
In every kitchen, the kitchen cabinets is a vital and defining feature of the area. Therefore, picking the appropriate style is the key to great kitchen design. Do you need enough space for storing a complete dinner set, but it has to be within your budget? Do you want a more traditional shaker-style, or opt for the minimalist look of slab cabinets? Kitchen cabinets come in a wide variety, but finding a style that meets your aesthetic preferences, needs, and desires is not an easy task.
Types of Kitchen Cabinets
Begin with the basics. Find out if your kitchen will include some or all of the primary types of cabinets; under the counter, wall-mounted, tall (usually standalone), and specialty units such as bottle racks, corner cabinets, or hutches.
There are four cabinet grades to choose from according to construction quality:
Stock cabinets. You can buy these directly from the manufacturer. You have less flexibility with these because they come in specific sizes, which you cannot change. But, there are stock cabinets in a wide range of materials. Generally, they are an affordable and high quality choice.
Semi-custom cabinets. These could be made-to-order units from a manufacturer or stock cabinets made with custom shelving and doors. You may specify your ideal size and pick from a broader choice of materials.
Custom cabinets. These give unlimited options, which is why they are at the highest end of the spectrum. These kitchen cabinets are made-to-order, and you can dictate every material, style, hardware, and construction.
Ready-to-assemble cabinets. These are usually found at big-box retailers. RTA cabinets can save you money, but they cannot last long as they can be less durable. Building cabinetry and installing one is not as simple as building a bed or shelf, so you may need to hire professionals for their installation.
Doors Vs. Drawers
If you want to maximize your storage and provide easier access to your food items, dishes, and tools, consider having a lot of base cabinet drawers. Drawers provide a much better use of space, especially deep drawers, which are an excellent solution for storing dishes, pots, and pans.
If you like the look of doors, choose a pullout shelving system concealed behind the cabinet doors. Retrofit your existing base cabinets with a streamlined slide-out track system to remove the need for bending down and accessing hard to reach areas.
Open Shelving
If you are organized and prefer a storage system that is convenient and easily accessible, open shelving is an ideal choice. It is also perfect for small spaces, as it will open up the area, making it appear bigger. In addition, exposed shelving expands usable storage because framed cabinet boxes have stiles and rails that take up space.
You can also combine open shelving with traditional kitchen cabinets to produce space for displaying your dishes, cookbooks, vases, etc. Have a few open shelves instead of lining the kitchen. Moreover, exposed shelves are easier and practical solutions for a quick kitchen upgrade, as it costs less compared to full cabinetry.








