchen cabinets, they ultimately exist for the sole purpose of storing your stuff. So what kind of stuff do you have? It you have flatware, stemware, crystal or other items that you want to display you may want to set aside space for a glass display cabinet. If you have a lot of cookware to keep track of and space is at a premium, you’ll want to consider options such as corner cabinets and flip-up doors that will help optimize your storage space. There are many options available; to find the ones that fit your kitchen and lifestyle, begin with an inventory of all that you’ll want to store in your cabinets.
Doors
The door is the face of your kitchen cabinet and sets the tone of your design aesthetic as well as the functional access to what’s inside. The type of door selected will make a big impact on the look and feel of your cabinets and your entire kitchen. Be sure that the style selected fits the décor of your kitchen. For example, the simple lines of a flat door pair well with modern décor, while doors with inset panels offer a more traditional look. In some cases, installing cabinets with no doors at all can provide the style you’re looking for while providing easy access to stored items.
Hardware
When it comes to “dressing” your kitchen cabinets, handles, knobs and pulls are the accessories that give your cabinets the finished look. They come in a vast range of styles, colors and finishes from elegantly simple to fantastically ornate, and the choices you make will make a big difference in the look of your entire kitchen. Consider hardware as the decorative highlight that puts the finishing touch on your kitchen cabinets, then carefully choose the style that best brings out of the beauty of your new cabinets.
At Osburn Cabinets & Design we make it easy to choose the perfect cabinets for your new kitchen. Our showroom features a wide range of options that you can see and touch, and our team of design experts will help you understand the possibilities in wood types, colors and styles, and the hardware to finish your kitchen in style. Stop by our showroom today or contact us to request an on-site estimate.