Remodeling your home is a huge event that requires a lot of important decisions and preparation. Kitchens and bathrooms are the most remodeled areas in homes today. This is probably because the typical family spends a significant amount of time in these spaces every day. Also, people who are in the market to sell their home usually understand these two spaces need to be in top condition. Potential buyers look at kitchens and bathrooms as high renovation expenses. If these two spaces are already up-to-date, the buyers know they will be saving a substantial amount of money. The biggest part of your kitchen and bathroom renovation will be the cabinetry.
There are several cabinetry options on the market. There are so many different brands and styles of cabinets and species of wood that it can be difficult to make a decision. Considering the décor that already exists in your space will help in making a good decision on coordinating cabinetry. There is an endless variety of face-frame cabinetry styles. Face-frame cabinets have a frame that borders the front of the cabinet doors and drawers. The hinges are usually off-set and exposed when the cabinet doors are closed. Face-frame cabinets are more traditional than frameless custom cabinets.
Custom cabinetry should reflect your personal style. Most manufacturers allow you to browse their options by style type. This can include styles like luxury, timeless and airy, natural and warm, contemporary and traditional. Then you can choose cabinet doors styles to coordinate with the design styles.
Frameless cabinets have revolutionized the cabinetry industry. Frameless cabinets use European-style hinges and flushed cabinets doors to create a contemporary and sleek appearance. They have a sophisticated and clean effect on the entire space in which they are installed. Thin materials such as melamine and laminate are frequently used in frameless cabinetry because it emphasizes the contemporary appearance. Sheet materials and veneers are also popular choices in creating European style cabinets. Many use steel drawer glides and do not have much space in between each door and drawer.
Frameless cabinetry appear uniformed throughout the space because of the simplicity about them. It is more cost effective and quicker to assemble frameless cabinets because there are not as many details or materials involved in production and assembly. Any exposed sides on upper cabinets and cabinet bases are usually covered with an end panel so they mimic the modern cabinet door style. The doors are applied directly to the cabinet case so you have no wasted space or obstruction while accessing items on the inside of the cabinets.
A modern and environmental-friendly material that is being used in frameless cabinetry is wenge. Wenge is available in dark combinations and is manufactured in veneered sheets for easy cabinet building. They tend to look best if utilized naturally or with a colored finish or glaze. Simple and sleek hardware on frameless cabinetry will maximize the modern appearance and emphasize characteristics in the wood used to build the cabinets.
Renovating your kitchen or bathroom can be a really fun project and a great way to express your personality. Try to maximize functionality and efficiency by choosing the right style and size of cabinets for the space being renovated.
