{"id":5170,"date":"2018-11-01T20:43:02","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T03:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/?p=5170"},"modified":"2023-10-27T01:52:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T08:52:25","slug":"finding-perfect-kitchen-cabinets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/finding-perfect-kitchen-cabinets\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Finding Perfect Kitchen Cabinets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-5170\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-5170-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-5170-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-5170-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Struggling to find the perfect custom kitchen cabinets? It\u2019s a tough decision to make for most discerning homeowners because your choice in cabinets tends to represent the first and last thing you\u2019ll see when you enter the kitchen. Your cabinets are the face of the space, and give the room its style.<\/p>\n<p>Further to aesthetic charm, cabinets house your utensils, dishes, food, accommodate for other storage needs, and take the brunt of punishment associated with heat, moisture and water, and steam while cooking. Durability, functionality, and build quality are every bit as important as style.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_779\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-779\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-779\" src=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1093917492-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1093917492-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1093917492-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1093917492-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-1093917492-1800x1200.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-779\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">two joiners installing a kitchen<\/p><\/div>\n<p>So where should you begin while looking for the perfect custom kitchen cabinets? Whether you\u2019re upgrading your space, renovating the entire kitchen, these tips from our seasoned kitchen designers will help get you started.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Cabinet Door Profile<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_778\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-778\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-778\" src=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-131545320-900x600.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-131545320-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-131545320-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-131545320-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/iStock-131545320-1800x1200.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-778\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Carpenter\/cabinet maker smoothing out a drawer top with a scraper.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the most prevalent and visible aspect of your kitchen, the cabinet door profile is a great place to start when beginning your deliberations. The profile of your door will ultimately dictate the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/how-to-perfectly-define-your-kitchen-style\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">character and style of your entire space.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a multitude of profile choices available, in a vast array of different materials and finishes that contribute to the lasting visual effect. Some of the most popular variations include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recessed miter<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recessed square<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raised arch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Slab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glass front<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louvered<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These profile styles can help describe visual identities that help shape inspire the rest of your kitchen renovation design. While some can be quite intricate and complex, slab, for example, is clean, crisp, and no-nonsense style. A raised arch, on the other hand, ushers in a classic design that complements traditional, timeless values.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Dial in Your Door Style<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Door profile is a broader term for the overarching aesthetic of the cabinet, but t<\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/cabinlife.com\/articles\/article\/10-popular-kitchen-cabinet-styles\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">he <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">style<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the door itself<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can further be broken down into specific styles like rustic, craftsman, and both modern and contemporary styles. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Door profiles can feature ornate trim work, recessed paneling, glass elements, and distressed framework that contribute to a unique character that\u2019s not easily replicated elsewhere. Getting creative while exploring cabinet door profiles is an excellent way to differentiate your space from the trends of the day and ensure lasting visual charm. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Armed with your door profile choice, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/how-to-make-sure-your-kitchen-remodel-stays-on-budget\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your ideal budget<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, consider narrowing your choices down to 4 or 5 styles. Using the process of elimination over a few days time, consider the style implications of each and how they\u2019ll impact your existing space, or how they\u2019ll inform the identity of the rest of the kitchen. Consult design magazines, online style guides from Pinterest, Houzz, and other authoritative interior design blogs to help inform your decision and eliminate options as you decide which won\u2019t fit your lifestyle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Cabinet Materials &amp; Colour<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7279\" src=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paint-plywood-900x616.jpg\" alt=\"paint plywood | Kitchen Art Design\" width=\"900\" height=\"616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paint-plywood-900x616.jpg 900w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paint-plywood-600x410.jpg 600w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paint-plywood-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/paint-plywood.