The kitchen is the heart of your home. It’s where you cook and eat meals and where you spend time with family and friends. 

If you’re planning a kitchen makeover, then it’s crucial to pick the right kitchen cabinets.  Not only are they one of the first things people notice when they walk into your kitchen, but they’re also typically the highest cost item in most kitchen remodeling projects.

While you want your kitchen cabinets to reflect your sense of style, they also need to be functional for storage and organization.

In this article, we’ll look at choosing the right style of kitchen cabinets, including color and hardware. We’ll also take a look at the benefits of choosing custom cabinets.

Select the Right Style for You

While there are numerous options when it comes to kitchen cabinet styles, the three most popular designs are contemporary, traditional, and transitional.

Contemporary kitchen cabinets feature a minimalist look with clean lines and a lack of ornamentation. Think flat-front cabinetry, geometric angles, and frosted glass panels that create a sleek, modern look.

In contrast, traditional kitchen cabinets are ornate and decorative, with detailed doors and hinges. They convey timeless sophistication and feature added embellishments such as crown molding and valences. Wood cabinetry comes in multiple finishes that often appear aged or distressed.

Transitional cabinets combine the simple elegance of contemporary design with the warmth of more traditional kitchen cabinets. They tend to mix natural and man-made materials and are an excellent option for those who don’t want to be restricted to one style.

Pick the Right Color and Finishes

While your personal preferences will play a role in determining kitchen cabinet color, the size and layout of your kitchen are also important factors to consider.

Dark colors will make the space appear smaller, while white or light colors can make that same kitchen design feel more open and expansive.

You also want to choose colors and finishes that work well with your countertops, backsplash, and wall color.

Think About the Hardware

The knobs and handles on your kitchen cabinets and drawers may seem like a small detail, but the hardware you choose can make a big difference in your overall kitchen design. Your cabinetry isn’t complete without hardware that complements it.

The style of your kitchen cabinets will help you determine what works best. Chrome and brushed nickel, pewter, and polished brass are good options for traditional kitchen cabinets. For contemporary designs, choose hardware that’s streamlined and simple. Linear bar handles or curved barrel handles made from enameled or high-gloss metals are good options.

Consider Custom Cabinets

Custom cabinets are built by skilled craftsmen using only the highest quality materials like solid hardwood that adds a beautiful aesthetic appeal, increasing the value of your home. They’re made to fit your individual needs and to optimize your space.

If your kitchen has an irregular shape, it can be virtually impossible to get prefabricated cabinets to fit. Custom cabinets can be designed to accommodate any awkward space and will match any kitchen décor.

You get to choose the material and color of the cabinets, as well as a style, size, and shape that fits your lifestyle and kitchen design.

Contact Us Today

At New Start Kitchens in Burlington, our team of dedicated professional cabinet installers gives the same amount of importance, care, and attention to minor repair jobs as we do to complete renovations. Our award-winning, high-quality work is backed by a guarantee to ensure your satisfaction.

Fill out the online form for a free quote or call 905-517-1602 and tell us about your design preferences so we can bring your dream kitchen to life!