Cabinet Combinations to Amplify Your Style

Everyone points out the importance of newer appliances, especially ones in stainless steel that are powered by gas, but the surface materials and furnishings of a house contribute just as much to the impact of the room. It can influence your comfort or the inspiration to cook. One of the most noticeable features and best ways to make an impact in a bathroom or kitchen is with the style of cabinet: positioning throughout the room (upper and lower), frame shape, doors, hardware and even the species of wood or style of metal that is selected. There are so many options with color, design layout and little ways to make the look unique to your kitchen or bath. The kitchen is the typical room that most people consider for cabinet improvements.

The first step is to find the best cabinet style for your home. You can look in warehouse stores that have prefabricated pieces that you or a contractor can hang or install where needed. You can also have them custom built according to your kitchen's specifications and the type of wood that you would like. Or, you can make small adjustments by replacing the knobs and exposed hinges. A few other smaller adjustments could be etching something on the doors, adding a new coat of paint, lining the shelves, cutting out the center of the door and replacing it with glass or foggy Plexiglas, and using lighting to highlight the contents.

Although you can sometimes make home renovations on your own, your latest home improvement project may benefit from the insight of a professional contractor. They can inform you about the three main styles of cabinets: European, traditional, and inset, which all refer to how the doors align with the basic frame of the enclosed shelving. They can also inform you about the different variations of wood that are available and how their rarity will impact the shade, grain and, of course, the price. Oak, cherry, maple, birch, and ash are the most popular choices. As stated earlier, there are plenty of options with the face of the doors and even the drawers that are essential to any well functioning kitchen or bath. You can even opt to have cabinet fronts cut and placed for your dishwasher and refrigerator so that everything goes together in one cohesive, sleek tone. Regardless of your choice, there is a way to amplify the look and style of your space.