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>When most of us think of our perfect cabinetry style, we typically fill in the blanks and include a material and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/how-to-create-the-ultimate-kitchen-colour-palette\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general colour scheme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Whether you\u2019re after a classic white kitchen, or you\u2019d prefer to warm up the space with a stained wood finish, the mental picture we cast of our design ideas can be powerful and difficult to overcome when we\u2019re greeted with physical options. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials play a large role in the cabinetry selection process. A high-quality material means less potential for warping, chipping, nicks and scratches, and will ultimately spell a better investment for your home. At Kitchen Art Design, we pride ourselves on our ability to work with dedicated craftsmen and suppliers who understand the importance of beginning the manufacturing process with a high-quality material. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We opt to use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00be inch melamine rather than the industry standard \u215d inch to ensure lasting durability, structural rigidity, and strength. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-our-kitchen-cabinets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KAD cabinet doors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are made from a wide array of high-quality materials including solid wood profiled doors, wood veneers, and high-quality laminate veneer doors, all build upon a hybrid furniture-grade plywood and MDF core, which provides a lightweight, stable foundation. Instead of the industry standard 1\/8\u201d thick cabinet back panels with hanging rails, we use solid 5\/8\u201d thick back panels for increased strength, and to prevent our cabinets from twisting thanks to changes in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/understanding-how-heat-steam-affect-your-cabinets\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">moisture and temperature<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the room. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colour is next. Picture your dream kitchen in your mind's\u2019 eye: now go with your gut. If you picture a lightly stained natural wood finish - go for it! If you picture frosted glass inserts for your on-wall cabinets and a classic white slab cabinet finish for the island - that\u2019s your instinctual creative vision, and that shouldn\u2019t be ignored. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our team of eloquent designers can help you choose between your ideal cabinet selection options, but we typically urge our clients to shoot for the stars and pick the color of finish that makes them smile. This is your dream kitchen, after all! <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Functionality - Strength and Lifestyle Considerations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cabinets aren\u2019t just a bunch of pretty faces. Functionality and durability are the primary focuses of our business practice, and they should inform your selection process as well. Cabinet doors have to stand up to the tough kitchen environment - a place where boiling water, spills, scuffs, and bangs are commonplace. They also have to be <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/kitchen-cabinet-maintenance-for-beginners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">easily maintainable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and easy to live with on a daily basis. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of the number of times you close the utensil drawer with your hip during meal prep every day. Think of times you\u2019ve spilled red wine, coffee, blueberry breakfast smoothie, or tomato sauce down the countertop and onto the cabinet door. Those cabinets had better take the abuse we dish out, so functionality and toughness is a critical aspect of your decision. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next to structural functionality, kitchens are a reflection of your cooking style, your lifestyle, and the spirit of your home. They should reflect how you use your kitchen space, and shouldn\u2019t dictate to you how you\u2019ll use the space. Some people really enjoy having a stack of shelves in the base cabinets, rather than cupboards - others prefer to have a pull-out spice rack near the stove so they\u2019re not running to and fro the pantry during meal prep. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These aspects of functionality need to be addressed so your perfect kitchen cabinets aren't just perfect looking and performing - but so they\u2019re functional for you, and how you use your kitchen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Kitchen Storage &amp; Organization<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an organized kitchen to some is more important than the fit and finish of the space. If there\u2019s clutter abound, excess countertop appliances, and no space to store food - there\u2019s no cabinet door on earth stunning enough to ignore the siren song of a kitchen in disarray. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenartdesign.com\/6-unique-kitchen-storage-ideas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">organization and storage solutions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be as trim, sleek, and crisp as your favourite door profile. Where materials and profile may be the face of the space, storage solutions and good engineering are the bones that hold everything together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider exploring the usability of a pull-out butcher block, hidden utensil pantry, spice rack, an appliance garage, or a cavernous storage compartment for pots and pans to eliminate clutter from multiple cabinets. A kitchen that\u2019s able to maintain an aura of organization is a kitchen that\u2019s well planned, well engineered, and oozes wit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">----<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the perfect kitchen cabinets is all about breaking down the process into smaller bite-size questions and progressing through the ordeal one step at a time. When you consider style, functionality, storage and organization, and durability - you\u2019re providing yourself with the critical framework it takes to make the most informed decision that\u2019s perfect for how you\u2019ve envisioned your kitchen. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can do this - and we\u2019re eager to help. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Struggling to find the perfect custom kitchen cabinets? 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