When you walk into a modern kitchen - what’s the first thing you notice? The obvious answer is the cabinets. Whether we’re talking surface area or importance, kitchen cabinets are the backbone of any cooking area. They need to be the perfect amalgamation of function and style because the cabinet you choose will set the look, flow and function of your kitchen.
The existence of cooking areas goes back to that of mankind itself. We’ve come a long way and so have our needs and wants. Today, a kitchen is less about cooking and more about creating a social spot where you can create memories with friends and family. You want a kitchen that conceals all the nits and grits associated with cooking: enter the cabinet.
Your cabinets will be your saviour when it comes to artfully concealing appliances, kitchen tools and pantry items to create a seamless, refined look for your space. A space that is as fit for cooking as it is for serving drinks to your guests, a truly marvellous feat.
Here’s a simplified guide that narrows down some tried-and-tested tips from our interior experts to help you achieve the stylish kitchen cabinet your home needs.
Timeless or contemporary, wooden or glass – there are thousands of ways to design cabinets for a kitchen. No doubt, all these options can get confusing for even the biggest of interior aficionados. Here are some kitchen cabinet trends that are bound to improve your storage solutions with panache.
Opting for handle-free cabinets allows the beautiful materials of a cabinet door to truly shine through as the focal point. They contribute to achieving an uninterrupted, seamless visual flow across your kitchen cabinet unit.The goal with modern-day kitchens is to achieve a space that lies somewhere in the realm between a dining room, a living room and a kitchen. To achieve this level of ambiguity you need small details like going handle-free that will take the focus off the ‘cooking’ side of things and more towards the aesthetic flow of the space.
A cabinet without handles may sound a little strange at first if you’re used to their tactile appeal. Don’t worry, handle-free cabinet doors utilise subtle indentations along the sides to ensure that they remain as functional as their handled counterparts. You can think of them as ‘invisible’ handles.If you’re someone who’s not willing to make the change, you can still opt for linear, minimalist handles that have a lower visual impact if you want but trust us – you will not regret hopping aboard the handle-less trend.
We saw a major shift towards using built-in appliances in recent years. Whether we’re talking about a microwave or a dishwasher, going for a built-in ensures that your appliance does not stick out the boundaries of your cabinetry. The increased floor place will give the illusion of a bigger, more lavish kitchen.
If you want to build up on the concealed and seamless effect, covering up your appliances with cabinet doors will achieve that for you. Be mindful to use the same door and style as the rest of your cabinetry to stay true to creating a seamless surface.
Having a well-integrated kitchen will help it function more as the social hub it is. It achieves a visual appeal that will allow you to host both family and guests alike.
Having concealed elements is also quite important when you have open-house floor plans to maintain a refined sophistication throughout your interiors.
Storage solutions are all about getting the most out of your space. Tall kitchen cabinet units help you utilise the entire height of your kitchen area. The length of a floor-to-ceiling cabinet achieves a sleeker, more whole appearance bound to improve the visual appeal.
You can enhance their functionality with a pull-out unit for kitchen cabinets. This simple addition will grant easier access to your tall cabinet, allowing for a better, more organised experience. You can store some lesser used items in the upper portions – that can be anything depending upon your individual lifestyle – such as baking equipment, decorative items, etc.
You’ll notice that a tall unit kitchen cabinet enhances the aura of regalness. They accentuate your kitchen’s full height and convey a sense of the spaciousness of a larger, unadorned room – especially when compared to smaller cabinets.
For a standout kitchen, even the smallest of details will contribute to creating the ambience and lighting is often the biggest factor associated with ambience. There’s a variety of lighting options that can be optimised in different nooks and corners of your kitchen cabinets. The simplified, linear visuals of kitchen cabinets add a beautiful depth to a kitchen. You can highlight their geometric aesthetics by adding subtle, accent strip lights carefully concealed along the cabinet lines.
Motion-activated lights under the kitchen cabinets will light up particular work areas as you need to use them. This proves especially useful when you’re out venturing for a midnight snack in the middle of the night. Integrating simple technological innovations in your kitchen will greatly elevate the kitchen experience for you. Many people also choose to integrate lighting options within cabinets – motion-activated or otherwise. The impact is one of refinement, especially when the cabinet in question features glass doors. It casts beautifully dramatic shadows across your cabinet interiors while adding some much-needed visibility.
Contemporary or classic, what truly defines the allure of your kitchen cabinet unit doors are their material. Wood, glass, metal – each material brings its unique charm to the table and let’s go over some of the most popular options to see which one sounds about right for your cabinetry.
If sleek is your preferred aesthetic style then go for metal cabinet doors. Metal cabinets are highly durable and sturdy which makes them perfect for housing even the heaviest of your pantry items.
Their unique, cool texture can be presented in a wide variety of finishes and colours which makes it versatile across a number of personal tastes.
Less is more. Modern-day designs are all about decluttering your interior spaces from unnecessary details to achieve smooth, minimalist aesthetics. Kitchens are no longer just about creating a culinary space, and your interiors need to reflect that. The goal is to create an integrated kitchen area where most of the appliances and tools associated with cooking are properly concealed.
The cabinets of a kitchen space will directly impact its function and style – they can make or break the interiors of your kitchen. So let the experts at FCI London handle all your designing needs when it comes to kitchen cabinetry.
We house a vast range of cabinets across a variety of tastes and styles; a baroque classic or a contemporary chic, we have the answer for you. Our team will help identify your needs and wants, they will write the design story for your kitchen with attention to every detail –including the cabinets.
Utilise our complementary services like 3D Rendering, project planning, and enjoy our signature personalised service. We aim to make your design journey as seamless as possible, saving you time and effort wherever possible.
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