Trendy Cabinetry Designs for the Kitchen

Do you find yourself unimpressed with most of the kitchen designs you have checked out? Are you considering semi-custom kitchen cabinets and left with the assumption “they all look the same”? How many different plans have you seen and showrooms have you visted in recent month? So what is the right style for your kitchen makeover? Read on for eight hot kitchen cabinet trends that will give you a mix of value and appeal, so you can enjoy a kitchen that is a cut above the others.

Sizzling Neon. For those of you that loved the eighties, bright neon is making their way back to home interiors. The trick is to use enough to make an impact, but not so much that they overwhelm your space. Painting just a small part of your cabinets trim gives an ideal balance.

Touch of Darkness. In the direct opposite vein, adding just a few shades of darker colors sometimes helps to ground a kitchen color scheme and add some seriousness to a vibrant color scheme. You can have dark upper cabinet unit anchoring the space, drawing in the color from the nearby accent wall.

Bands of Color. If you cannot decide between two cabinet colors, consider using both. Sometimes what may seem like opposing colors turn out to be a pleasing contrast when coupled together. To pull them together, pick a backsplash material that incorporates both hues.

Add Texture. Bold color and rich texture create a one-two visual punch that is hard to resist. You can have a vivid blue island dressed in beaded board sides, calling attention to its color and giving the kitchen additional layer of depth.

Blend Wood with Paint. If you are torn between paint and wood grain, use both. Try staining and varnishing your wall cabinets if they have a nice wood grain door and choosing a complementary paint color for the trim at the base and crown. Or, if your cabinets are part of a freestanding furniture piece, paint in between the doors and varnish the doors and crown of the piece.

Unexpected Combos. Today, we have more freedom to break design rules, which smashes traditional notions about what colors work and do not work together. Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore both offer a paint visualizer that allows you to test color combinations online before having paints mixed in one of their stores.

New Neutral Hues. Naturals are the ultimate in versatility and work with all design styles. Stronger neutrals like steel gray offer the advantages of their color cousins, but have a more pronounced presence.

Classic Style Twists. Imagine a cottage kitchen with traditional white cabinets. Consider turning tradition upside down by adding bold colors to pull out the subtle hues in the wallpaper.

So go ahead and buy those semi custom kitchen cabinets now with the thought that you can add some trendy styles to them and break the mold of boring cabinetry with some of the ideas above. Also, consider some under counter kitchen lighting to accent these special touches you have made. Be creative!