Cabinets Rich in Color and Sleek in Style Allow Homeowners to Express Their IndividualityMixing it Up

  • By Sharon O'Malley

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"I put in twice to three times as much cabinetry [in remodels] as they do in a spec house," says Landon, who notes that much of it isn't in the kitchen. And he says nearly all of his customers call him in to remodel kitchens in homes that are less than five years old.

"People come to me and say, 'Something's not right with this house.' The people pathways need to be synchronized in the way that appeals to people."

Paul Radoy, Merillat's manager of design services, agrees.

"Where do you bring the mail in? Where do you charge the cell phone and the iPod?" he asks."It's that area between the garage and the kitchen: the mud room, the laundry room. There seems to be that zone, where it's a good spot for those kinds of things to happen."

He adds:"There's not a specific cabinet for that, but [kitchen] cabinetry can be planned in to do that."

The Top 10 Kitchen Cabinet Trends

As reported by Builders, installers, and Manufacturers:

  • Dark wood and dark finishes
  • Glazed finishes that create a distressed or antique look
  • Cabinets that look like furniture
  • Taller cabinets
  • Silent-closing drawers
  • Pull-out baskets and trays for better organization
  • More drawers
  • A return to whites (but not stark whites): muted off-whites and antique whites
  • Clean, simple styles
  • More cabinets per kitchen
Merillat. The Fusion door style is the latest addition to the company's Classic line. A fresh, contemporary option, it features a full overlay, one-piece slab-style door and drawer front, and is available in maple and cherry, the maker says. 517-263-0771. www.merillat.com.
The Fusion door style is the latest addition to the company's Classic line.

This kitchen shows off the flush inset Waterbury door style with Manor raised and slab-style drawer fronts.

Woodharbor. This kitchen shows off the flush inset Waterbury door style with Manor raised and slab-style drawer fronts. These cherry wood products are finished in cinnamon to create an inviting and elegant look, the maker says. 641-423-0444. www.woodharbor.com.
Wood-Mode. Avalon cabinets are available in country linen and black. The cabinets feature solid wood doors and multi-step finishes, and are available in traditional framed construction with the door mounted on a front frame and contemporary frameless construction with no face frame so the door is mounted on the cabinet case itself. 877-635-7500. www.wood-mode.com.
Avalon cabinets are available in country linen and black. The cabinets feature solid wood doors and multi-step finishes, and are available in traditional framed construction with the door mounted on a front frame and contemporary frameless construction with no face frame so the door is mounted on the cabinet case itself.

The Bella line comes in a variety of stains and glazes on maple and cherry doors and cabinets.

Medallion. The Bella line comes in a variety of stains and glazes on maple and cherry doors and cabinets. A simple, sleek design makes this post-modern cabinet a natural partner for stainless steel appliances. This kitchen mixes two finishes, maple natural and maple wheat, an emerging style trend. 952-442-5171. www.medallioncabinetry.com.
KraftMaid. The maker's collection of Harmony Storage Solutions features smooth, sliding pull-out doors and shelves. Pull-out cabinets are available in a variety of options, including tall, wall, and base cabinets, with several units accessible from both sides, the maker says. The wall and base cabinets are available with a stainless pegboard back (pictured) and with adjustable shelves, the company adds. 888-562-7744. www.kraftmaid.com.
The maker's collection of Harmony Storage Solutions features smooth, sliding pull-out doors and shelves. Pull-out cabinets are available in a variety of options, including tall, wall, and base cabinets, with several units accessible from both sides, the maker says.

These cabinets are UL-listed to conceal cooking appliances when homeowners aren't using them. The appliances hide behind doors that swing out and slide back into the unit, and can only be operated if the doors are open, the maker says.

YesterTec. These cabinets are UL-listed to conceal cooking appliances when homeowners aren't using them. The appliances hide behind doors that swing out and slide back into the unit, and can only be operated if the doors are open, the maker says. When concealing ovens, the pocket doors are locked until the appliance has had a chance to cool off. 877-346-4976. www.yestertec.com.
Huntwood. The manufacturer custom-makes each cabinet. Builders and their customers can choose from 13 wood species, 28 colors, and a variety of furniture and antique glazes, or aged and distressed finishes. Other options include a choice of overlays and edges. The Woodland door style is shown here in rustic hickory finished in spice. 800-873-7350. www.huntwood.com.
The manufacturer custom-makes each cabinet. Builders and their customers can choose from 13 wood species, 28 colors, and a variety of furniture and antique glazes, or aged and distressed finishes.

The Durham door offers homeowners an affordable way to take advantage of the enduring white kitchen trend, the maker says. Available in the toasted antique glaze, this door features a recessed laminated center panel; five-piece, square-mitered style; and full overlay.

Aristokraft. The Durham door offers homeowners an affordable way to take advantage of the enduring white kitchen trend, the maker says. Available in the toasted antique glaze, this door features a recessed laminated center panel; five-piece, square-mitered style; and full overlay. 812-482-2527. www.aristokraft.com.
Wellborn. The Milan door style, now available in oak, features an overlay slab door with wood edgebanding on the perimeter. The maker offers the Milan style in the Premier and WoodCraft series in six standard and nine specialty finishes. Milan Oak is the company's first oak door style to feature the popular straight grain pattern, the manufacturer says. 800-336-8040. www.wellborn.com.
The Milan door style, now available in oak, features an overlay slab door with wood edgebanding on the perimeter. The maker offers the Milan style in the Premier and WoodCraft series in six standard and nine specialty finishes.

The new Wall Bi-Fold door is available in the Crestwood, Designer, and Alectra lines. Pictured in an aluminum frame, the door is also offered in wood, and homeowners can specify grain direction to be horizontal or vertical, the maker says.

Dura Supreme. The new Wall Bi-Fold door is available in the Crestwood, Designer, and Alectra lines. Pictured in an aluminum frame, the door is also offered in wood, and homeowners can specify grain direction to be horizontal or vertical, the maker says. 888-711-3872. www.durasupreme.com.
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