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Combining functionality and style in your kitchen cabinets

People take kitchen cabinets seriously. In fact, they are often the most prized components of a kitchen and their design and aesthetics can make or break the overall appearance of the entire room.

Consumers have become more informed about everything about their homes, and their kitchen cabinets are no different. Because consumers better know what products are available and what features they are looking for, there is less dependence on interior and kitchen designers.

A general trend towards quality furniture cabinets has taken hold firmly in the market. Now that ready-to-assemble or RTA kitchen cabinets are being made from even higher-quality materials, consumers are turning their attention to more particular aspects such as pull-out trash cans, slide-out towel bars, and drop-down shelves. These accessories are often requested by clients who are aging or who may have special physical needs, but many others also see the benefits. This points to a general customization move that places as much emphasis on function as on form.

Homeowners expect their kitchen cabinets to perform to a high standard. They’re even paying attention to hidden hardware by specifically requesting self-closing sliders on cabinet drawers and fully concealed European hinges. Another cabinet trend has emerged from consumer demand for professional quality kitchen appliances. In addition to high-end stainless steel refrigerators and commercial-grade stoves, warming, cooling, and dishwashing drawers have become very popular. By integrating these cabinets into drawers, or by using custom panels to hide appliances, homeowners are trying to make appliances less visible.

Wood-finished cabinets are still the style of choice; They make up about 80 percent of all kitchen cabinets purchased, according to a 2002 survey by the National Kitchen and Bath Association. And while consumers demand a quality furniture style, they are generally opting for a more casual look. Many of these have multi-step finishes and glazes to make them look like antiques that have withstood generations of use.

While consumers are looking for that vintage or old-world look, they want all the latest features. Glass-fronted kitchen cabinets are also in demand, although only in certain cabinets where contents are easily organized and kept neat for a neat appearance. Many manufacturers offer a mullion door option that allows you to display your fine china or glasses. Appliance garages that house microwaves, blenders, and other countertop appliances help keep the room clean and tidy.

Maple and cherry are still the most popular wood species, but many people are also taking advantage of the new options that exist. Wood types like alder and beech have received a lot of attention. But so have some more unusual species such as lyptus, which comes from a rapidly renewable tree and is therefore considered a “green” product.

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