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IKitchen cabinet design – storage unlimited
Kitchen cabinets determine the convenience of a kitchen, because a well-designed kitchen cabinet makes all the difference, in terms of storage space, utility and keeping the kitchen clean and neat. Thus cabinets can truly be called the backbone of the kitchen. Because apart from providing ample place for storage, they also provide a style and character to the kitchen. Cabinets are available in many styles and types in the market. You can go for contemporary designs or old mahogany cabinets, which look very classy. The latest trends however are as follows –
Latest trends in kitchen cabinet designs according to price grades
Following are some of the latest trends that you can follow while designing your cabinets-
Stock cabinets – these are pre-manufactured boxes that come in fixed sizes. They are very expensive, but also very chic.
Semi customized cabinets – these too are box like but they are fitted with customized fittings and accessories.
Customized cabinets – these are made completely according to user specifications, and are made to order according to the size and dimensions given by the client. These obviously are the most expensive choice.
You can choose different styles and materials for the cabinets right from wood, glass, artificial materials like sun mica or wrought iron. Cabinets can be designed in European, contemporary and oriental styles. You can use different motifs like painted cabinets, carved wood, open shelves with display, antiques etc!
Choosing a design – Tips
Choosing a cabinet design can be a tiring task because there are multiple choices.
Firstly check if the design is suitable to your needs.
Make a detailed evaluation of what you need and what you don’t, what you like and what you don’t.
Make sure there is adequate space for everything and you don’t have to fight for space later on.
Check the different styles that are in-fashion now. Like the counter-top styles and the tile finish, the fittings and accessories etc, for instance.
And finally, choose a design-style that remains trendy for a long time, and does not get outdated too soon.
Keep in mind that looks do count, but functionality is more important, especially when it comes to kitchens!
