Different Types of Cabinets for Designing Your Dream Kitchen

When the time comes for a kitchen remodel, knowing all the different types of cabinets will help you make the best choice. The cabinetry is one of the most noticeable elements of your kitchen. Having cabinets you like is a huge part of your kitchen’s visual appeal. Each type of kitchen cabinet has benefits and disadvantages over others. Let’s take a look at all the options you have to choose from.

The Basics of Kitchen Cabinets

There are three main components to a cabinet: 

Cabinet Doors

The doors are the most eye-catching part of your cabinets. The design of your cabinet doors play both an aesthetic and functional role in your kitchen. No one kitchen cabinet door style is best. It ultimately depends on the style of the rest of your kitchen and your personal preferences.

Cabinet Box

The cabinet box is the interior part of the cabinet. Different materials make up the box, which can come in different shapes and sizes. The layout of your cabinet boxes determines how much storage space each one offers.

Cabinet Face Frame

The face frame of your cabinets is the surface on which the doors rest. On some cabinets, the doors completely conceal the face frame. Other cabinets use no frame at all. This type of cabinet is a “frameless” cabinet.

Kitchen Cabinet Styles

While kitchen cabinets serve a simple purpose, there are countless ways to customize them. Let’s take a look at the different kitchen cabinet types homeowners can choose from.

Traditional Styles

These cabinets go with a variety of kitchen styles and rarely fall out of fashion.

• Raised panel cabinets: Classic elegance with an intricate raised design
• Inset cabinets: Precision and craftsmanship for a refined look
• Shaker cabinets: Clean lines with a recessed panel

Contemporary Styles

These modern kitchen cabinet designs work best with a more contemporary kitchen layout.

• • Flat-panel cabinets: Sleek and minimalist design that’s easy to maintain
  • Slab cabinets: Uninterrupted, smooth surfaces for a clean aesthetic
• Louvered cabinets: Slatted cabinet doors for a unique design element

Mixing Styles

Combine different aesthetics for a unique kitchen design.

• Beadboard cabinets: Add some rustic texture with vertical boards (great for kitchen islands)
• Open shelving: Combine storage and display for a spacious feel with less framing in the way

 

Customizing Kitchen Cabinets

There are three broad levels of customization for cabinets:

Custom Cabinets

Custom cabinetry offers the highest level of customization. Reborn’s award-winning design team will tailor the custom-built cabinets to your kitchen’s specific requirements. You can further upgrade custom cabinets with different cabinet box layouts, materials, and hardware.

Semi-Custom Cabinets

Semi-custom cabinets are an ideal middle ground for homeowners who want to add some personalized touches to their cabinets while staying on a budget. This option usually has set cabinet sizes, but allows you some freedom to choose different door styles and hardware.

Stock Cabinets

Stock cabinets are the most affordable type of cabinet, with pre-built options for you to choose from. These cabinets offer fewer ways to customize, but have an unbeatable price point. 

Storage Space

Your kitchen cabinetry primarily serves primarily as storage space, and there are four main types of cabinets with regard to storage:

• • Upper cabinets: Usually placed above base cabinets to store smaller items you don’t use as often
  • Wall cabinets: Eye-level cabinets mounted above countertops for the majority of your storage space
  • Tall cabinets: Typically narrow and floor-length, often serving as a pantry

• Base cabinets: Cabinets that sit on the floor

• Corner cabinets: Make use of irregular spaces to maximize space

Cabinet Construction

Not all cabinets use the same shape or materials. Keep your choices in mind when you’re shopping for kitchen remodeling services.

Material

• Solid wood cabinets: Durable and heavy-duty, with visually appealing wood grain
• Fiberboard cabinets: An affordable, low-maintenance option
• Veneer cabinets: Use a thin strip of wood applied to particle board to achieve the look of solid wood.

Framed vs. Frameless

In addition to material, there are also different cabinet box options to choose from. A framed cabinet is the traditional style with a divider between the doors. This allows them to have fewer racks and more interior space.

Frameless cabinets, on the other hand, use more shelves with easier access. This cabinet style lends itself to a more modern European style of kitchen.

 

Create the Perfect Kitchen with Reborn Cabinets

Now that you know the different types of cabinets, you can start designing the kitchen you’ve always wished for. Reborn Cabinets has over 40 years of remodeling experience. We work with homeowners throughout the Pacific Northwest to reface and replace kitchen cabinets.

Get a free consultation with our award-winning design team to find out what cabinets will match and complement your kitchen. Contact us today to learn more about our custom cabinetry services.