Invariably for every home, the kitchen is the most used section of any household and thus requires frequent makeover. If you have not opted for a readymade modular one, designing the kitchen cabinets and drawers provides ample opportunities to show off the creative side of your personality.
A homeowner can give a mix of open and closed storage which is both practical and aesthetically pleasing or go with a timeless traditional theme with inset doors and drawers with raised panels and beaded frames emphasizing the architectural character of traditional style with a treatment that resembles library paneling.
Having said that, choosing the right material and style for your kitchen cabinets can be overwhelming and time consuming. With endless choices available in the market, it is a good idea to do your homework well and plan out what you need before embarking on a trip to the home renovation store.
The design or layout of one’s kitchen cabinets will be based on the space one has. When designing your cabinets, keep in mind the kitchen appliances that will be or are already installed such as a fridge, the microwave, dishwasher or cooking range. Small appliances installed on the counter such as a toaster oven, rice cooker or blender will also affect your layout.
The basic design for kitchen cabinets is a straight line across the longest wall. It is the easiest to build, but isn’t the most creative layout. Other popular shapes are the L and the U, but the shape you choose will ultimately depend on the space you can spare.
There are some basic facts that one needs to keep in mind while designing kitchen cabinets. Trendy kitchen cabinets that you see in home-furnishing stores may look fascinating, but may not suit your kitchen size. Interior designers opine that the homeowner should always measure the layout of her/ his kitchen and decide the size of the cabinets accordingly. If you have an open kitchen, you may want the cabinets to look trendy. Also decide the material for your kitchen cabinet as it can be either wood or glass.
Glass kitchen cabinets that show off your best china and wooden panels that hide the rest are quite popular. Wooden kitchen cabinets can be of oakwood or fine-grained woods such as cherry and maple. Mix and match wood finishes to different textures in countertops to make them look interesting and add depth to the room. Keeping in mind the theme of the kitchen, one can choose to go in for contemporary ones or the traditional style.
There are two types of kitchen cabinets – face frame and frameless. Framed kitchen cabinets are usually made from hardwood. Frameless cabinets have a panel finish on both the sides and their edges are laminated.
In case you are fixing the cabinets at ground-level, ensure that the kitchen counters are durable, look beautiful and are easy to clean. Apart from these materials, granite, slate and marble slabs and tile mosaics are fast catching up to lend a unique look to kitchen cabinets.
Glass roller shutters keep kitchen appliances hidden from public view. They not only conceal your crockery, but also add character to your kitchen. The straight-lined design is easy to install and offers maximum functionality.
Meanwhile, kitchen corners are difficult to tackle. Installing corner cabinets can help you to make the best use of your corners and dead ends. They offer ergonomic access into the farthest reaches of the corner and down the lowest level. The solution is best suited for mid-level apartments with small kitchens. One can also install multiple drawers in the cabinet to stack as much as possible.
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