Top Kitchen Cabinet Styles You Should Know

Some homeowners undervalue their kitchen cabinets. The kitchen is an essential area and often adds a lot of value to a home. Aside from the utility, a kitchen cabinet can add personality and make the cooking area more appealing.

Having the right style of cabinets can make your kitchen more inviting.  It may seem like a small decorative element that doesn't carry a lot of weight. But, the right kitchen cabinets can increase your home's value. It can add up to 50% to the cost of a kitchen renovation and overall value. But with so many available styles, it's sometimes hard to make a decision.

Plywood

It's a trendy choice for various reasons. Plywood is easy to work with, very malleable, and less expensive. It also works well in most classic kitchen decors.

With proper finishing, the grain stands out perfectly and elevates the wow factor. But plywood is more than a stylistic or budget-friendly choice. It also stands the test of time.

Compared to most alternative lumber cabinets, plywood doesn't expand over time nor shrink as much.

Glass-front

Having glass-front cabinets in the kitchen can create a very open look. It's an ideal choice to highlight high-end china and attractive dishes. See-through cabinet facing is excellent for homeowners who want to create a display.

However, this style is not without its caveats. In most situations, switching from another type to glass-front may require a complete replacement of the old kitchen cabinets. It's something better left in the hands of trained professionals.

Glass-front cabinets may not look great in every kitchen. It also forces a stricter organizational scheme. Since everything stays on display, homeowners find themselves forced to pick and choose only the best dishes. Although it can look amazing, the glass-front style may lead to storage issues.

Shaker-style

This is an older kitchen cabinet style, but it's not out of fashion yet. Shaker cabinets are very much a designer type that is still found in many kitchens across the world.

The significant advantage is that it blends much easier with a wide range of decors and stylistic touches. It's easy to create shaker-style cabinets in any color and match them with a variety of countertops.

It's also an affordable choice that new homeowners particularly prefer.

Beadboard

Fitting beadboard cabinets in a kitchen is among the most challenging designer cabinet refinishing jobs. It's not a style fit for the modern minimalist kitchen décor.

Yet, it has a unique look that fits perfectly in the country- and cottage-style homes. The intricate texture on beadboard cabinets can provide a sense of warmth. Nothing goes better in a kitchen that's prepared to give off a rustic vibe.

Choose your cabinets with care

Everyone has their own vision of how a kitchen should look. The choice of cabinet style often sets the tone for the entire kitchen. That tone, or overall vibe, may also seep into other areas of the house. Making the right choice can have a big impact on a home's appeal.

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