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What to Look for When Choosing Kitchen Cabinets

At first, choosing kitchen cabinets seems about as straightforward as anything. A cabinet is a cabinet, right? But choosing kitchen cabinets based on your unique needs, preferences and budget can feel a bit daunting once all the options are laid out before you.

If your mind is in a muddle, we’re here to help. Here’s what you really need to look for when choosing your new kitchen cabinets.

Functionality

The first and most important consideration is functionality. How much storage space do you need? And what will you be storing? For example, if you’re not a wine drinker, a built-in wine rack is wasted space, but perhaps a built-in spice rack is better suited to your needs.

Do you want to have your dinnerware on display? Then maybe some open shelving units would be a chic yet functional addition to your cabinetry. On the other hand, if you prefer that your assortment of dishes remains hidden from view, stay away from cabinets with glass doors.

Really take your time in determining what you need your cabinets to accomplish.

Material

Laminate and particleboard cabinets are the norm and allow you to choose from many different colours and styles. These are durable materials that resist mould and mildew, as well as insect infestations, and are much gentler on the environment than the wood-based cabinets of old.

If you love the look of wooden cabinets, laminated particleboard can mimic it perfectly. Or, for a retro look, you could opt for plastic cabinets that look, well, plastic. And for an ultra-modern look, you could outfit your kitchen with stainless steel cabinets.

Laminate, particleboard, stainless steel and plastic all perform similarly in terms of sturdiness and ease of maintenance. Therefore, cost is typically the deciding factor when choosing the material for your new kitchen cabinets. You’ll want to get something that looks nice, though, so that you enjoy walking into your kitchen every day.

Design Elements

Handles and hardware can easily be switched out to give your kitchen a refreshing look in a couple of years, but perhaps you prefer cabinets with a sleek design and no visible handles or hardware at all. If you like to change things around every so often, be sure to choose cabinets that can be easily modified to suit your changing tastes.

You can also mix and match designs in the cabinets, such as blending open shelving, doors with glass panels and solid doors, or selecting different cabinets for the top and bottom units.

It is also important to consider how well your cabinets will blend with the other features in your kitchen. What colours are your appliances, kitchen floor and walls? Do you plan to change them? Subtle differences are best in order to give your kitchen quite a sleek appearance.

By prioritising different factors, you can narrow down your list of possible kitchen cabinets. In the end, be sure to choose cabinets that are useful, within your budget and that you’ll be happy to look at day in and day out.

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This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Pamela Harris .