Don't Overlook These 2021 Kitchen Cabinet Trends

Kitchen trends tend to last longer than bathroom trends, but microtrends keep changing as new products, colors, finishes and features arrive. When it comes to cabinets, a classic white kitchen is always a safe bet. Door styles have changed, but white kitchens have stayed popular for decades.

Cabinet Colors

Timeless Whites

Some of our designers' favorite cabinet whites are Pure White and Greek Villa by Sherwin-Williams and Cloud Cover and White Dove by Benjamin Moore. These soft off-whites feel timeless without looking stark or sterile. To make white cabinets your own, add an accent color on the hood, open shelves or island.

Warm and Nature-Inspired Tones

Grays are giving way to warmer, nature-inspired tones like warm grays and browns, natural wood, greens and earthy reds. Blues are still a favorite too.

Mix and Match, Within Reason

Mixing cabinet colors works, but do not overdo it. A large kitchen may handle three colors, but our rule of thumb is to stop at two. Too many colors, textures or finishes can feel busy and date the space. Consider the countertops, backsplash and flooring too, then decide on one main focal point.

Cabinet Door Styles

• Shaker: still the top choice, whether straight-lined, beaded or beveled. Its clean look works with almost any decor.
• Slab: growing in popularity for a modern, streamlined look. Slab doors showcase decorative hardware and look great painted or stained.
• Other flat panel styles: subtle variations on Shaker that add a little individuality.

Door Overlay

• Traditional overlay leaves the cabinet face frames visible and often includes a center divider in two-door cabinets, which limits access.
• Full overlay is most common today. Doors meet edge to edge for a seamless look, and the center divider is gone for full access.
• Inset doors sit flush inside the frames for a beautiful, furniture-like look. They require an expert to get everything balanced and aligned. Semi-custom lines like Shiloh Cabinetry are built to your kitchen's exact dimensions.

Function Matters Too

You no longer have to choose between looks and function. Roll-out shelves, drawer organizers and countless accessories make a kitchen easier to use. Learn more in our post on kitchen storage options.

Plan Your New Cabinets

See cabinet styles in our kitchen remodel projects, then call Tracy Tesmer Design and Remodeling at 678-450-1700 or contact us online.

This article originally appeared in the June 2021 edition of Lakeside News.