7 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2017
Kitchen cabinets are so much more than just storage space in the kitchen: they’re where you get to play with what stays hidden, what gets revealed, and how you’re going to achieve both. Because kitchen cabinets have such a broad influence over the kitchen both in terms of function and style, they should really be the first design element you work on after you’ve decided on the appliances you need; the rest of the kitchen design will follow naturally once you’ve set the kitchen cabinet look and layout.
So if you want to create a modern theme for your kitchen, start by getting the latest kitchen cabinet trends this year:
Tall cabinets
Kitchen cabinets are no longer restricted to only the wall space between the backsplash and the ceiling. Many people are now opting for taller cabinets that take up the entire backsplash-to-ceiling space or even mega cabinets that go from floor to ceiling. Tall cabinets give off the illusion of a bigger kitchen and backs that up with actual increased storage space.
White cabinets
Besides embodying a bright and clean ambiance, white cabinets also go very well with grey backsplashes that have been gaining popularity for the last couple of years. The way the white and grey set off each other will give your kitchen the contrasting shades that define the contemporary look.
Glass doors
Sometimes the truest form of beauty comes from the inside and that outlook can be applied to kitchen cabinets, too. If you have gorgeous sets of dishes you’d like to display, put in glass doors so that your dishes become the main attraction. You can even install small lamps inside the cabinets so that your dishes stand out in the spotlight. For a more elegant look, get doors of beveled glass.
Soft-lift doors
For anyone whose head ever got in the way of an open kitchen cabinet door, the struggle is real. Soft-lift doors help to alleviate the pain with hinges that gently lift the door upwards rather than outwards to the side. Plus, the hydraulic feel of effortlessly opening cabinet doors gives your kitchen a space-age touch.
Matte metal hardware
Chrome and stainless steel – once the standard materials in sci-fi imaginations – have now become “retro-futuristic”. In the kitchen, what’s hot these days is taking the shine out of cabinet hardware through matte finishes on metals that recall vintage styles; metals like copper, brass, and pewter in distinctive shapes will be all the rage this year.
Built-in tech functions
The underside of cabinets is often overlooked as usable space; that’s about to change though with this newest trend, where people are mounting charging stations for handheld devices, flip-down stands to hold tablets, and even wireless speakers for streaming music. However you use technology in the kitchen, find a way to integrate it with your cabinets.
Hidden appliances
This trend goes with the minimalist aesthetics that influence a lot of modern designs nowadays. By hiding appliances in floor-to-ceiling cabinets, it de-clutters the kitchen and gives it a seamless look that heightens the “wow” factor when people open one of the doors to unexpectedly find an appliance inside.
On top of incorporating the latest trends into your kitchen, it also requires a lot more finishing work to achieve the sleek, modern design. So don’t hesitate to give your local general contractor a shout if you want to get your modern kitchen just right!
