Most Popular Kitchen Cabinet Materials

Gulfstream Homes — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 16:16:51 +0000

Kitchens and bathrooms are two of the main selling points in any home, especially those here in Southwest Florida. Whether you’re looking to revamp your current space or you’re searching for a brand-new home in paradise, you’ll want to keep a close eye on the kitchen. You may not immediately realize this, but kitchen cabinets have a major impact on the overall look and feel of the kitchen, and to say that you have options, when it comes to kitchen cabinet materials, is an understatement. Some homeowners choose to play it safe with materials that blend into the room, while others seek to make a statement with their cabinets, and if you’re looking to build or remodel a home, you’ll want to get educated on kitchen cabinets.

Here are some of the most popular kitchen cabinet materials you can choose for your home.

Solid Wood

Solid wood is by far the most popular and most durable selection for kitchen cabinets. Not only are solid wood cabinets exceptionally high quality, they’re seemingly always in style, emanating classic vibes, no matter what’s in style. The biggest draw to solid wood is the neutral tones that you’re able to choose from, which allows these cabinets to blend in perfectly to their surroundings. Top hardwoods that make ideal kitchen cabinets include:

Maple
Walnut
Birch
Bamboo
Oak
Pine

Choosing solid wood cabinets in your home brings a look to the space that radiates a timeless appeal that can’t be denied, which is why many homeowners go this route for their kitchen.

Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF)

One of the best attributes of MDF is that it’s easy to manipulate to create various shapes with it. So, if you’re wanting a more unique look with your cabinets, instead of the traditional squared-off appeal, MDF may be the way to go. This high-quality composite material is ultra-strong and can be customized in many different ways. In addition to being highly customizable, MDF takes color exceptionally well, so being able to paint your cabinets any color you wish is possible. This is a big trend right now, as more modern homes are adding pops of color throughout, especially in the kitchen. MDF is also very smooth, which allows for the clean, contemporary look that continues to be popular in the industry.

Other Kitchen Cabinet Materials

In addition to these top two, there are other materials out there that make wonderful kitchen cabinets. These include:

Plywood
Polyester
Wood veneers
High pressure laminate

You want to enjoy your space for years to come, and choosing materials that will remain in style is always advised. So, if a new kitchen is on your wish list this year, be sure to keep these top materials in mind, so that you can design a space that you can’t wait to use.

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Your Guide to Modern Kitchen Cabinet Options

Gulfstream Homes — Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:46:52 +0000

When you’re tackling a major renovation project or building a new custom home, one of the main rooms that you will need to customize is the kitchen. After all, most of the family will be spending a lot of time in this area and it needs to be functional as well as beautiful. A big selection you will need to make for your kitchen will be the cabinets, and that means you may need to sift through a lot of options to find what will work in your space. In the days of adding a modern, contemporary appeal to the home, the kitchen is no exception. Here’s your guide to modern kitchen cabinet options.

Open Up the Space

Open shelving is making its way to the top of many designers’ lists recently. As we seek to open up our homes by way of open floorplans, open showers and more, it makes sense that the kitchen will be impacted by this as well. Open shelving provides a fantastic way to showcase your dinnerware, fine China, décor and more, and has the potential to add ample style to this oftentimes lackluster area of the home. Decorate the space with some added extras like:

Wine bottles
Fruit bowls
Mason jars
Greenery
Decorative pieces

The key here is to keep the extra décor to a minimum, especially if you have a small kitchen as you’ll need that space for important kitchen items. Adding too many ‘extras’ to open shelves can also cause the space to look cluttered. Oftentimes, less is more.

A Rustic Look

Although we may think that wood paneled cabinets went away in the 70’s, a new breed of them has emerged. Oak wood is making its way into many modern kitchens and can normally be found in beautiful light and medium shades. Keeping the stain light helps to keep the space bright and can even make it appear bigger. Paneled cabinets give the space dimension and texture, and it also has a versatile look, depending on how you stain it.

A Clean, Crisp Appeal

As we strive for a more modern look in the home, perhaps nothing says it better than clean white cabinets. White shaker cabinets with simple, yet sleek handles keep the clean lines continuing into the kitchen and provide a simple, classic appeal to this area of the home. Pair your modern white cabinets with luxurious white quartz counter tops for an even more contemporary feel.

A Translucent Touch

Translucent glass cabinets help give the space that open look that many homeowners and designers like, but without going all the way. With a frosted glass appearance, translucent cabinets can still showcase your collectibles and dinnerware, but adds a muted look them. This options is unique and is embraced by many designers who like the open concept look, but want to take it in a different direction.

Finding the Perfect Cabinets

Maybe you didn’t realize how many choices you have when it comes to selecting the cabinet options that work for you. Our tip here is to focus on the style of the home and design a kitchen to match both that style and the functionality that you are looking for to create a space that works. When it comes to your kitchen, it’s important for it to be designed how you want, so that it’s easy spending time making memories in it.

The team at Gulfstream Homes is ready to help you build or remodel your kitchen to make it beautiful and functional! Call (239) 254-1664 to get started.