When it comes to kitchen remodeling, you must be aware that cabinets take up a big part of the kitchen, visually and budget-wise. So, before settling for one, you should learn some initial points while picking out this new long-term member of your house. Here are six necessary points to keep in mind:
6 New Kitchen Cabinet Basics
1) Keep your cabinet style harmonious with your overall kitchen style
Once you hit the markets, you will come across plenty of kitchen cabinet styles. While many are eye-catching, remember: that you should pick a style that compliments your kitchen area. For example, if you choose a modern or contemporary cabinet style for an otherwise traditional kitchen space, it might be somewhat tough to fit the contrasting units together. So do keep in mind the theme of your kitchen so you can pick out a cabinet that fits your house.
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2) Choosing the build material
The next step is to choose the wood material for our cabinets. There are different kinds of wood- some are more patterned than others. Among popular woods are oak and cherry. Strong, durable, deep in color, grainy, and inexpensive, these wood types are suitable for traditional-styled kitchens. Maple is a light-colored, fine-grain wood, a dear choice for contemporary kitchen cabinets. Hickory, a strongly patterned hardwood, is praised for its natural rustic appearance and brings a unique appeal to the kitchen.
Birch is another well-known hardwood, ranging from lighter to golden brown shades. These days, engineered wood (MDF wood) is also a durable option in an affordable range. However, MDF woods need to be protected by veneers for proper kitchen use.
3) Cabinet Finishing colors
Cabinet Finishes serve a dual purpose. Finishes help preserve the wood from potential warping and complete the kitchen’s look. An important thing to consider for color finishes is different woods react differently to staining. So, wood material and finish colors are individual subjects to research. However, we can use this color staining factor to our advantage. Since these stains determine the final look, we can even bring the expensive wood look to cheaper, affordable hardwoods using the correct type of stain. For example, you can obtain a rich, mahogany look on an otherwise simple oak wood. What a way to save up on that kitchen remodel cost!
4) Final finish treatment
For the final touch of cabinets, we can opt for various treatments to enhance their beauty. If you want to preserve the originality of your wood, use a natural finish, protecting the core material but preserving the raw look. Glaze stains and Highlighted stains add visual depth to cabinets. Distress Finish is more suitable for a vintage effect. Thermofoil and Lacquer Finishes are the go-to options for modern kitchens.
5) Cabinet Overlay
Cabinet doors contribute to the visual of your cabinet. The cabinet overlay, which correlates the cabinet doors to the overall frame, can influence its entire look. The full overlay door style goes for an all-door look, meaning there is just enough space to show off the cabinet frame. This overlay gives off a modern, sleek appearance. A partial overlay door style means the face frame is somewhat exposed. The doors and the drawers extend a few inches over the cabinet frame, suited for a textured, traditional look.
6) Cabinet Door
After deciding on Cabinet overlays, comes cabinet door styles. The most popular these days feature flat panel doors, also known as slab doors. These are more contemporary theme-based styles. Other than that, Shaker, Raised panel, and multi panels are also commonly used for doors.
Another popular style is glass cabinet doors, a welcome change from the usual woody look and letting you showcase fancy silverware or cutlery.
Final Verdict On Kitchen Cabinets
Remember, as the homeowner, how you redesign your kitchen is entirely in your hands. Instead of relying blindly on contractors, proper research on these technical areas would keep you more involved with the process and make it enjoyable. Follow the steps, and you will be one step closer to the kitchen of your dreams!
