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Kitchen cabinet styles offer a wide variety of influences and design periods. Most of the current cabinetry that is built today reflects more of an "ish" rather than an absolute; such as "Tuscanish" or "Victorianish". By paying a strong nod to a well-defined style without going "full on" authentic, anyone designing a kitchen today can use a mixture of influences to create a totally personalized look that truly represents their tastes.
When it comes to kitchen cabinets, styles vary greatly. Below we have compiled a list of the most popular kitchen cabinet styles. These are the names we hear time and again when asking our clients, "What look are you hoping to achieve in your kitchen"? |
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Cottage Style Cabinets - Sometimes also referred to as English-country style, Cottage style cabinets feature a painted surface. The painted finish is usually a light yet vivid color though recently we've begun to see painted black cabinets used also. In contrast to the painted surface of the cabinets, a true Cottage style countertop is typically a naturally finished wood. Made of Maple, this kitchen cabinet style is offered in a painted Ivory finish, perfect to help you achieve your Cottage influenced kitchen.
Recommended Cottage Style Influenced Cabinets - Ardmore 2, Jefferson 2, Florence |
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Spanish Style Cabinets - The most commonly held impressions of Spanish style cabinets are heavy and imposing. The Spanish furniture aesthetic is by no means demure; this look is bold and demands attention. Traditionally dark woods are used, such as Cherry. With just a minimal quantity of pieces, you can easily get maximum impact.
Recommended Spanish Style Influenced Cabinets - Trenton 1 Cherry, Trenton 3 Cherry |
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Tuscan Style Cabinets - For a Tuscan looking kitchen the influence is more about how the cabinets are displayed rather than the cabinet style itself, though rich, warm finishes are always the best choice. Tuscan kitchens are known for open shelves and glass door cabinets up top. Base cabinets are sometimes installed at different depths to make a broken and uneven run. Kitchen cabinets are usually not run wall to wall; instead they are broken into 2 or 3 different, unique areas and showing a strikingly opposite cabinet finish.
Recommended Tuscan Style Influenced Cabinets - Florence Arch, Rosehill, Wentworth |
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Old Style Cabinets - Today when we hear the term "Old Style Cabinets" we find that what the customer is looking for is the typical and traditional 3/4 overlay door on an Oak frame. This style was prevalent all over the U.S. throughout the 1970's and 1980's and is still sought today for a versatile and unencumbered kitchen cabinet style.
Recommended Old Style Influenced Cabinets - Belwood, Parkwood |
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Victorian Style Cabinets - A truly Victorian influenced kitchen should not look "built it", it should resemble furniture that could be moved. With this in mind you should never run cabinets in a Victorian kitchen wall-to-wall. Instead, focus on creating smaller groups of cabinets set up as work stations. Between two groups of like cabinets place a piece of furniture such as a pie rack or writing desk. Mix it up with plate racks, open shelves, and pantry cabinets. A Victoria kitchen should appear as highly functional with all areas having a dedicated purpose. Kitchen cabinet styles can vary though nothing with a modern edge should be considered.
Recommended Victorian Style Influenced Cabinets - Windsor, Woodland, Hillcrest |
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Prairie Style Cabinets - Prairie style cabinetry, along with Mission, Shaker, and Craftsman (see below), are all considered to be part of the Arts & Crafts architectural movement; a distinctly American design. Prior to their introduction in the early 20th century almost all interior and exterior design in the U.S. was a holdover from Europe. Straight lines and minimal ornamentation is the cornerstone of the Prairie style.
Recommended Prairie Style Influenced Cabinets - North Brook, Arcadia |
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European Style Cabinets - European style cabinets are usually considered to have a modern look, but they can have many different designs. Typically the term "European", when used in reference to cabinetry, speaks more about the actual construction and not the appearance. You may also hear the term "Frameless" or "Full Access" used to describe European cabinetry. The door and drawer fronts are a full overlay style and, unlike traditional cabinets, there is no front face frame on the European cabinet box. When you look at a European cabinet you see only the door, or the door drawer front. When you open the door there is no face frame, or "lip", blocking the access.
Recommended European Style Influenced Cabinets - Windsor, Mission, Georgetown |
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Craftsman Style Cabinets - Simple lines with hearty construction while keeping the ornamentation to a minimum, this is the benchmark of the Craftsman kitchen cabinet style. Craftsman is part of the larger movement known as Arts & Crafts. In a Craftsmen kitchen, the cabinets are plentiful, typically wall-to-wall and then some. Islands are almost a mainstay in any traditional Arts & Crafts kitchen.
Recommended Eurpoean Style Influenced Cabinets - Summerfield 1, Summerfield 2, Shaker |
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