Kitchen cabinets, whether standard or custom, are available in a wide variety of styles to fit any budget. The most expensive part of your kitchen cabinets, and the part that will also have the biggest style impact, are the doors. To find the ideal kitchen cabinet doors, it is important to be respectful of the architecture of your home and enhance its character by adopting the design of the building.

Flat

Flat cabinet doors are very plain and lack any detail. They are so versatile because they come in a wide range of materials, coatings, and textures. Flat doors will best complement a modern home, or a home where minimalism and simplicity is a design theme that runs through the décor and furnishings. For an ultra-modern look, opt for a high-gloss finish and pair it with luxurious countertops like granite, quartz or Corian. Flat doors can also work in older homes where the style is modern and sleek. Get this look by pairing modern flat doors with more quaint design features like wood countertops and distressed tile floor coverings.

vibrating screen

The shaker door, named after the shaker furniture style, is the most popular style of kitchen cabinet door. It is the most cost-effective and can work with various styles of architecture and interior design. Shaker doors will suit both contemporary homes and traditional homes. The swing door itself doesn’t make much of a design statement, but it’s a good neutral base for a kitchen that you can build your style around.

beading board

Bead board doors give the appearance of multiple vertical panels within the door frame. They are a great look for beach houses or will complement older structures looking for a more cozy and relaxed feel. Beadboard can also work great in smaller spaces, like apartments, because they instantly make a kitchen feel more homey and loved.

Beadboard doors look very fresh when white, but they also look great when painted one color. Stick to pastel shades to stay in line with home design.

Afflicted

Distressed doors come in many variations, from a very light distressed edge to a very distressed look. Choosing distressed doors for your kitchen cabinets will have a big impact and set the stage for the rest of your kitchen design. They will work best with older architectural homes and will work particularly well with exposed beams or exposed brick walls. To make sure you don’t go overboard with the worn look, choose plain countertops and backsplashes. Distressed cabinets are very stylish but can make a space look busy, so they are best used in larger or open-concept spaces.

Hardware

When considering your kitchen cabinets, you’ll also need to think about what hardware will work best for the style of your home. Industrial-look handles can work very well in modern loft apartments, while a more modern look can be achieved by using stainless steel hardware in clean, simple lines. For older homes, look for distressed stainless steel or even black hardware for a coastal or country setting.