Cabinets are one of the most important areas of the kitchen as they are where items will be stored. Additionally, because they are often situated at eye level or above, if they become worn or damaged this will be apparent to anyone who enters the room, make theming aesthetically important. Here are some of the hottest kitchen cabinet trends for 2017.
White Colored Cabinets
White is the color of choice for kitchen cabinets in 2017. The color is traditionally associated with purity and cleanliness which is exactly what you’re looking for in an area of the home where meals will be prepared. White cabinets will also make the area feel brighter and larger. The downside to white cabinets is keeping them clean. Any stains that get on them will be more visible than with other colors, and you will need to know the best products and methods for keeping them clean and shiny.
Kitchen Cabinets With Glass Doors
Open shelving is one of the hottest trends for cabinets in 2017. They look stylish and are the perfect way to showcase china and other forms of elegant dinnerware. Glass paneling provides a number of benefits, with the most important being that it can display your dishware while blocking the accumulation of debris or dust, which is always a problem in open cabinets. One particular variant that is all the rage among some homeowners is frosted glass. It creates the sensation of openness, while not exposing all the dinnerware.
Kitchen Cabinets Made From Metal
This look was popular during the mid-20th century and has experienced resurgence in 2017. There are lots of steel variants to choose from, and unlike wooden cabinets metal is much easier to clean and maintain. There is never a need to reface metal cabinets and they are also straightforward to install. If you’re looking to upgrade your kitchen without spending a fortune, metal cabinets are a great place to start.
Functional “Tech” Cabinets
There is a demand among many homeowners for cabinets which do more than just store things. This has led to the development of functional cabinets, which incorporate various technological features and gadgets. Examples include charging stations which are built in, so handheld devices such as smartphones and anything using a battery can be recharged. It can also include shelves which are exposed so chefs can use their tablet or smartphone to read the online instructions and ingredients of a dish recipe as they prepare it. The possibilities of tech cabinets are endless.
Gray Colored Kitchen Cabinets
Aside from white, another color that is experiencing popularity this year for cabinets is gray. White and gray are closely related, but gray has some advantages. It can be used to brighten the kitchen and create an environment which is both dramatic as well as warm. Gray is compatible with other color schemes, and it is a bit easier to keep clean than white, as stains won’t be as readily apparent.