Equal parts style and storage, kitchen cabinets make a big impact on the overall look of your home. We’re all spending more time indoors these days, so why not revamp the heart of the home with new, on-trend kitchen cabinets?
Whether you’re actively planning a major renovation or just dreaming about it, here are 10 of the hottest kitchen cabinet trends for 2020.
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While neutral hues like white and grey are classic go-to colours in the kitchen, rich saturated tones are an increasingly popular choice for design-savvy homeowners. Navy blue, sage green, blush pink and even black cabinets are all super-hot statement colours that will make your kitchen Instagram-ready.
Why choose just one kitchen cabinet colour, when you can have two? Create contrast and visual interest throughout your kitchen with a two-tone cabinet colour scheme. To achieve this high-impact look, keep upper cabinets a neutral white or grey and replace kitchen cabinets below with a contrasting hue like cherry red, or bright turquoise for a dramatic pop of colour.
Want to achieve a chic, Scandinavian feel in your kitchen? Open shelving is the new upper kitchen cabinet. Exposed shelving creates a beautiful showcase for your fine china, trendy glassware and display-worthy accessories.
Bring the outdoors in to create a natural, earthy feel in your kitchen. Change kitchen cabinets from heavy dark wood to a lighter tone (ash, oak, beech) or incorporate environmentally friendly bamboo and other recycled materials.
Kitchen cabinet doors with glass panels can transform one or two feature cupboards into a decorative display. Installing glass doors will create a lighter, more open feel than solid wood kitchen cabinets and these transparent windowpanes will force you to keep organized with your dishware on full display.
Small touches can make a big difference. Why not swap out your kitchen cabinet fixtures for a simple refresh? Replace those bronze or pewter handles with decorative hardware in modern finishes like brushed chrome, matte black or polished brass. Hidden or barely-there cut-out handles change kitchen cabinets from standard to seriously sleek.
Space is at a premium in any kitchen, and this year is all about getting those cluttered drawers and cupboards organized. Maximize storage by installing spice racks, cutlery holders, knife blocks and tray dividers. If you’ve got a deep kitchen cabinet, add a ‘Lazy Susan’ style rotating turntable to access those hard-to-reach spots.
Cabinets are stylish and functional, so why limit their use to the kitchen? Pro tip: Tall homeowners love using kitchen cabinets in the bathroom. Standard kitchen counter cabinet height is 36” instead of the usual 31” bathroom vanity, which means a lot less stooping when using the bathroom sink. Consider installing kitchen cabinets in other areas of the home that need some extra storage – such as laundry rooms, home offices, walk-in closets or the garage – to really make the most out of your space.
