4 Key Elements When Choosing Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen cabinets are possibly the most important item of furniture in your kitchen. They take up a lot of space and dominate the room, making or breaking the way it looks. In fact, kitchen cabinets are so important that a lot of homeowners will renovate their kitchen by simply replacing old cabinets. 

The impact they have on the interior design can’t be understated, but there are many elements to consider when choosing the perfect cabinets for your kitchen. Here’s what you need to focus on: 


Style/design

To start, you need to think about the style or design of the kitchen cabinets. Specifically, how do you want them to look?

Are you opting for classic cabinets in a very old-style wooden finish? Or, perhaps you want ones that are white and more modern and synthetic? Then, you have to think about the way the cabinets are designed. There are many styles to choose from, including ones with glass panels, ones without any glass, ones with a bit of glass at the top - the list goes on.

Handles

All cabinets need handles, and there are so many options to choose from. Firstly, you have to think about the colour of the handles in relation to the cabinets. Will the colour fit the cabinet? If not, you have a clash that can make your kitchen look really haphazard. 

Secondly, as noted in this kitchen handles buying guide, there are tonnes of handle styles to choose from. You have to consider which style suits your cabinets and your kitchen.

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Size

How big do your kitchen cabinets need to be?

Obviously, this depends on how big your kitchen is. If you have a small kitchen, you might not be able to accommodate cabinets of a certain size. It’s all about making the most out of the space you’ve got while not taking up too much kitchen area with cabinets. If your cabinets are too big, the kitchen can feel cramped. Too small, and you lack storage space. 

Functionality

Lastly, great interior design doesn’t just revolve around aesthetics. You need to think about functionality as well. 

Kitchen cabinets serve a core purpose, so ensure that your cabinets do their job well. How much storage space is inside them? Can you add shelving to the cabinets to make them even more functional? How do the doors open?

That final question is actually very important. Do the doors hinge open from the side or at the top? Sometimes, funky cabinet door opening mechanisms can allow you to fit more cabinets in a kitchen without taking up too much space. 

Okay, I said lastly in the previous point, but there is one final element to consider. You need to be aware of how much your kitchen cabinets will cost. This includes the cabinets themselves and the cost of installation. Be sure that you find something that ticks all the right boxes and fits within your budget. 

So, to wrap things up, if you’re buying kitchen cabinets make sure to consider the design/style, the handles, the size and the functionality. This will help you create the perfect cabinets for your kitchen, and then ensure they fit your budget.


Claire Horn