Light & Simple
White (or off-white) Shaker-style doors create a light and clean look in a kitchen . Cabinets in shades of white are enduring and versatile, appearing in cottage, traditional, and even modern kitchens.
Efficiency Inside
Twenty years ago, kitchen cabinets were well-equipped if they included a lazy Susan and a built-in spice rack. Now storage options are plentiful, including pullout trays, bread boxes, and narrow spaces that would otherwise have false cabinet fronts utilized as customized spots for pans such as cookie sheets and muffin tins.
Customized Drawers
Cabinets and drawers now conceal custom features. Where you'd expect to find swinging doors that open to reveal storage inserts, there are pullout doors attached to shelves for pots and pans, holders for recycling and garbage bins, and racks for canned and dry goods. Drawer inserts can be set up to hold dishes, silverware , or cutlery. Inserts are often customizable and help to maintain a clutter-free kitchen .
Floor-to-Ceiling Cabinetry
In this kitchen , one wall is dedicated to storage with cabinetry to the ceiling. This feature is often seen along with other kitchen trends, such as open cabinetry and oversize windows. When storage is reduced from other areas, a floor-to-ceiling bank of cabinets can house everything from everyday dishes to small appliances to linens.
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Built-In Appliances
Appliances might be more intelligent, efficient, and feature-packed than ever, but that doesn't mean they're grabbing the spotlight in today's kitchen . Cabinet manufacturers have made it easy to hide almost any appliance behind a matching cabinet door, creating a cohesive look in the kitchen.
Not a Square
Instead of a standard rectangular island, try a pentagon or oval. Altering the island shape creates interest and drama in the kitchen . An existing island can be retrofit by adding cabinetry or a custom countertop.
Mixing It Up
Cabinets, drawers, and open shelving meet any and all storage needs when combined in this kitchen . Mixing types of storage in a kitchen keeps the design feeling fresh and avoids a room full of heavy cabinetry.
Mismatched Cabinets
A cabinet or island in a color or wood that's different from the rest of the kitchen works much like a patterned scarf with a solid-color shirt. More than a finishing touch, it breaks up the monotony to become a pivotal design piece. This kitchen mixes traditional white cabinetry with a rich wood island, bringing warmth and dimension into the space. It?s also an option to treat a hutch or a section of cabinetry in the same manner.
Colorful Accents
Add a pop of color to glass-front cabinet interiors or open shelving with bright paint or bold wallpaper . Accent with contrasting accessories to complete the room?s color scheme . Using bold color in a small area is high-impact -- and an alternative for the color-averse.
The Look of Furniture
Call it the European influence or a return to this country's early-1900s notions: Many of today's kitchens are assigning furniture duties to cabinetry. Some pieces are freestanding, but others simply appear to be, emulating the look of china hutches, turned-leg tables, and buffets.
Playing Peekaboo
Glass-front cabinet doors give the eye a break from wall-to-wall cabinetry and create display space for collectibles, pretty dishes, and glassware . Add just a few glass doors to your current kitchen design, or go all out with a full wall like this kitchen. Both options create a light and fresh look.
Embellishments
Gone are the days when cabinets were unadorned boxes. Today's most interesting styles take their finishing touches from furniture and architecture. Add-ons such as undercounter corbels, fancy feet, and arched openings achieve a focal-point status that's more a result of style than location. Carvings, cutouts, and moldings add emphasis to a cabinet's decorative aspects.
Table-Style Island
All parts of the kitchen are lightening up, including the island. Rather than claiming a large part of floor space like the standard kitchen island , a table-style island provides plenty of prep space and allows for seating while creating a kitchen that feels open and airy.
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